Sticky Rice: A Festive Favorite and Vietnamese Breakfast Staple
Sticky rice is essential to Vietnamese life and culture. Humble as it can be for breakfast, it’s always a must in celebratory food trays. The combinations are numerous resulting in different sweet and savory choices. Other Asian countries also have their sticky rice dishes.
Hanoi Old Quarter: A Charming Historian of Trades
Hanoi Old Quarter used to be the urban hub and trade center of the feudal capital before Hanoi. Stroll around architectural charms while shopping at stores or in markets. There are specialty streets for beer, coffee, jewelry, or stop by the popular water puppet theatre.
Dong Xuan Market: The Biggest Market in Hanoi Old Quarter
Dong Xuan Market is the largest covered market in Hanoi Old Quarter. Even though the day market specializes in wholesale goods, you can easily pick up retail items cheaply without bargaining. The night market is when it gets cooking with the tastiest food stalls.
West Lake: Tranquility Amid Temples and Pagodas
West Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi with a most tranquil atmosphere. While strolling around, visit a mythical princess at Tay Ho Temple, or the God of the North Star at Quan Thanh Temple. But first, read about the fox and buffalo and other names for the lake.
Hoan Kiem Lake: An Iconic Legend of Hanoi
Turtles are legendary in Vietnam. One story involves Hoan Kiem Lake also known as Lake of the Returned Sword. Find out why and discover the history of Hoan Kiem back to the 15th century. Visit Ngoc Son Temple and Huc Bridge, or take part in fun activities with locals.
15 Things To Do in Ha Giang: Terraced Fields and Karst Plateau
Ha Giang Loop is an up-and-coming destination, especially for trekking enthusiasts. Course the infamous twisting bends of this thrilling route along terraced valleys, adrenalin passes, down to craggy gorges. Highlighted are the karst plateau and detour to Lung Cu Flag Tower.
Cholon in Saigon or Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City
Cholon, or Chinatown, used to be a separate city to Saigon. The word means ‘big market’, but there’s much more to Cholon and its place in the story of Saigon. Before you head to Saigon Chinatown, read about its unique character, food, pagodas, markets, and local customs.
Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City
Ben Thanh Market is an iconic structure of Ho Chi Minh City. Its character, and location, has morphed and changed through Saigon’s historic ups and downs. Follow us through each merchandise gate to things you can buy, useful shopping tips, and handy Vietnamese phrases.
Saigon Food in Vietnam: 25 Amazing Must-try Dishes
Vietnamese food is different from region to region and in Saigon, they all come together. There are, nonetheless, unique features that make Saigon food stand out. After reading this article, you’ll know for certain which are the best dishes in Saigon and where to find them.
