Vietnamese traditional dress

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April 30th 2021

Published: January 8th 2008

The Vietnamese traditional dress, "Áo Dài", is one of the most elegant and beautiful dresses for women. It’s very simple, consisting of a close-fitting blouse, with long panels in the front and back, that is worn over loose white trousers. As a Vietnamese girl who loves to travel abroad, sometimes I bring an Áo Dài to travel with me. Whenever I wear it, my Áo Dài always attracts friendly l... Read Full Entry

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theRedRiver

I am a Hanoi_girl who loves to travel. When working for a Japanese construction company in Hanoi, I had the chance to travel to 28 countries and to all the 63 provinces in Vietnam, including 25 trips to Huế city. Egypt, Mongolia and Italy are my love, and other favorite countries are Australia, France, New Zealand, Nepal, Fiji, Japan, India, Indonesia, Belgium, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China (8 trips, 15 cities), South Korea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Cambodia (3 trips), Brunei Darussalam, the United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Laos (3 trips), Malaysia (4 trips), Singap... full info

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Coles Bay, Tasmania state, Australia

This shot was taken in January 2014 on my 2nd trip to Australia. Tasmania is one of the most beautiful places I have been to.

View of Sapa city

I am sitting on Hàm Rồng mountain and enjoying a great view of Sapa city below, as well as Fansipan mountain far away.

Sydney Opera House - July 2013

Australia was the 19th country that I visited. This shot was taken outside the Sydney Opera House in the winter time.

Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

Angkor Thom Temple in Cambodia

I was back to Cambodia on the 3rd trip in November 2013.

Phát Diệm Cathedral, Vietnam

Bamboo shaped columns at Phát Diệm Cathedral, Ninh Binh province, northern Vietnam.

Tasmania, Australia - January 2014

Landscape on the way to Port Arthur

Sapa - April 2008

I am sitting near the Heaven Gate (Cổng Trời) at the summit of Hàm Rồng mountain in Sapa (altitude 1,600m), north west Vietnam.

Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi

A model of Nhà Rông (communal house) of the Bahnar ethnic minority group is being displayed at the Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi. It was made by original ethnic minority people from the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Hoàn Kiếm Lake in Hanoi's center

Sunset at the lake in the autumn 2014.

Ancient house in Buôn Đôn village, Vietnam

This is Mr. Amacong's house in Buôn Đôn village, Dak Lak province. Mr. Amacong of the M'nong ethnic minority group is the best elephant hunter in Vietnam. This shot was taken in December 2009 on my 5-day trip to the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Kinderjik windmill near Rotterdam, Holland

This photo was taken on my way from Brussels airport to Amsterdam (August 2022). There are 19 windmills at this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The rice harvest in Mù Cang Chải

On the way to La Pán Tẩn commune, Mù Cang Chải district, Yên Bái province, North West Vietnam - October 2012.

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai, Thailand

Sukhothai is located in northern Thailand, 440km away from Bangkok. It used to be the capital of Sukhothai kingdom from 1238-1438 and now it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mongolian ger camp at Terelj National Park

Great view of mountains and ger camp at Terelj National Park, Mongolia - June 2011.

Ruins at Dương Long towers

Dương Long towers are located 40km away from Quy Nhơn city in South Central Vietnam - April 2010.

B52 wreckage at Hanoi Military Museum

American B52 bomber wreckage, tanks and aircraft used during the American War are being displayed at the Military Museum in Hanoi.

The Imperial Citadel in Huế city

A Hanoian girl wearing an Áo Dài and Nón (conical hat), which were made in Huế city, standing at the Imperial Citadel in Huế city, Central Vietnam.

Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

Đồng Xanh Park, Pleiku city, Vietnam

The park is located 10km away from the city's center. At this place you can see models of communal house, grave house, long house, gongs and wood carved statues of the Bahnar and Jrai ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Nanning, China - May 2008

Long Xiang tower (tháp Long Tượng) at Jing Xiu Shan park (công viên Thanh Tú Sơn) in Nanning, China.

11th January 2008

Mai1
Mai/Maire/Myra McCann

Ao Dai
Chào em, your photos of the Ao Dai are beautiful - they make me very homesick for Viet Nam! I spend most of my time in Hoi An - returning to Australia only long enough to earn some money! You have certainly travelled far & wide! What do you do for the company? Safe travelling. Mai.

