Mystery about a Champa tower which falls into oblivion

The central province of Binh Dinh used to be the capital of the Champa kingdom (998-1471). Until now, some remnants of the kingdom’s towers, which represent the culture of the ancient empire, are still seen in the province. Among these is Hon Chuong tower, one that has been long lost for more than five centuries.

Little joys on large prairie

Recently, weekend tours of Ha Noi – Dong Lam prairie (Huu Lien, Huu Lung district, Lang Son) have been rising in immense popularity for flawless check-in poses in the fairylike natural background.

Kon Pring, a peaceful village in the Central Highlands

Kon Pring is a picturesque community-based tourism village surrounded by a valley of thousands of tall green pines. It is likened to a second Đà Lạt in the Central Highlands because of its cool climate year-round .

Bánh tai (ear cake), a must-try dish from Phú Thọ Province, the land of the Hùng Kings

I was lucky to have had the opportunity to enjoy the bánh tai (ear cake), a popular speciality of the midland province of Phú Thọ, made by my friend’s mother Đặng Thị Hòe. The cake was tastiest when dipped in a quality fish sauce mixed with lemon juice and chilli.

Binh Duong’s specialty fruit salad

Visitors to Binh Duong Province should taste the local chicken salad with mangosteen—one of the most well-known specialties there.

Tranquil village by largest brackish lagoon in Southeast Asia

Chuon Village in Phu Vang District, seven kilometers from Hue City, Thua Thien-Hue Province, boasts distinctive local culture as well as specialties. The village is on the bank of Tam Giang brackish lagoon—the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Wonders of the North: Huổi Cang and Huổi Đáp caves

Huổi Cang, Huổi Đáp caves in Pa Ham in Điện Biên Province have been likened to an artistic masterpiece with a variety of unique features including its topography, geology, geomorphology, climate, biology, ecology and environment.

SUP rowing on Tam Giang Lagoon

In the very early morning, the ripples of Tam Giang Lagoon seem like the cute smiles of half-asleep babies. There, the SUPs are starting to leave the dock, paddling softly, so as not to disturb the gentle morning breeze that just awakes from the leaves of the mangroves …

Tay Ho promotes cultural and ecological tourism

Tay Ho is one of the prettiest places in Hanoi, especially in the late afternoon when you go for a walk to enjoy the beautiful sunset on the lake and watch the locals exercise, ride a bike, or gathering with their family and friends, according to Brian Mcguire, an English teacher from the UK.

Ninh Binh specialties from mountain goat

Aside from the beautiful mountainscape and caves in Trang An and Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Ninh Binh Province is also famed for its specialties made of goats that live on limestone mountains.