I know why free birds sing

A trip to Lăng Cô Beach in central Việt Nam can stir your soul and rekindle your romantic spirit, Bùi Quỳnh Hoa discovers.

Thanh Thủy Village, a centre for art

People in Thanh Thủy Village in Bình Hải Commune in the central province of Quảng Ngãi have long taken pride in their natural masterpiece, Gành Yến, a volcanic lava reef consisting of hexagonal columns of basalt lying on their side.

Delicious dishes in Hoi An city

Talking about Hoi An city (Quang Nam province), people can’t help mentioning Banh Dap- a dish of steamed and baked rice papers, and mussels fried without water.

Chàm museum gets breath of fresh air

After nearly two years of refurbishment, the Đà Nẵng Museum of Cham Sculpture has re-opens all galleries. Housing the largest collection of Chăm sculpture in the world, the museum preserves the art and history of the Kingdom of Champa that once flourished in now central Việt Nam. Nguyễn Hoàng Hương Duyên explores.

Cua Ong temple overlooks magnificent Bai Tu Long Bay

Cua Ong temple in Cam Pha city, Quang Ninh province is closely linked to the tradition and religious culture of local people. The temple festival is the biggest of its kind in Cam Pha, attracting crowds of visitors.

Floating and careening down Giăng River

Before my trip to Con Cuông District in central Nghệ An Province, I expected something natural and wild, far different from the usual resorts that I visit.

Journey to conical hat’s hometown in Northern Vietnam

Only 30 minute drive from central Hanoi, Chuong village in Phuong Trung commune, Thanh Oai district, Hanoi is regarded as the oldest conical hat craft village in northern Vietnam with a long history of more than 500 years.

Swiss writer falls in love with the back streets

Love does not always fade with time. For Swiss writer Anemi Wick, the deep love story she has had for Việt Nam for eight years has only deepened over the years.

Dishing out "buffalo meat hung up in kitchen"

The northwestern region of Việt Nam is a magical combination of alpine landscapes, ethnic culture, and bracing mountain air. This region draws travellers not only to its scenery and colourful hill tribe residents, but also to its dishes, the most popular of which is "buffalo meat hung up in kitchen" (otherwise known as smoked buffalo meat). In Vietnamese, it is called thịt trâu gác bếp. The closest Western equivalent would be beef jerky.