Vietnam Topped The List of 10 Must-see Destinations Autumn 2015

Recently, Vietnam has been proudly put on the list of best places to visit this Autumn for luxury travel & relaxing excursion.

In the 27th annual event Virtuoso Travel Week Conference held in Las Vegas, US in the middle of August 2015, a good sign for Vietnam travel industry has been revealed as the people of US & Canada with high income have chosen Vietnam to be the most perfect destination to visit in Autumn 2015. 

Wonderful stay in a 5-star resort in Nha Trang - one of the best beaches in Vietnam

The number of luxury travels to Vietnam has increased 270%, ranked the first position in the Top 10 destinations of Autumn 2015.

Relax in the world-class resort - Sixsense Con Dao

A country of arresting beauty and proud traditions, Vietnam is both the hustle and bustle of modern life and the tranquility of a bygone time. Its landscapes range from the Red River Delta in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, with stretches of unspoiled beaches, verdant forests and soaring peaks in between. Add a delightfully complex cuisine - a fusion of French-colonial influences and local staples - and incredible cultural diversity, and you have a recipe for the trip of a lifetime. Enjoy a luxury Vietnam package tour to cover up the whole country by staying at our wide ranges of five-star hotels & resorts & experience the finest travel services with an affordable expense.

Enjoy a luxury trip with awesome view in a gorgeous resort in Danang

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The Top 10 Must-see Destinations Autumn 2015

1. Vietnam (+270%)

2. India (+212%)

3. Polynesia, France (+91%)

4. Spain (53%)

5. Argentina (+46%)

6. Canada (+34%)


7. U.S. Virgin Islands (+32%)


8. Peru (+28%)


9. Costa Rica (+27%)

10. Netherland (+25%)

7 Reasons Why You Should Never Visit Vietnam

Vietnam /ˌvjetˈnæm/ - a small country you might never have heard about. You just know that somewhere they’re talking about “the cheapest country in the world”, “street food heaven” or such. Some claims that it is a must to have a Vietnam trip at least once in their life. And some even makes it their second home. 

But really, what’s so great about visiting Vietnam? And here, you might consider 7 reasons why you should not travel to this country. 

1. There are too many World Heritage sites and famous destinations. 

From tangible natural heritages such as the well-known Halong Bay, the gorgeous Hoi An, the exotic Sapa; to many other intangible cultural heritages, along with plentiful highlight spots in town spreading from the North to the South, it surely takes a pretty long time to cover the whole things. You’d better not go there, because you will soon realize that you really need to lengthen your trip.

Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An ancient town

2. A good stomach is required to try a wide ranges of street food. 

If you are not a food lover, you might cross Vietnam from your list. As true as they say, Vietnam is a food heaven. You might get addicted to Pho - the famous beef noodle soup, or Bun Cha - the tasty grilled meat with noodle, Nem - the popular spring roll, and lots of scrumptious dishes I cannot list all here.

Read more about the must-try Vietnamese food.

3. You will get tanned by the tropical sun. 

You’d better think twice before moving to Vietnam for a while. Be prepared to be burnt by the tropical sun. Vietnam offers a lot of white sandy beaches where you can lie on, breathe in the nature and see the stunning sunrise and sunset. Think of how your skin will turn from white to a bit bronze and brown when you just want to stay there all day long. 

4. You might be invited to join a lot of strange traditional festivals. 

Do you know that traditional festival has become a significant part in the culture of Viet Nam? The country has festivals mostly all year round like Tet holiday (Lunar New Year), buffalo fighting festival, love festival, and lots of temple festivals across three regions. So if you are not party animals, and don’t want to savour the festive atmosphere, just stay home and relax. 

5. And certainly, you can’t find any place or anything in Vietnam to have money to burn. 

It’s very cheap to visit Vietnam, either you go on a luxury tour, or you’re just a truly backpacker. All the expenses, even the total cost of your trip and the extra money spending for shopping are affordable and sometimes, ridiculously cheap. Yes, I mean much cheaper than in other continents. If you wish to spend more money on your trip, Vietnam might not be an ideal choice. 

