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Ho Chi Minh City: When to go Vietnam's north-south extent and seasonal wind patterns give it a varied climate, which make it a viable destination at any time of the year. Some seasons are more favourable than others, however. South Vietnam tours packages January Tet Nguyen Dan lunar festival: date varies – Jan/Feb throughout the country The biggest festival in Vietnam by far, this event marks the Vietnamese lunar new year. Held on the same day as Chinese New Year, it lasts for three days. Rituals include paying respects to their ancestors, visiting friends on New Year’s Day and handing “lucky” money placed in red envelopes to children. Mekong river cruise Vietnam March Quan The Am (Cultural Festival) lunar festival: March or April Marble Mountains, Danang This is a part-religious festival and part-excuse for a party. Folk songs, lion dances, floating lamps on the river, chess and handicrafts are just some of the events. The event honours an Avalokiesvara Bodhisattv...

Although the Pu Peo is ethnic people in Ha Giang, they still preserved many liturgies and a folklore treasure. Along with other liturgies are held in the New Year, people prays dryad for the green of forest, security for people in the forest fest. Also, from this ceremony, the forest has the Pu Peo protected very well, especially, the sacred forest. They protect the forest in order to have water for farming and have wood for making house. Each year, on June 6th lunar calendar, people held this fest with the most solemn rites. North Vietnam tours The fest takes place in the forbidden forest, the sorcerer faces in a big tree and bow in the ground in order to pray dryad for protecting their village. The Pu Peo always understands that preserving forest is keeping water. All thing were displayed on the banana leaf forest, the altar was constructed of green bamboo with nearly 2 meters height, facing the mountain. The square glutinous rice pounded to a pulp to make cakes, sliced careful...

Renting a motorbike is an increasingly popular way to explore Vietnam. But the traffic conditions, roads and rules are extremely different from those in America or Europe. In the West, rules are strictly (in most cases) adhered to. Generally speaking, drivers stay on the correct side of the road, stop at red lights and don’t carry water buffalo on their scooters! Vietnam travel Packages Here, things are a little different. Reading these tips will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable journey! 1. Protect your head Vietnam law requires both motorbike drivers and passengers to wear a helmet. It’s also just plain common sense. If you can, make sure your helmet is made by a reliable manufacturer such as Protec. 2. Learn before you ride Many travelers have never ridden a motorbike before they rent one in Vietnam. Before setting off, ask someone for a five-minute rundown on how to start/stop/accelerate etc.  Paradise Cruise in Halong 3. Left are gears, right is brake Self-expla...

Hue is the capital of Vietnam in Nguyen Dynasty, located in the Central of Vietnam. This city still remains a lot of historical vestiges and cultural heritages of an Ancient Royal Capital. Hue is also well-known with royal cuisine (foods served for the King), which is the combination between taste and aesthetic, the combination among color of ingredients to create an art of work. However, there is another thing making “amazing cuisine” of Hue is traditional foods. Hue’s traditional cuisine is so distinctive from other regions in the country, which is considered as the best in Vietnam. And these are some special traditional dishes that you should not miss when visiting Hue. Centre Vietnam tours  Bún Thịt Nướng (grilled-meat vermicelli) This food is totally different with “Bún Chả Nướng” from Hanoi. It is a mixture of rice vermicelli, grilled pork, fresh vegetables and other special ingredients. Bun thit nuong has no broth, but a sauce made by grinded peanut. The pork is mixed wi...

Top 7 local coffee shops in Hoi An It is no coincidence that you see a lot of coffee shops along many streets in Hoi An. Hoi An people love drinking coffee every morning. With a couple of small table and small stool along the roadside in small part of the old town, reading newspaper while sipping coffee then looking around and enjoy life –life slowly immersed in the heart of the ancient town. Centre Vietnam tours There are many coffee shops in Hoi An but these 7 coffee shops will be the best ones: 1. Café Des Amis Located at 52 Bach Dang Street, Hoi An, Café Des Amis is the choice of many peoplewhen coming to Hoi An. Its owner, Nguyen Manh Kim, is fluent in many languages and always satisfy his customers with his cleverness. Des Amis is not a big coffee shop but has convenient position.It faces to Hoai river port which is crowded and riotous all the time with boats and people pass by. There, you can enjoy not only coffee but also some specialities of Hoi An such as white rose, ...

(sapavietnambeauty.com)If you want to visit the market you have to come here on a weekend. The market is not difficult to find, just follow the people and you will get to the open air market. Once there you will see two big buildings. Inside one of them you will see plenty of souvenirs, on the second floor. In the other market you will find the local version of a mall. It is here where locals buy their clothes and appliances. 70 miles (110 km) from Sapa, ther is  a town that you should not miss, Bac Ha. In this town takes place another famous local market every sunday. This market is less touristy than the market in Sapa, but it is also very attracting. Sapa north Vietnam tours Sapa is also famous for its love market, which takes place on saturday evenings. The love market of Sapa used to be the place to find a partner to get married. With the tourism, the real love market does not take place anymore. Currently you can only see a representation of the love market. Do not miss it...

