Many young travel bloggers around the world have recommended Phu Quoc island in Vietnam’s Kien Giang province, nicknamed as the ‘Pearl Island’, as a place that tourists must visit once in their lifetime. Irish publisher International Living also named Phu Quoc Island among the world's 15 best islands to retire.
Located 10km from the centre of Đạ Tẻ District, Lâm Đồng Province, Đạ Tẻ Lake appears in the endless green of primeval tropical forests and the majestic Con Ó mountain range.
In making use of the idle time under stay-of-home order, a local baker has brainstormed to make mooncake paintings, bringing a catchy look for the pastry.
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.
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 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 .
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.
Visitors to Binh Duong Province should taste the local chicken salad with mangosteen—one of the most well-known specialties there.
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.
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.