In 1942, in Thoai Son District, An Giang Province, a French archaeologist discovered many artifacts of the Oc Eo culture which were attached to the legendary kingdom of Phu Nam dating back nearly 1,500 years.
The central province of Quang Binh is known as land of resounding, heroic feats of arms in wartime. It is also a land of beautiful landscapes, particularly Phong Nha-Ke Bang which was recognized as a world natural heritage by UNESCO in 2003.
From Hue City on National Highway 1A for about 30km and then onto a shade covered village road, Truoi Lake lies amidst magnificent mountains starting from the Bach Ma Range. The lake, located in Loc Hoa Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien-Hue Province, is a frequent destination for tourists this summer.
Can Tho City, commonly referred to as the “western capital†is the Mekong River Delta’s economic, and cultural centre. 169km from HCMC on the banks of the Hau River (the Mekong’s main branch) Can Tho is a bustling, growing city of over 1 million people which nevertheless retains its charm.
Binh Dinh Province is famous not only as the land of Vietnamese martial arts but also for its spectacular landscapes, stunning beaches and historical and cultural sites.
Hoi Son Pagoda, also called Khanh Long Pagoda, was established and named after Buddhist monk Dao Thanh Khanh Long who became famous in the late 18th century. It is located on Quit Hill in the present-day Long Binh Ward, District 9 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Con Son is a tourist area of historical and cultural relics in Cong Hoa Commune, Chi Linh District, Hai Duong Province. The site includes mountains, pagodas, temples, streams and traces of famous historical figures in culture and literature.
Co Thach Pagoda in Binh Thanh Commune, Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province is a national relic that lies in a cave 64 meters above the nearby sea and Ca Duoc Beach.
Hoa Binh Province is famous for tourist sites such as Mai Chau Plateau, Da River and Kim Boi Mineral Stream. The province is also home to an obscure historical site called Dam Da.
Van Don Island District in Quang Ninh Province is famous not only as an 800-year-old trading port with many archaeological and cultural relics but also for its stunning beaches, mysterious caves and Bai Tu Long National Park with many rare animals. About 50km from Halong City, Van Don is a famous destination for enthusiasts of ecotourism and adventure.
The scorching heat is driving people crazy and making them hot-tempered, especially in the fight against daily troubles and work related stress. For an escape from the cramped and burning hot city to find some balance for life and relaxing moments on the weekend, Dai Nam Van Hien Tourist Park is a good choice. Tourists can experience the unwinding feelings of floating on manmade waves…
If on a tour to Sa Dec Town, don’t forget to pass by Kien An Cung Pagoda of Huynh Thuy Le’s family, which is related to the French novel “L’amant†(“The Loverâ€) by Marguerite Duras