Go Thap relic site
Go Thap relic site (Vietnames: Khu di tích Gò Tháp) was discovered and announced by French archaeologists around the end of the 19th century, with the name Prasat Pream Loven (Pagoda of five compartments). Through many excavations, research and validation Go Thap relic area contains many cultural relics of the ancient Funan kingdom which existed […]
Nguyen Sinh Sac Relic Site
Nguyen Sinh Sac (Vietnamese: Nguyễn Sinh Sắc) was the father of President Ho Chi Minh. He was a magistrate until he was demoted for abuse of power after a landlord whom he had ordered to be beaten died shortly after receiving a caning. After being dismissed, he went to the South and lived in Hoa An […]
Tortoise Islet
Tortoise Islet (Vietnamese Cồn Quy; cồn means islet, Quy mean the Tortoise) is one of four islets located on the Mỹ Tho River (a section of the Tiền River) which is named after the concept of the “Four Spirits” that bring good luck and happiness: Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise, and Phoenix. The Tortoise and Phoenix islets […]
Cai Mon Village
Cai Mon village (Vietnamese: làng Cái Mơn) lies along two banks of Cái River, Vĩnh Thành commune, Chợ Lách District, Bến Tre Province, is the famous for its tradition of growing flowers and shaping ornamental plants of various kinds from the Mekong Delta, the North or from Thailand. Furthermore, this is one of the largest […]
Ton Thanh Pagoda
Ton Thanh Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Long An with an ancient and unique architectural style. This famous pagoda also exists through many immortal sentences and poems, has been preserved in history books for many generations. For these reason, it attracts not only many Buddhists come to pray but also tourists. General information about […]
Rach Cat Fort
Rach Cat Fort (Vietnamese: pháo đài Rạch Cát, pháo đài means fort, in Long An Province, is a military fort with unique architecture following the model of French, which is surrounded by high walls and has platforms for mounting cannons. The building truly became an untouchable fort of the French colonists in Indochina. From being […]
Hundred Columns House
Long An is not only famous for water tourism sites, it also has many long-standing historical sites. The most famous one is a Hundred columns house, depicting the quintessence of carving technique and harmony in design, classified as a National Historic-Cultural Relic. How an Hundred Columns House is unique? The owner of the house was […]
Mekong Delta history of formation and development
The Mekong Delta is also known as the Western Region or South-western region, is the region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea through a network of distributaries. The Mekong delta region encompasses a large portion of southwestern Vietnam, consists of 12 provinces in total: Long An, Đồng Tháp, […]
Binh Thanh Tower
Binh Thanh Tower is an architectural masterpiece from the Oc Eo culture, dating back more than a thousand years. The tower not only stands out in its architecture, but also has profound historical and cultural value, making it a tourist destination in Tay Ninh that attracts many culture lovers to explore. General information of Binh […]
Chau Thoi Pagoda
Chau Thoi Pagoda is not only an ancient pagoda marking the formation and development of Northern Buddhism in the Southeast region but also a famous scenic spot of Binh Duong province. With ancient architecture and a convenient location, this pagoda attracts many tourists to visit and worship. General information about Chau Thoi pagoda The full […]
