Ben Thanh Market Guide: What to Eat, Buy and See Ask anyone in Saigon for a market and they will point you to Ben Thanh. More than just a place to shop, this sprawling market in the heart of District … Read More
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Vietnamese Coffee Culture: A Traveler’s Guide to Saigon’s Cafe Scene
Vietnamese Coffee Culture: A Traveler’s Guide to Saigon’s Cafe Scene Coffee is not just a drink in Vietnam – it is a daily ritual, a social habit, and a small, proud art form. For any visitor to Ho Chi Minh … Read More
Cao Dai Temple Festival in Tay Ninh: A Rainbow of Faith
Cao Dai Temple Festival in Tay Ninh: A Rainbow of Faith Few religious sites in Vietnam are as striking as the Cao Dai Holy See in Tay Ninh. With its candy-coloured towers, dragon-wrapped columns, and huge open courtyard, it looks … Read More
Ben Tre Coconut Festival: A Green Escape into the Mekong Delta
Ben Tre Coconut Festival: A Green Escape into the Mekong Delta Everyone in southern Vietnam knows the saying: “Ben Tre is the land of coconuts.” This gentle, green province in the Mekong Delta celebrates its most famous crop with the … Read More
Dinh Co Festival in Vung Tau: A Seaside Pilgrimage by the South China Sea
Dinh Co Festival in Vung Tau: A Seaside Pilgrimage by the South China Sea Vung Tau is the closest beach town to Ho Chi Minh City, and each year it hosts one of the coast’s most atmospheric celebrations. The Dinh … Read More
Nghinh Ong Festival in Can Gio: A Coastal Celebration by the Sea
Nghinh Ong Festival in Can Gio: A Coastal Celebration by the Sea Just an hour from the bustle of downtown Saigon, Can Gio is a world of mangroves, fishing villages, and open sea. Each year this coastal district celebrates the … Read More
Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival: A Day Trip to Tay Ninh’s Sacred Peak
Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival: A Day Trip to Tay Ninh’s Sacred Peak Rising sharply from the flat plains of Tay Ninh, Ba Den Mountain is the highest peak in southern Vietnam and one of the region’s most beloved pilgrimage … Read More
Christmas & New Year Countdown in District 1: Lights and Celebration
Christmas & New Year Countdown in District 1: Lights and Celebration Ho Chi Minh City may not see snow, but that does not stop it from celebrating Christmas and New Year with real enthusiasm. From late November through the first … Read More
Saigon River Festival: Boat Parades, Culture & Fireworks
Saigon River Festival: Boat Parades, Culture & Fireworks For a few days each year, the Saigon River becomes the stage for the city’s most spectacular celebration. The Saigon River Festival brings together illuminated boats, cultural performances, food, and fireworks, turning … Read More
Southern Fruit Festival at Suoi Tien: A Tropical Feast
Southern Fruit Festival at Suoi Tien: A Tropical Feast Vietnam is a country that loves fruit, and every summer Ho Chi Minh City celebrates that love in the most delicious way possible. The Southern Fruit Festival (Le hoi Trai cay … Read More