See beautiful Vietnam through the lens of A Tourist's Guide To Love
Since its release, the American movie A Tourist's Guide to Love, which is set in Vietnam, has gained a lot of attention and is currently placed third on Netflix's global top 10.
In the following article, WOWWEEKEND will walk beside you as you explore a beautiful Vietnam in the footsteps of the two main protagonists. We'll also provide some additional remarks and recommendations (from locals) to make your forthcoming trip to Vietnam more alluring.
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Viewers can go to the three zones of South, Central, and North by following Amanda (Rachael Leigh Cook), and Sinh (Scott Ly).
Ho Chi Minh City: busy, vibrant, and enthusiastic
The largest city in Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh City, also known as "Saigon". It is not hard to comprehend that this is where Amanda's adventure starts.
She strolls about the Ben Thanh Market district, enthused by handmade goods and absorbed in the vivid life and vivacious culture of the city. The most distinctive and eagerly anticipated aspect of any trip is undoubtedly trying the local food.
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Additional hints:
- War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace: to learn about the country's history;
- Jade Emperor Pagoda: if spiritual tourism is something you are interested in;
- Landmark 81, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Bui Vien Walking Street, and the area of District 1, District 3: for tourists who love excitement and bustle. These locations offer restaurants, shopping malls, bars, and lounges with city views.
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What to eat in Ho Chi Minh City?
- Spring rolls and durian are always good suggestions!
- But have set foot in Ho Chi Minh City without trying specialties such as Vietnamese Super-Sweet Milk Coffee (Bạc Xỉu), iced milk coffee (Cà Phê Sữa Đá), Cơm Tấm for breakfast, Vietnamese Rice Paper Salad (Bánh Tráng Trộn), and enjoying the delicious dishes, cool beer at Bui Vien Street in the evening, etc. it would be indeed a pity.
- Plus, Phở Chọc Trời at Landmark 81 – the unique and very luxury "phở" found only in Ho Chi Minh City.
Hoi An: rustic, poetic, rich in culture
Hoi An Ancient Town is a maze of narrow streets, old houses, and historic temples. This place will bring a cultural experience, completely different from the "urban breath" of Ho Chi Minh City.
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The Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian (Phuc Kien) Assembly Hall, Tan Ky ancient house, etc. are familiar places on the list. In addition, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, Tra Que vegetable village, My Son Sanctuary, Thanh Ha pottery village, Tam Thanh mural village, etc. are some places you can "pocket". In particular, tailor shops are definitely a place that you don't want to miss when coming to Hoi An.
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Da Nang: a coastal city with many specialties
A Tourist's Guide to Love brings viewers to the blue sea, white sand, and sunshine. Where the waves lap beside the green coconut trees along with great cocktails. Suggest some more places for you, such as Ba Na Hills, Dragon Bridge, Cham Museum, Marble Mountains, and Son Tra Peninsula.
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What to eat in Hoi An/Da Nang?
Cao lầu, mì quảng, bánh canh, hoành thánh (Wonton), bánh ướt cuốn thịt nướng (steamed rolled rice pancake), bánh vạc (White Rose), bánh bèo (Bloating Fern – Shaped Cake) v.v.
Cao Lầu. Ảnh: Shutterstock
Ha Giang: overwhelmed with majestic nature
Located in the North of Vietnam, Ha Giang is a "jewel", a gift of nature for the S-shaped land.
Ha Giang dazzles with its spectacular mountains, majestic natural setting, and rich culture with expansive farms and forests. Immediately, a serene image of Vietnam flashed before your eyes.
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Suggested places: Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Yen Minh Town, Dong Van Old Town, Meo Vac Palace, Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, Lung Khuy Cave, etc.
What to eat in Ha Giang? Bánh cuốn trứng (Egg rolls - must try!), porridge Ấu Tẩu, cơm lam (bamboo-tube rice), etc.
Hanoi: cultural tourism in the capital
The destination of Amanda's travel is Hanoi, the country's capital. With its homes, temples, and historic buildings, Hanoi is the city that best exemplifies how history and modernity can coexist in harmony. The art of water puppetry is also presented in the movie through sequences shot at Thang Long Puppet Theater to foreign friends with amazing cultural identities.
With 36 streets lined with craft villages, historic landmarks, antique homes, and other attractions, the capital usually evokes a unique emotion in tourists. It is also the location where visitors can most clearly sense Vietnamese culture and people. Let's go to Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square, Hoan Kiem Lake - the heart of the capital, West Lake, the Cathedral, the Ceramic Road, Duong Lam Ancient Village, Bat Trang Pottery Village, etc.
What to eat in Hanoi?
- Phở: the "soul of the nation"
- Bún Chả Hà Nội
- Bún đậu mắm tôm (tofu, shrimp sauce, and noodles)
- Snail noodles
- La Vong grilled fish – a famous specialty of the capital
- Street foods not to be missed: Cốm (nuggets), Xôi (sticky rice), Bánh Cuốn (Stuffed pancake), Tràng Tiền ice cream, sidewalk iced tea, Tay Ho lotus tea, egg coffee, etc.
