Tan Dinh Market
Among the famous entertainment and sightseeing places in Saigon, it is definitely impossible to ignore the markets. Each market in Ho Chi Minh City has its own special features; Ben Thanh market is the symbol of the city; Binh Dien market is the largest wholesale market in the South; Kim Bien cheap market, etc. How […]
Fruit floating market in Ho Chi Minh City
When it comes to Saigon – the old name of Ho Chi Minh City, tourists from all over the world often imagine busy markets that are “honored” symbols such as Ben Thanh market, Cholon – Binh Tay Market, Tan Dinh Market … But not so many people know there is a fruit floating market, hidden for […]
Steamed Sticky Rice
For a country with a rich rice culture like Vietnam, products made from rice still hold an important position in the cuisine. Rice is present in most everyday dishes, from rice-centered family meals, to Phở, rice noodle, vermicelli, steamed rice roll…to traditional cakes such as Bánh Chưng, Bánh Dày… Besides, there is another extremely popular dish, […]
Museum of Traditional Medicine
Not too famous on historical and cultural topics such as War Remnants Museum; Ho Chi Minh Museum or do not have many masterpieces of art as in the Ao Dai Museum; Fine Arts Museum… however, the Museum of Traditional Medicine still attracts thousands of visitors because of its unique features that no other museums in Vietnam can […]
Lucky Money in Vietnam
Lucky money (Vietnamese: tiền lì xì) is an irreplaceable gift during the Tết Nguyên Đán (Tet holiday) in Vietnam. Giving and receiving lucky money has been a precious custom in the country. Although the way of celebrating the Tet has changed a bit this custom will always be preserved and become an indispensable part of […]
South-Vietnamese Women Museum
The South-Vietnamese Women Museum is reserved many documents and artefacts that honour the beauty of Vietnamese women through the ages. This place also becomes a destination that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists when traveling to Ho Chi Minh City. Coming here, you will learn interesting things about Vietnamese women in wartime and labour and […]
What To Do In Ho Chi Minh City?
Ho Chi Minh (also known as Saigon) is one of the major cities in Vietnam, always attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and explore. And as usual, to get a good feeling about your trip, whether it’s a short trip for 1- 2 days or 3 – 5 days and […]
Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake
Vietnamese square sticky rice cake (bánh chưng) is a traditional cake that often seen on the ancestor worship altar during the Tet Holidays and King Hung’s anniversary (March 10 of the lunar calendar). For the Vietnamese, the cake is the ideal way to express gratitude to their ancestors, heaven and earth. Making Vietnamese square sticky rice cake […]
People’s Committee Building
It is impossible not to mention the People’s Committee Building when referring to the famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City. As the highlight of the city centre, the building is a famous ancient architecture that has just been ranked a national monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It’s an ideal […]
The Beauty of Saigon: Past & Present
After more than 300 years of establishment and development, old Saigon and Ho Chi Minh City today have become a bustling commercial centre, the largest in the country. Experiencing many ups and downs in history, but somewhere, many streets, markets, and buildings… still keep the beautiful image of the old days. Both domestic and foreign tourists want […]
