Cha muc' (squid paste) is a delicious dish which has won the favour of both local residents in Ha Long City and tourists. It tops the list of must-try dishes for visitors to the northern province of Quang Ninh.
If you want to temporarily leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy fresh air in forests, national parks not very far from Ho Chi Minh City may be venues of choice.
The ancient city of Hue often sees people enquiring about its cuisine, which not only boasts many exotic delicacies, but also some weird names. And names do not come any weirder than ‘com am phu' (hell rice).
A photo exhibition got underway on October 8 at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to mark the 1,010th founding anniversary of Thang Long, now Hanoi, and the 66th liberation day of the capital city.
Dien dien (Sesbania sesban) is a yellow flower found in the Mekong Delta during flooding season. This kind of flower is a secret ingredient for local sour soup, which makes it a lot tastier.
This kind of rice noodle soup which combines the softness and fragrance of Trang Bang rice and the sweetness of the broth from pork bones is sure to win the heart of food lovers. It is a specialty of Tay Ninh, a province some 100 kilometers from HCMC.
Green rice is one of the most favorite street foods in the capital city that every visitor should try.
A variety of cultural activities themed ‘Forest melody’ will be held throughout October at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Son Tay District on the outskirts of Hanoi.
Giang Xa Village in Hanoi’s Hoai Duc District is famous for its delightful ‘bac’ cake (fried cake made from sticky rice, ‘gac’ fruit and green bean), a delicacy which has existed for more than a hundred years.
Dragon Dance Festival has become a traditional cultural event in Hanoi and attracts thousands of residents and tourists.
Hue’s wet-cake rolls are a favorite with gastronomes around the country for their aroma and the taste of their grilled meat and dipping sauce.
Endowed with intact natural scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, Nui Mot Lake in Nhon Tan commune in the central province of Binh Dinh is an ideal camping site for any nature lover.