South East Asia Archives

Ba Be Lake: A Sanctuary in the Forest

Nothing can prepare you for the first glimpse of Ba Be’s unadulterated beauty. An ancient lake surrounded by forested limestone mountains.

Deep in the mountainous region of Yen Bai, Mu Cang Chai is easily the best spot in Vietnam to view rice terraces.

A stunning landscape of limestone pinnacles, Ninh Binh has a good reason to be called “Ha Long Bay on Land”.

Nothing encapsulates the spirit of Hue more than the Huong River, with the life on its banks and waters reflecting the city’s poetic beauty.

Hoi An is a jewel on Vietnam’s cultural crown. It boasts one of South East Asia’s best preserved port towns where a mix of cultures thrives.

Hue is the former imperial heart of Vietnam. Its palaces and elaborate mausoleums still resonate with the glories of the Nguyen dynasty.

As the most important festival of the year, New Year dishes are made with care and dignity. They are unique, with distinctive colours and flavours.

Tết is the biggest and most important festival of the year in Vietnam. It’s accompanied by several distinctive customs and traditions.

With tree-fringed boulevards and mansions in Western architectural style, Hanoi French Quarter evokes the image of Paris in the last century.