Vietnam
Vietnam occupies the eastern and southern part of the Indochinese peninsula in Southeast Asia, with the South China Sea along its entire coast. China is to the north and Laos and Cambodia are to the west. Long and narrow on a north-south axis, Vietnam is about twice the size of Arizona. The Mekong River delta lies in the south.
Command post of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign
Located in Muong Phang Commune, Dien Bien District, about 35km, 10km as the crow flies, from the centre of Dien Bien Phu City is the…
Dien Hai Citadel
The Dien Hai Citadel is located in Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District. This citadel was formerly known as Dien Hai Fortress, built in 1813…
Non Nuoc Fine Art Village
The Non Nuoc Fine art Village is located in Hoa Hai Ward, Ngu Hanh Son District, Characteristics: Perhaps no one comes to the Five Marble…
Xoe Dancing Festival in Ta Chai
The Xoe Dancing is a festival in Ta Chai Commune, Bac Ha District. The Xoe held in the 15th day of the first lunar month,…
Haiphong Post Office
In 1875, the French had founded Hai Phong and Quy Nhon Post-office bureau, after opening the similar foundation in Sai Gon, Ha Noi. The first…
Mineral Stream of My An
The mineral stream of My An is located in Phu Duong Commune, Phu Vang District, 7km east of Hue, on the way to Thuan An…
Phu Cam Conical Hat Village
The village of Phu Cam is also known as Phuoc Vinh Ward, lying right in Hue inner city, south of An Cuu river bank. Hue…
Ho Chi Minh Museum
The Ho Chi Minh Museum is located on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, District 4. This museum mostly contains pictures and objects relating to President Ho…
Suoi Tien Tourist Area
The Suoi Tien Tourist Area is located in Thu Duc District, northeast of Ho Chi Minh City centre. It is an entertainment area for local…
VIETNAM RELIGIONS
VIETNAM RELIGIONS Although most Vietnamese list themselves as having no religious affiliation, religion, as defined by shared beliefs and practices, remains an integral part of…
DINH DYNASTIES
THE DINH DYNASTY (968-980) The father of Dinh Bo Linh was Dinh Cong Tru, a mandarin under the reigns of Ngo Quyen (939-944) and Ngô…
VIETNAM WAR
Vietnam War (1954-1975) The Geneva Conference of 1954 ended France’s colonial presence in Vietnam and partitioned the country into two states at the 17th parallel…