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A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Chang Son Fan Village: Where Hanoi's Folding Fans Are Still Made by Hand

About 30 km west of Hanoi, Chang Son village has been splitting bamboo and painting silk fans for centuries. Here's what to expect when you visit a working workshop.

Jun 17, 20265 min readnorth
Woman in conical hat crafting clay pot in traditional brick kiln setting.
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Bat Trang Pottery Village: A Half-Day Trip from Hanoi Worth Making

Bat Trang has been producing ceramics for over 700 years and sits just 13 km from Hanoi's Old Quarter — here's how to visit without overpaying or getting lost.

Jun 14, 20265 min readnorth
A barge loaded with timber navigates the lush waters of An Hoi, Vinh Long, Vietnam.
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Vinh Long's Bonsai Villages: Southern Vietnam's Living Art Form

Vinh Long and the nearby village of Cai Mon have quietly nurtured one of southern Vietnam's most distinctive craft traditions — miniature trees shaped over decades by patient hands.

May 30, 20265 min readsouth
Explore the ancient architecture of a Hà Nội temple in Vietnam's Old Quarter.
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Two White Horse Temples, Two Completely Different Trips

Vietnam has two 'Bach Ma' temples with almost nothing in common except the name. Here's what each one actually is and why the confusion is worth sorting out.

May 29, 20265 min readcentral
Picturesque terraced rice fields in a rural valley with a wooden house, lush greenery, and cloudy skies.
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Ban Lac vs Ban Pom Coong: Which Mai Chau Village Should You Stay In?

Mai Chau has two main White Thai stilt-house villages — Ban Lac and Ban Pom Coong. They sit 2 km apart but feel worlds different. Here's how to choose.

May 29, 20264 min readnorth
Interior view of a historic wooden corridor at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam.
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An Hien Garden House in Hue: The Quiet Side of Nguyen-Dynasty Life

An Hien is one of Hue's best-preserved private garden houses — a glimpse into aristocratic Nguyen-dynasty domestic life that the big imperial sites rarely offer.

May 28, 20264 min readcentral
Breathtaking scenery of green hills near rice fields and settlement in countryside in light
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10 Days in Vietnam for Photography Travelers

A tested 10-day route through Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and the Da Lat highlands—designed around light, markets, and landscapes worth the tripod weight.

May 25, 20265 min readall
Charming traditional wooden house in Kon Tum, Vietnam, showcasing rural architecture amidst lush greenery.
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Co Vien Lau Ancient Village in Ninh Binh: A Traveler's Guide

Co Vien Lau is a privately built replica of a northern Vietnamese ancient village in Ninh Binh — part open-air museum, part photo backdrop, and genuinely worth a detour.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
Two farmers on a tractor in a rice field with a haystack, Vietnam landscape.
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Khu Tuong Niem Nha Van Nam Cao: A Traveler's Guide

A quiet literary memorial in the northern plains — what to expect, how to get there, and why it's worth the detour if you care about Vietnamese literature.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth
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