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Cambodian cuisine has a long history and a diverse range of influences, yet it’s only now becoming known beyond the country’s borders. In fact, the only place you can experience all it has to offer is in the country itself. Here are 10 of the best dishes to try by CNN. Samlor Kako: Cambodian Traditional […]
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Between the mid-sixth and mid-fourth centuries B.C., Buddhism was founded in northeastern India and soon spread throughout the Asian subcontinent, influencing cultural and spiritual practices, art, and architecture. When talking about Vietnamese Buddhism, most people immediately think of Mahayana Buddhism, which has deeply influenced the Vietnamese culture for many centuries. Buddhism may have first come […]
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Nestling in the small, nondescript Mai Thị Lựu Street in District 1 is Phước Hải Tự, known as the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Built between 1892 and 1900 in honor of the supreme Tao God in Chinese style with colorful decorative motifs, the pagoda has brick walls, yin-yang roof tiles and mosaic ceramic idols on its roof […]
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Sài Gòn is more than just markets and street food. It is home to Việt Nam’s most visited museums. If you have a few “slow” days, let have a look at our list of 10 fascinating museums which are bound to make you fall in love with the city’s culture and people. Be it exhibitions […]
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A construction which has survived the test of time properly shows various alterations throughout its history. Bình Thủy antique house is one such example in the architecture landscape of the South Việt Nam. Excavating each layer of style will reveal an evolution of taste: from an 18th century traditional wooden structure to a Western-style facade […]
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Lying to the west of Hồ Chí Minh City, Mekong Delta stretches all the way to the Gulf of Thailand. Nine rivers flowing from six countries meet here, completing their journey of thousands of kilometers to the sea. For this reason, the Mekong Delta’s Vietnamese name is Đồng Bằng Sông Cửu Long or Nine Dragon […]
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From the Tibetan highlands to the lowlands of southwest Việt Nam, the Mekong River and its thousands of tributaries meanders across 39,000 square kilometers (15,000 square miles) in Vietnam known as the Mekong Delta, encompassing the lands immediately west of Hồ Chí Minh City to the country’s southern most tip, Cà Mau. Known as a […]
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Temples and Pagodas are among Mekong Delta’s most popular attractions, where travelers can marvel at intricate carvings and well-preserved architecture as well as experience the local culture during their holiday. A predominantly Buddhist country, there are thousands of pagodas and shrines dedicated to the revered icon. Unlike most tourist spots, you don’t need to pay […]
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The fruit gardens in particular and Mekong Delta in general are beautiful to travel all year round. However, if we have to pick one period, we would say summer is the best time to take Mekong Delta group tours to the orchards. Summer is when the South steps into its wet season, hence there would […]
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Floating markets have become a way of life and trade for Mekong Delta dwellers for over 100 years, thanks to the complex and extensive river system of the region. Here we list the top floating markets worth a visit. They are a major part of the locals’ traditional economy, and offer you genuine local experiences. […]
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