Grilled corn – A winter snack of Hanoians
Grilled corn is of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi. The scent of grilled corn coming along with chilly winds…
Bowls of ‘chao trai’ delight Hanoi
Nearly every Hanoian knows about ‘chao trai’, or mother-of-pearl rice porridge, which has been appreciated for its rich and aromatic flavour for decades. Although it’s easy to cook very few…
Banh Cuon-steamed rice roll
Bánh cuốn is a local specialty in the Northern Vietnam, which is one of the favorite dish for breakfast by the local people. Banh cuon is made from rice powder. The…
The Unique Classical Feature of Vietnam – Hanoi Old Quarter
There’s an old Vietnamese saying, “Hanoi has thirty-six streets and guilds – Jam Street, Sugar Street, Salt Street…”. Inside a modern and dynamic city, there appears an antique quarter, the…
12 topiary animals to welcome Tet Holiday at Hanoi park
To welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet holiday), 12 animal sculptures planted with ornamental shrubs and flowers are being put on display at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in…
Discover Vietnamese water puppetry (Múa rối nước)
Water puppet is a typical form of Vietnamese art, especially in Hanoi, which has existed for more than 1000 years. In many guide books in Vietnam, people said that “Not…
Vietnam’s Cyclos In World Top Unique Vehicles
Aside from cyclos in Vietnam, tuk tuk in Thailand and trams in Dubai Trolley are also rated as the world unique vehicles by Boredpanda. Vietnam’s Cyclos In World Top Unique Vehicles.…
Tran Quoc Pagoda- Pray For Peace
Tran Quoc is an ancient Pagod located in a corner of Hanoi West Lake and well- known in Vietnam. The pagoda was built in the pre- dynasty Ly Nam De…
Hanoi: Tet Holiday On Ong Do (Vietnamese Calligrapher) Streets in Hanoi
A little bit unlike Saigon, in Hanoi capital, on very near Tet Holiday, Vietnamese calligraphers prepare to go to the Ong Do streets. It is the time when cherry blossoms…
Co Loa Citadel and An Duong Vuong Temple
Position: in Dong Anh district, Hanoi city Characteristic: one of most ancient citadel in Vietnam This is one of most ancient citadel in Vietnam that is built as the capital…