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Thao Dien, an up-and-coming neighborhood in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, has recently been recognized by *Time Out* as one of the world’s trendiest areas. This vibrant district, situated along the picturesque Saigon River, offers a walkable, tree-lined escape just 7 kilometers from the bustling city center. What sets Thao Dien apart is its thriving local culture, shaped by young Vietnamese talent. The neighborhood is a foodie’s paradise, boasting creative bakeries like Bakes, with its Vietnamese-French influences, and Tre Dining, a Michelin-recognized restaurant that showcases traditional Vietnamese flavors in an open-terrace setting. But Thao Dien offers more than just culinary delights. Visitors can start their day with a classic salted foam Vietnamese coffee at Hue Cafe Roastery, followed by a stroll along Xuan Thuy Street to explore local ceramics and the world-renowned Vietnamese chocolatier, Maison Marou. The ward also features some of the city’s best shopping, with a variet...

Tourists pay a visit to A1 Hill, a relic site from the Dien Bien Phu victory. Dien Bien province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Board in Dien Bien plant 1,000 hoa ban (Bauhinia Flower) trees around historical relic sites in Dien Bien Phu City. The command tunnel used by French general De Castries attracts plenty of visitors. Crowds flock to a relic site in Dien Bien province. An exhibit area at the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum in Dien Bien province is packed full of guests. Since early April the museum has welcomed more than 86,000 arrivals. It will open to visitors every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in April and May. War veterans visit the Dien Bien Phu Martyrs’ Cemetery as they pay tribute to the country’s fallen soldiers. So far Dien Bien has received a total of 845,000 arrivals, increasing by 1.86 times co...