Once considered by merchants from across Asia to be the center of the world, Hoi An is home to a number of ancient temples, shop houses, and clan houses for the different trading missions that made port in the city. Today, Hoi An is a protected city, and walking through the pedestrian-only old town is like stepping back in time.
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3 Unique Pink Churches in Vietnam
If you are looking for a colorful and unusual sight, Vietnam has not one, not two, but THREE bright pink churches! These unique buildings are not only remarkable because of their odd and unique colors, but because of their history too! DA NANG, SAIGON
4 Top Banh Mi Shops You Must Not Miss in Hanoi (Old Quarter)
These delicious baguette sandwiches cost 10-25K dong, and are one of Hanoi’s most popular and delicious street foods. It’s easy to find banh mi in Hanoi, especially around the city’s Old Quarter, but it’s so hard to choose which shop is the best! We visit four popular banh mi shops around Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake area.
Po Nagar Cham Ruins, Nha Trang, Vietnam
The Po Nagar ruins in Nha Trang, Vietnam date back to the 2nd century. A small wooden temple stood on the hill in one form or another for the next few hundred years, until it was razed by invading Javanese in the 8th century. After that, Po Nagar was rebuilt in its current form. Today, you can visit the small but fascinating historical site while visiting Nha Trang.
Common Scams in Hanoi, Vietnam and How to Avoid Them
Hanoi is a wonderful city, but it’s a city with its fair share of scams. Avoid scams, stay safe, and make the most out of your trip.
Hue’s Ancient Town and the Forbidden Purple City
The Forbidden Purple City was the home of the last emperors of Vietnam. Visit Hue, Vietnam’s ancient imperial capital, to explore the ancient town and imperial city. Everything you need to know before a visit!
Hoi An Basket Boat in the Coconut Village – without a package tour!
Head out on a ride through the Coconut Village in Hoi An on a woven basket boat! Save money and time by following our guide to visit the village independently. Who needs a package tour when you can skip the crowds and have an amazing experience on your own? Meet some locals and see a traditional way of life.
What is Salt Coffee? – a Hue Specialty!
Don’t leave central Vietnam without stopping in Hue to visit the Imperial City, sample the colorful and vibrant royal cuisine, and of course enjoying a cup of famous Hue salt coffee!
Four Historic Churches in Hue Vietnam
Hue, Vietnam was once the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnamese emperors. It’s a small town in central Vietnam, and nowadays its big draws are the old imperial city and ancient imperial tombs. Most visitors only spend a day or two in Hue, visiting the top sites. If you have a little more time, take a walk through the town to visit these four beautiful and historic Roman Catholic churches for a different and lesser-seen side of the city.
Bookshops Near Hoan Kiem Lake – Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Looking for something to read on your travels? There are plenty of bookstores around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.
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