Tag: Vietnam

  • The City of Lanterns: Hội An, Vietnam

    The City of Lanterns: Hội An, Vietnam

    Hội An is one of Vietnam’s most visited destinations for good reason. Once a major trading port known as Faifo, it blends Vietnamese, Chinese, and Japanese influences in its distinctive architecture and cuisine. Its UNESCO-listed centre or “Ancient Town” is known for merchant houses, temples and a Japanese Covered Bridge, while the surrounding area has Read more

  • The Imperial City: Huế, Vietnam

    The Imperial City: Huế, Vietnam

    Once the seat of the Nguyễn dynasty, Huế offers one of the Vietnam’s most concentrated collections of historic sites. The Citadel, ornate tombs and traditional garden houses reveal the structure of life under the Nguyễn dynasty. The Perfume River runs through the city, offering scenic cruises that link many of its major attractions. While a Read more