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- What are four sacred animals of Vietnam? - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe traditional Coat of Arms consisted of a shield or banner or varied forms, having the stylistic representation of a dragon, a legendary and totemic animal of multiple symbolic significance. Also included on the Coat of Arms were the unicorn, tortoise and phoenix. Together, they make up the ...
Views: 1084 - Vietnam New Year, Do and Don’t - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhVietnamese society has a fair amount of public etiquette. The following are some of the more common points: . Avoid public displays of affection with a member of the opposite sex. . Do not touch someone's head. . Pass items with both hands. . Do not point with your finger - use your hand. . ...
Views: 482 - Top 5 Food to Eat in Hoi An - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhMany people come to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An for its well-preserved architecture. Walking around Hoi An, it's easy to get lost in time and be shuttled back to an age when the river-front city was the largest harbor in all of Southeast Asia. It's very easy to understand why ...
Views: 402 - Top 3 best Cruises in Halong By - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhBhaya Cruise Halong Bay is a legendary world just waiting to be explored. Bhaya combines oriental style with contemporary luxury. Together they are the perfect recipe for an enchanting and relaxing holiday. In 1917, Emperor Khai Dinh plied the waters of the Bay in a wonderful wooden junk. ...
Views: 538 - The Legendary Origins of the Viet People - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThousands of years ago in the country of Linh Nam, there lived a clan chief with superhuman strength called Loc Tuc who took the title of King Kinh Duong. Endowed with magical powers, he could walk as easily on water as on land. One day, during a walk on Lake Dong Dinh, he met Long Nu, ...
Views: 461 - Superstition in Vietnam, and useful guidance for traveling to Vietna - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhWhat is the best way to keep a child healthy? An old Vietnamese grandfather believes the charm of a certain necklace wards off evil spirits and he may give it to his grandson to protect the boy. An employee fails to show up for work on the third day of the lunar month because he believes that ...
Views: 609 - Halong bay Destinations (Part2) - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhSung Sot Cave Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sung Sot or Surprise Grotto is on Bo Hon Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of HA Long Bay. At the deepest point of the grotto, a "royal garden" appears with a clear pond and a seemingly ...
Views: 478 - Halong bay Destinations (Part1) - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhCatBa Island Cat Ba Island belongs to Cat Hai District – 50 kilometers southeast from Hai Phong City and 150 kilometers from Ha Noi Capital. The area occupies for 200 square kilometers and consists of 366 small and big islands of which Cat Ba is the biggest one in almost 2,000 ones within the ...
Views: 603 - Da Lat – the best destination in Vietnam for honeymoon couple - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhSome traveler ever said: “If you are in love, a week in Da Lat – a rhythmic land of flowers and romance- will make your love turn into a happy ending!”… Introduction & Location “Listening to the noon going down in the romantic town, a Da Lat-violet is filled with fog…” (Written by Minh Ky, ...
Views: 495 - Casket Opening Ceremony, the old custom in modern Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhOn a recent morning, exactly at 4 a.m., Nguyen Danh Hoa slung a shovel over one shoulder and strode through dense mist into a graveyard. I followed, curious to witness an ancient custom that demonstrates the durability of old ways in modern-day Vietnam. "This is a job that you do from the ...
Views: 934 - 3 villages not to miss in Hanoi - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhVan Phuc Silk Village During their stay in Hanoi, most tourists insist on a trip to Van Phuc Silk Village, the famous silk village of Hanoi to contemplate the genuine traditional silk-making industry. Van Phuc Silk Village is situated on the banks of Nhue Thi River, Nguyen Trai Road, near ...
Views: 483 - Phu Quoc Island, the best Vietnam destination for honeymooners - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe tear-shaped Phu Quoc (Vietnamese Phú Quốc) is part of the Kiên Giang province. The distance from Phú Quốc to mainland Viet Nam is 45 km to Hà Tiên and 120 km to Rạch Giá. The island is 50 km long (from north to south)... The tear-shaped Phu Quoc (Vietnamese Phú Quốc) is part of the Kiên ...
