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The Vietnamese craft village was described as “majestic” and “enchanting” by RTBF, Belgian radio and television station of the French-speaking community in recent broadcast. The program also introduced the uniqueness of the incense-making craft. Majestic view of the drying incense from above Colorful incenses are drying outdoors… This majestic and hypnotic scene is in Quang Phu Cau, Vietnam, which is close to Hanoi. This place attracts a lot of tourists every year. The village is well-known as “the incense village”. The lives of nearly 3,000 families revolve around this craft.” After being cut, the bamboo is shaved, cut and shaped to make incense sticks. They are cut, polished, and graded by staffs. After that, incense’s feet are dyed with traditional colors such as red and pink. Vietnamese people consider that those colors will bring them luck. Wandering on the village streets, you will feel like bathing in the sweet scent spreading everywhere. The program co...

Taste Atlas said that beef stew is a popular dish in Vietnam that can be consumed on its own or alongside a baguette or hu tiu (rice noodles). It is also served with a variety of fresh herbs. The dish includes such ingredients as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, and shallots, simmered in a spicy and aromatic broth. ‘Bo kho’ (Vietnamese beef stew) is served not only for breakfast but also for lunch and dinner. Photo: Istock Bo kho is traditionally eaten for breakfast, garnished with chopped green onions, coriander, and onions. According to Taste Atlas, the Vietnamese beef stew in the rural areas of Vietnam is usually much spicier than that in urban areas. Thailand’s phanaeng curry took the lead in Taste Atlas’ ranking, followed by Japan’s Kare and China’s Sichuan hotpot. Like us on Facebook  or  follow us on Twitter  to get the latest news about Vietnam! Bo kho Vietnam (Vietnamese beef stew) ranks fourth a...

Visitors to the event had a chance to experience an AR (augmented reality) technology cherry blossom (Sakura) garden, enjoy typical cuisine of Japan and Bac Giang, wear traditional Japanese and Vietnamese costumes, visit Tay Yen Tu spiritual – ecological tourism complex, and visit booths showcasing OCOP (One commune-one product) products of the province. On this occasion, the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Chukyo region and Yokoi Mould Vietnam Co., Ltd presented 120 sakura trees to the Vietnamese locality to be planted at the complex. Japanese Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Watanabe Shige showed his hope that these trees will grow up well and create beautiful landscapes to serve tourists. Since 2015, more than 700 sakura trees – a symbol of Japan – have been granted to Bac Giang. The post Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event organised in Bac Giang appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Vietnam elected to UN Human Rights Council for...

Do not wear swimsuits in the city, be respectful around shrines and do not get upset if someone is late for an appointment… are some tips for international travelers visiting Vietnam for the first time. Foreign travelers may find various interesting things in Hanoi. Photo: Ka Long Having lived in Vietnam since 2010, Ian Paynton, founder of the Hanoi-based content agency We Create Content, has shared what he’s learned about Hanoi with The Insider. There’s so much to explore in Vietnam, from cities and villages to mountains, beaches, and grottos, according to www.insider.com . The country is also one of the most affordable places in Southeast Asia to visit. In 2019, the number of tourist arrivals in the country was around 18 million. In addition, more and more expats from around the world are choosing Vietnam as their “second home”. Over 100,000 currently live in the country permanently. After almost a decade of living in Vietnam, Ian Paynton has noticed a few common m...

Vietnam is among the top five international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. Photo: traveloffpath.com According the UK outlet, Vietnam is a country that saw a significant hike in terms of searches and bookings for the summer. Cities like Hanoi have seen a search and book rate of up to 298%, Da Nang 439%, and Ho Chi Minh City 219%. These searches prove there’s more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people go to every year. “ Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting architecture and centuries-old culture,” the magazine suggested. Rounding off the list of the top 5 is Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France. Travel Off Path , which provides the latest daily travel news, tips and trends affecting American travelers around the world, also cited the list by Expedia , saying summer travel is always fun, but when you’re traveling internationally, it can be even more so. “N...

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 28) notable headlines Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer Vietnam’s retail market proves attractive for foreign investors Big race for investment in e-commerce logistics Vietnam targets to have 5 urban cities of international standards by 2045 Hanoi looks to build trademarks for OCOP products International Friendship Exchange – Spring 2023 held in Lao Cai Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023 Hanoi striving to preserve, promote national treasures Hue summer festival 2023 opens with colourful carnival Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi. Photo: VOV Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer UK travel magazine Expedia has listed the nation among its Top 5 international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. According to information given by the UK outlet, Vietnam represents one of the countries that saw a significant...