Monthly Archives: January 2010
Hoe Nhai Pagoda with a Strange Statue
Hoe Nhai, also called Hong Phuc, is one of the large ancient pagodas in the Thang Long Citadel. The Pagoda was built under the Ly Dynasty (1010-1225) on an area of 3,000m2 on present-day Hoe Nhai Street, Hanoi. The space … Read more
Spring comes to Hanoi’s flower villages
Hanoi’s famous flower village of Tay Tuu is in its most colorful time of the year when roses, daisies, peach flowers blossom to welcome a new spring.
Peace at the end of the road
Tran Thi Tuyet Nga first arrived in Cu Chi in 1961 when the area was peaceful and plentiful. When she went back 10 years later, Cu Chi was a desolate battlefield during the American War, where nothing could survive above … Read more
Vietnamese Conical Hat
For many years, Non (traditional conical hats woven from palm leaves) have been close to the daily life of Vietnamese women. The image of the Non was engraved on ancient objects, such as Ngoc Lu Bronze Drum and Dao Thinh … Read more
Enjoying Spring in Tay Bac
When Spring arrives, Tay Bac (the entire north-western region of Vietnam) seems to be awaken after a long sleep with peach and Ban flowers blooming. It becomes more bustling and animated with traditional festivals and markets of the ethnic groups, … Read more
Hanoi’s old guild streets and traditional trades
Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets, each being closely attached to a traditional trade that is clearly shown by its name, such as Hang Muoi (salt) Street selling salt, Hang Manh (curtain) Street selling bamboo curtains, Hang Bac … Read more
Lang Pagoda
Lang Pagoda, also called Chieu Thien Pagoda, is located on the land of the old Lang Village (present-day Lang Thuong Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi), 6km west of the city centre. The Pagoda was built in the 12th century under … Read more
Lotus Flowers from Hanoi
Lotus flowers, although nurtured in mud, have been cherished as a rare species of flower by the Vietnamese people. From time immemorial, they have widely grown nationwide. Hanoi also has many precious lotus varieties, especially those from the West Lake … Read more
Visiting Trang An tourism site
Trang An is a new attractive tourist site of Ninh Binh. Come to Trang An. Visitors can take a boat trip to enjoy natural beauties and discover cage and grottos. It’s also a chance to savor the delicious goat meat … Read more