Most travellers tend skip Danang on their way to Hoi An however the city is filled with great restaurants, bars and plenty of sights to see to warrant a few days stay. While the city has gone through a surge of tourism of sorts with 5 star resorts popping up along the coast, the city still remains a charming escape from the touristy Old Quarter of Hoi An. We’ve listed our top 5 list of things to do in Danang. Centre Vietnam travel A windy road on the Hai Van Pass on the road from Danang to Hue. HAI VAN PASS This windy stretch of road was made famous by Top Gear UK’s Jeremy Clarkson in 2008 when he proclaimed it, “a deserted ribbon of perfection—one of the best coast roads in the world.” While most traffic from Danang to Hue use the Hai Van Tunnel, intrepid motorbike riders willing to throw caution to the wind and head to the twisting switchback filled road will be rewarded with breathtaking views of turquoise waters and lush mountainsides.  JAHAN CRUISE Local insight: Make...

Vietnam Visa Requirements For any traveler a trip planning should start not from booking a flight ticket or arranging a hotel, but from checking the visa policy of the country he would like to visit. Some nationalities can enter the territory of Vietnam without visa. But for majority of the countries it is required. The visitors can obtain a visa from one of the Vietnamese diplomatic missions or via agency on arrival. Also a passport valid for at least 6 months is necessary. Check the policy before you start travelling to avoid problems on the Vietnamese border.  Southern Vietnam with extension to Cambodia 10 days Visa Exemption Currently 17 nationalities can visit Vietnam without visa for different time periods. In 2014 it was proposed to allow citizens of European Union, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and Taiwan to enter the country without visa as well. But in September 2014 this proposal was rejected. Vietnamese government extended the list of ...

Tam Coc-Bich Dong or Tam Cốc-Bích Động is one of the famous destinations of Vietnam. Tam Coc means 'three caves' and it is literally a landscape of three natural caves while Bich Dong is a fifteenth century pagoda. Boat ride across the golden paddy fields are something to cherish about Understand the place Surrounded by Ngu Nhac Son Mountains, Tam Coc and Bich Dong welcome its tourists with serene landscape. Considered to be the "second nicest grotto" after Huong Tich, it's definitely worth a visit. How to get there To visit Tam Coc-Bich Dong, you have to reach Ninh Binh first By air: Fly to Hanoi or Nol Bai airports. Take a taxi from the airports to reach Ninh Binh. Costs range from $68-$85. By car: Hired cars available from Hanoi and also from Halong Bay tours . Costs range from $60-$7. By bus: Regular buses from Gial Bat (Hanoi) are available for 70,000 Dong. From Ninh Binh, you have to reach Van Lam Wharf. From there boats are available up to ...

If you want to escape from your busy life, enjoy exotic fruits and learn about the life of the Vietnamese people, the Mekong Delta will give you the real taste of Vietnam. Coming to the Mekong, tourists have the chance to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty, immense fields and rustic rivers.   Mekong river cruise My Tho Located about 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City by bus. Here are some attractions that make this town very special. When you visit My Tho, the Cai Be floating markets a place you should not miss. Everyday, there are about 400-500 boats with many varieties of fruit, vegetables and other products which are hung on a bamboo stick in front of the boat. The bustling activity here is mesmerising as you watch the merchants trade their goods in what could be compared to a ancient stock market. This floating market is unique to the Mekong, and you will not find anywhere like this in the world. Dong Tam Snake-Breeding Farm Located 12km from My Tho c...

With an abundance of things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City, it can be difficult to prioritise and balance the travel budget. With these ten free things to do in Vietnam’s former capital, you’ll wish you could stay longer! Notre Dame Cathedral The elaborate Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral which was built by the French during the 1800s and stands next to the Post Office in central HCMC is free to enter. This is an active cathedral though so be sure to respect the attending worshippers. South Vietnam tours Central Post Office And just across the road from the Notre Dame Cathedral is the handsome French-colonial Town Hall building which was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Town Hall has a classically elegant interior complete with a vaulted glass-canopy ceiling. Inside hangs a massive portrait of the great leader, Ho Chi Minh himself.  Jasmine Cruise Top 10 FREE things to do in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Thien Hau Pagoda T...

Halong Bay Visiting Floating Villages Floating villages are unique feature about culture and seascape on Halong Bay that draw the attraction of visitors. Visiting floating villages, tourists will have time interacting with friendly fishermen and visiting floating pearl farms. The local villagers are the original inhabitants of Halong Bay who have lived on the sea for several generations. They were created a diverse culture of fishing and living. In the peaceful atmosphere of fishing village, tourists will be welcomed with fresh seafood and folksong performance (in Vietnamese: “hat gheo” or “hat cheo duong”). Halong bay cruise Discover Halong Bay Caves Halong was honored twice with the title “World Natural Heritage Site” by the UNESCO as its value of geology, geomorphology. Therefore, visitors once coming to Halong Bay shouldn’t miss the chance to explore grotto system there (including Sung Sot Cave - Surprise Cave, Dau Go Cave - Wooden Stakes Cave, Thien Cung Cave, etc.). Magnific...

