The holy land My Son
My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. Located in a narrow valley in Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang…
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Vietnamese foods promoted on Japanese TV
Vietnamese landscape and traditional dishes will take centre stage in a documentary shot by a film crew from Japan’s BS12 channel. The nine-member crew selected the central province of Quang…
A Hanoi market for Kitchen Gods festival
Hang Ma street in Hanoi is famous for its votive object marketplace serving a range of spiritual ceremonies, including the Kitchen Gods Festival observed on the 23rd day of the…
Cua Dai – The beautiful beach in Hoi An
Cua Dai literally means the ‘big sea mouth’, one of the most popular attractions in Hoi An. Cua Dai beach is located in the area of Cam An Ward, about 4km…
Year-end Market in the Northwest
On the very final days of the year, the Northwest is immersed in the vibrant colour of peach flowers and traditional costumes of local ethnic people are seen at the…
Spring in the Northwest Region
The Northwest region is a land rich in cultural features of over 20 different ethnic minority groups. Each group has its own typical festivals. Traditional cultural features are well presented…
Hoi An wins British tourist poll
Wanderlust, the UK’s leading travel magazine, has declared Hoi An the world’s top city destination in its latest Readers’ Travel Awards. According to the publication, its readers are some of…
Families honour the Kitchen God
It’s Vietnamese tradition to make offerings to Ong Cong (the Land Genie) and Ong Tao (the Kitchen God) on the 23rd day of Lunar December which falls today. The belief…
Hoan Kiem Lake – The Heart Of Hanoi
Located in the centre of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake (‘Lake of the Returned Sword) is regarded as the heart of the city. Once a marshy lagoon, it owes its name…
The Pagodas and Temples in Ha Noi
Quan Su Pagoda The Quan Su is Hanoi’s largest and most popular pagoda. It was first erected on land in An Tap village close to the southern gate of Thang…