Cloud hunting on the peak of Na Lay

Tran Van Linh, a photographer, recounts his recent mountain hiking trip to Na Lay. The scenes are as beautiful as those in a fairy tale whether it is day or night, said the photographer.

South Phu Quoc: A corner of paradise in the Pearl Island

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.

The tranquility of Đạ Tẻ Lake in Lâm Đồng Province

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.

Baker turns traditional mooncakes into artworks

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.

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.