CULTURE

5/7/2020 6:06:22 AM

EXPLORING VIETNAM'S VIBRANT CRAFTS

The handmade is part of Vietnam’s soul. From craft villages to the capital’s core, the country’s crafts will take you to fascinating places. Hanoi’s 36 guild streets, also known as the Old Quarter, have a long history of craftsmanship reflected in street names such as Hàng Bạc (Silver Street) and Hàng Quạt (Fan Street). Entire craft villages continue to thrive on centuries-old traditions by exporting their goods worldwide. Here’s your guide to exploring Vietnam’s time-honoured crafts.

5/6/2020 5:59:45 PM

VIETNAM'S HERITAGE SITES IN 360 DEGREES

Vietnam is blessed with no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From perfectly preserved imperial tombs to crumbling temple ruins, seascapes studded with limestone karsts to jaw-dropping caves, each of these sites offers an extraordinary experience. Get to know a few of Vietnam’s best attractions through your screen, with these interactive virtual tours.

5/6/2020 5:54:38 PM

DISCOVER VIETNAMESE BOOKS,MUSIC, AND MORE

Exploring Vietnam from home is its own adventure. Vietnamese culture may appear intriguing and complex from the outside, but it’s a fascinating subject, especially if you’re planning a visit. Unravel one story, and you’ll find countless others just waiting to be heard. From insightful novels to riveting art, this insider list spotlights some of Vietnam’s best literature, music, and art. Let’s dive in!

5/6/2020 3:54:25 PM

20 MUST HAVE VIETNAM MOMENTS

Great Vietnam moments come in many forms. They can be the messy delight of trying fruit in a floating market, or the eye-opening first taste of phở. They can happen in the frenetic streets of a city, or a whisper-soft morning in the mountains. Your best Vietnam memories will probably also have something in common: a smile from a local, a delicious aroma, or a slash of tropical sunlight. From the hardy North to the sandy South, here are 20 quintessential Vietnam experiences to seek out on your trips.

4/11/2020 7:07:28 AM

HOW TO CROSS THE STREET IN VIETNAM

You take a deep breath and grit your teeth. A shadow falls across your face; one of determination, a need to succeed. Now’s your time. Show no fear, no hesitation. And whatever you do, don’t stop. For some unknown reason, Eminem’s ‘Lose Yourself’ starts ear-worming in your head – you don’t even like Eminem, yet suddenly you know all the words. Your palms are sweaty, your knees are weak and you’re having weird internal monologues like, ‘You only get one shot’ and, ‘This opportunity only comes once in a lifetime’.