Paragliding festival will be held from September 23-24 at Mu Cang Chai district’s Khau Pha mountain pass, one of the longest mountain passes in Vietnam. (Photo: VNA) Yen Bai (VNA) – Various cultural activities will dazzle audiences throughout Muong Lo Culture Tourism Week, scheduled to take place in Nghia Lo town, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai from September 23-29. The activities include art performances on the traditional cultural values of Muong Lo-Nghia Lo and Mu Cang Chai lands, performance of “khen be”- a unique bamboo musical instrument of Thai ethnic people, food street and community-based tourism activities. Additionally, a paragliding festival will be held from September 23-24 at Mu Cang Chai district’s Khau Pha mountain pass, one of the longest mountain passes in Vietnam at more than 1,200 metres above sea level. The event … [Read more...]

VietNamNet Bridge - The highest food price sold at Dong Xuan Market lane is just VND35,000 ($1.2). This alley is knownas an eater's paradise among foreign and domestic customers. The lane of just a few hundred metersnear Dong Xuan market attracts thousands of customers daily because of its prices from VND10,000 to VND35,000. There are many shops that have been here a long time. Snail noodle soup and meat cake noodle soup are high-demand dishes in Dong Xuan lane. Mr. Marion from the United States said he came to Hanoi two years ago and tasted all dishes in the lane. On this occasion of returning to Vietnam with his girlfriend, he visited Dong Xuanto enjoy delicious and cheap snail noodle soup. The snail noodle soup of Ms. Thuy has been served for 70 years. Her shop always attract crowd of customers because materials here are fresh and hygienic with various vegetables. A bowl of snail noodle soup costs from … [Read more...]

VietNamNet Bridge - Chicken feet are processed with many spices and enjoyed in different ways which can satisfyany diner’s taste. The dishes have become more popular in Hanoi. Grilled chicken feet Grilled chicken feet have long been popular with the young generation and students in Hanoi.  Every afternoon, at Nguyen Thai Hoc street or Ly Van Phuc street, an appealing fragrance of grilled chicken feet will attract you to stop in any street shop and enjoy. Roasted chicken feet with salt The roasted chicken feet with salt is a new dish but is quite popular with Hanoi diners. The new dish has appeared in restaurants, diners and sidewalk drinking restaurants in Hanoi. Steamed chicken feet with chili and lemongrass Steamed … [Read more...]

According to the National Steering Committee on Natural Disaster Prevention, the tropical typhoon killed nine people in the provinces of Hoa Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Quang Binh, Thua Thien- Hue while four others were reported missing. Around 112 injured persons, 1,185 collapsed houses and 152, 599 destroyed houses were reported in the natural disaster. Additionally, big waves sunk 200 fishing boats under the water. On the same day, Vietnam Red Cross Society called on staffs, officials, youth and volunteers of organizations and companies to help the typhoon victims after this year’s tenth typhoon hitting the central provinces of Vietnam Currently, the functional forces have collaborated with local authorities to help residents to repair their houses, clean uprooted along roads and strengthen dyke systems. Amid to infectious diseases caused by the typhoon, the Ha Tinh Preventive Health Center provided the large number of … [Read more...]

US magazine Saveur has suggested interesting places to eat and drink out at night in the 1,000-year-old capital of Vietnam. Egg Coffee at Cafe Pho Co: you’ll have to pass through a clothing store on Hang Gai (Silk Street), into a courtyard filled with antiques and birdcages, and up a few sets of stairs.  The drink tops Vietnam’s traditional dark-roast brew with a vigorously whipped mix of egg yolk and condensed milk for a sip reminiscent of liquid coffee cake. Noodles at Bun Bo Nam Bo or Bun Cha 34: The Old Quarter is all about street-style bun, or rice vermicelli noodle, dishes. Two standouts here are Bun Cha 34, hawking the Hanoi-born fatty pork and pork belly broth noodles, and Bun Bo Nam Bo, dishing up the namesake southern beef noodle salad that northerners have come to love. Happy Hour at Bia Hoi U Phao: Sitting on the … [Read more...]

