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Hoi An is famous not only for its delicious street food, such as Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich) or Com Ga (chicken rice) but also for various kinds of Che (sweet soups). Following are some of the delicious sweet soups you should not miss while visiting Hoi An.

Photo contests launched in Da Nang

Da Nang’s tourism promotion centre has launched a photo contest titled ‘Fantastic Da Nang’, which will run from August 20 to November 10. The competition is a chance for both Vietnamese and foreign photographers to show off their photos of the central city.

Mekong Delta looks to promote tourism

Localities in the western cluster of Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta need to foster regional co-operation to create highly competitive tourism products in the Mekong River Delta region, officials have said.

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Exploring Tien Sa lighthouse in Da Nang

Apart from the beauty of My Khe beach, Ba Na Hills and Linh Ung pagoda, Da Nang boasts many other attractions, which draw tourists to its romantic natural scenery such as Tien Sa lighthouse.

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The most scenic ride of Nghe An

The 200km route from Que Phong to Ky Son districts is regarded as the most beautiful route in Nghe An. The drive takes one past scenic mountainscapes, refreshing rice terrace fields and colourful flower forests.

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Fansipan in charming rice season

In the last days of August and early September, the Fansipan landscape becomes a stunning natural painting with wonderful green rice steps on terrace fields that will win the heart of any visitor. The green carpet is more miraculous when viewed from above.

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Two prayerful, architectural gems in Vietnam’s...

The Central Highlands city of Kon Tum hosts two beautiful, venerable churches featuring different architectural influences.

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Experience unique nature in Van Ho

Moc Chau Plateau with endless evergreen tea hills and peach and plum blossoms whenever spring arrives is very popular with backpackers. However, there is another address for adventurers to discover if they want to explore more of the northern mountainous province of Son La. It is Van Ho District, with amazing, majestic, and typical features of Viet Nam’s northwestern region.

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Ba Hon Dam islands: A pristine experience

Located off Kien Luong District in the southern province of Kien Giang, Ba Lua Archipelago is a pristine landscape, which has been called the ‘Ha Long Bay of the South’.

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Embassies & Consulates

Vietnam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports

According to latest statistics of Henley Passport Index 2018 released on May 23, Vietnam ranks 84th among the most powerful passports in the world with 51 visa-free destinations.

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Food and Drink

Browned green sticky rice - A fantastic idea for dessert made from ‘Com’

While ‘cha com’ is a popular choice for the main course made from ‘com’ (young sticky rice flakes), ‘com xao’ is a fantastic idea for dessert or for tea break.

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Culture

Dykes Keep Vietnam abreast of History's Tide

Control of the rivers has been crucial to the Vietnamese people’s hard-won ability to survive and thrive in a sometimes unforgiving land. The construction of dykes along rivers is without a doubt one of the most important steps in the emergence of the Vietnamese people.

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Vietnam Customs and Habits

A very popular belief among Vietnamese is the custom of the ancestor cult. In every household, an ancestor altar is installed in the most solemn location.

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