The special national relic site to commemorate Nguyen Du is currently a favourite destination for visitors as it is the hometown of the celebrated poet who wrote the masterpiece “Truyen Kieu” (the Tale of Kieu). Preceding the 250th anniversary of his birthday (1765-2015), we paid a visit to the Nguyen Du Memorial, a place of great humanitarian, educational and scientific values.
Hue’s nine dynastic urns are not only national treasures indicating the authority and power of the Nguyen Dynasty, the final feudal dynasty of Vietnam, but also evaluated as a geographical book, a unique encyclopedia of Vietnam in the early 19th century. In particular, on the nine dynastic urns, many names of mountains, rivers and marine islands of Vietnam are shown quite clearly and convincingly. This shows that our ancestors had deep awareness of national sovereignty, including marine islands.
Situated on the top of Huy Hoang hill (Da Lat), An Nhien (Tranquility) Tea and Coffee House is a perfect rendezvous for people who want to enjoy the peaceful landscape of this highland area.
The Sao Den kite flying festival in Song An commune, Vu Thu district, Thai Binh, commemorates the merits of Dinh Le, a great general of the Le Dynasty. The annual festival attracts thousands of kite flyers and visitors from all parts of the country.
Located 70 kilometers west of Hanoi, Hoa Binh lake is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in Vietnam with a storage capacity of nearly 9.5 billion cubic meters. Formed during the construction of Hoa Binh hydropower plant, Hoa Binh lake is called “Ha Long bay on the mountain” with its wild natural beauty.
Bukchon Hanok Village is well known as an ancient village in the Republic of Korea (RoK). It boasts many alleys with traditional Korean houses of Hanok which are intact.
Tua Chua Karst Plateau in Tua Chua District of northwestern Dien Bien Province is located at a height of 1,500m above sea level. There are various rugged rocky plates placed on one another and shaped into citadels and mounts with different names such as To Cu Nhe, Chung Khoa, Chung Si Seng, Vang Long, and others. Such a natural magnificent landscape has attracted many visitors, both domestic and foreign, to the northwestern region of Vietnam.
The best local restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City are legendary establishments that have stood the test of time, offering authentic and satisfying meals at incredibly attractive prices. As a first-time visitor, it can be quite a challenge to go where the locals eat as most are actually dingy-looking food stalls within Saigon’s lively street markets or open-air restaurants hidden in narrow alleyways. The majority of Saigon’s restaurants focus on one local speciality, which is usually included in their signage. Despite the roadside setting and lack of air-conditioning, they are often packed with locals and tourists looking to enjoy tasty yet inexpensive treats such as banh mi, pho noodles, and banh xeo. If you’re looking to embark on a foodie adventure during your Vietnam holiday, check out our list of Saigon’s top restaurants for local dishes.
When speaking about Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of the Reeds), a region in the lower Mekong basin rich in natural resources, one usually thinks of Dong Thap or An Giang province. But the Lang Sen Wetland Reserve in Long An province is the lowland with the most popular specialties of Dong Thap Muoi.
