Author Archives: Huy Hoa

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Ho Chi Minh City) – The Complete Travel Guide

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Ho Chi Minh City) – The Complete Travel Guide

Going to the pagoda and paying homage to the Buddha is one of the typical cultural features of Vietnamese people from ancient times to present. Together with Ngoc Hoang Pagoda (or Phuoc Hai Pagoda), Xa Loi Pagoda, Giac Lam Pagoda, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is among the famous and most important sites to Buddhism in Ho […] Read More
But Thap Pagoda – Special National Monument in Bac Ninh

But Thap Pagoda – Special National Monument in Bac Ninh

But Thap Pagoda, also known as Ninh Phuc Tu, is one of the most beautiful ancient pagodas in Northern of Vietnam which is perfectly preserved relatively until today. Located on the riverbank of Duong River in But Thap Hamlet, Dinh To Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province just less than an hour drive from […] Read More
Tran Temple’s Royal Seal Opening Ceremony

Tran Temple’s Royal Seal Opening Ceremony

Royal Seal Opening Ceremony is an important ritual held annually at the Tran Temple Complex in Nam Dinh Province. This is one of the biggest traditional festivals in the country and attracts thousands of pilgrims and visitors nationwide. In this article, Vietnam Travel reveals the meaning and importance of this unique festival in Vietnamese cultural […] Read More
Seasons in Vietnam

Seasons in Vietnam

The weather in Vietnam changes from North to South and region to region. Influenced in tropical monsoon climate, Vietnam has 4 distinct seasons in the North: spring, summer, autumn and winter but 2 seasons in the South: dry season and rainy season. Each season has its own features and characteristics, which bring you different experiences […] Read More
Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh city

Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh city

Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Palace, is one of the most famous historic sites in Ho Chi Minh City (locally called Saigon). It has stayed there and witnessed the happenings of two fierce wars against the French and American colonists to end the Vietnam War and reunite the country. History of Independence Palace After […] Read More
The 6 Most Popular Vietnamese Drinks

The 6 Most Popular Vietnamese Drinks

Not many people know that Vietnamese drinks are as diverse and mouth-watering as its cuisine. Located in the tropical monsoon climate region, Vietnam luckily possesses the beverages with great flavor that can satisfy even the difficult drinkers. Drinking session is considered as an indispensable part of Vietnamese daily lives. Whether it’s meeting friends for a […] Read More
My Village Show – Lang Toi by Lune Production

My Village Show – Lang Toi by Lune Production

My Village Show, or known as “Lang Toi” Show in Vietnamese, is a delicate combination between tradition and innovation, where poetic beauty of village life in Northern Vietnam is presented under a new bamboo circus approach. Farming, building activities, traditional games, and lifestyle of villagers are recreated by ancestral bamboo props, breathtaking circus performances and […] Read More
Vietnamese Art and 11+ Traditional Art Forms of Vietnam

Vietnamese Art and 11+ Traditional Art Forms of Vietnam

Vietnam has a long and rich history, same as its art. Art of Vietnam reflects a mixture of influences from thousand year of Chinese domination and the French during the colonial periods. However, the way that keeps Vietnamese art to survive are its approach to foreign influences and incorporate their quintessence into its own culture. […] Read More
Diving in Phu Quoc

Diving in Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island boats stunning beaches with white smoot sand, romantic sunsets, tropical forests, wild jungle and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those who are seeking for a getaway trip from busy life. It is also well-known as one of the best destinations for snorkeling and diving in Vietnam. Clear blue water […] Read More