Experience

The biting cold of Hanoi winter makes for a great chance to gather up around a steaming hotpot - a favorite of locals in the winter time. The most common types of hotpot involve beef and chicken, but following are some of the more exotic types that offer a different taste of Hanoi.

Mentioning Hanoi, people may immediately think of a cultural space with various etiquette and customs from the old time. Although tea is a big thing, coffee and the way people enjoy it are also among the most recognizable characteristics of this ancient capital city. Beginning a day with a cup of hot coffee is an indispensable hobby of many working Hanoians, though each one has his or her own way in his or her own favorite place.

If you are looking for a change, something off the beaten track beyond Sapa, there are still many others for consideration for the same time and budget spent.

Lots of tourists come to Hoi An in the hope of having tailored clothes within such a few days and at very reasonable prices. Since there are nearly 400 cloth shop and tailor shops in this small town, there is a wide assortment for customers of all tastes to select. However, this multitude of shops also results in the fact that most tourists find themselves overwhelmed when finding the best tailors amongst these.

Although Christmas is not a public holiday in Vietnam, it has been received much recognition from the local residents. From the beginning of December, Hanoi’s streets are all decorated with Noel’s patterns that create a festive environment helping any expats off being homesick in the night of Christmas. Hanoi’s weather also supports the day which is often cold and dry; the only missing factor for a perfect Noel is snow.

The most popular trekking, hiking types in Vietnam are jungle trekking, mountain hiking, countryside hitch-hiking, walking, and rambling adventures. Here is the list of the most famous trekking areas voted by both local and foreign travellers.

With the history of planting tea for over 2000 years, Vietnam is one of the largest and oldest tea-producing countries in the world. Although the history of Vietnamese tea has not been well recorded as that of the Chinese or Japanese, tea drinking occupies an essential role in Vietnamese culture, both in the past and in the present.

Although it is such a small city, Hanoi’s architecture is a mixture of both domestic and foreign influence.

Who could expect one of the most dreaded things about one-thousand-years-old Hanoi is that one could get hit by a bus at any moment?

As photography is now becoming more and more popular in Vietnam nowadays, here are five Hanoi’s photogenic spots with their breathtaking natural settings which serve as perfect backgrounds for photographers.

At a loss of what to do when the sun sets? Let Vietnam Online editors tell you what you have to choose from among the lively night scenes in Ho Chi Minh City.

You might be dazzled by the chaos of Hanoi's Old Quarter but make sure you find your way to these below mentioned streets to make your trip even more memorable.

Will my kids have fun in that place? Will I encounter any problems as a single woman traveler? VietnamOnline will tell you the top 10 reasons why Vietnam should be on the agenda for your upcoming trip.

Shoppers visiting Ho Chi Minh City cannot miss any of these places: Vincom Center, Diamond Plaza, Ben Thanh Market, Parkson and Nowzone.

One cannot compare the beauty of one place to another, but one can surely put into the chart which destination yields a more authentic and lovely experience.

Despite the incredible population density, Vietnam is still listed among the world’s top ecologically diverse country. From North to South, you can always find a place to escape the crowd. Hiking, bird watching or just chilling in the green of nature, all you need is to jot down these popular places and mark it on your itinerary.

Ice-skating at the Youth Cultural House: Newly established in September 2010, “ice-skating” at the Youth Cultural House, 04 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, District 1, HCMC.

Besides being sold on streets, all these places have one thing in common: they are groups of shops selling one type of food. Usually one family starts the business with an innovative idea and the neighbours follow their examples.

spinach- morning glory (Rau Muong) Water spinach is the most common vegetable in Vietnam as the tropical climate creates favorable conditions for its growth and the veggie does not require much care.

Presently, vegan restaurants in Hanoi are diversified both in range and size. From small family restaurants like Au Lac (318 Lang Str) to local restaurants, for instance An Lac (8/2/40 Ta QuangBuu – Bach Khoa area), Thien Phuc (18/71 Nguyen Hong Str.), and even homely restaurants, typically Nang Tam (79A Tran Hung Dao Str), vegan restaurants are getting more and more popular. This is a list of 5 recommended vegan restaurants in Hanoi:

Bun bo Hue (Hue style beef vermicelli) or more detail, Bun bo gio heo (beef and pig's knuckle vermicelli) is a popular Vietnamese soup vermicelli dish, and one of the most typical foods of Hue, Vietnam.

If it is the first time you’ve been to Ho Chi Minh City, you should spend a full day exploring the city center highlights such as: Ben Thanh Market, The Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office or The War Remnants Museum. With a map, you can travel on foot around the city on your own. A package tour is also available at any tourism agency if you want a tour guide to explain about these places.

Cai Be, a small division of Tien Giang Province, is highly recommended for foreigners who never know about floating market.

Cu Chi Tunnel is one of the greatest works constructed by Vietnamese people as a place to live and hide from being attacked during the combat with the French colonial empire.

Do not know what to do with just one day in Ho Chi Minh City? We tell you how to have the best day trips in Ho Chi Minh City.