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Northern mountainous village gets a blooming whitewash

Northern mountainous village gets a blooming whitewash

Every March, a village in the northern mountainous province of Son La dons a picturesque garb of white blooms, courtesy of docynia indica (son tra, Assam apple) trees.
The most gorgeous season to visit northern Vietnam peak

The most gorgeous season to visit northern Vietnam peak

Khau Vai pass: wild canyon in northern Vietnam

Khau Vai pass: wild canyon in northern Vietnam

From mountains to plains: embark on Bidoup - Ta Giang trek

From mountains to plains: embark on Bidoup - Ta Giang trek

The Bidoup - Ta Giang trek in central Vietnam allows one to experience the beauty of mountains over 2,000 meters high, enchanting forests, and expansive plains.
June 30, 2023 | 02:17 am PT
Meo Vac Market: a Sunday tradition in northern cultural tapestry

Meo Vac Market: a Sunday tradition in northern cultural tapestry

During the winter in Ha Giang Province, the Meo Vac Market on Sundays transforms the rocky plateau into a lively tapestry of milling buyers, sellers and tourists.
January 27, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Northeast plateau transforms into a white wonderland

Northeast plateau transforms into a white wonderland

Spring transforms Bac Ha Plateau in Lao Cai Province into a white landscape, with plum blossoms adorning the hillsides and villages of the Hmong people.
March 11, 2024 | 04:53 pm PT
Witnessing or missing spectacle: Ta Xua cloud hunting

Witnessing or missing spectacle: Ta Xua cloud hunting

Northern Vietnam’s mountainous Ta Xua Commune beckons travelers seeking cloud formations, mountain air, and a broadening of their cultural horizons.
June 6, 2024 | 05:08 pm PT
Sa Pa bucket list: 10 top spots for an unforgettable trip

Sa Pa bucket list: 10 top spots for an unforgettable trip

Nestled in Lao Cai Province in northern Vietnam, Sa Pa is a destination known for its terraced rice fields, misty mountains, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant ethnic communities.
May 2, 2025 | 03:19 pm PT
Vietnam’s Tay village, named one of the world’s best tourism destinations, thrives on sharing work, meals, and money

Vietnam’s Tay village, named one of the world’s best tourism destinations, thrives on sharing work, meals, and money

At 5 a.m. daily the sound of wooden clappers echoes through Thai Hai Village. It is a signal for people living in its 30 stilt houses to wake up, complete their morning tasks and gather at the communal kitchen for breakfast.
May 16, 2025 | 04:45 am PT
5 hikes not to miss in southern Vietnam

5 hikes not to miss in southern Vietnam

Vietnam is a paradise for hikers. A world away from the chaos of the major cities, there is a variety of trails, mountains and endless nature waiting to be explored.
May 31, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
British newspaper's 6 underrated spots in Vietnam worth discovering

British newspaper's 6 underrated spots in Vietnam worth discovering

For travelers seeking nature and a path less trodden, British newspaper The Independent recommends six underrated destinations in Vietnam, from golden rice terraces to beaches.
June 15, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
 
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