Trần Thị Diệu Hằng
Culture & Coast Editor
Diệu Hằng edits Vietpeep's culture, heritage, and coastal coverage with a preference for clear, unhurried prose. She looks for the details that give a place its pace — temple bells, fish-drying racks, the quiet of an island morning — and cuts adjectives until they surface.
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Latest by Trần Thị Diệu Hằng
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Tuy Hoa and Phu Yen Vietnam Beaches: Access, Safety, and Stays for Bai Mon, Long Thuy, and Hon Yen
A practical guide to Tuy Hoa's Bai Mon, Long Thuy, and Hon Yen beaches in Phu Yen province. Covers dry-season timing, flight, train, and bus access, rip current and snorkeling safety, and accommodation from $10 dorms to $120 small resorts. Useful for independent travelers who want a quieter Vietnam beach stop.
Phu Quoc vs Nha Trang: Which Beach Town Suits Your Travel Style in 2026?
Decide between Phu Quoc and Nha Trang for a 2026 beach trip. It compares dry seasons, flights and ferries, swimming safety, accommodation price bands, and visa access. Use it to pick the island or mainland town that matches your travel month and budget.
Vietnam Culture Day 2026 in the Mekong Delta: Don Ca Tai Tu, Floating Markets, and Heritage Etiquette
For Vietnam Culture Day 2026, this guide covers the Mekong Delta's UNESCO Don ca tai tu performances, Cai Rang floating market boat times and fees, heritage-site entry costs, and respectful behavior so international visitors can plan a practical long weekend in Can Tho.
Con Dao vs Phu Quoc: Which Island Offers a Better 2026 Escape?
This 2026 comparison helps travellers choose between Con Dao and Phu Quoc by comparing dry-season timing, transport, water safety, accommodation budgets, and practical rules. It translates the trade-off between Phu Quoc's developed resort comfort and Con Dao's protected national-park seclusion into concrete costs and route details so you can pick the right island.
Hanoi's Hidden Altars: Understanding Vietnamese Ancestor Worship at Home
A practical 2026 guide to reading the domestic ancestor altars of Hanoi's Old Quarter: where to see them at 87 Ma May and the Museum of Ethnology, how to behave inside a private home, what to bring during Tết (17 February 2026), and what the rituals mean. Includes costs, opening hours, and photo etiquette.
Da Lat Coffee Heritage: A Vietnam Culture Day Guide to Farms, Cafés and Phin Coffee
This guide plans a Da Lat coffee-focused Vietnam culture day, covering Cau Dat Farm, Me Linh Coffee Garden, local cà phê sữa đá prices, bus and motorbike costs, and café etiquette. Use it to visit working farms, taste phin coffee, and navigate 2026 opening hours and booking rules.
Lang Co Bay Beach Guide 2026: Transport, Swimming Safety, and Where to Stay
Lang Co Bay sits between Hue and Da Nang, 30 km south of Hue and 40 km north of Da Nang. This 2026 guide covers dry-season timing, train and road access, water hazards from rip currents to jellyfish, and stays from 400,000 VND homestays to 4 million VND resorts. It helps you plan a safe, well-budgeted beach break.
Phu Quoc After APEC: How the Island's Upgrade Affects Your 2026 Beach Trip — Vung Tau vs Mui Ne vs Phu Quoc
A 2026 comparison of Vung Tau, Mui Ne, and Phu Quoc from Ho Chi Minh City: travel times, prices, best seasons, water risks, and accommodation. Includes Phu Quoc After APEC: How the Island's Upgrade Affects Your 2026 Beach Trip, visa questions, and high-season planning to help you choose safely.
Vietnam Culture Day 2026: Gong Festivals and Ethnic Heritage in the Central Highlands
A practical guide for international visitors to Vietnam Culture Day on November 23, 2026, focusing on the UNESCO-recognized Space of Gong Culture across Dak Lak, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, and Lam Dong. Covers key sites, entry fees, gong etiquette, dress codes, transport, and festival timing so you can attend respectfully and plan realistically.
Huong Pagoda (Perfume Pagoda) 2026: Boat, Cable Car, Entry Fees, and Pilgrimage Etiquette
A practical 2026 guide to Huong Pagoda (Perfume Pagoda), covering the 60 km journey from Hanoi, boat and cable car costs, festival timings, dress code, etiquette, and the 4 km hike to Huong Tich Cave. Use it to plan a respectful, well-budgeted day trip without last-minute surprises.
Con Dao's Secret Beaches: A 5-Day Itinerary for Eco-Conscious Travelers in 2026
This 5-day Con Dao itinerary covers lesser-known beaches, safe swimming spots, snorkeling at Hon Bay Canh, a trek to Bai Nhat, and kayaking in Ben Dam. It includes 2026 flight and ferry details, budget accommodation ranges, park and boat costs, and eco-conscious tips for avoiding jellyfish and strong currents. Unlike Phu Quoc after APEC, Con Dao remains low-impact.
Nha Trang vs Da Nang: Which Vietnam Beach City Suits Your Travel Style in 2026?
This practical comparison of Nha Trang and Da Nang for 2026 covers weather windows, beach safety, accommodation prices, transport, and costs to help international travelers choose the right Vietnamese beach city. It uses concrete details from Cam Ranh and Da Nang airports to motorbike rental rates and jellyfish season.