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Nature, culture, and serenity meet in these three Northern Vietnam destinations perfect for a quick escape: Hanoi – The cultural heart of Vietnam Highlights: Old Quarter street life, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, café culture, and vibrant food scenes. Sapa – Mountain landscapes & ethnic culture Highlights: Rice terraces, Fansipan Peak, ethnic minority villages,…

Hanoi: As the main arrival and departure point, Hanoi should be a top priority. Explore the vibrant Old Quarter, visit historical sites like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature, and indulge in delicious street food. Sapa: Known for its terraced rice fields and ethnic minority tribes, Sapa offers breathtaking mountain scenery and…

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Cao Bang is a remote, mountainous and amazingly beautiful province on the north-eastern Vietnam-China border, about 6 hours drive north of Hanoi. Few western travelers have heard of it, which is a pity because it has so much to offer — especially the recently announced Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark.  Recognized by the UN in…

Vietnam visas & passports The rules around visa requirements to enter Vietnam and fees for obtaining different types of visas are constantly changing. We recommend that ALL travelers contact their Vietnamese embassy or consulate to get the latest information and updates.  The Vietnamese embassy or consulate websites in each country generally have up to date information as…

Locals line up every morning outside this modest and smoky but renowned bahn cuon eatery. Inside, the women who has cooked the delicate rice pancakes daily for years stokes her wooden fire and ladles the pancake mixture onto the steamer. The walls are sooty from the daily smoke, but the plates and utensils are clean, and the…

Trekkers and cloud chasers rejoice! Ta Xua, a mountainous commune of Bac Yen district, in Son La province, is a must to add to your “to do while in Vietnam” list. Otherwise referred to as the Dinosaur’s Backbone or Dragon’s Back (S?ng Kh?ng Long ), this paradise of clouds bordering the provinces of Yen Bai…

Trekkers and cloud chasers rejoice! Ta Xua, a mountainous commune of Bac Yen district, in Son La province, is a must to add to your “to do while in Vietnam” list. Otherwise referred to as the Dinosaur’s Backbone or Dragon’s Back (S?ng Kh?ng Long ), this paradise of clouds bordering the provinces of Yen Bai…

The Vietnamese love their coffee. And some of the best is found off the beaten path in Hanoi, on busy local streets or down hidden lanes or on the edge of a lake, brewed in hip or quirky cafes, often with stories to tell, places locals have been gathering for many years. Some are tiny…