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.
Du Hang Communal House Festival
This festival is orginzed on the 18th day of the second lunar month. The Du Hang Communal house opens festival every year, includes worshipping ceremony,…
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. This…
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) tourist…
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, Tran…
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 aspects…
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 9th…
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, the…
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 on…
Hon Cau-Vinh Hao Proposed Marine Protected Area
The proposed marine protected area of Hon Cau-Vinh Hao is a total of 12,500 ha, with a marine component of 12,390 ha and a terrestrial…
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 Luon…
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 across…