Posted in Mountains, Northern Vietnam, The Northeast

Hang Tau – a pristine village in Moc Chau

Posted on by Donna Nguyen

Hang Tau is located in a valley nearly 20 km from Moc Chau center. Here there is a green lawn and wooden houses of the H’Mong people forming isolated clusters, surrounded by mountains and forests. The most special of Hang Tau is no internet, no wifi, no phone signal, no electricity and just having the sounds of castles and laughing of kids which suits for a person wanting to hideaway the hectic life. Because of that, this place is likened to a primitive village.

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Posted in Beaches, Central Vietnam, Da Nang, Experience and Tips

Dong Dinh museum

Posted on by Donna Nguyen

Frankly, tourists come Da Nang for going the beaches either Ba Na Hills even some other places. Nevertheless, there is much more to this coastal city that meets the eye and the city has a number of museums which has preserved the historical relics and artifacts that testify to the richness of Vietnamese culture in general. One such monument is Dong Dinh museum where you can find a collection of items from regional ethnicity and cultures.

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Posted in Central Highlands, Central Vietnam, Mountains

Mang Den, the second Da Lat of Central Highlands

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Mang Den is a small town surrounded by mountains and rich forest flora which has a cool and mild mountainous climate the entire year and is at an altitude of 1,200m above sea level.

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Posted in Central Vietnam, Da Nang

A stunning morning in Hoi An Ancient Town

Posted on by Donna Nguyen

Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South – East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

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Posted in Central Highlands, Central Highlands - food, Central Vietnam, Experience and Tips, Food and Drink, The Center

Chocolate smoothie – Daklak

Posted on by Donna Nguyen

Assuredly, a bitter sweet chocolate is familiar to anyone, but the beautiful clusters of cocoa flowers, colorful cocoa fruits, especially sweet and sour cocoa smoothies have not been experienced by many people.

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Posted in Central Vietnam, Experience and Tips, Food and Drink, Hue, Hue food, The Center

Hue city – a heaven of foods

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Aside from a tranquil and historical scenery, there are the myriad of local cuisines such as Hue beef noodle, mussel rice, flat steamed rice dumplings (bánh nậm) and many more.

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Posted in Experience and Tips, Hanoi - the capital city, Northern Vietnam

The stunning view from the second highest roof-top in Hanoi

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There are several photos I took the overview of Hanoi from Lotter Center which is the second highest building in our city. The day I went to this building was quite humid thus the photo are not really astounding. Honesty, the outside sightseeing is definitely different.

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Posted in Central Vietnam, Hue

Hue – an ancient city is poetic and tranquil

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After 5 years, I returned Hue where is our ancient Palace of our 13 last Kings and that was recognized a cultural heritage by UNESCO , the scenery has been still peaceful and unique that seems nothing has changed for time spans ranging from decades to centuries.

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