1. Face up to the past Vietnam's war-torn history can't – and shouldn't – be ignored. Ho Chi Minh City Museum has many informative exhibitions, and explains the country's bloody past through photographs, artefacts and memorabilia. It's sensitively done, without glossing over the atrocities, and (rather ironically) is housed in the Gia Long Palace, where Ngo Dinh Diem spent his final hours in power before his assassination in 1963. The War Remnants Museum is a more grisly – but equally essential – reminder of local atrocities. From eerie bomb remnants and first-person accounts by war veterans to a bloodied guillotine and photographs of horrific napalm burns, this is a chilling reminder of life not-too-long ago.  MEKONG EYES 2. Dress up for Lam Son Square This well-heeled area has always been one of the city's most prestigious addresses: today, it's the place to head for a night of culture, or a spot of shopping amongst the city's affluent residents...

Tinh bột nghệ không chỉ có công dụng giúp liền sẹo mà còn chống viêm, chống oxy hóa mạnh, mang lại rất nhiều tác dụng hữu ích khác đối với sức khỏe con người như, phòng ngừa, hỗ trợ điều trị bệnh mạn tính, làm đẹp, mang lại vóc dáng thon gọn và làn da sáng khỏe. Trong đó đáng chú ý là bốn công dụng nổi bật của tinh bột nghệ: + Giúp giảm cân, lưu thông và lọc máu; + Giúp cơ thể chống lại các vi khuẩn sống ký sinh trong ruột, đặc biệt tốt cho hệ tiêu hóa; + Giúp chống ung thư, kháng viêm, giảm nguy cơ nhiễm trùng; + Giúp khử trùng, mau lành vết thương. Khi sử dụng cần lưu ý phải đúng cách để nghệ phát huy hết tác dụng. - Đề phòng nguy cơ ung thư ruột: Uống tinh bột nghệ đen đúng cách và sử dụng thường xuyên tinh bột nghệ với mật ong sẽ giúp bạn có thể giảm được nguy cơ ung thư ruột. Hiện nay, các chuyên gia sức khỏe Hoa Kỳ đang tiến hành một cuộc thử nghiệm điều trị bệnh ung thư ruột bằng một loại thuốc được chế biến từ củ nghệ. - Chữa bệnh viêm khớp: Tinh bột nghệ có tác d...

1. Ha Giang stone bryophyte, Ha Giang Vietnam Bryophyte is a special food of ethnic minorities in Ha Giang province. The food is made from it called “que”. Bryophyte is not only delicious dish but also good for your health. Local people usually choose the great and fresh bryophyte. Next , people will clean it and make into many dishes such as fried bryophyte, dried bryophyte but the most delicious dish is bryophyte mixed with spices and grilled. North Vietnam tours When grill, people cannot turn it several times but grill one side then grill the other. Since bryophyte dish depends on season people often make dried bryophyte. Special customers are eaten the special dish: dried bryophyte. Grilled bryophyte not only is favorite food of ethnic people but also can cure many diseases, help blood stability, detoxification, blood circulation, blood stability, heat stability and strengthening resistance. Halong bay cruise 2. Ha Giang Dried Buffalo, Ha Giang Vietnam Dried buffalo is spe...

 Zoom Bai Sao beach, Phu Quoc Island, Copyright: Peter Stuckings / Apa Publications Bai Sao beach, Phu Quoc Island This lush, tropical delta – totally dominated by and dependent on Southeast Asia’s mightiest river, the Mekong – makes a fascinating region to explore, best by boat and on one of numerous organised tours from HCMC. Relatively unspoilt, Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam’s largest, is a tropical getaway renowned for white-sand beaches, but its wild beauty is also a haven for nature-lovers. Mekong Delta Cruise Once a hostile swampland, the French drained this region, transforming it into lucrative plantations, paddy fields and mines. Most of the chemical herbicides sprayed during the Vietnam War fell over the Mekong Delta, denying the Viet Cong cover and in the process decimating agricultural lands and mangrove forests. Yet today, the Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s most productive agricultural area, producing nearly half of the nation’s annual food crop.  Image Cruise Halo...

Pho - Hanoi Street Food As the birthplace of pho, Hanoi is ground zero for the fragrant rice noodle soup served with fresh herbs that has become popular all over the world. It's no surprise, then, that Hanoi's pho is outstanding. Two variations are most popular: pho ga (with chicken) and pho bo (with beef). Pho is traditionally served as a breakfast food, so you'll find pho sellers all over town from before dawn to mid-morning.  Hanoi & Halong Bay 4 days Hanoi Street Food Try it at: Pho 112, 112 Van Phuc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Bun cha - Hanoi Street Food Possibly the most delicious food available to man, bun cha is the lunch of choice all over Hanoi. Pork patties and slices of pork belly are grilled over hot coals and served with fish sauce, tangy vinegar, sugar and lime, which, when combined, creates a sort of barbecue soup that is eaten with rice vermicelli and fresh herbs.  Pelican Cruise Halong Bay Accompanied by deep-fried spring rolls, this calorically ri...