VietNamNet Bridge - This dish recalls slices of white, smooth and thin tofu flooded with sugar water and smells of jasmine and grapefruit flowers. The image of a vendor with baskets of silken tofu and the street cries “who eats tofu?” Is familiar to Hanoi people.  For many years, silken tofu is still a favorite food in summer days of Hanoi but it has varied because of sellers’ creation or customers’ requirement. Below are some variations of tofu. Tofu with soya milk It can be said that this is the first “variation” of tofu and not much different from traditional silken tofu.  They are still slices of white and smooth tofu but not watered with sugar, and soya milk instead.  Succulent taste of milk combined with the coolness of tofu creates a special flavor, which is both strange and familiar. Most tofu shops have two available choices for … [Read more...]

The tour will be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with a schedule to visit famous local tourist attractions, with free tour guides to promote the image of Vietnam to foreign visitors, especially those who want to experience the attractions but do not know of the appropriate destination. This is a non-profit product developed by Vietravel Company, designed to create a free travel walking network and help visitors to gain more experience on the history, culture, people and cuisine of Vietnam.  All international visitors and overseas Vietnamese can register to participate in the tour at no cost. At each locality, the tour is designed in a unique way for visitors to explore and experience historical sites, markets and street food.  Each walking tour will last for 2-3 hours, depending on the specific destination and will be accompanied by local … [Read more...]

More than 1.5 million passengers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) travelled to Viet Nam in the first eight months of 2017, a year-on-year increase of 50%. The Republic of Korea has become Viet Nam's second tourism source market. With the above figure, the RoK has emerged as the second source market of Viet Nam. The information was released at the ASEAN-Korea Tourism Capacity Building Workshop organized in Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam on September 15. The seminar, held on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Viet Nam-RoK diplomatic ties, was an opportunity for Vietnamese tourism officials and agencies to learn about the RoK’s tourism sector in order to improve the quality of Viet Nam’s tourism. In the 2016, Viet Nam welcomed 10 million foreign visitors, up 26% against 2015, gaining US$18 billion and contributing 6.8% to the GDP. In the first eight months of 2017, … [Read more...]

VietNamNet Bridge - Beaches near Hanoi make ideal getaways for those in need of some fresh air during their stay in the capital city of Vietnam.  Offering a tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views, these beaches also host lavish resorts, seafood restaurants and recreational facilities, as well as traditional villages and historical landmarks that are within easy walking distance.  Best of all, these coastal towns are practically deserted (apart from public holidays and weekends), so you can enjoy a day of sunbathing, swimming and surfing in absolute privacy. Accessible within a two to four-hour drive from the city centre, check out our list of Hanoi’s closest beaches.  Do Son  Do Son Beach features a four-kilometre-long promontory formed by the Rong Mountains in Hai Phong port city.  Less than two hours away from Hanoi by car, it was a popular resort town … [Read more...]

Around 130 kilometres from Ho Chi Minh City, Tra Vinh province possesses rich potential in both natural landscapes and culture and is considered as an attractive destination for visitors to the Southwest region. Hang pagoda, one of the most visited Khmer pagodas in Tra Vinh province As a coastal province positioned between the Tien and Hau rivers, Tra Vinh has many canals, rivers, ponds and beautiful beaches that make up the unique landscape of the Mekong Delta region. One of the most popular tourist sites in Tra Vinh is Ba Dong beach in Duyen Hai town, which is 55 kilometres from the central city.  Ba Dong coast is lined with beautiful pristine white sand hills and green casuarina trees rustling in the sea breeze.  Visitors to the beach will be enchanted with the tranquillity of the natural landscape as well as having the chance to sample fresh and tasty sea food at local restaurants while enjoying the … [Read more...]