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…
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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,…
Railway Café 