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Explore Vietnam with the Latest Visa Exemption Policy

Ready for a Hassle-Free Journey to Vietnam? Starting from March 15, 2022, the Vietnamese government has reinstated its bilateral and unilateral visa exemption policy for citizens of 25 countries. This means you can now enjoy the wonders of Vietnam without worrying about complicated visa procedures. What is Visa Exemption? Visa exemption, or visa-free entry, allows […]

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[Covid-19] Hà Nội allows 8 hotels to provide quarantine services for foreigners

The Hà Nội People’s Committee has permitted eight hotels to quarantine foreigners when they enter Việt Nam in order to prevent COVID-19 spread. Those being quarantined at these hotels will have to pay their own costs, according to a post on Monday on the verified Facebook account of the Vietnamese government. The eight include: 1. […]

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TOP 10 BEST ViỆT NAM'S MUSEUMS

THE 10 BEST MUSEUMS IN VIỆT NAM

Việt Nam is a great place to visit and there are some popular museums which make people understand the history and culture of the country. There are various museums such as fine arts museum or the ethnology museum along with war remnants museum which make it an interesting place to visit. So, get the best […]

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BỬU LONG PAGODA – ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BUDDHIST TEMPLES

BỬU LONG PAGODA – ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL BUDDHIST TEMPLES

Between the mid-sixth and mid-fourth centuries B.C., Buddhism was founded in northeastern India and soon spread throughout the Asian subcontinent, influencing cultural and spiritual practices, art, and architecture. When talking about Vietnamese Buddhism, most people immediately think of Mahayana Buddhism, which has deeply influenced the Vietnamese culture for many centuries. Buddhism may have first come […]

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Jade Emperor Pagoda

JADE EMPEROR PAGODA – a must-visit pilgrimage site in Việt Nam’s southern metropolis.

Nestling in the small, nondescript Mai Thị Lựu Street in District 1 is Phước Hải Tự, known as the Jade Emperor Pagoda. Built between 1892 and 1900 in honor of the supreme Tao God in Chinese style with colorful decorative motifs, the pagoda has brick walls, yin-yang roof tiles and mosaic ceramic idols on its roof […]

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10 of Best Museums in Hồ Chì Minh City

LIST OF 10 BEST MUSEUMS IN HỒ CHÍ MINH CITY

Sài Gòn is more than just markets and street food. It is home to Việt Nam’s most visited museums. If you have a few “slow” days, let have a look at our list of 10 fascinating museums which are bound to make you fall in love with the city’s culture and people. Be it exhibitions […]

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BÌNH THỦY ANTIQUE HOUSE - A NATIONAL RELIC FOR ARCHITECT ARTS

BÌNH THỦY ANTIQUE HOUSE – A NATIONAL RELIC FOR ARCHITECT ARTS

A construction which has survived the test of time properly shows various alterations throughout its history.  Bình Thủy antique house is one such example in the architecture landscape of the South Việt Nam. Excavating each layer of style will reveal an evolution of taste: from an 18th century traditional wooden structure to a Western-style facade […]

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10 Popular Bird Sanctuaries of Mekong Delta

10 POPULAR BIRD SANCTUARIES OF MEKONG DELTA

Lying to the west of Hồ Chí Minh City, Mekong Delta stretches all the way to the Gulf of Thailand. Nine rivers flowing from six countries meet here, completing their journey of thousands of kilometers to the sea. For this reason, the Mekong Delta’s Vietnamese name is Đồng Bằng Sông Cửu Long or Nine Dragon […]

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10 of Best Mekong Delta Foods You Need To Try

10 OF BEST MEKONG DELTA FOODS YOU NEED TO TRY

From the Tibetan highlands to the lowlands of southwest Việt Nam, the Mekong River and its thousands of tributaries meanders across 39,000 square kilometers (15,000 square miles) in Vietnam known as the Mekong Delta, encompassing the lands immediately west of Hồ Chí Minh City to the country’s southern most tip, Cà Mau. Known as a […]

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Mekong Delta's Unique Temples and Pagodas

MEKONG DELTA’S 10 UNIQUE TEMPLES AND PAGODAS

Temples and Pagodas are among Mekong Delta’s most popular attractions, where travelers can marvel at intricate carvings and well-preserved architecture as well as experience the local culture during their holiday. A predominantly Buddhist country, there are thousands of pagodas and shrines dedicated to the revered icon. Unlike most tourist spots, you don’t need to pay […]

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