Thang Long Tu Tran are four typical relics, guarding the four directions East, West, South, North of the ancient Thang Long citadel, including the temples: Bach Ma, Voi Phuc, Kim Lien and Quan Thanh. According to Vietnamese beliefs, these temples have the function of protecting the Thang Long citadel. Thang Long Tu Tran was formed […]
The Khen dance (tang quay) of the Hmong ethnic minority is a type of folk performing art that has existed for a long time and has been passed down through many generations. During festivals and New Year’s Eve, the sound of the Khen is considered the soul of the Hmong people, expressing their feelings to […]
The “Four Great Mountain Passes” are the four highest and most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam, including Ma Pi Leng, O Quy Ho, Khau Pha and Pha Din. Ma Pi Leng Pass Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of the most popular check-in spots in Ha Giang, surrounded by high, steep, majestic cliffs with winding, […]
The Cap Sac Ceremony is an important ceremony in the life of every Dao man. Not only that, the Cap Sac Ceremony also contains profound humanistic meaning, the aspiration to rise up, to prove that the Dao man has matured, and that he is qualified to take on the responsibility of his clan and community. […]
Mooncakes are an indispensable food during the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival. This traditional cake has been with the Mid-Autumn Festival for nearly 1000 years. Mooncakes are associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Vietnamese festival of family reunion. On the Mid-Autumn Festival, every family will prepare a tray of offerings mainly consisting of fruits and mooncakes for […]
Located about 40 km from the center of Hanoi, Khai Nguyen Pagoda (also known as Tan Vien Pagoda) in Son Dong Commune, Son Tay, Hanoi is an ancient pagoda dating back to the Ly Dynasty (first half of the 11th century). Here, there is a new Buddha statue built on the largest scale in Southeast […]
Located on the top of Thien Ma Mountain, Minh Duc Pagoda (Quang Ngai City) is building a 125m high statue of Bodhisattva Guanyin. This is considered the tallest statue of Buddha Guanyin in Southeast Asia to date, expected to become a prominent spiritual destination, attracting tourists from all over. Thien Ma Mountain is one of […]
1. Climate in Vietnam The climate of Vietnam is very different and characteristic from one end of the country to the other because of its latitude differences. The geographical peculiarities of the country make it possible to have a nice trip to Vietnam every season. Indeed, when a region is humid or suffocating, another one […]
Vietnamese cuisine is famous in the world for its diversity and richness. However, to truly understand the life of Vietnamese people, rustic cuisine is what you need to try on your journey to explore Vietnam. 1. Fish sauce – the soul of Vietnamese cuisine Fish sauce is an indispensable ingredient in family meals, a spice […]
