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03/06/2026

📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE: REQUIRED TO DECLARE INFORMATION BEFORE ENTRY IN PHU QUOC 🏝️

From June 1st, 2026, the Immigration Department will implement a mandatory online information declaration requirement for all passengers entering Phu Quoc International Airport.

This declaration will save you time, avoid congestion at border crossings, and make immigration procedures faster and more convenient.

⏱️ Timeframe: You can declare your information anytime within 3 days before your flight departure.

💻 Simple steps:

- Access the official system: https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn or scan the QR code at the check-in counters.

- Select your language and click "Create & Submit Pre-arrival Information".

- Fill in passenger information and visa details. 💡 IMPORTANT NOTE: In the "Visa Type / Purpose" section, please select "Phu Quoc visa exemption".

- Complete your trip information (flight, accommodation in Vietnam).

- Review the information and click "Submit".

📸 After completion: The system will provide a successful QR code. You MUST take a screenshot of this QR code to present to the border control officer upon arrival in Phu Quoc.

✈️ Prepare the following before declaring:

- Passport (valid for more than 6 months).

- Flight information and accommodation address in Vietnam.

- Personal email address to receive notifications.

Please declare early to ensure a smooth and fulfilling trip to Phu Quoc Island! 🌊✨

29/05/2026

POV: you’re drifting through Tam Coc, Ninh Binh while the rice fields turn gold ☀️

Cre: _nninhh / _hikohi

24/05/2026

🌿 **Ninh Binh is calling this season!** 🇻🇳✨

From peaceful boat rides through limestone mountains to vibrant local festivals, Ninh Binh is becoming one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam right now.

🌾 **Tam Coc rice fields are turning golden** — one of the most stunning moments of the year. The river winding through the rice fields creates a landscape that looks straight out of a movie.

🏮 Around Ninh Binh, visitors can also experience:
• Local cultural performances and traditional festivals
• Evening food markets with authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine
• Cycling routes through peaceful villages and lotus ponds
• Sunset views from Mua Cave with fresh green mountains everywhere

🚣‍♂️ Whether you choose Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, or Bai Dinh Pagoda, every corner of Ninh Binh offers a different kind of beauty — calm, raw, and unforgettable.

If you are traveling in Vietnam this month, don’t miss the chance to visit Ninh Binh during one of its most photogenic seasons. 📸💚

📍Ninh Binh, Vietnam
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24/04/2026

🇻🇳 Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day – A Tribute to Vietnam’s Origins

This Sunday (26/4/2026), we celebrate one of Vietnam’s most meaningful cultural holidays – Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day (10th day of the 3rd lunar month). It’s a time when millions of Vietnamese people look back to their roots and honor the founders of the nation.

✨ The Origin Story
According to legend, the first Hung King was born from the union of Lac Long Quan (a dragon lord) and Au Co (a fairy). Au Co gave birth to a sac of 100 eggs, which hatched into 100 children – the ancestors of the Vietnamese people. The eldest son later became the first Hung King and established Van Lang, the first Vietnamese state.

🌿 The Meaning
This special day is all about:
- Honoring ancestors and expressing gratitude for their contributions to nation-building
- Strengthening national unity and identity
- Reminding future generations of their origins

There is a famous saying in Vietnam:
“Dù ai đi ngược về xuôi
Nhớ ngày giỗ Tổ mùng mười tháng ba”
(No matter where you go, always remember the Ancestor Commemoration Day on the tenth day of the third month.)

Across the country, people visit Hung Temple, offer incense, and take part in traditional ceremonies and festivals.

💛 More than a holiday, it’s a powerful reminder of where we come from — and what connects us all.

10/04/2026

Starting July 1, Hanoi will pilot restrictions on gasoline motorbikes in central areas 🚦🌿
This move aims to reduce pollution and traffic, while encouraging travelers and locals to explore the city through greener options like public transport and electric vehicles 🌏

16/02/2026

Many people might be surprised to come to Vietnam during Tet (Lunar New Year) when everything is closed, sometimes for up to a week 🤯

Therefore, in this post, I will share some local restaurants that are open throughout the Tet holiday and are popular eateries among Hanoians 😋

I will update the comments gradually, so please save this post

14/02/2026

📍List of cafes in Ha Noi that are open throughout the Tet holiday, categorized by district (Name - Address)

Tag your fellow travelers and save it now 🫶

13/02/2026

Tet is not just a holiday in Vietnam — it’s a feeling of coming home ❤️

As Lunar New Year approaches, families start preparing weeks in advance. Homes are cleaned, decorated with peach blossoms or kumquat trees, symbolizing luck and new beginnings.

