Thien Hau Temple
Thien Hau Temple (Vietnamese: Chùa Thiên Hậu) plays an essential role in the religious life and traditional cultural activities of the Hoa people during their settlement in Saigon-Cholon. The temple worshipping Lady Thien Hau (Bà Thiên Hậu) attracts many Chinese-Vietnamese people and international tourists to visit and explore. The myth and history of the Thien Hau temple According to […]
Explore Cholon
For who has been to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh city) for the first time, when talking about the center, what people think of right in their mind will be District 1 with Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Museum, Independence Palace, Bitexco Tower or streets with sparkling lights at night. But for those who […]
What to eat when travelling to Tay Ninh
Tay Ninh is a dry and hot region, located in southwestern Vietnam. It’s famous for being the home of the Cao Dai religion and many unique specialties that you should try at least 1 time when coming here. What is the specialties of Tay Ninh? 1. Salt shrimp Tay Ninh is not a coastal province […]
Dau Tieng Reservoir
As the “largest” artificial lake in Vietnam, Dau Tieng Reservoir not only plays a vital role in irrigation and water regulation for the Saigon River, but also serves as a tourist destination, attracting many visitors to Tay Ninh. Overview of Dau Tieng reservoir The lake is located 25km from Tay Ninh center, 70km north of […]
Golden Scorpion Ecotourism
Dong Nai has recently emerged as an ideal weekend getaway, offering eco-tourism and many outdoor activities. This is a popular choice for those seeking to immerse themselves in the vastness of nature. And it’s Golden Scorpion Ecotourism. General information about the Golden Scorpion Ecotourism area The Golden Scorpion Ecotourism area (Vietnamese: Khu du lịch sinh thái Bọ […]
Ba Den Mountain
Ba Den Mountain (Vietnamese: núi Bà Đen, núi means mountain), also known as Black Virgin Mountain or Black Lady Mountain, is considered the roof of the Southeast and an attractive destination in the Mekong Delta river tours. This place not only attracts tourists with its wild and majestic scenery but also with its surrounding thrilling […]
Giac Lam Pagoda
Many tourists feel about Giac Lam Pagoda that this is a tourist destination in Saigon that cannot be missed. In addition, this ancient pagoda also carries many marks associated with the nation’s heroic history. For those who love spiritual tourism, Giac Lam Pagoda is the first destination in the magnificent Saigon travel itinerary. Coming here, […]
Hung King Temple
Located next to the main gate in the area of Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is an ancient architecture resembling the Hue mausoleum temple. The temple was built between 1927 – 1929 under the name Temple du Souvenir Annamite to honor the Vietnamese soldiers who fought and died for France in World War I (1914 […]
Tan Xa Palace – The Saigon’s Oldest House
Located on the campus of the Archbishop’s Palace (180 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City), there is an old house hidden in many adjacent high-rise zones – that’s Tan Xa Palace. “Souvenirs” of Emperor Gia Long The house was built by Emperor Nguyen Anh for Pierre Joseph Georges Pigneau, a French […]
Saigon Opera House – Part 2: RESTORED TO ORIGIN
As our page shared in part 1 of the series about Saigon Opera House, the original Theater was decorated with a lot of reliefs and vivid statues like the Saigon City Hall but the 40s of the last century were removed to “improve, refresh style “to suit new artistic tastes. It was a great loss, […]
