Category: News

Jun 03
The 12 Relief Sculptures of Ben Thanh Market: The Story of Southern Produce Through 4 Portals

How many times have you visited the city’s iconic market? Surely, countless times. We often rush through the bustling crowds to find a delicious dish or shop for a few souvenirs. But before stepping through those busy gates, have you ever paused for a few seconds and looked up? Right above the main arched doorways, […]

May 20
Vesak Lantern Floating 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City: Kindling the Light of Awakening

1. The Deep Meaning of Floating Flower Lanterns In the hearts of many, watching thousands of flower lanterns drift gently on the water is far more than a glittering visual experience in the middle of an urban night—it is a profound touchpoint for the spirit. This ritual harbors deep cultural values and philosophies of life, […]

May 20
Go Gang Island, Vung Tau – Reclaiming Wild Freedom Beneath the Mudflats

Leaving behind the bustling traffic of National Highway 51, the turn onto Truong Sa Street instantly opens up a completely different world. Go Gang Island welcomes wanderers with the salty breeze of Ganh Rai Bay and the endless green expanse of mangrove forests. 1. Go Gang Island – A Salty Breath Across the Slopes of […]

May 08
Lung Tam Linen: A Bridge Between Two Worlds

Amidst the mist-covered valleys of the Karst Plateau, the interplay between the earthly and the sacred is often woven from the smallest, most rustic elements. Lung Tam is more than just a destination on the Ha Giang map, it is a place that unveils a profound cultural narrative through every thread. Linen: A “Passport” Back […]

May 06
The Backward Dance of Bau Truc: A Journey to Find True Authenticity in Earth and Fire

When the Artisan Becomes the Wheel: Understanding the Yielding Clay of Bau Truc How do you shape a masterpiece when the clay is so soft it rejects the modern potter’s wheel entirely? The mud harvested from the alluvial banks of the Quao River possesses a uniquely pliable and sensitive nature. It is so soft it […]

Apr 28
April 30 in Quang Tri: How to Experience Vietnam’s Reunification Festival Like a Local

  Experiencing April 30 in Quang Tri provides a profound alternative to typical holiday crowds. The banks of the Ben Hai River reveal a living history of resilience rather than a standard tourist attraction. Localis invites you to read through this guide to understand the authentic pace of the National Reunification Festival and discover how […]

Apr 24
Deceive the Eyes, Capture the Palate: Experience 6 Unique Vietnamese Delicacies

Vietnamese cuisine is a master of “illusion.” We have dishes that may look strange at first glance, sometimes making you want to take a step back, but as soon as you close your eyes and take a bite, all prejudices immediately shatter. This is the art of ingenious seasoning—using pungent spices to suppress “fishy” or […]

Apr 22
Hao Si Phuong: From a soap factory to a living heritage

📍Hao Si Phuong Alley, 206 Tran Hung Dao Street, Cho Lon Ward (formerly District 5), Ho Chi Minh City People often say Saigon is the city that never sleeps, where the whirl of traffic sweeps away all traces of time. Yet, just by turning into 206 Tran Hung Dao Street, you will be amazed to […]

Apr 21
Localis.vn by Pencil Group Signs Strategic Partnership with Apex Event and GDL JSC to Foster Vietnam’s Indigenous Cultural Tourism

Ho Chi Minh City, April 2026   HO CHI MINH CITY – Localis.vn, the local experiential tourism platform under the media and technology collective Pencil Group, has officially signed a strategic partnership with two key entities: Apex Event, a specialist in destination marketing festivals, and GDL JSC, the operator of GDL Network and the “Việt […]

Apr 09
Ho Chi Minh City to package indigenous “living essence” into an all-in-one tourism product

Instead of merely promoting destinations, the city should be presented through its everyday rhythm of life, from its people, alleys, and cuisine to its cultural spaces. It is the sum of these small experiences that creates the identity for Ho Chi Minh City tourism. Within the framework of the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival […]