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.
Welcoming the Lord Whale Festival
The Welcoming the Lord Whale Festival is held at the mausoleum of the Water General, Hung Thanh Hamlet, Can Thanh Commune, Can Gio District from…
VIETNAM ECONOMY
VIETNAM ECONOMY At the 6th Congress of the Vietnamese Communist Party in December 1986 the Vietnamese Government launched a bold new policy of social, economic…
VIETNAM PREHISTORIC ERA
VIETNAM PREHISTORIC ERA Human civilization started in Vietnam a very long time ago. In fact, archaeologists have found vestiges of Homo Erectus in the…
NGUYEN DYNASTIES
THE NGUYEN DYNASTIES Origins The Nguyễn family had been one of the major families in Vietnamese history, dating back to the days of the Hero–Emperor…
One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda (Chua Mot Cot) was built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054. According to the annals, the…
Ba Mun Island
The Ba Mun Island is a schist island belonging to Minh Chau Commune, Van Don District, Quang Ninh Province. It stretches out parallel to Quan…
Minh Chau Beach
The Minh Chau Beach is situated 15km from Quan Lan Beach, in Van Don District. This beach is proud of its white sand which do…
Quan Lan Communal House
The Quan Lan Communal House is situated with a group of pagodas and shrines on Quan Lan Island Commune in the Van Don District, Quang…
Ooc-om-bok Festival
The Ooc-om-bok Festival is an important event of the Khmer people living in Soc Trang Province. This festival is organized in the evening of the…
Cantho Tourist Gardens
The Can Tho tourist garden is situated on every land and water route in Cantho City (Mekong Delta). The gardens are a rich collection of…