Loc Yen Villages

The ancient village of Loc Yen lies 35 k west of Tam Ky city in the middle of the Lieu Mountain Pass by the Tieu River.

The village’s houses are hidden behind lush hedges of bananas and pepper bushes and reached by small paths that wind through the paddies.

Small lanes are lined with mossy stone walls.

Before the [...]

Special Sauce – mam ba khia – mam cong – mam tom

Ca Mau use fiddler crabs to produce mam ba khia. Can Giuoc produces mam cong from another species of small crab. And Go Cong is famous for its mam tom cha shrimp sauce.

Different types of fish sauce are made at different times of year. In northern Vietnam, ragworm sauce is typically produced from late September to [...]

Old port town of Hoi An

Today, the old port town of Hoi An is a testament to the area’s cosmopolitan past, its architecture exhibiting Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and European influences.

Japanese Bridge Hoi An

Once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Champa , the Quang Region is characterized by harsh sun, strong winds, lush vegetation and a rich history. When the [...]

Quang Region in Central Vietnam

With its cultural diversity, intriguing history and stunning natural beauty, the Quang Region in Central Vietnam is an area well worth visiting.

hoian ancient town

The region south of the Hai Van Pass in Central Vietnam is markedly different from the northern Red River Delta, where Vietnamese civilization first arose. As a line from an old folk [...]