Tradition Viet Travel - Vietnam Tailor-made Tours, CT2A, Hanoi Homeland, Long Bien, Hanoi (2026)

17/10/2026

🌾 IN VIETNAM, RICE ISN’T ALWAYS HARVESTED WITH MACHINES!

Imagine standing in a mountain village, surrounded by rice fields, watching local farmers thresh rice by hand.

No noisy machinery, no industrial equipment — just repeated movements, skills passed down through generations, and the rhythm of rural life.

For travellers, moments like these offer another way to discover Vietnam. Beyond its spectacular landscapes, there is the everyday life of local communities and the traditions that continue to shape it.

✨ Sometimes, the most memorable travel experiences come from the simplest moments.

Would you like to witness scenes like this during your trip to Vietnam?

02/09/2026

🇻🇳 𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗡𝗔𝗠 🇻🇳

On September 2nd, Vietnam celebrates its 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 — a day filled with pride, history and the spirit of a nation that continues to move forward.

From the peaceful streets of Hanoi and the majestic limestone islands of Ha Long Bay to the ancient heritage of Hue and the vibrant life of Ho Chi Minh City, every corner of Vietnam tells a unique story. ✨

Today, we celebrate not only a national milestone, but also the beauty, culture and warm hospitality that make Vietnam a destination worth discovering.

❤️ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

May Vietnam continue to shine with peace, prosperity and endless possibilities.

16/08/2026

🇬🇧 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪? 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟰𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗴𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗻! 😮🇻🇳

Imagine travelling through Vietnam and meeting five different people…

And three of them are Nguyen! 😄

It may sound like an exaggeration, but Nguyen (Nguyễn) is by far the most common Vietnamese surname, carried by a very large share of the country's population.

But here comes the interesting question:

👉 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝?

No!

The surname has a long and fascinating history that goes far beyond the Nguyen Dynasty.

The name Nguyễn existed in Vietnam long before the imperial Nguyen Dynasty was established in 1802.

Over many centuries, Vietnam experienced wars, changes of dynasties, political upheavals, migration and social transformations. In different historical periods, some families changed or adopted surnames for political, social or protective reasons.

Little by little, the name Nguyễn became increasingly widespread.

And today, you can find Nguyen families not only throughout Vietnam, but also in Vietnamese communities across the world — from France and the United States to Australia and Canada.

So if your Vietnamese tour guide introduces himself as Mr. Nguyen, don't immediately assume he's a descendant of an emperor! 👑😉

Behind the same surname can be thousands of completely different family stories.

🇻🇳 One country. One incredibly common surname. Millions of stories.

Would you like to know more about the fascinating history behind the name Nguyen?

👉 Read the full story here:
🔗 https://en.traditionviet.com/the-surname-nguyen-in-vietnam/

04/07/2026

🇻🇳 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺?

Every country has its own currency—but in Vietnam, banknotes are more than just money. They tell the story of a nation.

Look closely, and you'll discover elephants roaming the Central Highlands, ancient temples that have inspired scholars for centuries, imperial monuments, engineering achievements, and breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

These images weren't chosen by chance. They reflect Vietnam's identity: a country where history, culture, nature, and modern development exist side by side.

For travelers, Vietnamese banknotes offer a unique way to discover the country. Before visiting a destination, you may have already seen it in the palm of your hand.

From the peaceful village where President Hồ Chí Minh was born to the spectacular limestone islands of Hạ Long Bay, each banknote invites you to explore another chapter of Vietnam's remarkable story.

✨ The next time you receive Vietnamese đồng, don't put it away too quickly—take a closer look. It might inspire your next adventure.

📍 Discover the stories behind Vietnam's most iconic destinations with Tradition Viet Travel.

23/06/2026

😲 Wait... Vietnam doesn't use coins?

One of the biggest surprises for first-time visitors to Vietnam is that you probably won't receive any coins during your trip!

Instead, you'll be carrying colorful banknotes with lots of zeros... and you might become a millionaire on your very first day. 💸

Here's a quick guide:

💚 10,000 VND ≈ a bottle of water
💙 50,000 VND ≈ a tasty street food meal
🩵 100,000 VND ≈ 4 USD
💜 500,000 VND ≈ 20 USD

But here's the real challenge...

Can you tell the difference between these banknotes? 👀

💜 500,000 VND vs 💙 20,000 VND
❤️ 200,000 VND vs ❤️ 10,000 VND

Many travelers accidentally mix them up because some notes have similar colors.

🇻🇳 Travel Tip:
Always check the number on the note before paying—not just the color!

👇 Tell us honestly:
Which Vietnamese banknote would confuse you the most?

📌 Save this post for your future trip to Vietnam.

17/06/2026

🌿 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗼 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗴𝗼

Have you ever wondered what Vietnam looks like beyond its famous beaches, ancient towns, and bustling cities?

