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Bich Dong at a glance in the past
Being located inside the country’s second most beautiful cave, Bich Dong Temple in Hoa Lu Commune, Ninh Binh Province is about 200 kilometres to the southeast of Hanoi. The temple was built on a limestone mountain that was formed millions of years ago and it was named in the 18th century after the beautiful white [...] Read more >>
HaLong Bay – A haven of peace for monkeys
The HaLong Bay in northern Quang Ninh Province recently has been recognised twice as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and has been voted one of the seven new Natural Wonders of the World. It was around 9 o’clock in the morning. HaLong Bay was covered in a thin veil of mist, with drops of [...] Read more >>
Hoi An – When night falls
When night falls, the ancient town of Hoi An, a World Cultural Heritage Site, becomes sparkling and fanciful in the light of thousands of lanterns. From somewhere, the chants of the Quang area sung by young women resound, fascinating visitors. Night in Hoi An is always deep, making visitors feel peaceful, cozy and familiar like [...] Read more >>
Joining Giong festival – a must once in a life time
For those who have not attended the Giong festival: “On the 9th of fourth lunar month. Who has not been to Giong festival once will be spoilt!” The festival is organized in three days 7,8 and 9th of the fourth lunar month. Giong festival in Phu Dong village has been acknowledged as the intangible cultural [...] Read more >>