6. You will have to spend time returning again and again. 

The fact is that the number of travellers who come to Vietnam and admit they will visit Vietnam for the second time is growing steadily (33% - according to survey conducted by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), May 2015). Not to mention that many of them are not about to return to their home country. So visiting Vietnam makes sense that you will surely love to visit it again. 

7. If you never see it, then you never have to miss it so bad. 

Yes it’s obviously! If you don’t come to Vietnam, there is no chance you can be in love with this tiny country. You will not know about the bustling city - a.k.a “the cheapest city in the world” - Hanoi (according to TripAdvisor), you will not know about the peaceful Hoi An ancient town and the story behind its lanterns. And because once you’re here, you will miss every corner to bits. 

Are you ready to change your mind?

5 New Countries Added To Vietnam's Visa Waiver List

After visa waivers went into effect for a number of European nations, Vietnamese officials said that they were planning to extend visa waivers to visitors from a number of other countries. According to VNAT (Vietnam National Administration of Tourism), this government’s visa exemption decision would show its effects from September 2015 when Western Europe’s travel season began. Travel More Asia has shortly summarised this information from reports of VOV & Saigoneer as below.

Those being considered for waivers include the Commonwealth of Independent States, Australia, New Zealand and Eastern European nations. Mr. Dinh Ngoc Duc, head of VNAT's International Cooperation Department, speaking on the sidelines of a workshop in Hanoi in early July 2015, said that these countries already have well-established relationships with Vietnam. 

The workshop was held to discuss measures to effectively implement the government’s recent decision to waive visa for for citizens from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. 

VNAT General Director, Mr. Nguyen Van Tuan, told the attendees that his agency would cooperate with the Vietnam Tourism Association and Vietnam Airlines to launch a tourism stimulus programme particularly targeting these nations. 

The programme is part of the government’s efforts to attract around 1.1 million tourists per year from these markets in the 2016-2018 period. Other measures will encompass organizing familiarization trips to Vietnam for the media from these nations, and undertaking Vietnam tourism roadshows in the five Western countries. 

In the first half of 2015, the number of international visitors to Vietnam fell 11.3 % on year to over 3.8 million.

5 Must-taste Dishes Only Have in Vietnam

As being a small but colorful country in SouthEast Asia, beside the fascinating history, culture and architecture, Vietnam has a lot to offer travelers. One thing you should not miss out when it comes to Vietnam travel is, certainly, the unique cuisine.

Featured a tropical climate, Vietnam has abundant choices of cooking ingredients: from fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, beans to exceptional pork, chicken and other kind of meats; and food ranges widely from typical street food in small vendors to gourmet dishes in luxury restaurants. Especially, street food has become part of Vietnam’s culinary culture, which, in some way, is the most appealing reasons for tourists to give this beautiful country a visit. Look no further, here are 5 Vietnamese must-taste dishes you should try any time you can!

1. Pho - The Authentic Vietnamese Noodle Soup

The authentic beef noodle soup

Pho is a traditional as well as exceptional dish originated in the North of Vietnam. It is truly an art of flavors: to serve you with a hot and tasty bowl of Pho, they need over 10 different spices for the soup. All about flavor, and full of flavor. Some prefers Pho Bo (beef noodle soup), and some just gets addicted to Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup).

Pho can be served well in both street vendors and some haute restaurants. A good address of your choice might be Pho 10 Ly Quoc Su, nestled on the corner of Ly Quoc Su St. in the Old Quarter. Price ranges around VND 40,000 to VND 60,000 per bowl.

2. Bun Nem - The Wonderful Fried Springroll

Bun Nem in traditional restaurant

When being asked about the most favorite dishes in Vietnam, approximately 60% of foreign visitors admit that it is Nem. As also being one of the most well-known dishes and exclusive in the country, every Vietnamese family has Nem on Tet holiday, and it has become a lifelong custom. The distinctive flavor of chopped meats such as pork, chicken, mushrooms and shredded carrots along with dipping sauce and bun (rice noodle) make an incredible taste.