If you visit Vietnam on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, you may witness a fascinating cultural celebration known as 𝗧𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗴𝗼, one of the country's oldest traditional festivals.

Early in the morning, local markets become vibrant with colorful seasonal fruits. Families carefully prepare offerings for their ancestors and gather around tables filled with traditional delicacies. Among them is 𝗖𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝘂𝗼𝘂 – fermented sticky rice that has been enjoyed for generations as part of this special day.

Unlike many festivals around the world, Tet Doan Ngo is deeply connected to nature. It reflects the wisdom of Vietnamese farmers who observed seasonal changes and sought harmony between human life and the natural world.

Today, while Vietnam continues to modernize, this cherished tradition remains alive in homes, villages, and communities across the country.

For travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences, Tet Doan Ngo offers a rare opportunity to connect with local life and discover traditions that are not often found in guidebooks.

Because sometimes, the most memorable journeys are not about where you go, but about the stories you encounter along the way.

✨ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺.

15/06/2026

🌙 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛, 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 – 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗬

While many visitors know about the Lunar New Year (Tet), few realize that every lunar month also begins with a special day in Vietnam.

On the first day of the lunar month, many Vietnamese people choose to slow down, reflect, and start fresh.

You may notice people visiting temples early in the morning, lighting incense, or sharing wishes for good health and happiness with loved ones.

For many families, it is not about luck alone. It is about beginning the month with gratitude, respect, and positive intentions.

Some people enjoy vegetarian meals, others spend time with family, and many simply try to avoid negativity and focus on kindness.

These small traditions have been passed down through generations and continue to be part of everyday life in Vietnam.

Travel is not only about seeing beautiful places. Sometimes, it is about understanding the little rituals that shape a culture.

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?

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Experience Vietnam through its stories, traditions, and people.

13/06/2026

🍃 𝗔 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮, 𝗔 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺

In Vietnam, tea is much more than a drink.

Before a meal, before a conversation, before important family gatherings, there is often a pot of tea waiting on the table. It is a simple gesture that speaks volumes about Vietnamese hospitality and culture.

Across the country, tea accompanies daily life. Elderly people gather under village trees to share stories over green tea. Families welcome guests with a warm cup as a sign of respect. Travelers exploring the mountains may find themselves invited into a local home, where tea becomes a bridge between strangers and friends.

From the ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees of the northern highlands to the fragrant lotus tea of Hanoi, every cup tells a story about the land and the people who cultivate it.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺, 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮.

Take a moment to slow down, listen to the stories around you, and experience the warmth hidden inside every cup.

Because sometimes, the most authentic journey begins with a simple sip of tea.

🍵𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮? 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀!

08/06/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘇𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘂𝘀? 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗶 𝗔𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗿𝘆! 🌀🌴

If you’re planning a trip to Hoi An, you’ve probably seen videos of people spinning like crazy in round bamboo boats. It looks chaotic, it looks dizzying, and honestly... it’s one of the best things you can do in Central Vietnam!

It’s called the Basket Boat Spin, and it happens daily at the Bay Mau Coconut Forest (just a short drive from Hoi An Ancient Town).

💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 "𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹𝘀"
These aren't just tourist props. These basket boats were actually invented by Vietnamese fishermen back in the colonial era to avoid paying heavy boat taxes. Since they were made of bamboo and shaped like baskets, they technically weren't "boats." Modern problems require ancient solutions, right?

🛶 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁?
The tour starts off super peaceful. You’ll glide through beautiful, sun-drenched mangrove palm canals, listen to the birds, and even try catching some tiny purple crabs.

But then, you reach the center of the river where the "performance stage" is.

Local rowers turn into absolute rockstars. They spin their boats at lightning speed, creating massive splashes to the sound of cheering crowds and loud music. If you have the stomach for it, you can hop into one of the spinning boats. It feels like a vintage amusement park ride, but on water!

📌 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀:
𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: These guys work hard and have incredible core strength. A small tip goes a long way!

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵: Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone, or you might end up feeding it to the river.

𝗚𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻: Avoid the midday sun to stay cool.

Would you dare to get in the boat, or would you rather watch from a safe distance? Let us know in the comments! 👇

06/04/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗰 𝗣𝗵𝘂𝗼𝗻𝗴! 📸🦋

Heading to Ninh Binh this month? Don't miss the "Butterfly Storm" at Cuc Phuong National Park. Here are 3 tips for the perfect experience:
1️⃣ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: Visit on a sunny day after a light rain. That's when they gather most!
2️⃣ 𝗚𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽: The further you walk into the forest, the more "untouched" the swarms are.
3️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: Keep your voice low and avoid touching the wings to keep the magic alive.

Looking for the best photography spots? We know exactly where the butterflies hide.

🚀 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺!

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