Finding Solace in the Placid Water of Trị An Lake as a City Dweller
I took a deep breath, realizing that I was suspended in the midpoint of everything, above the calm, glassy surface of Trị An Lake and beneath the vast, enveloping azure sky that blanketed Mã Đà forest.
In Gò Vấp, a 'Floating Temple' Stands the Test of Time and River Currents
On an isle amid the Vàm Thuật river in Gò Vấp District, Phù Châu Temple, colloquially known among locals as the “floating temple,” has welcomed religious practitioners looking for a serene quarter in fast-paced Hồ Chí Minh City for over three centuries.
Just 12km From Huế, a Hidden Lake Welcomes You to a Night of Stargazing
If you’ve been meaning to embark on a trip to escape from the chaos of daily life but aren’t quite keen to plunge straight into the wilderness, Huế might be the perfect next destination. The city center embodies calm, quietude and a sense of poetic beauty — these are all great qualities that have long drawn visitors to it, but not many are aware that there’s an entirely different side of Huế if one just takes a short ride away from the urban heartland alongside the Perfume River.
Tà Năng, One of Vietnam’s Most Beautiful Trails and Best-Kept Secrets
Whether we choose to participate or not, most of us are fascinated by Vietnam’s motorbike culture.
Hà Giang's Thôn Khun Is a Soothing Oasis for the World-Weary Traveler
Located in the heart of a valley surrounded by verdant stretches of forest, the little hamlet of Khun retains much of its pristine natural charms. From the enigmatic beauty of the local Bó Mỳ Cave to babbling creeks, Khun is a must-visit destination during northern Vietnam’s sweltering summer season.
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Train to Biên Hòa: A Day Trip Into Suburbia From Saigon
When Saigoneer first announced a few weeks ago that Vietnam’s railway network would be the centerpiece of our next themed article series, a number of readers joked in the comment section that who in their right mind would love Vietnamese trains.
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The Majesty of Crossing Myanmar on Colonial-Era Trains
Whether on the slow train carving its way through the Shan Hills near Kalaw, the Mandalay to Yangon Express, or the 4am train to Hsipaw that crosses the great Goteik Viaduct, traversing Myanmar on gritty, swaying trains is the way to go.
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Vignette: On the North-South Train, a Pastiche of the Human Condition
“Heavy with the thick smell of misery and before even leaving the station, the odor of urine would be palpable throughout the car,” writes author Dạ Ngân of the North-South Train in 1989. Back then, a hard seat berth cost nearly a month’s salary and one had to be wary of thieves and sexual assault for the entirety of the jostling journey.
[Photos] In Yangon's Forsaken Amusement Park, Nature Finds Home in Decrepit Artifacts
Yangon Amusement Park was built in 1997 by the former military junta as a flashy distraction from their violent dictatorship.
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[Photos] Dangerous, Adorable, Bizarre: A Look at Japan's Time-Honored Art of Making Mochi
Frenetic, dangerous, absolutely bizarre… the time-honored art of pounding mochi, a simple Japanese glutinous rice desert, is as entertaining as it is ngon vãi chưởng.
[Photos] In a H'Mong Village, Harvest Time Is When Perseverance Pays Off
Tending to a crop takes dedication. Workers are subjected to early mornings, sore bodies and weary minds. However, after all the trials and tribulations, harvest time — the world over — is usually a t...
[Photos] For Vietnam's H’Mong Communities, Life Tilts on a Precipice
On a small goat path beneath the high peaks of the Ma Pi Leng Pass, a group of H'Mong ladies walked uphill with more than 10 kilograms of wood and grass on their backs.
Bamboo Airways to Launch Vietnam–Germany Flight Routes From July
The upstart airline will operate flights to Munich from Saigon twice a week and from Hanoi once a week starting July.
[Photos] Immersing in a Lonely Japan Outside the Urban Crowds
Japan's cities are known for their dense urbanity and crowded subways, but they can also be isolating.
Vietnam Launches Campaigns to Revitalize Tourism Industry Hit by Coronavirus
The campaigns are the effort to compensate for the losses in tourism revenue due to the Covid-19 epidemic.
[Photos] On the North-South Railway, Open Windows Frame Portraits of Everyday Life
Traveling on the Reunification Express from Saigon to Hanoi feels like a ride through history and time.
UN Report Names Vietnam World's 7th-Fastest Growing Destination of 2019
Will the coronavirus put a dent in that?
Almost 2m Foreign Tourists Visited Vietnam in January, a Record Number
Vietnam's tourism industry saw unprecedented growth in international arrivals last month, though the timing of this success — right in the middle of a coronavirus outbreak — is unfortunate.
Vinpearl Air, Slated for a Summer Launch, Is Suddenly Cancelled by Vingroup
The move comes as Vietnam's largest private company looks to focus on its technology and industry operations.
Google Names Da Nang as 2020's Top Trending Travel Destination
The central coastal city experienced the biggest increase in travel searches, according to Google analytics.
[Video] Travelogue Captures Quotidian Life in Northern and Central Vietnam
Oscillating between wide-angle scenes and the more close-up views of everyday people's interactions, the video is an ode to the country’s beauty.
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Saigoneer Getaways: To a Saigoneer, Phnom Penh Is Same Same, But Different
Is it possible to even recognize everything that has changed after 10 years?
Vietnam Welcomes 18m Foreign Tourists in 2019, an All-Time Record
According to the General Statistics Office, in December 2019, the country welcomed 1.7 million tourists from other countries.
VietJet Launches 3 New Routes From Da Nang to Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore
The new routes could be beneficial for Da Nang's tourism revenue.
Vietnam's Direct US Flights Will Take at Least 2 Years to Happen, Official Says
A variety of logistics challenges and US regulations will keep Vietnamese carriers from launching direct routes to America for the foreseeable future.
Bamboo Airways Is Vietnam's Most Punctual Airline in 2019 (So Far)
But do they play 'Hello Vietnam' on endless repeat while taxiing?
Hoi An Inches Closer to 'Bicycle Town' Goal With New Pedestrian-Only Street
Another major street in Hoi An has been approved to become a walking plaza in the future.
Vietnam's Latest Tourist Attraction Is a Glass Bridge and Elevator Near Sapa
At least it's not another cable car?
