Ngoc Tu Dinh

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I'm Ngoc Tu Dinh, a local travel expert from Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. Exploring Vietnam has been my passion for years, and I've spent 10 years as a tour guide throughout Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. I hope that my understanding of Vietnamese culture, allow me to offer a unique perspective in this blog.

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Ba Be - The unique largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam

With spectacular scenery, pristine, with the characteristics of the natural landscape in the mountainous area, Ba Be Lake is recognized as the largest natural freshwater lake on limestone mountains in Vietnam.
20/11/2021

Pac Ngoi Village - Immerse yourself in community culture

Leaning against the mountain, reflected in the bottom of Ba Be Lake, the pretty houses on stilts of Pac Ngoi village represent the cultural beauty of the Tay ethnic minority.
21/11/2023

Ba Be Lake and Mysterious Legend

Ba Be Lake is like the hidden gem emerald of the mountains and forests of northeastern Vietnam, the surface of the lake is like a giant mirror on which the silhouettes of mountains and clouds are imprinted. Besides the beautiful scenery, Ba Be Lake is also famous for a legend passed down by generations of the Tay people living here.
21/12/2023

The lifestyle of Dzao ethnic people in Mau Son mountain

Traveling to Mau Son, visitors will experience the colorful life of the Dzao, from the way of eating and living to the traditional costumes and rituals.
09/12/2021

11 Best Mai Chau Dishes You Have to Try in Vietnam

Mai Chau food has been famous in Vietnam for years. Her 11 must-try dishes will definitely steal your heart
11/10/2023

A Complete Travel Guide to Ba Khan Valley

Situated between the two famous tourist destinations of Mai Chau and Moc Chau, hidden behind clouds covering the Thung Khe Pass, the Ba Khan Valley captivates many tourists who come to Mai Chau. Follow Izitour to discover the wonderful beauty of Ba Khan - the heart of Mai Chau in this article!
11/10/2023

Mai Hich in Water Pouring Season

Mai Hich village, located in the magnificent Mai Chau Valley, Hoa Binh province, offers an enchanting natural landscape with its rivers, streams, and mountains. The water-pouring season is the best time to go to Mai Hich because the fields are flooded with water which makes it like a gigantic mirror sparkling in the spring sky.
14/10/2023

Dao Tien's Indigo Dyeing And Beeswax Painting Profession

For the Dao Tien women of the Sung hamlet, Cao Son commune (Da Bac), in addition to the farm work, they are also very good at embroidering patterns and motifs on fabric to make costumes. Initially, the women of Sung Hamlet wove brocade just for self-sufficiency and sewed and embroidered clothes for daily wear.
29/12/2023

Da Bia village, Da Bac, Hoa Binh, Vietnam

About 120km from Hanoi, Da Bia Village (Da Bac district - Hoa Binh) is an ideal destination for those who want to experience living in a place that has not yet been marked by "commercialization" in the storm of the tourism industry in recent years.
15/12/2023

Unique Cuisine of Da Bac, Vietnam

Besides the majesty of the Da River, the poetic beauty of Ngoi Hoa Bay, and the peace of the Muong villages, Da Bac - an interesting Hoa Binh tourist destination like the land of Mai Chau, also has a very Muong-style unique cuisine. The cuisine of Da Bac is truly very attractive because it has a harmonious combination of aquatic dishes and mountainous specialties.
08/02/2024

Avana Retreat- a beautiful painting in the mountains of the Northwest

Nestled humbly between the Northwest mountains, from far away, Avana Retreat is like a village of local people. Here, there is no plastic, limited waste, the staffs are locals.
27/11/2021

Lim Festival - A Celebration of Folk Music and Heritage in Vietnam

The most famous of these is probably the Ninh Binh Lim festival - the festival of ancient villages located around Lim Mountain and the banks of Tieu Tuong River. It represents most deeply the artistic culture and spiritual beliefs of the people of Kinh Bac.
21/02/2024

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