Views: 636 - Banh Cuon, the best food in Hanoi - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhFor years, Bánh Cuốn (Vietnamese steamed rice rolls) has never stop to demonstrate its long-lasting perfect comfort food to food lovers. When people need something light, delicate yet flavorful, Bánh Cuốn is an inescapable dish quickly passes voting to be named in the menu. For those are ...
Views: 1059 - 3 Royal Tombs in Hue, not to miss - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhTu Duc Tomb, Hue Located in a narrow valley 8 km from Hue (Duong Xuan Thuong village), Tự Đức Tomb is one of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of Description Located in a narrow ...
Views: 698 - What makes Halong Bay become New Seven Wonder? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhHa Long Bay (literally: Bay of Descending Dragons; Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long) is the most well-known touristic destination in Viet Nam, and this is for good reason. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quảng Ninh province. If you've focused your trip on the extraordinary cities and ...
Views: 682 - Tooth Blackening, the forgotten tradition - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe Blackened Teeth of Traditional Vietnamese Tribes Asia is a land full of weird and wonderful customs and rituals. Throughout the continent there are literally thousands of different traditions that remain alive to this day and these customs often stem from religious beliefs that have been ...
Views: 957 - The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, the best museum in Hanoi - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum is located in Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi. It has become a prime tourist destination, since the museum exhibits in great detail the history of fine arts in Vietnam displaying comprehensive collections with more than 2,000 items. This museum aims to be a ...
Views: 371 - Hidden beauty of islands in Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhCat Ba Island A trip to Catba (Cat Ba) island can be separated or combined with a visit to Halong Bay. This is the largest island in the Cat Ba Archipelago that consists of 350 limestone outcrops adjacent to Halong. This is an oasis where you can be apart for one or a few days during a long ...
Views: 589 - 5 things not to miss in the Center Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhHue Royal Tombs During the era of 1802-1945, Vietnam was ruled by the Nguyen Dynasty. This was Vietnam's last ruling Royal family. There were in all 13 kings in different times. As a mark of tradition the rulers built tombs of their own name around the palace. These tombs are famously known as ...
Views: 348 - 5 things not to miss in the Center Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhHue Royal Tombs During the era of 1802-1945, Vietnam was ruled by the Nguyen Dynasty. This was Vietnam's last ruling Royal family. There were in all 13 kings in different times. As a mark of tradition the rulers built tombs of their own name around the palace. These tombs are famously known as ...
Views: 404 - 5 things not to miss in Northwest Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhCu Chi Tunnel During the war in Vietnam, thousands of people in the Vietnamese province of Cu Chi lived in an elaborate system of underground tunnels. Originally built in the time of the French, the tunnels were enlarged during the American presence. When the Americans began bombing the ...
Views: 395 - 5 things not to miss in the Northern Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhBac Ha Market Being a minority ethnic people market, the town of Bac Ha is famous for its Sunday market which is a trading centre and meeting place for couples, friends, and relatives every Sunday. Every Sunday, Bac Ha hosts the biggest fair near the mountainous highlands and the Chinese ...
Views: 407 - Museums of Vietnam - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhVietnam National Museum of history National Museum of Vietnamese History is located in the Hoan Kiem district of Hanoi, Vietnam. It began to be built in 1926 and was completed in 1932. The building was used to be the museum of the Far East Research Institute under French colonial rule (École ...
Views: 404 - Discover the Legends of Champa Kingdom - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe Champa kingdom once thrived in the area that is now central Vietnam. Their resources and skill allowed them to greatest goldsmiths of the era. However, centuries later, most treasures of the Cham are lost to history. Rising to power in roughly the 7th century, the kingdom Champa dominated ...
Views: 594 - Top Five destinations in Vietnam for Honeymoon holiday - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhHalong Bay a World Heritage A cruise on Ha Long Bay -- or the Bay of the Descending Dragon -- for many represents the pinnacle of their experience in Vietnam. Easily one of the most popular destinations in the country, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay is both mystical and magnificent, ...
