VIETNAM ONLINE THIS WEEK May 14 - 20

Vietnam weather

Hanoi

Today Hanoi residents enjoy pleasant weather with mixed clouds and sun with just scattered thunderstorms, which makes it suitable for outdoor activities. Saturday and Sunday will follow with similar weather conditions, albeit chance of rain rising up to 60%, so remember to bring an umbrella. Temperature on those days is moderate, hovering around 33^oC.

Hanoi weather May 14 - 20 (Source: Google)

Danang

In Da Nang, all the three days will be ridden with thunderstorm and rain, but don’t let the unfavorable weather spoil your weekend. Temperature unusually reaches around 33^oC, but combined with the rain, the weather in general will be cool and high in humidity. Visit the Cham Pa Museum and savor the last collection of the Cham Pa arts in the world. Alternatively hit the cinema, as the European Cinema Festival will open today with a bunch of good movies.

Danang weather May 14 - 20 (Source: Google)

Ho Chi Minh City

This weekend Ho Chi Minh City will experience variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms, with chance of rain up to 60%. But this bustling city has ample activities to offer, even in the rainy season. Reunification Palace is definitely a place worth visiting, for its significance and archival of Vietnam War. If you’d rather go for full-on entertainment, Dam Sen and Suoi Tien are two theme parks which are like the Vietnamese versions of Disneyland.

HCMC weather May 14 - 20 (Source: Google)

Vietnam News

Southern Land Cuisine Festival in Ho Chi Minh City

The annual gastronomy event is coming back this year with a larger diversity of food and better quality. There is a total of 90 booths, each present its own take on Southern Vietnam cuisine. The event will also feature an exhilarating competition among talented chefs to determine who takes home the titles of “Southern Delicious Food” and “Fruit-Vegetable Sculptures”.

Oil Painting Picture Exhibition by Talented artist Truc Anh

The Vietnamese French painter is presenting his collection of oil painting pictures at Quynh Gallery, Ho Chi Minh City until 9 June. The exhibition, entitled “Croire/Douter”, is well-received for introducing the artist’s original perspectives on on various paradoxes and facts of daily lives.

Renowned Electro-rock Band to Storm Hanoi

Success, a French rock-band famed for their eclectic style, is set to perform at L’Espace, Hanoi on 31 May. They are expected to set the stage on fire with a unique style of contemporary rock performance, the combination of traditional heavy metal, rock n’ roll and electro rock with many songs that have made their name.

Discounted Air Tickets for Children with Air Mekong

On the celebration of International Children Day (1 June), Air Mekong is offering discounted tickets for children, which are valid from May 15 to June 1. The discount is 100% off for children under the age of 2 and 75% for children from 2 to 12.

World Class Halong Cruise

Paradise Cruises, a top-ranked cruise company in Ha Long, is offering a Sensational Program to tourists as an act of gratitude to people who have voted for Halong Bay in the bid to become New Natural Wonder of the World. Prices are divided into 7 rates: VND 7.00, VND 70.00, VND 700.00, VND 7,000, VND 70,000, VND 700,000 and VND 1,700,000.