Hue in my mind
Where I shut my eyes and imagine Hue, I picture quiet afternoons by the Perfume River. I think of colorful festivals and visits to Hue are countless pagodas. Hue, where I was born and raised, is an endless source of
Village traditions
Just 50 km from central Hanoi, Duong Lam village is a world apart. Visitors will find traditional architecture, interesting historic sites and a serene ambience. In Duong Lam village, the smog and crowds of Hanoi are replaced by quiet and
Vietnam’s Lunar New Year
“As joyous as Tết” is Vietnamese expression to refer to happy family reunions. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with sacred love for their ancestors and families. Every year when Tet draws near, Vietnamese people yearn to reunite with their families under
La Vong Fish – Cha ca La Vong
“Cha ca” is a favourite dish of Hanoian. Located in Cha Ca street, Cha ca La Vong (“cha ca” means grilled fish) is the famous restaurant to many Hanoian as well as visitors from all over the world. The food
Hanoi’s Lake
The capital of Hanoi occupies a bit more than 900km2 and in this urban centre there are 100 lakes dotting the city. There are natural and man-made lakes, each with its own unique history. They are more than just the
Dong Ho Painting Village
Folk painting is one of the special cultural features of Vietnam. Since the ancient time, there have been a lot of painting villages, such as Dong Ho village (Bac Ninh province), Hang Trong village (Hanoi), Kim Hoang village (Ha Tay
How Vietnam attracts as the “kitchen” of the world
In Vietnam, every locality has its own specialties. The country strives to introduce its diversified and special cuisine to the world to attract travelers. At table with the VietNamNet Bridge. A common courtesy statement Vietnamese usually hear from the South
Phan Dinh Phung street, Hanoi
Phan Dinh Phung Street in Phan Dinh Phung Ward, Hoan Kiem District in Hanoi is about 1.5km long, starting from Mai Xuan Thuong Street and stretches to Hang Cot Street. It was once a trench running outside the northern wall
Hotels in Hanoi
5 star hotels in Hanoi From USD 200 Sofitel Metropole Hotel 15 Ngo Quyen St, Hanoi, Vietnam From USD 191 Sofitel Plaza Hanoi 01 Thanh Nien St, Hanoi, Vietnam From USD 186 Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel 1
Lotus Power
A cup of lotus tea by West Lake is still a poetic experience for Vietnamese people despite the fact that the flower is now less commonly grown on the lake’s waters. At 4.30am the scent of blossomed lotuses wafts across