Best places to get a real Nem for yourselves can be any restaurant in town! But to savor the most, take a look at Quan Ngon, 34 Phan Dinh Phung St. Just less than VND 100,000 for a delicious meal.

3. Bun Cha - King of the Grilled Pork

Grilled pork with bamboo stick

If you once tried Bun Cha - grilled pork with rice noodle and special fish sauce, there could be a glow on your face any later time you talk about it! Much like Bun Nem, Bun Cha is also considered a signature dish of Hanoi. The scrumptious grilled meatballs with special spices mixed will not let you down. They will only grill it when you order, so it is always hot and fresh.

Experience this great dish at Bun Cha Hang Manh on Hang Manh St., they have been the master of Bun Cha for decades. A set of Bun Cha costs you around VND 50,000.

Check out more: 10 things you should do when traveling to Vietnam!

4. Banh Xeo - The Intriguing Vietnamese Pancake

The appealing yellow of Banh Xeo

The idea of sitting down at a corner of the street, watching the bustling pace of life, and enjoying a piece of Banh Xeo is truly perfect. Not like any pancake you’ve ever try: not sweet like French crepe, not crunchy like Mexican-style taco or burritos, not thick and plain like the Indian Nan; Banh Xeo is at the same time smooth and crispy, and compiles all things you need for a nutritious brunch: shrimp, pork, onion, normally served with a worth of herbs and deep sauce. With only one bite, you‘ll quite be deep in that unique taste. 

The favorite local address for Banh Xeo is 16 Hang Bong St. It only opens til 15:00, so run for the flavor! 

5. Xoi - The Ultimate Sticky Rice 

Xoi xeo ga - Green bean sticky rice with chicken

Every Vietnamese family has Xoi in their house’s altar when it comes to a special day like worshiping the ancestors, or Tet holiday. In other words, Xoi is the traditional and authentic dish of Vietnam. It is also served in various types: the white sticky rice (Xoi Trang) with roasted pork/ chicken/ sausage/ fried egg (omelet); the green bean sticky rice (Xoi Xeo) with deep fried slices of onion; the black bean sticky rice with sesame salt, the coconut sticky rice, etc. 

A famous place to try a bowl of Xoi might be Xoi Yen, 35B Nguyen Huu Huan St.

5 Reasons Hoi An Should Be on Your Bucket List

Hoi An is a perfect destination for you to relax in Vietnam and different from other cities as Saigon or Hanoi. It is a very peaceful and relaxing city makes you feel warmer when you come here. And surely, people have some reasons to get addicted to this beautiful place.

The peaceful browny-yellowy houses on the riverside

The Green Way to Travel in Viet Nam

As the modern life causes us so much busyness and stress, people often tend to get more concerned about some new and relaxing travel trends such as: eco tourism, green tourism, adventure tourism, etc. It's not an exception for foreign visitors traveling in Vietnam: they all mostly want to discover places that remain natural, with no noise and emission, just to enjoy the peaceful and quiet scenery, and free their mind of life for a while.

Perfect place for camping

Under that circumstance, a short trip to Suoi Da Lach will be an awesome idea and a perfect choice with those who long for a day off.

8 DOs and DON'Ts in Vietnamese Lunar New Year Holiday

Vietnamese ‘Tet’ holiday 2015 is coming in the air! If you once had a chance to visit Vietnam in Tet before, you must have seen a lot of exciting, and even strange things that people often do in this occasion. So what’s the difference between Tet - the Lunar New Year and the Western New Year? 

Can you feel the atmosphere of Tet?

Maybe it lies mostly somewhere in the ways people celebrate. On Tet, there are a lot of DO and DON’t, and most people are obligated to these rules to keep their luck for the whole year round. Let check this list and see if you know Vietnam well enough to experience any of them: 

Mysterious Beauty of The Oldest Sanctuary in Vietnam

Over time, My Son Sanctuary dressed up as ancient and mysterious beauty attract domestic and foreign tourists.

My Son Sanctuary is located in the valley about 2 km in diameter, surrounded by hills and mountains in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, away 70km from Da Nang and 40 km from Hoi An. This is the Hindu holy relic of the ancient Kingdom of Champa.