Hanoi has been Vietnam’s capital city for 1,000 years, save a century when Hue took the helm. Before that, the Chinese ruled Vietnam for a millennia. Nestled in a great bend of the Red River, Hanoi has a compelling charm not bestowed on its raucous southern sister, Saigon. HISTORY The region around present-day Hanoi was […]
Vietnam’s Central Highlands region has slowly opened up to tourists over the past decade after years of government enforced travel restrictions and today foreigners can explore the main centres of this region with relative ease. Occasionally regulations will require you to use a guide when visiting the hinterland but for most places you will be […]
The Vietnamese New Year – Tet Nguyen Dan – follows the same lunar calendar that governs Chinese New Year celebrations worldwide. So on the same day the world celebrates Chinese New Year, the people of Vietnam celebrate Tet. The Vietnamese consider Tet to the most important one in their considerable festival lineup. Family members gather in their hometowns, traveling from across the country (or […]
Besides a long (mostly war) history, a rich culture ad beautiful landscapes, Vietnam is also a paradise for bird watchers ! Vietnam has a total of about 850 bird species, of which 13 are endemic, 3 have been introduced by humans and 9 are very rare. 43 species have been globally threatened. About a month […]
Bat Trang pottery village is located next to the Red River, in Gia Lam district, a suburb of Hanoi. The name Bat Trang means “the big yard”, a place that has a long-standing pottery career. The village formed in the Le dynasty, is the most famous old pottery village in Vietnam. This place is a […]
One of the attractions that attracts many tourists when coming to Vietnam is the Museum with unique architecture and interesting stories, containing many ancient relics. Here is a list of museums you should not miss when visiting Vietnam 1.Ho Chi Minh Museum (Hanoi) Located in the memorial campus of President Ho Chi Minh, No. 19, […]
Thien Canh Son, also known as Co cave, is located on Hon Co Island which is a pristine cave located on Bai Tu Long Bay and Ha Long Bay in Cong Do conservation area. When put into tourism, the cave is called Thien Canh Son because it has beautiful scenery like paradise. This is an […]
Van Mieu – The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under King Ly Thanh Tong, dedicated to Confucius, his sages, Confucian scholars, and Crown prince studied here. Quoc Tu Giam – the first National University of Vietnam was constructed in 1076 under King Ly Nhan Tong for training the talented men for the nation. […]
Kris Goetghebeur Email booking:kris@atravelmate.com . Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, is regarded as the pearl island with pristine and wild natural beauties. With the advantage of 150 kilometers of coastal line, diverse forest ecosystems and marine resources, Phu Quoc has become one of the ideal destinations for a beach holiday in Vietnam. Phu Quoc […]