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A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Travel Tips

Tet Trung Thu for Travelers: When to Go, Where to Be

Tet Trung Thu falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month — here is how to actually experience it, from Hang Ma street to Hoi An's lantern-lit river.

Jun 27, 20264 min readall
A scenic view of Turtle Tower on Hoan Kiem Lake surrounded by lush greenery in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Travel Tips

Mid-Autumn Hanoi: Where to Experience Tet Trung Thu

Hanoi's Mid-Autumn Festival is louder, messier, and more joyful than any travel guide prepares you for. Here's where to find the real thing.

Jun 23, 20264 min readnorth
Serene landscape in Ninh Bình, Vietnam featuring grazing buffalo in lush rice fields.
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Food & Drink

Hoi An Riverside Coffee at Sunset: Where to Actually Sit

The Hoai River turns genuinely beautiful around 5pm. Here's which cafes earn a long sit, and which ones are just trading on the view.

Jun 21, 20264 min readcentral
Serene landscape in Ninh Bình, Vietnam featuring grazing buffalo in lush rice fields.
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Food & Drink

Hoi An's Lantern-Lit Cafes: Where to Drink Slowly with a Notebook

Hoi An's Old Town has more than pretty lanterns — it has courtyards, riverside terraces, and a handful of serious roasters worth lingering in all afternoon.

Jun 21, 20264 min readcentral
Couple releases lanterns in Hoi An, Vietnam, at night along the river.
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Itineraries

Hoi An Photography Itinerary: 3 Days in the Lantern Town

Hoi An rewards patient photographers — but timing is everything. Here's how to spend three days chasing the best light in the Old Town and beyond.

Jun 21, 20265 min readcentral
A vibrant Hanoi street with an art studio, colorful lanterns, and local shops.
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Destinations

Tet Trung Thu: Vietnam's Mid-Autumn Festival for Children

Tet Trung Thu, Vietnam's beloved Mid-Autumn Festival, transforms neighborhoods into lantern-lit celebrations where kids parade with star lanterns and families share mooncakes under the full moon. It's equal parts harvest festival, children's holiday, and family reunion.

Feb 24, 20264 min readall
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