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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Da Lat Flower Festival 2026: A Practical Vietnam Festivals Guide with Dates, Tickets and Transport
This Vietnam festivals 2026 guide covers the Da Lat Flower Festival, expected to run December 1, 2026 to January 1, 2027. It explains flights to Lien Khuong Airport, taxi transfers, which events are free or cost VND 50,000–200,000, crowd timing, and packing for 14–18°C nights.
Oktoberfest in Saigon 2026 and Ho Chi Minh City's New Long Thanh Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before 2026
Oktoberfest in Saigon 2026 is an annual beer festival in District 1, usually late September or early October. This guide covers Ho Chi Minh City's New Long Thanh Airport: What Travelers Need to Know Before 2026, plus tickets, costs, food, and safety.
Quan The Am Festival 2026 at Marble Mountains: Dates, Procession, and Crowd-Smart Tips for Vietnam Festivals Travelers
This guide covers the Quan The Am Festival 2026 at Marble Mountains, Da Nang, one of Vietnam's largest Buddhist celebrations. It explains the April 6 date, procession from Chua Vinh Nghiem, free festival entry, the 40,000–60,000 VND mountain ticket, 8 km trip from Da Nang, dress code, and crowd-avoiding tips for Vietnam festivals travelers.
Vietnam Travel Guide: Ho Chi Minh City 2026 Costs, Entry Fees, and Long Thanh Airport Update
This Vietnam travel guide to Ho Chi Minh City in 2026 covers the Long Thanh airport transition, current entry fees and hours for War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market and Notre-Dame Cathedral, dry season weather, daily budgets of 600,000 to 900,000 VND, and safety tips for traffic, scams and heat.
Ban Flower Festival Dien Bien Phu 2026: Dates, Flowers, and Travel Tips for Vietnam Festivals
This guide covers the expected 13–15 March 2026 Ban Flower Festival in Dien Bien Phu, including how to reach the city, see the white-purple blossoms, attend free outdoor events, budget for ticketed evening galas, and pair the festival with battlefield sites. It helps foreign visitors avoid crowds, book early, and respect local customs.
Hue Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs: A Vietnam Travel Guide for 2026
This Hue Vietnam travel guide for 2026 covers entry fees, opening hours, best months, transport from Da Nang and Hanoi, and daily budgets for the Imperial Citadel and three royal tombs. Use it to plan a practical trip, avoid the rainy season, and know what to confirm locally.
Vietnam Festivals September 2026: Mid-Autumn Dates, Locations, and Crowd Tips
This guide covers Vietnam festivals in September 2026, focusing on the Mid-Autumn Festival (Tết Trung Thu) on September 25 and the Hanoi Autumn Festival. It details exact dates, best viewing locations in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City, crowd management, transport advice, and respectful participation tips for international visitors.
Vietnam Travel Guide Itinerary 2026: Two-Week North-to-South Route by Train and Plane
This 2026 Vietnam travel guide itinerary covers a practical 14-day north-to-south route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, with current prices, transport legs, entry tickets, and day-by-day planning for first-time visitors. Use it to budget, choose travel months, and avoid monsoon disruptions in central Vietnam.
Vietnam Festivals 2026: Month-by-Month Calendar and Practical Tips for International Visitors
A month-by-month calendar of Vietnam's major 2026 festivals, with exact dates, public holiday closures, crowd warnings, and booking advice. Covers Tet, Hung Kings, Da Nang fireworks, Mid-Autumn, Ok Om Bok, and more, plus transport and etiquette tips so international visitors can plan around closures and peak travel periods.
Lim Festival 2026 in Bac Ninh: Vietnam Festivals Guide to Quan Ho Folk Songs
This guide to Vietnam festivals covers Lim Festival 2026 in Bac Ninh, held March 1, about 30 km from Hanoi. It explains the Quan Ho folk song procession, traditional games, local food, transport options, crowd timing, and etiquette. Use it to plan a respectful, practical day trip from Hanoi.
Hanoi to Da Nang by Train in 2026: Reunification Express Routes, Costs, and Booking Tips
Plan a 2026 Reunification Express trip between Hanoi and Da Nang with current fares, train choices, booking channels, and the most scenic daylight section. Learn when to ride, what to budget, and how to avoid common mistakes such as booking too late during Tet.
Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival: Vietnam Festivals 2026 Dates, Tickets, and Visitor Tips
This practical 2026 guide to Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival covers the date, ticket prices, transport from Hanoi, crowd timing, and animal-welfare context for international visitors planning to attend one of the most controversial Vietnam festivals in September 2026. It includes a day-of schedule and safety advice for the large crowd.