Phạm Quốc Bảo
Cities & Events Editor
Quốc Bảo covers Vietnam's cities and their calendars — street life, night markets, festivals, and the people who keep traditions running. He edits with an ear for what actually happens on the ground rather than what the brochures promise.
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Vietnam Festivals 2026: Etiquette for Pagodas, Temples and Village Celebrations
A respectful how-to guide to joining Vietnam festivals in 2026. It covers projected dates for Tet, Phat Dan, Vu Lan and Mid-Autumn, what to wear inside pagodas, how to handle incense and donations, when to ask before taking photos, and which minority ceremonies stay closed to visitors.
Hanoi in 3 Days: A Vietnam Travel Guide for Street Food, History, and Side Trips
This Vietnam travel guide to Hanoi in 2026 covers a three-day route built around the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Temple of Literature, plus one day for Ninh Binh or Halong Bay. It lists current prices, opening hours, and airport transfers, and explains how to avoid street tout tour traps.
Vietnam festivals July 2026: Phu Quoc Nghinh Ong whale festival dates and rainy-season tips
Vietnam festivals in July 2026 include the Nghinh Ong whale festival at Dinh Cau on Phu Quoc, held 28-29 July. The boat procession is free, but rainy-season showers make it smart to arrive early and watch from Duong Dong. This guide covers dates, what to see, costs, and rainy-season planning.
Vietnam by Luxury Train: Why the Rails from Hanoi to Da Nang Beat Flying
Vietnam by luxury train: why the rails from Hanoi to Da Nang beat flying. This guide sorts out the 2026 luxury options, compares prices, schedules, and total travel time with flights, and covers weather windows, stations, booking, and visa rules. Use it to decide which route and cabin fit your trip.
Vietnam Festivals in December 2026: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang for Christmas and New Year
This guide covers Vietnam's Christmas and New Year celebrations from Dec 24, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. It lists countdown spots, fireworks locations, arrival times, weather advice, and booking deadlines so you can plan without missing the action.
Sene Dolta 2026 Vietnam Festivals Guide: Khmer Ancestor Festival Dates, Pagodas and Travel Tips
This Sene Dolta 2026 Vietnam festivals guide explains where and when to watch the Khmer ancestor festival in the Mekong Delta. It covers expected October dates, the main pagodas, ceremony times, temple etiquette, transport from Ho Chi Minh City, and practical tips for a smooth visit.
Giong Festival 2026 at Phu Dong Temple: A Vietnam Festivals Day Trip Guide
This practical guide covers the 2026 Giong Festival at Phu Dong Temple, Gia Lam District, Hanoi. It explains the UNESCO-listed Saint Giong legend, the approximate 24 May date, free entry, the 15 km day trip from central Hanoi, what rituals to watch, crowd-smart arrival time, transport options, and etiquette for photographing participants.
Vietnam Festivals in October 2026: Exact Dates, Ticket Costs, and Crowd-Smart Tips
This guide covers the three main Vietnam festivals in October 2026: Hanoi Liberation Day on October 10, Hoi An Lantern Festival on October 24, and the HCMC Ao Dai Festival, whose 2026 dates were still unconfirmed at writing. It gives entry costs, transport, weather, and booking advice.
Phu Quoc Island Vietnam Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Island Hopping, and Costs
This Phu Quoc Vietnam travel guide 2026 covers dry season timing, flight and ferry access, the 30 day visa exemption, key attraction prices and hours, and a day by day island hopping plan. It gives international visitors practical budget ranges and tells them when jellyfish and strong currents are a risk.
Halong Bay 2026: A Vietnam Travel Guide to Overnight Cruises, Fees, and Hanoi Transfers
This Halong Bay 2026 guide covers the two-day overnight cruise route from Hanoi, including shuttle and seaplane transfers, 2026 entry fees, day and overnight cruise price ranges, Sung Sot Cave hours, and safety tips for typhoon season. It helps international visitors plan a licensed cruise without overpaying or getting caught in holiday crowds.
Chol Chnam Thmay 2026: Vietnam Festivals Guide to Khmer New Year in Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, and An Giang
Chol Chnam Thmay 2026, the Khmer New Year in Vietnam's Mekong Delta, runs from April 14 to 16. This Vietnam festivals guide covers temple rituals in Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, and An Giang, plus buses, costs, and etiquette for international visitors planning around the holiday.
Hanoi Breakfast Street Food 2026: A Vietnam Travel Guide for Morning Eaters
This Vietnam travel guide for Hanoi's breakfast streets covers phở, bún chả, xôi, and egg coffee with 2026 prices, opening hours, and Old Quarter locations. Use it to eat safely between 6:30 and 9:00 AM, pay by cash or QR, and reach stalls via bus 86 or Grab.