Chen Kieu Pagoda – a worthy sanctuary in Soc Trang
Soc Trang Province in the Mekong Delta has three well-known pagodas – Khleang, Doi, Dat Set and Chen Kieu – which are all built in Khmer style.
Museum of Ethnology a premier destination in Hanoi
Established in Hanoi in 1997, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology has served as a research centre and a public museum with a mission to collect, document, preserve and exhibit the…
Long Hai Town - blessed with beaches and Dinh Co Temple
Long Hai is a town in Long Dat District in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province renowned for romantic beaches, Dinh Co Temple and the Palace of Mr. Hoa.
Thuan Hung house takes you back in time
Built in 1925, Thuan Hung ancient house is worth a visit in the Mekong Delta area to explore its timeless architecture and grounds.
Visiting Banh Xeo Pagoda in border area
Nestled at the foot of Cau Mountain in An Giang Province, Banh Xeo (Pan Cake) Pagoda is one of the most popular spots for tourists to Tinh Bien border gate area.
Hanh Thong Tay Church   (Jul 23, 2013)
Hanh Thong Tay Church
Located in a spacious setting of lush trees and diversified species of flowers, the ancient church named Hanh Thong Tay is a haven away from the bustling life in the largest urban centre in Vietnam.
At peace at Tay Phuong pagoda   (Jul 18, 2013)
At peace at Tay Phuong pagoda
Tay Phuong pagoda, also called Sung Phuc pagoda, sits on top of Tay Phuong Mountain proudly holding many valuable statues of Buddha, surrounded by green areas.
The Ancient Pagoda of Van Nien   (Jul 04, 2013)
The Ancient Pagoda of Van Nien
Van Nien Pagoda is located on Lac Long Quan Road to the west of the West Lake in Hanoi. The thousand-year-old pagoda is considered one of the most famous ones in the old capital of Thang Long.
Back to Hai Duong to visit Temple of Literature
Mao Dien Temple of Literature in Mau Tai Hamlet, Cam Dien Commune, Cam Giang District in Hai Duong Province with its more than 500-year history has become a symbol for fondness of learning and respect for teachers.
Dong Ho folk paintings- national cultural heritage
Dong Ho folk paintings are popular with most Vietnamese people, but especially those in the Red River region. Dong Ho folk paintings are not just decorative, they convey lessons about morality.
One - Pillar Pagoda Recognized as Asia's Most Unique
After half a century of being classified as a national historic site in 1962 and seven years of being recorded in the Vietnamese Guinness Book as the pagoda with the most unique architecture in the country,  Mot Cot (One-Pillar) Pagoda was recently recognized as "The Pagoda with the Most Unique Architecture in Asia" by the Asia Record Organization. This once again affirmed the nearly-thousand year…
Con Throwing Festival   (Apr 23, 2013)
Con Throwing Festival
According to the legend of the Thai ethnic group in Muong Thanh, Dien Bien,  long time ago in a year of having good weather and a bumper crop, King Hung in Phu Tho Province organized a festival and invited representatives from ethnic groups and tribes to attend. During the festive days, there were many interesting folk games, including Con (a colourful fabric ball) throwing that…
A tour of Linh Ung Pagoda   (Apr 03, 2013)
A tour of Linh Ung Pagoda
Da Nang is a beautiful city on the Han river. The city's charming beauty is blessed by nature and is home to numerous beautiful landscapes and historical relics.
Ton Thanh Pagoda   (Mar 26, 2013)
Ton Thanh Pagoda
The ancient pagoda of Ton Thanh is located in My Loc Commune, Can Giuoc District, Long An Province. The 200 year-old pagoda is the place where Nguyen Dinh Chieu, a great poet and patriotic scholar lived and d the most celebrated works in Vietnamese literature.
Visiting Hue to enjoy Nha Nhac - Vietnamese Court Music
(TITC) - In its ordinary meaning, Court Music is understood as music genres, including music for dance and opera, used in worshiping ceremonies, national court - organized festivities, and occasions of entertainment for kings and royal families. The term Nha Nhac was used by Vietnamese feudal dynasties from the Ho Dynasty with different meanings, for example sometimes indicating general court music, sometimes court ritual music…
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