12th January 2008

theRedRiver
Hanoi_girl

Thank you
Thank you for your comment on my Ao Dai photos. I have been working in the construction industry with the Japanese for many years. I can speak English and Japanese, and used to travel in Japan on business in 2004. I'm still new to blog technique and hope to write some travel stories about the countries that I visited and share experiences with other bloggers.

15th July 2008

Paul Levrier
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wonderful
Hi, I just came across your site when searching for images of girls in ao dai. Having lived in Vietnam for 15 years I still find the ao dai the most attractive and graceful dress on this planet. Nothing compares to it and it is pleasing to see someone such as yourself travelling the world showcasing this wonderful dress. I can understand the need for young women to wear western style dress these days but perhaps they do not realise that they all look their most beautiful when wearing an ao dai. For me, the ao dai, is the single most beautiful vision of Vietnam and it should be universally recognised as the dress that brings Vietnam's culture to the world. Thanks. Paul

23rd October 2008

duke nguyen
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Beautiful pics
Beautiful pics, sceneries and model. You are lucky to have a good photographer. Keep on traveling and keep taking those pics with your ao dai. Best Wishes.

1st March 2009

Rob_n_Lorenza
Rob & Lorenza B

The Áo Dài is so simple yet so elegant - absolutely gorgeous! Regards Lorenza

16th March 2009

TinNiE
" Half the fun of the travel is the esthetic of lostness "

Áo Dài is lovely! :)

19th March 2009

Autumn River
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You have a beautiful collection of Ao Dai
You really have nice collection of Ao Dai. I love the accessoires you've used with them, pe the red one with a paper fan in HaLong bay. The violet one at Heaven Gate in Sapa has wonderful colour. One of my favorites is the white one at the Lotus Lake: it is just so pure. Hope to see your new blog soon.

16th August 2009

Rick Olivar
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Your Áo Dài photos are very beautiful as is Vietnam.

13th September 2009

Beth Siders
non-member comment

Lovely
Hi, I am an American who lived in the Philippines for eight years with my family. I collect Barbie dolls of the world and when I can't find a national custume represented then I sew one. I was looking for images of vietnam and came across your site. Lovely pictures- and your dresses are beautiful. I am going to try to sew two without patterns so wish me luck! Thank You

16th September 2009

van
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My favorite ao dai
September 15th 2009 Van Nguyen Hi, I really love your pics on the site.Ao dai is the most beautiful dress for the Vietnamese's girls and women.When you wear aodai on, you have your own personality.It is not only secretly attractive but also very sexy .And the views are the most beautiful as well.I wish i could see some pics of ao dai from 55 to 60 year old ladies.Thank

17th October 2009

Sandy Meyers
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Trip to Vietnam
Having just come back from my first trip to Vietnam I have to say I think your national dress Áo Dai is one of the most beautiful and elegant costumes I have every seen. I only wish now I had got one made for myself as I think they would be most comfortable to wear for any body shape although they do look very good on the slim Vietnamese women. I love your country and hope to get back one day soon as Thypoon Ketsanaprevented us from getting to Halong Bay and Hoi An Happy travelling Sandy

22nd October 2009

amie
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ao dai
preety dress cute rox fantastic cool lovely fashion nice colours

2nd January 2010

John W. Green
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Beautifull Vietnam
Vietnam is a beautifull Country with many kinds of natural beauty, and very friendly beautifull people. I would like to visit Vietnam, and make many friends. and also see if there is some way I can contribute to helping Vietnamese people have an even better standard of living.

19th February 2010

linh nguyen
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nho nha
cho chi I am 15 and still going to school watching this makes me really miss vietnam I left vietnam and my dad since I was 2 I went back their once in 2002 for 2 weeks this really makes me miss the long beatiful ao dai of vietnam i really miss vietnam

23rd February 2010

TravelInPink
TravelInPink

beautiful!
Thanks for posting the pictures. I've never been to Vietnam but I hope to travel there sometime in the future!

24th March 2010

Julieanne
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awesome!
the vietnamese dress is very lovely!!

26th March 2010

Tracie
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thank you i needed imformation for my vietnamese clothing project

31st March 2010

goosetea
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hello
you're very beautiful, traveller :)

10th April 2010

Layce
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Beautiful..xx
these dresses are beautiful! they are very pretty! Layce xxx P.S. we got the Savannakhet Laos!

