Kompong Chray Pagoda – A Khmer pagoda of the Hinayana Buddhism
Kompong Chray pagoda (commonly called Cave Pagoda because its gate is designed in the shape of a cave) is a Khmer pagoda of the Hinayana Buddhism. It is located in Chau Thanh district, 5 kilometers south of Tra Vinh City, Tra Vinh Province.
Exploring Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve
On May 26, 2009, the UNESCO voted to recognise Ca Mau Cape National Park as the world biosphere reserve, a move described as an important step to preserve the biodiversity…
Visiting village of stones in Danang
"Be careful! Stay away from that direction, or else you will probably be hurt by pieces of thrown-out stones,” Nguyen Van Tien gently warned travelers as he saw a traveler…
Visiting Oceanography Museum in Nha Trang
The central coast city of Nha Trang takes pride in its bay. Actually, the whole country does as this body of water has been recognized as one of the world’s 29 most beautiful bays. With its pristine beaches, Nha Trang attracts tourists to enjoy world class scuba diving, snorkeling, squid fishing and surfing. But if you need a rest from all the sunshine on your…
Change of air at weekends in Tan Trieu Pomelo Village
Located in Tan Binh Commune, Vinh Cuu District, Dong Nai Province, about 40 kilometers from HCMC, Tan Trieu Pomelo Village with luxuriant pomelo gardens together with fresh air and stillness is recommended as an ideal destination for Saigonese to have a change of air at weekends.
Mang Den and Dalat   (Dec 23, 2009)
Mang Den and Dalat
The gust of cool wind that whispers softly through the pines greet people who come to the remote Mang Den in Kon Tum Province, making them feel they are in the renowned resort city of Dalat to the south in Lam Dong Province.
Visiting churches on the occasion of Christmas
In recent years, the Christmas is no longer a festival of the Christians but also of many non-religious Vietnamese people. The peaceful spirit of the Christmas is overwhelming across Vietnam. The churches are being decorated by colourful Santa Clauses, Christmas trees and decorative snow. This is the place where many Christians and non-religious people gather to welcome the Christmas and New Year.
Forest of stone   (Dec 20, 2009)
Forest of stone
Thousands of rocks in different shapes and sizes create the uniqueness of Ham Ho, also known as the "Forest of Stone", in the central province of Binh Dinh.
Ba Den Mountain: famous attraction of Tay Ninh
Those visiting Tay Ninh Town for the first time cannot restrain their curiosity to explore a famous cultural and historical site of the South - Ba Den Mountain - the most striking mountain in Nui Ba Complex. Conquering the 986-meter-high mountain, which is considered the “roof” of Southern Vietnam and called Van Son or Cloud Mountain as it is always covered by clouds, is a…
Where natural beauty, legend unite
Located at Nghia Phuong Commune, Luc Nam District, the northern province of Bac Giang; about 90km from Ha Noi, Mo Stream winds through a valley between Huyen Dinh and Yen Tu mountains creating natural swimming pools and waterfalls.
Lo and Behold   (Dec 07, 2009)
Lo and Behold
Ho Chi Minh City’s Notre Dame Cathedral is undoubtedly an architectural masterpiece of immense cultural and historical value.
Cham Island’s seductive charms
The most beautiful postcards and landscape paintings or photo-graphs come to life with just one glimpse of Cham Island (commonly known in Vietnamese as Cu Lao Cham).
Hello to the Real Vietnam   (Dec 03, 2009)
Hello to the Real Vietnam
Floating markets. Coconut candy and rice paper making. Tropical fruits. Boat rides. It’s another advertisement in a Pham Ngu Lao travel agency for a day trip to the Mekong Delta!
Hue garden houses bloom with beauty
Hue is one of a few cities in Vietnam which have retained images of their ancient royal heritage and artifacts. Beside the well-known historical royal citadels, temples and pagodas, Hue is also exposing its traditional and beautiful garden houses in residential areas.
Dance to the music    (Nov 23, 2009)
Dance to the music
The traditional dances of the Thai ethnic minority in Vietnam reflect the hill tribe's wish for a happy life of peace and prosperity.
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