French architectural heritages over 100 years old in Hai Phong
With a lifespan of more than 100 years, some French architectural works built from the late 19th century to the early 20th century are still preserved and conserved, becoming attractive destinations for tourists when coming to explore Hai Phong City. Previously, Hai Phong, a coastal area, was one of the first three first-class urban areas […]
‘Western Theatre’ in Hai Phong
Built in 1912, modeled after medieval French theatres, the Hai Phong Opera House is still preserved almost intact. It has long become a symbol and a unique tourist destination of the Port City. In the early 20th century, Hai Phong’s population was about 16,000 people, including thousands of French soldiers and expatriates. Therefore, the French […]
Explore Hai Phong
Hai Phong is a large port located near a major international maritime line. For hundreds of years, the Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish and Portuguese have been coming here for trade. Nowadays, it is still a centre for trade as well as industrial city, an important transportation hub, and a famous tourist destination. Let’s explore Hai […]
Bien Hoa Ancient Citadel
Bien Hoa – Dong Nai is known for many outstanding relics and scenic spots such as: Tran Bien Temple of Literature, Ong Pagoda, Buu Long scenic area… But it seems that there is a forgotten relic located right in the heart of the city. Located in Quang Vinh ward, Bien Hoa ancient citadel – a […]
Visit But Thap Pagoda – admire the national treasure
Bac Ninh, a land with a long history and rich cultural traditions. The homeland has many historical and cultural relics, the most prominent of which is But Thap Pagoda – an ancient pagoda that preserves 3 national treasures. But Thap Pagoda, also known as Ninh Phuc Pagoda, is one of the most beautiful ancient temples […]
Thap But Pagoda
Bac Ninh, a land with a long history and rich cultural traditions. The homeland has many historical and cultural relics, the most prominent of which is But Thap Pagoda. Legend has it that in 1876, when Emperor Tu Duc passed by the pagoda and saw a giant pen-tower, he named it But Thap (Vietnamese: Bút […]
Nom Village
Crossing the sunny road, with green rice fields on both sides to reach Nom village, visitors seem to step into a peaceful, ancient space of several hundred years ago. Coming to Nom village, visitors are immersed in a complex of ancient relics including the village gate, well, communal house yard, banyan tree, Nom pagoda, ancient […]
Dinh Bang Communal House
Dinh Bang communal house is an ancient architectural work, a valuable relic in terms of history, sculpture and decoration with hundreds of rich patterns and motifs, becoming typical sculptures of the 18th century. As a massive ancient architectural work containing unique traditional wood decoration art values, Dinh Bang communal house (Tu Son town, Bac Ninh […]
Rong Temple
Rong Temple is the place to worship Ly Chieu Hoang, the first and only empress regnant in the feudal history of Vietnam. The Rong Temple is located in Dinh Bang ward, Tu Son city, Bac Ninh province. The main hall worships empress regnant Ly Chieu Hoang, the 9th and last emperor of the Ly dynasty. […]
10 beautiful ancient Vietnamese villages
The image of the countryside always has a very rustic and familiar beauty, like a spiritual medicine that helps people calm down after all the worries and fatigue of daily life. If you have the opportunity, should visit one of the 10 ancient, poetic villages in Vietnam, hoping that the trip will bring a feeling […]
