A corner of Phu Quoc island (Photo: VNA) Time said that Phu Quoc island of theMekong Delta province of Kien Giang will be an ideal destination for foreigntourists to explore after it becomes the first tourist site in Vietnam tore-open for those who have COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
Known as the “jewel of Vietnam,” this teardrop-shaped resort and fishing islandhas become one of the fastest-growing destinations in Southeast Asia.
The island is expected to reopen to international travelers with vaccinepassports for six months beginning in October this year, and continues toentice tourists with visa-free stays for up to 30 days.
Hanoi - the 1,000-year-old capital of Vietnam is embracing changes whilemaintaining a strong sense of identity”, the newspaper wrote.
This character is evident at Capella Hanoi,a 47-room hotel where architect Bill Bensley recreates the heyday of opera art.
Hanoi is one of the most ancient cities in Asia, offering greatexamples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the citycentre.
According to the magazine, Hanoi’s incredible street-food culture is another sourceof fierce civic pride.
“Lovers of pho, the city’s signature dish, were gratified when PhoGia Truyen - one of Hanoi’s most legendary vendors - was recognised inAsia’s 50 Best Restaurants “Essence of Asia” list in 2020, a collection ofstoried venues that represent the spirit of gastronomy in the region”, itwrote.
Meanwhile, HCM City is described as a centre of incredible foods that have never been short ofadmirers.
“Even so, it felt like a watershed moment when Anan—helmed by Vietnamese-Americanchef Peter Cuong Franklin—became the first venue in the country’s southern hubto earn a berth in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”, it said.
Franklin’s inspired take on classics likepho and banh nhung is indicative of the culinary creativity at play in thecity.
Notable recent additions to the local dining scene include Monkey Gallery,where chef Viet Hong merges Vietnamese, French and Japanese techniques andflavors, and Esta, a self-described “modern Asian eatery” with an ever changing,expansive menu that runs the gamut from smoked-eel pâté to veal sweetbreads, itadded./.
Hanoi is one of the most ancient cities in Asia, offering greatexamples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the citycentre.
According to the magazine, Hanoi’s incredible street-food culture is another sourceof fierce civic pride.
“Lovers of pho, the city’s signature dish, were gratified when PhoGia Truyen - one of Hanoi’s most legendary vendors - was recognised inAsia’s 50 Best Restaurants “Essence of Asia” list in 2020, a collection ofstoried venues that represent the spirit of gastronomy in the region”, itwrote.
Meanwhile, HCM City is described as a centre of incredible foods that have never been short ofadmirers.
“Even so, it felt like a watershed moment when Anan—helmed by Vietnamese-Americanchef Peter Cuong Franklin—became the first venue in the country’s southern hubto earn a berth in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants”, it said.
Franklin’s inspired take on classics likepho and banh nhung is indicative of the culinary creativity at play in thecity.
Notable recent additions to the local dining scene include Monkey Gallery,where chef Viet Hong merges Vietnamese, French and Japanese techniques andflavors, and Esta, a self-described “modern Asian eatery” with an ever changing,expansive menu that runs the gamut from smoked-eel pâté to veal sweetbreads, itadded./.
VNA
