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Located at an altitude of approximately 170m, Ban Ba waterfall is known as Tuyen Quang’s iconic landmark. The waterfall’s water level remains consistent throughout the year, earning it the nickname “the sleeping muse”. The Ban Ba waterfall stretches over a length of about 3 km and is comprised of three main tiers. These tiers are known as Tat Cum, Tat Cao, and Tat Gio, with small waterfalls and blue water ponds nestled between them. Referring to the heroic Tuyen Quang, many people often think of the history of resistance against foreign invaders here. So this land is also known by names like “capital of the resistance” and “capital of liberation”. Tuyen Quang is famous for many magnificent landmarks, such as the Ban Ba waterfall. Ban Ba Waterfall is located at the foot of Phieng Khang Mountain, Trung Ha Commune, Chiem Hoa District, 80km away from Tuyen Quang City. From Chiem Hoa, go 25km to reach the waterfall deep in the jungle, surrounded by green and majestic mountains. Ban B...

Accordingly, the Southeast Asian country ranked 19th on the list. ForwardKeys revealed that the number of international tourists heading to Vietnam stood at just 28% lower than the pre-pandemic period and equal to 112% compared to the same period from last year. Photo: Vinpearl During the July – August period, the Vietnamese tourism industry witnessed a significant recovery with about 2.25 million foreign visitors, or 80% compared to the same period in 2019. Of these, the number of passengers traveling by air stood at 1.97 million. The US topped the list by a substantial margin, attracting 11% of all international visitors this summer, followed by Spain, the UK, Italy, Japan, France, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and Turkey. Vietnam summer often starts in late April and ends in late August. It is known as one of the peak seasons for tourism as it coincides with the public holiday and Vietnam summer vacation. Like in many other countries, the summer season in Vietnam is not the m...

According to Slurrp.com, Vietnamese cuisine is renowned for its exuberant flavors, fresh ingredients, and unique culinary customs. “From the calming warmth of pho to the creative flavors of banh mi , the zesty tastes of bun cha to the light and refreshing goi cuon , experience the range and depth of Vietnam’s street food scene,” they wrote. The food website recently suggested the 10 most delicious Vietnamese street foods that every visitor should enjoy when traveling to the beautiful country in the Southeast Asian region. These foods can be accessed by clicking the link provided. Pho (Vietnamese traditional noodle soup) is a popular dish in Vietnam. It is a soup made from beef or chicken broth, rice noodles, herbs, and spices. It is usually served with a side of fresh herbs, lime, and chili peppers. Pho is a comforting dish that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. It is a great option for a quick and easy meal.  A dish of Pho bo or noodle soup with beef at Pho...

Table of Contents Hue beef vermicelli Mussels rice Rice dumpling cake Sweet soup with grilled pork Salted Coffee Hue beef vermicelli (Bún bò Huế) When it comes to Hue cuisine, it is impossible not to mention the famous Hue beef vermicelli, which is praised by many domestic and foreign diners as one of the must-try specialties here. A bowl of Hue beef vermicelli includes ingredients such as vermicelli, beef, pork blood, crab cakes, and rich broth. Noodles are made from rice flour mixed with filtered flour in different proportions, making the vermicelli both soft and chewy. In addition to bringing a delicious taste, this dish also attracts customers with its attractive colors, from the orange color of cashew oil to the brown color of beef and pig’s blood, and the white color of bean sprouts. The beef is carefully selected, and fresh and is mainly the fore calves, beef encrustation, or bright red flesh. In addition, it is indispensable that crab cakes are made fro...

Vietnam attends first international meeting of political parties’ newspapers in Cuba. Photo: VNA. A delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Vu Trong Lam, deputy editor-in-chief of the Communist Review, paid a working visit to Cuba from February 9 to February 14, VOV reported Wednesday. Between February 10 and February 12 the delegation participated in the first international meeting of political ideological magazines and newspapers of political parties, left-wing and progressive movements in Havana, alongside 40 Cuban scholars and nearly 100 delegates from 34 countries. The event was held by the Socialist Cuba magazine, a theoretical and political body of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) within the framework of the 31st Havana International Book Fair, according to VNA. Cuban President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel and delegates. Photo: VNA Addressing the opening session, head of the Ideological Department of the PCC’s Central Committee Rogelio ...

The meeting between Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (R) and the EU-ABC and EuroCham delegation in Hanoi on February 15. Photo: VNA Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son received a delegation of the EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) in Hanoi on February 15, affirming that his ministry will actively work with other ministries and sectors to promote bilateral trade and investment links. Stressing the importance Vietnam attaches to relations with the EU, the host official expressed his delight that the two sides’ comprehensive partnership and cooperation have been flourishing. He appreciated the assistance the EU and its member state had given to Vietnam’s socio-economic development. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has been implemented for more than two years, creating an impulse for bilateral trade and encouraging EU businesses to expand investment in Vietnam, he went on, adding that the EU is curre...