Views: 411 - What should you expect for Halong Bay Tour? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhDiscover the wild beauty of Ha Long Bay aboard a luxurious yacht The sky was bright blue and the sea as peaceful as our yacht, named the Indochina, cruised through a forest of rocks in Ha Long Bay. It was your first trip to this World Heritage Site and your questions, were delightfully naive, ...
Views: 342 - Turning to the sun - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhMany documents described Con Dao Island as “a bear with its back to the mainland and its legs were advancing straight to the East Sea”. However, I am more convinced by the comment of a captain who has been working at sea for half a century that Con Dao island looks like a “ tiger looking up to ...
Views: 372 - Morning coffee - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhSaigon now; Saigon then, Saigon street corners contrast with vivid colors—life unfolds with the animation of the young and meditation of the old. We wake each morning into this bustling city, but who wakes the city up? It is not easy to ascertain who launches Saigon into the morning—the fixed ...
Views: 435 - Hanoi’s café culture - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhSince Vietnam opened its doors in the late 1980s, Hanoi has undergone many changes. More and more shops and food-stalls have opened, including hundreds of cafes. It’s easy to find large coffee-shop chains like Trung Nguyen and highlands, which offer luxurious settings, fast food menus and fancy ...
Views: 405 - Silver street golden memories - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhFor more than two decades I’ve admired the old house at 86 Hang Bac, which now bears a historic plaque commemorating the capital Regiment, which fought many heated battles nearby in the winter of 1946. As well as being historically significant, this house is a fine ex-ample of the homes occupied ...
Views: 374 - Beach bliss - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhCoconut palms, soft sand and stylish lodgings make Mui Ne a favorite with holiday makers. Manh Hung Resort. Mui Ne, once a sleepy fishing village, and Phan Thiet, famous for pungent nuoc man (fish sauce); have in recent years become popular beach destinations. The dirt track that tourist had ...
Views: 373 - Buffalo tour - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhBuffalo tour One of the greatest draws to Vietnam is our culture. Bat Trang, a trade village and long-standing popular destination, now has a new lure for visitors who desire a glimpse into the country’s cultural richness. Recently, I heard about a service that was so unique to try ...
Views: 420 - Paradise in the bay - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi Lanh“The bay of the descending the dragons” is always a fascinating choice for every tourist and family taking a vacation. To make this trip more attractive you can choose the five – star Paradise Cruises. These are high – class cruises that operate around the bay serving the needs of the customers ...
Views: 473 - A wild ride - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi Lanh“You are among the first two hundred people to approach Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays in this way,” announced Nguyen Van Tuan, the director of Tourism Services for Ha Long Bay, “Traveling by speed boat you will visit the most interesting to reach places.” I had jumped at the chance to join a ...
Views: 387 - The power of the dragon - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhVietnamese people are said to be the offspring of a dragon and a Fairy. Central to the nation’s founding myth; the dragon is an important symbol in Vietnam. More than 1000 years ago, dragon images were used to decorate the royal palaces of Vietnam’s Dinh and Early Le courts. According to ...
Views: 568 - The culture of Ao Dai - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhAo dai is one Vietnamese word (like nuoc mam and pho), that is familiar to foreigners. Referring to the Vietnamese traditional dress, ao dai become a symbol of beauty and is recognized and praised around the world. Cultural Origins To track the origins of the ao dai, one turns to the Red ...
Views: 639 - Historic Village Gates - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhQuach Dong Phuong is a prize winning artist whose works have been exhibited both in Vietnam and abroad. H paints in a folk style. Born in 1961 in Hanoi, Mr. Phuong is also known as a photographer. Between 1992 and 1998 he took more than 900 photos of traditional gates in villages in Vietnam’s ...
