Cha ca La Vong (grilled minced fish)

In ancient days, there was a street selling paints, called the Paints Street. The Doan family,…

Ho Dynasty

Kings of Ho Dynasty (1400–1407): – Ho Quy Ly (1400-1410) – Ho Han Thuong (1400-1407) The…

Vietnam custom regulations

Arriving in Vietnam, all visitors must fill in declaration forms and show their luggage to Customs…

Dao ethnic group

Name of ethnic group: Dao (“Dao Quan Trang” (Dao with white trousers), “Dao Quan Chet” (Dao…

Choosing Bridegroom Festival

Time: The 2nd day of the second lunar month. Place: Duong Yen Village, Xuan Non Commune,…

Favorite snack in Hanoi – “Bun Dau”

“Bun Dau” or noodles and soya curd (we can call: bean vermicelli) is a favorite snack…

Ming occupation and Lam Son insurrection

As early as JuIy 1407, the Ming emperor had incorporated Dai Viet into the Chinese empire…

Tipping in Vietnam

Tipping is not customary in Vietnam; however, it is becoming more common in HCMC, Hanoi and…

Cho Ro ethnic group

Name of ethnic group: Cho Ro (Do Ro, Chau Ro). Population: 22,567 people (Year 1999). Locality:…

Pho – Vietnamese noodle

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually served with beef (pho bo) or chicken (pho ga).The…

Do Temple Festival

Time: The 15th day of the third lunar month. Place: Dinh Bang Village, Dinh Bang Commune,…

General hiking tips

1. Make sure that you drink enough water. Also make sure that you bring enough water…

Later Le Dynasty (Early Le)

Kings of The Later Le Dynasty (Early Le) (1428–1527): – Le Loi (ruled 1428-1433) – Le…

Cham ethnic group

Name of ethnic group: Cham (Cham, Chiem Thanh, and Hroi). Population: 132,873 people (Year 1999). Locality:…

RV Pandaw Mekong

This is the only luxury cruises vacation on the Mekong River. A shipping link between Saigon…