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While Islam has existed originally in the early 7th century CE, this religion was first introduced into Tang Dynasty China and Vietnam in 650. The third caliph Uthman bin Affan sent the very first Islam devotees and merchants to China and Southeast Asian countries. Although it was believed that the Muslim Traders did stop by Champa which is now the …

Vietnam has nearly 9000 markets all over the country. This number only can clarify the important role of the market in the daily life of Vietnamese people throughout long history. Most of the markets in Vietnam aren’t touristy therefore they are authentic in a sense you see the raw bustling daily life of a local community. Related: Markets in Vietnam …

Get yourself out of Hanoi for about 20km-50km in any direction, you will see the sights changing gradually. There will be no more skyscrapers, supermarkets or parks. Congested traffic with buses, taxis and motorbikes is nowhere to be seen anymore. Instead of all those city materials, there are vast rice fields, trees, old, rustic houses and pagodas. During past decades, …

For the ex-pats who are planning to stay in Vietnam for a couple of years, learning to cook Vietnamese dishes is not only interesting and helpful but also very economic because you can save quite an amount of money by cooking your meals rather than being a frequent guest of restaurants. Also knowing how to choose ingredients and cook is …

This article will give you a detailed guide on how much money you need and what to and how to spend on when traveling to Vietnam. Related: Things Vietnamese people do Currency Exchange Rate and Money US Dollar can be used in a Vietnamese restaurant, resorts and hotels, we recommend you not to use USD in markets, public services and other …

(DMZ: Demilitarized Zone) It’s not exaggerated when one says Vietnamese history is a history of wars. Indeed, there are not many countries on earth that have been around for thousands of years and lesser of that amount thrive against the damages of wars. Vietnam went through a countless number of wars since its dawn and the latest war just ended 4 …

In general, Vietnam is considered a safe place for LGBT travellers. There is no official law prohibiting same-sex relationships in Vietnam. The general public is still strange to the concept of LGBT but they absolutely do not harass known homosexual or lesbian individuals, at least physically. PDA is not appreciated but the same goes to straight couples. An event called …

Coming to Hanoi, visitors would definitely be interested in exploring the city nightlife and having some fun when the evening comes. Beside wandering on the streets and trying street food, live music bars are also a perfect option for a night in Hanoi. Walking around the city, there are numerous bars with live music, and this special means of entertainment …

Museums are what you can not miss when visiting the big cities in Vietnam like Hanoi, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City. They are important places to learn more about Vietnamese history, culture and identity. Explore Hanoi: City’s Cultural Sites War Remnants Museum, HCMC Address: 28 Vo Van Tan street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh city Entrance Fee: 15,000VND Opening …

In recent years, travelling from Hanoi to Noi Bai airport is no longer a question mark. There have been various options for passengers from public buses to taxis. But many options come confusion. This article aims to give clear guidance on means of transportation from town to Noi Bai airport and the way round, cutting off the puzzle. BUSES Number …