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A sensuous, full-cup fragrance announces the arrival of your first cup of K’Ho coffee. Take a sip. You’ll find the flavour is generous but balanced, rich with rounded notes of caramel and almond. It’s nothing like the bold and bitter robusta usually served across Vietnam, the strongest cups of which can turn you euphoric to despairing […]

Da Lat. The name conjures visions of luxuriant forests, mirror-like lakes, and cottony clouds. A century after French colonialists founded this resort centre in the Lam Dong highlands, Da Lat’s natural beauty and temperate weather remain as soothing as ever. Wondering what’s the best way to see the best of Da Lat? Read on for eight […]

Đà Nẵng has a way of delighting visitors, especially foodies. While anyone can find their way to My Khe Beach or Marble Mountains, knowing where to go for local specialities requires inside help. Spread between green foothills, lazy rivers and a sun-kissed coast, Đà Nẵng draws on culinary traditions from all over Central Vietnam. There’s a lot […]

Whatever you expect from Da Nang, you’re in for a surprise. Framed by mountains and embraced by the Han River and the East Sea, Da Nang is a rising star in the region. There’s a lot to take in. The sandy sweep of My Khe beach — lined with new hotels, seafood halls and fishing boats […]

Da Nang is one of those places that’s got it all: breezy beaches, world-class leisure, compelling heritage sites and delicious cuisine. It’s easy to wile away a few days in this coastal paradise, but to see the best of Da Nang’s many assets, we recommend the itinerary below. Take in the beauty of Da Nang, from […]

Clinging to the peaks of the Hoàng Liên Sơn Mountain Range, Sapa is known for rewarding trekking, stunning views and rolling rice terraces. The area is home to eight ethnic minorities who together weave one of the richest webs of culture in Vietnam. Like many beautiful places, Sapa needs tourism that helps it preserve its nature and […]

Over the years, French photographer Réhahn has made countless excursions into the highlands and countryside of Vietnam, photographing the men, women and children of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minorities. “By picking up the language, I found myself drawn to the elders and their enchanting tales,” says Réhahn. “When they speak of their culture and traditions, their […]

Ly Thy Ker knew Sapa town back when it was a mountain enclave, and has watched it grow into the bustling tourism destination it is today. Ker is a young Black H’Mong mother of two, and works part-time as a tour guide, taking travellers on treks for a glimpse inside her world. Here she talks about her life […]

When Kong: Skull Island opened in theatres, viewers marvelled at the use of real-world locations in the film. To bring to life the mythical lair of Kong, the crew chose one of the most underrated frontiers in the world: Vietnam. The visual tone of Vietnam’s northern landscape easily evokes a fantastical world dominated by primeval […]

Ninh Binh is a playground for adventurers, and an oasis for nature lovers. Vietnam’s first capital was established here, and today the area is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, full of mossy pagodas, striking limestone karsts, and surreal landscapes. Ready for an adventure? Here are ten must-do activities when in Ninh Binh. Cruise on a […]