29th July 2010

Thao
non-member comment

I miss VietNam so much
Thank you, You are so beautiful in ao dai. I live in France for a long time and I miss so much Vietnam and Ao dai. I had only one occasion to wear white Ao dai in France when I presented my project. At that day, every people in my school told me that "so elegant, you are going to a marriage ?", I only told that 'in Vietnam, it is a uniform to go to school, and I want to take advantage this occasion to wear vietnamese uniforme". As you know that Ao dai is so elegant and I am a his fan

1st September 2010

karmat
karma tshering

Nice travel story
Hi, Very interesting story about your travel. Keep up with your travel and tour interest. U should also travel to Bhutan. Bhutan is really beautiful and I am sure you will like it. Get in touch with me. Cheers Karma

2nd September 2010

ravikorn
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You are very good person
the world see how Vietnam Aoi Dai is very beautiful, thank you for you kindess Aoi Dai dressing is good culture, you work and work as Vietnam Model present just in special occasion only, city has move with modernity, Vietnam good culture because at present in city such as Ho Chi Minh City ordinary people wear Aoi Dai i would like Vietnam promotes more Aoi Dai dress in society as well in school city

5th November 2010

Ram Kumar
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very nice all your photos,i love so much.i buy one for my friend she look so nice in it. By the way im in Trinidad and Tobago.

23rd November 2010

Sharon
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Brought back memories of a wonderful trip
I really enjoyed your stunning pictures - I travelled to Vietnam with my family - children aged 10 and 11 - we had a wonderful time - it was a very welcoming experience and we loved your country. We very proudly climbed Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indo-China -

5th January 2011

didit
non-member comment

wonderfull
i really have a great appreciate with a vietnam girls whom were wear their traditional outfit.really look so beautifull.i live in South Korea and sometimes i saw her on subway or other place.and it make me"hmm i hope someday have a time to go to vietnam ^^" and i'm Indonesian..

18th March 2011

Danielle Edwards
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I absolutely love the Vietnamese dresses they are so feminine and beautiful, would love to be able to buy one

27th March 2011

anonymous
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Wow!
Wow! These pictures are amazing!... All 105 of them!

7th April 2011

Lamngai
non-member comment

Love it, dream it
It is unable to compare, love it, I can only feel the love of it I can not put it into words. I am so proud of it. Keep on the good job Chao If any one want to share stories please come to http://loikeugoi.blogspot.com

25th May 2011

Lan Anh
non-member comment

Nice to meet you!
Your blog is very nice! :x

4th July 2011

Beata and Tomek
us At Home Abroad

Beautiful
I love the blog and the idea of keeping the photos of dresses together ;-) I admire the fact that you wear them when travelling as well - very elegant and beautiful.

23rd January 2012

Aurelia
non-member comment

love it.
It's a beautiful dress, I love ALL your national dresses, thank you for sharing. Great photos and interesting writing. http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

7th February 2012

elizabeth
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Special Ao Dai
All your photos are amazingly beautiful...thank you for sharing these with the world ! Namaste'....

10th June 2012

Ann
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You look beatiful :) I like ao dai, they are elegant yet so flexible.

10th March 2013

jagmohan rawat
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i love viet nam
i love vietnam i love vietnam

17th September 2013

Governor
Kent D. Converse

Hello Red River,
This is Kent Converse. Do you remember me? I am going to VN sometime in Dec. I am bringing my Grandson. We will be in the Vietnam area for six months. I hope you will let me and my Grandson Wes treat you to dinner when we get to Hanoi. Your effort, cleverness with the Ao Dai story was amazing. I am going to read all your blogs, study them before and when I visit parts of the world, you have written about. Take care, Kent

8th December 2013

Herbert
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Could you please give me the phonetic pronununciation of Ao Dai,You and it both are just simply beautiful.

5th January 2015

Margaret Girle
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Beautiful photographs.
Hello Ha. I haven't had time as yet to read all blogs but the photographs are simply stunning. Thank you for sharing your beautiful blog site with me.

29th September 2016

Vietnam Original Travel
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Original travel
Merci beaucoup pour cet article très intéressant ! On n'omet trop les codes vestientaires dans la culture mais sa a une place importante surtout dans les pays asiatique ! ON apprend beaucoup de chose grâce à votre site en général donc félicitation ! vietnam authentique

3rd May 2018

Axel
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The most beautiful and feminine National dress for women in the world

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