Views: 402 - Floating bazaar - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi Lanh“Can Tho has white rice and pure water Whoever visits will not want to leave” As this verse goes the southern delta region is known for charming its visitors. HF explores why: the floating markets. The floating market is not only a center of agricultural trade in southwester Vietnam, but ...
Views: 442 - A legendary landscape - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhNature has bestowed Vietnam’s northern province of Ninh Binh with dramatic landscapes. Sties like Tam Cac – Bich Dong and the stone cathedral of Phat Diem draw scores of visitors. Yet there are other, lesser-known sites that are worth visiting, all within an easy drive of the capital. Less than ...
Views: 493 - Housing Hoi An’s history - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhHoi An is a city richly layered in cultural history. Outsides have the privilege of peeking in, thanks to the grace of local residents. One Hoi An family opens its doors to share a collection of family heirlooms and antiques with today’s communities. Thousands of antiques, dating back ...
Views: 514 - The good earth - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhIn the past, most houses in Vietnam were built from natural materials like earth, bamboo and palm leaves. Giang Lam reports on the sod houses that were once common in northern Vietnam. Today, most houses in Vietnam are made of concrete or bricks. In the past, villagers relied on natural ...
Views: 425 - Phu Yen pristine nature - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhPhu Yen beach stretches 189km with mountain ranges jetting into the sea, creating a landscape of gulfs, ponds and lagoons. Now this untouched nature can be visited-in style. Phu Yen is a nature – lover’s delight. Each morning, Mui Dien lighthouse basks in the first rays of sunlight on ...
Views: 395 - The Sun Sets in Phu Quoc - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhSouthwest of Vietnam, in the gulf of Thai Land the island of Phu Quoc is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s foremast destinations for those seeking relaxation on remote sands. Basking in the tropical sun and traipsing through Phu Quoc’s national forest, visitors find a unique natural beauty, ...
Views: 458 - Hidden treasure - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe speedboat bounces the waves of Nha Trang‘s bay, bearing s towards Ninh Van Island. Upon glimpsing the lonely island, dotted with huge slabs of stone, I am over with curiosity. Even the resort’s name is intriguing: Hideaway The sky is deep blue. The sea shines like an immense sparking ...
Views: 428 - Hue Land of poetry - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThe autumn signals the start of Vietnam’s “Wedding season”, with most Vietnamese coupes choosing to marry in the fall and winter months. The city of Hue looks even more romantic than usual, the sky seemingly higher and bluer. I watch girls in fluttering ao dai tunics cross the Trang Tien Bridge ...
Views: 557 - Eyes in the sea - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhWhy do fishing boats in Vietnam feature painted eyes on their bows? I have many fishermen who have survived storm on the ocean. All are convinced that the eyes painted on their boats help them to find their way back to land. These fishermen find joy on the ocean, but also fear the wrath of ...
Views: 567 - Where romance lingers - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhSa Dec Town in Dong Thap Province has the increasingly valuable charm of town not overly commercialized, enhanced by its romantic history A vision of gardens in bloom greets visitors to Sa Dec Town as the build-up begins towards Tet (Lunar New Year), the most important national ...
Views: 362 - Painters’ village on the banks on the Saigon River - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhThis typical village lies on the bank of Saigon River. It looks really great with the sunshine reflecting from the river. The village lies peacefully under the blue sky with floating soft white clouds and in the gentle breeze coming from the river. I happened to know the painters’ village ...
Views: 619 - The backbone of a community - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from Nguyen Thi LanhA cultural activity deeply rooted in tradition connecting the physical and spiritual heart of a nation. The phrase “Pho thi” – (street market) is an essential part and cornerstone of Vietnamese life. Traditionally the market would appear first, and then street would grow grow up around the ...
Views: 449 - The unforgettable flavors - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Nguyen Thi Lanh“A culture of cuisine perfected over a thousand years”. The folk song about food that passed from generation to generation about Vietnamese cuisine is numerous. The folk songs are common to all, printed in textbooks for children, detailing the cooking practices, spices, and methods of cooking. ...
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