The most meaningful moment happens on New Year’s Eve, when families gather together, share traditional meals, and welcome a fresh start.

During Tet, you will see:
🧧 Red envelopes/ Tet gift box/ Lucky money given as wishes for good fortune
🎋 Beautiful seasonal decorations everywhere
🥢 Special dishes that are only prepared once a year

Tet is not about how grand the celebration is.
It’s about who you celebrate it with.

05/02/2026

Tet is comingg~🌸
Here are some beautiful Vietnamese traditions you might notice if you visit Vietnam during Lunar New Year.

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🐟 Kitchen Gods Ceremony (23rd day of the last lunar month)
Vietnamese families prepare offerings, including live carps and paper items, for the Kitchen Gods. According to tradition, they travel to heaven to report each family’s activities to the Jade Emperor.

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🪔 Cleaning the Family Altar
Before Tet, families carefully clean the ancestral altar using clean cloths and sometimes scented water. This act shows respect and gratitude to ancestors.

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🍃 Making Banh Chung (Traditional Tet Cake)
Family members gather to make square sticky rice cakes wrapped in D**g leaves, filled with mung beans and pork. The square shape represents the Earth and symbolizes family unity and gratitude for nature.

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🍎 Five-Fruit Tray (Mam Ngu Qua)
Families arrange five different fruits on the altar. Each fruit represents wishes such as health, prosperity, happiness, and longevity. The fruit selection often varies by region.

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🚪 First Footing (Xông Đất)
The first visitor entering a house after midnight, their zodiac sign and personality are believed to influence the family's luck for the whole year. Because they bring luck or misfortune for the entire year so families often invite someone with a cheerful personality and good fortune.

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🧹 Avoid Sweeping on the First Day of Tet
We avoid sweeping the floor on the first day of Tet. People believe that if you sweep the house, you will "sweep away" all the wealth and luck.

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🥣 Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup
“Khổ qua” literally means “hardship has passed.” Eating this traditional soup symbolizes hopes for a smoother and more peaceful year ahead.

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🃏 Traditional Games & Card Games
Families and friends often play traditional games or simple card games together during Tet as a way to bond and celebrate the holiday spirit.

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🍬 Candied Fruits & Tea
Guests are warmly welcomed with a colorful tray of candied fruits such as ginger, coconut, and lotus seeds, usually served with hot tea.

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🏡 Tet Visits
Tet is the time to visit relatives, friends, and neighbors, exchange wishes and lucky money, and reconnect after a long year.

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If you visit Vietnam during Tet, you won’t just see a holiday — you’ll experience a celebration of family, tradition, and hope for a new beginning

22/01/2026

TOMORROW WILL BE A FIREWORKS SHOW ON AN UNPRECEDENTED SCALE IN HANOI
🎇Nearly 10,000 fireworks will be used, including 4,600 high-altitude fireworks, 950 fountains, and 4,400 pyrotechnic fireworks tubes.

🎆This scale is many times larger than previous annual fireworks displays (the high-altitude fireworks alone are almost 7 times more numerous than before).

🌠Some fireworks are specially designed to form shapes when launched: stars, the Vietnamese national flag, etc.

🎶Especially, the fireworks are programmed to synchronize with the music, creating an impressive light show in the sky.

🏛️For the first time, the fireworks display will be directly positioned on the rooftop and on both sides of Stand B of My Dinh Stadium.

🌆In addition to the closing fireworks, the display will incorporate various performances combining music, light, lasers, and stage effects.

🌃3D Mapping technology and a multi-layered stage with a modern LED system will also be used.

📍The fireworks display is expected to last approximately 30 minutes, starting at 8:10 PM on January 23rd

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