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Tra Su Mangrove Forest: The Mekong's Emerald Green Fairy Tale
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Tra Su Mangrove Forest: The Mekong's Emerald Green Fairy Tale

Glide silently on a rowboat through a flooded forest blanketed entirely in bright green duckweed. Tra Su is the most surreal ecosystem in the Mekong Delta.

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Soc Trang Khmer Heritage: Bat Pagoda and Banh Pia
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Soc Trang Khmer Heritage: Bat Pagoda and Banh Pia

Explore the deep Theravada Buddhist roots of the Delta. Marvel at the gilded Khmer architecture of the Bat Pagoda and bite into a stinky, flaky Durian Banh Pia pastry.

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Kon Tum Frontier: Wooden Church, Bahnar Villages, and Leaf Salad
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Kon Tum Frontier: Wooden Church, Bahnar Villages, and Leaf Salad

Discover the 100-year-old completely wooden church, walk across suspension bridges to Bahnar communal houses, and eat the crazy 40-leaf jungle salad.

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Da Nang Weekend: Son Tra Monkeys, Dragon Bridge, and Mi Quang
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Da Nang Weekend: Son Tra Monkeys, Dragon Bridge, and Mi Quang

The ultimate modern coastal city guide. Spot the rare Red-shanked douc langur on Monkey Mountain, watch the bridge spit fire, and eat authentic turmeric noodles.

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Binh Hung Island: Floating Restaurants and Sea Urchins
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Binh Hung Island: Floating Restaurants and Sea Urchins

Take a 10-minute boat ride from Cam Ranh. Spend the day living on floating wooden platforms, eating grilled sea urchins with scallion oil, and swimming at Egg Beach.

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Vung Ro Bay: Floating Seafood Rafts and Tuna Eyes
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Vung Ro Bay: Floating Seafood Rafts and Tuna Eyes

A deeply historical bay in Phu Yen. Hire a boat out to the floating wooden rafts, pick your own live crab, and challenge your palate with the province's famous Tuna Eye soup.

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Hoi An Old Town: Tailor Shops, Yellow Walls, and Banh Mi Phuong
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Hoi An Old Town: Tailor Shops, Yellow Walls, and Banh Mi Phuong

Get a custom suit made in 24 hours. Wander the lantern-lit yellow alleys, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, and wait in line for the world-famous Banh Mi Phuong.

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Buon Ma Thuot: The Coffee Capital, Dray Nur, and Bamboo Chicken
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Buon Ma Thuot: The Coffee Capital, Dray Nur, and Bamboo Chicken

Immerse in coffee culture at the massive World Coffee Museum, stand under the roaring Dray Nur waterfall, and feast on bamboo-grilled chicken with the E De tribe.

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My Khe Beach: Surf, Sun, and Turmeric Noodle Soup
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My Khe Beach: Surf, Sun, and Turmeric Noodle Soup

Spend the morning surfing the gentle waves of Vietnam's most famous beach. Walk a few blocks inland to slurp a hearty, yellow bowl of Da Nang's legendary Mi Quang.

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Hai Phong City: Do Son Beach, Cat Ba Ferry, and Spicy Breadsticks
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Hai Phong City: Do Son Beach, Cat Ba Ferry, and Spicy Breadsticks

The port city has its own gritty charm. Take the ferry to Cat Ba, relax at Do Son beach, and eat dozens of tiny, pate-stuffed baguettes loaded with fiery chili sauce.

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West Lake (Ho Tay) Weekend: Cycling, Lotus Tea, and Sunsets
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West Lake (Ho Tay) Weekend: Cycling, Lotus Tea, and Sunsets

Escape the Hanoi chaos. Rent a bicycle to circle the massive lake, eat crispy shrimp fritters (Banh Tom), and sip lotus tea at sunset.

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