One (FREE) way to learn a bit about Vietnamese traditional handicraft is by visiting the XQ Historical Village, on the banks of the Perfume River in Hue.
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Taking a Night Bus in Vietnam (Hanoi to Hue)
Vietnam is a long and skinny country. This means that it can take a long time to get from one part of the country to the other. Sure, you can fly, but if you are traveling on a budget, that can get a bit expensive. Vietnam has a good and comprehensive rail network too. But if you want to save money, sooner or later you’ll end up on a Vietnamese sleeper (night bus). We took the sleeper bus from Hanoi to Hue.
5 Foods You Must Try in Hanoi, Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam’s bustling capital, is considered by many to be the street food capital of the world. There are thousands of delicious dishes waiting for you to try in Hanoi, but if you want to get the best food experiences, don’t miss these top five dishes that you must try in Hanoi!
The Original Vietnamese Egg Coffee at Cafe Giang
At Cafe Giang, you can find the original taste of egg coffee which, invented by Mr. Nguyen Giang in 1946, when he was working as a bartender in a five-star hotel, has become a Hanoi staple.
Hanoi’s White Horse Temple (Bach Ma)
Bach Ma, the White Horse Temple, is a very important and historical shrine in Hanoi. This temple is dedicated to the legendary white horse that assisted the ancient emperor found the city of Hanoi. Bach Ma Temple is one of the top free things to do in Hanoi.
Attending a Hanoi Water Puppet Show
Lotus Water Puppet Theater or Thang Long Water Puppet Theater? Water puppetry, an 11th century traditional Vietnamese art form, is alive and well in Hanoi! Visit one of the Old Quarter’s two popular water puppet theaters to experience this stunning cultural performance for yourself.
5 Top Museums to Visit in Hanoi, Vietnam
Learn more about Vietnamese culture and history at these top five amazing museums! Learn about the traditional worship of the Vietnamese Mother Goddess, get a close look at captured American aircraft, walk the dark hall of the Hoa Lo Prison, and more.
Quán Sứ Temple, the Ambassador’s Pagoda – Headquarters of the Vietnamese Sangha
Quan Su Temple, the “Ambassador’s Pagoda” is the headquarters of the Vietnamese Sangha, the country’s official Buddhist leadership. This historic pagoda is a beautiful and serene place to visit in Hanoi’s busy Old Quarter.
Visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum
When you are in Hanoi, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum and the Presidential Palace to learn more about the revolutionary leader and father of modern Vietnam.
Should You Book a One Day Tour to Hạ Long Bay?
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of northern Vietnam’s most beautiful natural wonders. One of the most popular ways to visit the bay is through a one day package tour. What are these tours like, and are they worth the money?
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