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.
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…
Co Loa Historical Site
This relic of an ancient urban area and military citadel is located in Co Loa Village, Dong Anh District, Hanoi. Throughout history, Co Loa was…
Nam Cuong Dunes
The Nam Cuong dunes in the Tuan Tu hamlet, Ninh Phuoc district, is about 8km south-east of Phan Rang – Thap Cham. It is a…
Sung Sot Cave
The Sung Sot cave is on the same island with Trinh Nu cave. The path to Sung Sot is quite steep and is lined with…
Vung Duc Temple and Grottoes
This spot is located by the Bai Tu Long Bay in the Cam Pha Town at the foot of Ban Co Mountain, 45km to the…
Trung Ban Communal House
The Trung Ban Communal House is located in the Thuong Hamlet and is devoted to national hero Tran Hung Dao – the tutelary genie of…
An Binh – Binh Hoa Phuoc Islands
The island of An Binh – Binh Hoa Phuoc emerges from the middle of the Tien River, just opposite to the Vinh Long Town. The…
Ba Chua Xu Temple
At the foot of Sam Mountain, Vinh Te Commune, Chau Doc Town, An Giang Province. Ba Chua Xu Temple is constructed according to the Chinese…
Khe Sanh Battle History
The Battle of Khe Sanh was conducted in northwestern Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, between 21 January and 8 April 1968 during the Vietnam…