Origin and Meaning of the name Saigon

Saigon, one of the old names of Ho Chi Minh City, is a simple and familiar name, but many Vietnamese people do not know its meaning. The Town in a forest, The Land of Prosperous, The Tribute of the West… are the scholars’ interpretations of this city’s name, over 300 years old. So let’s follow […]

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Cai Mon Orchard

Rivers laden with alluvium and fruit-laden orchards are trademarks of the Mekong Delta. One of the provinces in the Southwest region that offers eco-tourism for picking and enjoying fruits in the garden is Vinh Long. By visiting Cai Mon orchard, you will be really surprised at the greenness and abundance that nature has bestowed on […]

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Top Traditional Festivals and Celebrations in Vietnam

The holidays are always occasions for people to travel with loved ones and family, take photos, and make memories together. Let’s review the article to see which traditional festivals and celebrations in Vietnam will be closed according to the state regulations below. New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve is celebrated on the first day of […]

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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 […]

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Steamed Sticky Rice

In a country with a rich rice culture like Vietnam, rice-based products still hold an important place 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: steamed sticky […]

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Museum of Traditional Medicine

Not too famous on historical and cultural topics such as the War Remnants Museum, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, or do not have many masterpieces of art as in the Ao Dai Museum, the Fine Arts Museum… However, the Museum of Traditional Medicine continues to attract thousands of visitors for its unique features that no other […]

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South-Vietnamese Women Museum

The South-Vietnamese Women Museum preserves many documents and artefacts that honor the beauty of Vietnamese women through the ages. This place also serves as a destination for domestic and international tourists visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Coming here, you will learn interesting things about Vietnamese women in wartime, labor, and daily life. Let’s find out about the experience […]

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Vietnamese Square Sticky Rice Cake

Vietnamese square sticky rice cake (bánh chưng) is a traditional cake 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. The process of making Vietnamese sticky rice […]

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People’s Committee Building

It is impossible not to mention the People’s Committee Building (currently the HCMC Department of Home Affairs) when referring to the famous architectural works in Ho Chi Minh City. As a highlight of the city center, the building is a famous ancient structure that has just been designated a national monument by the Ministry of […]

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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 center, the largest in the country. Experiencing many ups and downs throughout history, yet in many places, streets, markets, and buildings still retain the beautiful image of the old days. Both domestic and foreign tourists […]

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