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This harvest season, Sapa’s rice terraces are alive with daily life—farmers at work, villagers carrying baskets of golden rice, and traditions passed from one generation to the next.
With Explore Real Asia, you’ll walk through scenic landscapes, meet ethnic hosts, and experience the heritage of the local minorities in the most authentic way.

When travelers think of Sapa, they often picture misty rice terraces and peaceful mountain trails. But just a few hours away lies another side of Sapa’s highlands — the vibrant, bustling Bac Ha Market, held every Sunday.

Sapa is calm and quiet after the harvest — but the true beauty of its famous rice terraces shines during the golden season.

Sightseeing = comfort.

Trekking = culture, people, trails.

Which kind of Sapa traveler are you?

Slow down and embrace the peaceful side of the Mekong Delta with Explore Real Asia!

For centuries, the Delta has been home to rich traditions, passed down through generations.

Not only abroad, but the "tipping culture" in Vietnamese Restaurant has been popular in Vietnam in recent years, especially in large restaurants and hotels.

Vietnam as well as other countries in the world have many holidays to celebrate, to commemorate and to mark important moments in history. However, there are also many people, especially the young generation, do not care much and remember all these anniversary.

Vietnam, like any other country, has various national holidays to celebrate its history and culture. Vietnamese people follow 2 types of calendars: the solar calendar and the lunar calendar. Thus, there are also 2 types of holidays. Let us guide you through some significant holidays you definitely have to know.

The climate in Southern Vietnam is somewhat different than the rest of the country. The weather is hot all year round and only a bit cooler in mountainous regions. There are 2 seasons: the dry and the wet season, similar to the weather in Central Vietnam but the differences between the 2 seasons are much clearer.

Due to the topographic differentiation, the weather changes in different parts of Central Vietnam. Thus, when is the right time to visit Central Vietnam becomes one of the most commonly asked questions to tourists. Let us help you answer the question with this article.

When should you go to Northern Vietnam? What kind of weather is ideal? These are the most common questions, but Northern Vietnam has a wide variety of weathers across the year. Let us find out about the different weather and activities in this area to have the best experience.