The Temple of Literature is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture. Considered the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature is a famous…
Category: South-East Asia
THÁP RÙA: THE LEGEND OF TURTLE TOWER IN HANOI
Thap Rua Tower, also known as the Turtle Tower, one of Hanoi’s most iconic attraction was built to commemorate Le Loi who gave Vietnam freedom from the Chinese in 1425. In Hanoi, Vietnam, there is a lake in the center of town that maintains special significance to the Vietnamese people. In the middle of that lake…
ECOTOURISM DESTINATION: THUNG NHAM BIRD PARK
The most visited points at Thung Nham are Buddha Cave, Vai Gioi Cave with three layers of hidden caves, including Tranquility, Hell and Paradise. About 12km east of Ninh Binh City, Thung Nham bird sanctuary will bring you a unique natural space in every aspects: culture, spirituality, scenery and bio-diversity. If Trang An and Tam…
HANOI, AN ANTIQUE RISING DRAGON
The region around present-day Hanoi was settled in prehistoric times, and the location was often chosen as a political centre by Chinese conquerors. In 1010 Ly Thai To, the first ruler of the Ly dynasty (1009–1225) of Vietnam, chose the site of Hanoi—then called Thang Long (“Rising Dragon”)—for his capital. In 1831 the city was renamed…
THE INCREDIBLE ECOSYSTEM OF CUC PHUONG NATIONAL PARK
Located about 100 km South of Hanoi, Cuc Phuong is the first and one of the most impressive national parks in Vietnam. Home to a diversified flora and fauna system owning typical features of tropical rain forests and highly-endangered species, Cuc Phuong National Forest is a conservation area covering an area of 25,000 hectares and…
PHU QUOC ISLAND, THE PEARL OF SOUTH VIETNAM
Like Vietnam itself, Phu Quoc Island has a varied history with numerous nations occupying the island over the past couple of centuries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, France and America. Phu Quoc Island forms part of Vietnam, and even though the island was an area of dispute between Vietnam and Cambodia as recently as the late 1980’s,…
THE LAND OF THE SOUTH-EAST ASIAN DRAGONS : HALONG BAY
Recognized by UNESCO twice as a World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is among top-notch destinations in Southeast Asia for domestic and foreign tourists with a fantastic blend of pristine natural beauty and effervescent city vibe. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular day trip from the capital Hanoi, Halong Bay is famous for its…
THE LAST VIETNAMESE EMPIRE OF HUE
Out of 160 buildings of Hue only 10 major sites remain because of the battle, such as the Thái Hòa and Cần Thanh temples, Thế Miếu, and Hiển Lâm Các. The city was made a UNESCO site in 1993. The buildings that still remain are being restored and preserved…
ANGKOR WAT MYSTERY
Spread across more than 400 acres, Angkor Wat is said to be the largest religious monument in the world.
Railway Café 