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Lotus season is coming. Every year, pink and white lotuses are blossoming everywhere in Vietnam, from lakes, ponds to temples. The most popular places with lotus flowers are West Lake in Hanoi, province of Dong Thap and specially at Tinh Tam Lake inside the Imperial Palace in Hue. During Viet Nam’s imperial era, the country’s […]

Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park is known as one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. Every year, a lot of people come here to visit and explore its caves as well as its flora and fauna. However, not all of them know tips to have a good trip to travel to Phong […]

The only royal tomb not enclosed by a wall, the monument of Thieu Tri (built 1848) has a similar floor plan to his father Minh Mang’s tomb, but is substantially smaller. The tomb is about 7km from Hue. Born in 1807 and died in 1847, Emperor Thieu Tri could hardly expect his death at 40, […]

Vietnam can be a country of extremes. When it’s hot, it’s really, really hot. When it rains, oceans pour from the sky. Between the months of May through October, you should be prepared for both. From HCM to Sapa, Hoi An, Can Tho the topography changes as the customs, the climate and even the language. […]

If you are considering which is the most beautiful beach in Hue you should visit, here are top beautiful beaches in Hue which are recommended by Elephant Travel: 1.Lang Co beach: Positioned 70 kilometres to the south of Hue city and 20 kilometres to the north of Da Nang city, Lang Co beach is well […]

Da Lat is the capital city of Lam Dong province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. 5,000 feet above sea level, the climate is chilly, making Da Lat a welcome getaway to the southern Vietnamese dealing with year-round hot weather. It is not too far, a six – hour drive or a 40 – minute […]

With its long and extensive history, that dates back to as early as the 18th century, Ao Dai (a traditional Vietnamese long dress) is not only a unique symbol of the feminine beauty, but is also a deeply ingrained part of our culture and mind.  Despite overcoming some difficult times in the country’s history, Ao Dai […]

With its interlacing canals, immense rice fields and fruit-laden orchards, the Mekong delta in Vietnam is a favorite destination for foreign visitors on their way to explore life on the water and the original culture of the southwestern region.  The Mekong delta has a total orchard area of around 300,000 hectares, making up 37.5% of […]

Vietnam is famous for its diverse cuisine and culture and each region has its own seductive signature dishes. As Pho is to Hanoi and beef rice noodle soup is to Hue, Mi Quang (Quang noodles) is very popular in Quang Nam province and Da Nang city. The recipe for this noodle dish is simple. Mi […]

   Deciding to travel around Vietnam by motorbike is a rewarding experience you won’t soon forget. How you choose to do Vietnam motorbike tour may be the difference between adventure and agony. For some, it’s easier to wake up in the morning and decide if you want to explore the countryside or hit the highway. For […]