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Brocade is the traditional costume of the Northwest ethnic minority people. Each costume has different designs, colors and patterns with its own meaning, expressing people’s conceptions of life. Coming to Vietnam Customized Tours to the Northwest, the most popular souvenirs for travelers besides food are handmade products – including brocade because of its outstanding cultural value. Raw materials for making brocade The main material to create these unique handmade works is cotton fibers. Some ethnic groups also exploit other naturally available materials such as tree bark to spin into fibers. (Raw materials for making brocade in Northwest Vietnam) Northwest brocade often uses main colors such as white, yellow, purple, red,Read More →

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Northwest Vietnam has long been famous for its breathtaking beauty. Famous tourist destinations such as Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, Ha Giang, Moc Chau, Ta Xua,… possess the wild beauty of heaven and earth, of terraced fields or magical caves. Not only that, the unique culture and lifestyle of ethnic minorities in Northwest villages are also very attractive to those who are passionate about experiencing it in Vietnam Customized Tours. Let’s explore the 7 most beautiful villages in the Northwest to conquer the hearts of visitors! Hang Tau Village The village is called the “primitive village” due to the “two nos” life – no electricity and no mobile signal. This is a H’Mong village inRead More →

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Festivals in the Northwest mountains always bring a joyful and bustling atmosphere with many lively folk games and unique customs. In each region in Vietnam Customized Tours, each festival has its own characteristic, but always towards a noble purpose. At the end of the year in the North is probably the most beautiful season of the year with cool weather and fresh air. This is the right time for tourists to both visit the beautiful scenery and discover and learn about the culture and lifestyle of the highland people. 1. Mu Cang Chai terraced field festivalThe Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival and the discovery of the NationalRead More →

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A small souvenir, but with great cultural significance, bearing the characteristics of a country. Everyone who travels loves to buy gifts for family and friends after the trip. Shopping is a way to immerse yourself in the local culture in every Vietnam Private Tours trip. Below is a list of souvenirs that visitors should buy as gifts for every occasion in Vietnam. Palm-leaf conical hat (Non La) The conical hat is a symbol of Vietnamese culture. The conical hat is familiar with the funnel structure and has the effect of blocking rain and sun. Conical hat is an indispensable item of Vietnamese women when combined with charming traditional costumes such as Ao Dai,Read More →

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Ao Dai clearly shows the image of Vietnamese women. Through many periods of development, Ao Dai is constantly changing, but still affirming its traditional value. This has emphasized the elegant and gentle beauty of Vietnamese women. Ao Dai is not only a national costume but also contains a rich history, cultural traditions, aesthetics and national spirit of Vietnamese people that make visitors extremely impressed in Vietnam Customized Tours. The origin of Ao DaiAccording to historical researchers, so far, there are no documents that can confirm exactly when Ao Dai was born.In the early stages, the Vietnamese used a cross-collared Ao Dai Giao Linh or a round necked Ao Dai Vien Linh. Then there wasRead More →

Pho Hanoi

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Vietnam is synonymous with various kinds of popular noodles different flavors. Of course, you cannot plan a Vietnam family tour in the outbreak of corona virus recently. But, why don’t you spend a little amount of time reading our noodles dishes below? Maybe you can find a suitable cuisine and give it a try in the next time. Phở  It is absolutely impossible to not to mention Phở. In fact, Phở is a quintessential must-try dish for any visitors having Vietnam private tour. Also, this dish is a staple breakfast dish for many Vietnamese people. In case you may not know. Phở is the harmonious combination of Phở noodle itself, the broth deriving from simmering bonesRead More →

Hanoi Street Vendor

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Travelling to Vietnam on a customized tour, there is a high chance that you will encounter a street vendor in every region you visit. Unpopular as it may seem in your country, that sight is extremely familiar in Vietnam, especially in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. Most foreign tourists have been captivated by that image and stopped for a while to take a photo. Yet the life of street vendors behind their photos is not widely known. How do they earn their living and make ends meet in Vietnam? Let’s figure out! Street vendors in Vietnam, who are they? You can stumble on aRead More →

Food and Drink in Vietnam

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It is difficult for a new traveler to know what to eat, what to drink and how to stay healthy with the local food and drink during the private holidays in Vietnam. Obviously, nothing is worse than getting sick while you are traveling in a foreign country. It can be one of the fastest ways to ruin your Vietnam customized tour. Besides travel scams, food and drink safety is another common concern when people planning their tours in Vietnam. Let’s take a look at some useful tips of food and drink safety to stay healthy while traveling to Vietnam: Water safety Water safety can be the most concernedRead More →

Communicate with Vietnamese people

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Respect and self-image mentioned in previous article: How do Vietnamese people communicate with others? (1) are just two out of four main characteristics of the Vietnamese. How they cherish their family as well as value harmony and avoid conflicts in communication are the remaining features that you should be aware of before your first contact with them. So how do these features manifest in their way of communicating? Find out below! 3. They cherish family and long-term relationships Family is, no doubt, the most important factor in Vietnamese value system. It is put at the forefront of their relationships, the center of one’s preoccupation and the backbone ofRead More →

Vietnamese people and foreign tourists

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Talking about travelling to Vietnam, most of your attention must be paid to some aspects, namely: where and when to go, which food to enjoy, some tips for preparation or to ensure your safety. It is a common sense, but it must be better for you to have a deeper insight into Vietnamese people – their notable characteristics and how they communicate with others since they are the ones that you might come into contact with the most during your long trip in Vietnam.  In order to have a grasp of Vietnamese people’s communication style, it is essential that you look into their cultural background to understand howRead More →