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 […]
Read moreThe 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. […]
Read moreViệt 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 […]
Read moreBetween 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 […]
Read moreNestling 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 […]
Read moreSài 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 […]
Read moreA 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 […]
Read moreLying 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 […]
Read moreFrom 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 […]
Read moreTemples 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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