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DISCOVERING A TRADITIONAL HUE CAKE PLATTER - WHEN SOPHISTICATION LIES IN THE SIMPLEST THINGS
Cuisine

DISCOVERING A TRADITIONAL HUE CAKE PLATTER - WHEN SOPHISTICATION LIES IN THE SIMPLEST THINGS

Translucent banh bot loc, soft and delicate banh nam and fragrant, chewy banh it, three small cakes, each offering a …

BA TRANG CAKE – THE SOUL OF THE DUANWU FESTIVAL IN CHINESE KITCHENS
Cuisine

BA TRANG CAKE – THE SOUL OF THE DUANWU FESTIVAL IN CHINESE KITCHENS

With its fragrant, chewy glutinous rice and generous filling of pork, salted egg yolk, Chinese sausage, mushrooms, and more, Ba …

PIA CAKE - A TASTE OF REUNION IN CHINESE CULTURE
Cuisine

PIA CAKE - A TASTE OF REUNION IN CHINESE CULTURE

Round, golden, and wrapped in delicate layers of pastry around a rich, creamy filling, Pia Cake has long been a …

NUI MOT PAGODA - A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY AMID THE MEMORIES OF CON DAO
Destination Religion

NUI MOT PAGODA - A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY AMID THE MEMORIES OF CON DAO

Nui Mot Pagoda, also known as Van Son Tu, is not only a tranquil spiritual sanctuary surrounded by the sea …

SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE CUISINE - A COLORFUL SYMPHONY OF FULL, HARMONIOUS FLAVORS
Cuisine

SOUTHERN VIETNAMESE CUISINE - A COLORFUL SYMPHONY OF FULL, HARMONIOUS FLAVORS

Southern Vietnamese cuisine can never be defined by a single flavor. Some dishes are simmered for hours with an array …

DISCOVER THE VILLAGE OF CENTURY-OLD BUDDHA STATUE MAKING IN SAIGON
Culture Destination

DISCOVER THE VILLAGE OF CENTURY-OLD BUDDHA STATUE MAKING IN SAIGON

Discover the Buddha statue-making neighborhood in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, a century-old craft enclave located by Ong Buong …

BUN DAU MAM TOM - HANOI’S RENOWNED DELICACIES
Culture Cuisine

BUN DAU MAM TOM - HANOI’S RENOWNED DELICACIES

Discover Hanoi-style vermicelli with tofu and shrimp paste, a rustic dish and a specialty of the Old Quarter.

THE LINH SON THANH MAU FESTIVAL - A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF FAITH AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF TAY NINH
Festival Culture

THE LINH SON THANH MAU FESTIVAL - A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF FAITH AND CULTURE IN THE HEART OF TAY NINH

Every year, during the Linh Son Thanh Mau Festival, Ba Den Mountain welcomes tens of thousands of pilgrims and visitors …

VIETNAM MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM - A JOURNEY THROUGH MEMORIES OF THE NATION’S HEROIC PA
Destination

VIETNAM MILITARY HISTORY MUSEUM - A JOURNEY THROUGH MEMORIES OF THE NATION’S HEROIC PA

Stepping into the Vietnam Military History Museum is like beginning a remarkable journey through time, where artifacts, photographs, and stories …

BINH AN DRUM-MAKING VILLAGE - WHERE SOUNDS RESONATE
Culture Destination

BINH AN DRUM-MAKING VILLAGE - WHERE SOUNDS RESONATE

Discover Binh An Drum-Making Village, home to a piece of national intangible cultural heritage in Tay Ninh (formerly the Long …

MOONCAKES - TALES OF YORE, CAKES OF TODAY
Festival Culture

MOONCAKES - TALES OF YORE, CAKES OF TODAY

As an iconic symbol of the Mid-Autumn season, mooncakes have evolved over time. Join MLifeOn to explore these changes.

VIETNAMESE MUSEUMS YOU SHOULD VISIT
Culture Destination

VIETNAMESE MUSEUMS YOU SHOULD VISIT

Discover museums you should visit at least once in Vietnam.