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30 November, 1999Vietnam

Hien Lam Pavilion

The Hien Lam Pavilion (Pavilion of the Glorious Coming) is situated in the center of the Dynastic Temple’s courtyard, southwest of the Hue Citadel.…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

Giac Vien Pagoda

The Giac Vien Pagoda is located about 10km south-west of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, amid a quiet area near Dam Sen (lotus pond)…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

Ben Thanh Market

The Ben Thanh market has long been one of Saigon\’s most famous landmark. Situated at the intersection of Le Loi Avenue, Ham Nghi Avenue,…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

VIETNAM TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS

VIETNAM TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS Vietnamese festivals combine ancient religious rituals, lively performances of music and dance, and colorful images from mythology. They feature the solemn…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

HO DYNASTY

THE HO DYNASTY (c.1350 – c.1410) Origin and background The appearance of the Hồ family name, origin and background can be traced back to…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

West Lake

Ho Tay is the largest of all the lakes in Ha Noi. The lake is on the northwest part of the city. Long ago,…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

Quan Su Pagoda

The Quan Su Pagoda (or the Ambassadors’ Pagoda) is at 73 Quan Su Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. The Quan Su Pagoda was built…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

Trinh Nu Grotto

The Virgin Grotto is situated in the island range of Bo Hon, in the system comprised of the Surprise Grotto, Dong Tien Lake, and…

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30 November, 1999Vietnam

Yen Lap Lake – Loi Am Pagoda

The Yen Lap is the greatest hydraulic construction in the province. After completion, the water level raised, surrounding the base of the mountains. Boating…

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