10 Reasons Why You Must Travel to Vietnam with Custom Vietnam Travel

Before coming to Vietnam, my perception of the country was completely different. Vietnam is not often in the news, and doing a google search of the country mostly brings up various sources pertaining to the American-Vietnam war. Through my travels, the country has pleasantly surprised me. Here are 10 reasons that stood out as to why you should travel to Vietnam!

It’s tough to leave misty Sapa

For over a century people from all over the world have experienced the magnificent and misty mountains, splendid rice terraced fields, endless flower hills, vaporous layers of clouds and snow which makes Sapa the landscape of dreams.

And also in fell in love with the land and have been so sad to leave the picture-book area. From its early days, the valley which is famous for having four seasons in one day, has become home to Ta Van plum and Sa Pa peach, specialties in Sapa.

Exhibition examines betel and areca culture 1-2013

The Vietnamese custom of chewing betel and areca is being celebrated and explained at an exhibition that opened in Hanoi recently. 

Entitled Betel and Areca Culture, the exhibition displays more than 100 objects and documents to provide an insight into the fascinating lore and culture of betel and areca chewing in Vietnam . 

Betel and areca are the most important offerings in traditional ceremonies, including betrothals, weddings and funerals. They symbolise love and the inseparable bond of marriage. 

Let the time go slowly in quaint Hoi An with Custom Vietnam Travel company

On a tour to Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam Province, after walking around old streets and craft villages, tourists should take a short tour to tramp around villages, cycle on winding trails, ride buffaloes or try to be a fisherman for the day to learn more about local life.

Images of buffaloes are very familiar to locals but are a bit strange to foreigners, so this Canadian tourist stopped for a while to take photos of the buffaloes

The tour just takes travelers a few hours but promises to bring amazing experiences. Tourists will have a great time strolling around countryside roads as they can appreciate the rustic nature of farmlife.

Foreigners use nets to catch fi sh as they learn about the lives of local fi shermen. To book the tour, tourists can contact Hoi An Eco.

Here are some snapshots taken by The Saigon Times Daily journalist Minh Duy.

Women’s Day Vietnam

When I encounter tourists in Hanoi, I often recommend a climb up the Flag Tower, a 200-year-old survivor of fraught history that now serves as a crown for the Vietnam Military History Museum – which is really what I want tourists to see.

One Pillar Pagoda recognised as unique example of Asian architecture

One Pillar Pagoda recognised as unique example of Asian architecture

Asia Book of Records has recognised Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda as one of Asia’s most unique pieces of architecture.

One-pillar pagoda is a tourist attraction in Hanoi 

Tu Le Valley at harvest time with Custom Vietnam Travel Company

Tu Le Valley at harvest time

Tu Le Valley in Yen Bai Province’s Van Chan District is among the favourite destinations for tourists who enjoy natural beauty. During the autumn Tu Le becomes more beautiful as the rice fields turn yellow and the harvest atmosphere fills the town.
Tu Le is famous for its sticky rice, a dish that is often served with local roast pork. Both wet and dry young rice (com) are also among the locality’s specialities.
Fields and wooden houses decorate the mountainsides making Tu Le more picturesque. Standing on Khau Pha Mountain Pass after a rain, the lucky visitor might be able to witness the lovely sight of the clouds passing over the fields.

Discovery Autumn in Hanoi with Custom Vietnam Travel

Visitors to Hanoi at this time of year have the chance to enjoy the feel of its romantic and poetic scenes.

Sunset over West Lake

Vietnam Travel News: Thua Thien – Hue set to welcome more tourists

Vietnam Travel News: Thua Thien – Hue set to welcome more tourists

The central province of Thua Thien – Hue has set a target of welcoming between 2 and 2.5 million visitors during the National Tourism Year 2012 for the North Central Region, with a series of cultural activities, tourist products and new infrastructure. During the 1992-2012 period, individuals and organisations from across the world donated over USD7 million to help preserve and restore historical sites in the ancient imperial city of Hue. The Hue festival held every two years also attracted a large number of tourists and artists from nearly 30 countries across the globe, with a diverse range of cultural and tourism programmes. During this year, the province will host 20 major events, including 11 at national scale organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. During July and August, the province will host the national professional theatre festival with the largest-ever scale, while the popular singing contest Sao Mai diem hen (Morning Star - Rendezvous) is scheduled for August.

Vietnam Travel News: Pork n' coconut: flavor of the Mekong Delta

Vietnam Travel News: Pork n' coconut: flavor of the Mekong Delta

Thit kho nuoc dua is one of the most popular Tet dishes in southern Vietnam

Thit kho nuoc dua is one of the most popular Tet dishes in southern Vietnam.

During the holidays, a lot of people travel and Thit kho nuoc dua (braised pork with boiled egg and coconut juice) is a dish that can keep for days. So before Tet, mom or grandma usually prepares several kilograms of pork, a dozen eggs and some coconuts to make this dish for the whole Tet holiday, traditionally celebrated for two weeks.
In the south, thit kho nuoc dua is also a popular daily dish and usually served with boiled vegetable and steamed rice.
Thit kho nuoc dua has the subtle but distinguishable taste of coconut juice that brings out the rich flavor of the pork and boiled eggs.

South Koreans arrive in central Vietnam via new non-stop flight

South Koreans arrive in central Vietnam via new non-stop flight

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012 02:30:00 South Korean passengers who took the first non-stop flight from Incheon arrive at Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa Province Thursday night. Tourism authorities Khanh Hoa Province on Thursday night received nearly 140 South Korean visitors, the first to take advantage of a new non-stop flight from Incheon, Korea to Vietnam’s central coast.