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.
Saigon Water Park
Saigon Water Park was opened to visitors on December 13, 1997, providing water entertainment, the first ever built in Vietnam to international standards. Located on…
VIETNAM CUSTOMS AND HABITS
VIETNAM CUSTOMS AND HABITS The very popular belief among Vietnamese is the custom of the ancestor cult. In every household, an ancestor altar is installed…
LY DYNASTY
THE LY DYNASTY (1010-1225) The long period of subjugation by the Chinese feudal empire was marked by numerous insurrections. the Vietnamese people finally won back…
SOCIAL REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
SOCIALISM AFTER 1975 After April 30, 1975, unlike the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, the Vietnamese communists did not commit a “bloodbath”, but most government officials…
Fine Art Museum
Located at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, the Fine Art Museum began receiving visitors on June 24, 1966. One of Vietnam’s comprehensive display of architectures,…
Vietnam Women’s Museum
The Vietnam Women’s Museum is located in the centre of Hanoi on Ly Thuong Kiet St, Hoan Kiem District. This museum covers a 4,500m� area…
An Thoi Islands
Off the southern tip of the main island (30 minutes by boat from An Thoi), the 15 islands of An Thoi abound with with scenic…
Hang Hanh Grotto
This extremely beautiful grotto is lying 9km west of Cam Pha Town and 20km from Bai Chay Beach. Hang Hanh is one of the longest…
Cua Ong Temple
The Cua Ong Temple was built according to the Chinese character “cong” which consists of a three-compartment Front Ceremonial Hall, a two-compartment Back Ceremonial Hall,…
Tra Co Festival
The Tra Co Festival is organized every 30th day of the fifth lunar month to the 6th day of the sixth lunar month. The worship…
Doi Pagoda
The Doi Pagoda is located on Le Hong Phong St., 2km from downtown Soc Trang. The pagoda is famous for its beautiful architecture, especially its…