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Ao Dai in the History and the Traditional Tet Holiday

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Cultures and history
Ao Dai in the History and the Traditional Tet Holiday
Ao Dai has been called by its original name in Vietnamese as a proper noun, proving the strong symbol of the Vietnamese nation Ao Dai has been bearing. Through many ups and downs, it has become an attached image and pride of Vietnamese people. To get the position like today, the modern ao dai has also experienced a long history with many memorable landmarks. And here you are, ao dai history.
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The beauty of Vietnamese Conical Hat

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Cultures and history
The beauty of Vietnamese Conical Hat
Take with you a peasants common conical hat, but not quite an authentic Non Bai Tho or Poetical Leaf from Central Vietnam, add a touch of this and a little of that, and you will have the idea.
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Top 8 must-try Bun Thit Nuong Restaurants in Saigon

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Gastronomy
Top 8 must-try Bun Thit Nuong Restaurants in Saigon
A dish as simple as good, Bun thit nuong is a very popular Vietnamese dish consisting of rice noodles topped with grilled pork, fresh herbs like basil and mint, fresh salad and pieces of “nem” (spring roll), carrot, cucumber marinated in a sweet and sour sauce. The dish is dressed with fish sauce and peanut. A balanced, refreshing and complete dish as beautiful to look at as good to eat. And down below are the best restaurants to try the dish in the home of Bun thit nuong - Saigon.
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When and where to surf in Vietnam?

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Ideas for itinerary
When and where to surf in Vietnam?
There are many reasons why Vietnam is a great place to surf.
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Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Hanoi City - Capital
Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre
Water puppet theatre, a popular art enriching Vietnamese people, is an unmissable cultural experience for tourists in Hanoi, especially for a family stay.
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Top 10 things to do in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Phong Nha Ke Bang
Top 10 things to do in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
Do you want to discover the fabulous Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park? Here are the 10 things that you have to do to appreciate this natural gem.
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Advantages and disadvantages of visiting Halong Bay in December

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Halong Bay - Quang Ninh
Advantages and disadvantages of visiting Halong Bay in December
December is really a good time to visit Halong Bay, especially if you are a Western tourist
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5 little-known things on Saigon Dong Khoi Street

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Ho Chi Minh city - Saigon
5 little-known things on Saigon Dong Khoi Street
Despite 150 years passing, Dong Khoi street in Saigon or the old Catinat street remains a great landmark of the city, whether historical, cultural or architectural.
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Best time to travel to Cat Ba Island

Last update Oct 15, 2024 in Cat Ba - Hai Phong
Best time to travel to Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba is one of the largest islands in the Gulf of Tonkin and located next to Halong Bay. To reach Cat Ba Island, travelers have to move from Hanoi to Hai Phong and from Hai Phong to this beautiful Island by ferry or high speed boat. However, when is the best time to travel? Not many foreign tourists know the answer.
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