The grass jelly is an indispensable ingredient for a delicious cup of sweet soup or soya bean curd of all flavours. The northern province of Cao Bang is famous for this unique kind of jelly.
Tan Thanh pagoda near the Tan Thanh border gate which borders China features authentic Vietnamese architecture.
When it's safe to travel again, you could do worse than a trip to Mount Cao Xiêm in Bình Liêu District, Quảng Ninh Province, to indulge in the wild beauty of the mountains.
Among the culinary delights in Hanoi, snail noodle soup is fascinating to many northerners. The dish, which can be said to have a unique countryside flavor, is pervasive in the capital, from street food stalls to luxury restaurants.
At 2,913 meters above sea level, Lung Cung peak in Mu Cang Chai District, Yen Bai Province, is a compelling destination for young mountaineers.
The fishing village of Ham Ninh on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province, is not only a place to watch the beautiful sunrise, but also the number one place to enjoy seafood on the largest island in Vietnam. In contrast to the new and vibrant tourist areas, the fishing village attracts visitors with its rustic and wild beauty.
Following uncountable rainy and sunny seasons, the brilliant mural paintings in Canh Duong Village, Cảnh Hoa Commune, Quang Trach District in the central province of Quang Binh have faded over time; however, the echoes of a land imbued with its coastal cultural identity still seem to hold on visitors and coax them into scheduling a return date.
Vu Dai village—also known as Dai Hoang—in Ly Nhan District, Ha Nam Province, has been well known for its braised fish in local earthenware pots. Recently, this specialty has been marketed overseas by some entrepreneurs and has become a signature food of the province.
Thai An grape plantation in the central coast province of Ninh Thuan, which are laden with juicy grapes all year round, are now a provincial attraction.
The northern province of Hòa Bình is well-known for its scenic landscapes, with primitive forests, magnificent caves, clear-water lakes and terraced rice fields all part of its beauty.