Discovery Vietnam

26/06/2014

My Son Sanctuary: an attractive destination

(VOVworld) - My Son Sanctuary has been named by touropia.com as one of the 10 most attractive destinations in Vietnam. The site was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1999 and is an outstanding example of the architecture of the Champa kingdom.

My Son Sanctuary: an attractive destination
19/06/2014

Bai choi performance in Hoi An

(VOVworld) - Hoi An is even more beautiful at night when hundreds of lanterns are lit. The ancient town is lively thanks to popular games that take place in the streets attracting both residents and tourists. The most popular traditional game is “bai choi”, a game similar to bingo accompanied by Vietnamese traditional folk music.

Bai choi performance in Hoi An
10/06/2014

Hoi An ancient town

(VOVworld)- Located by the Thu Bon river, Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province boasts a unique architectural style with tube-shaped houses adjoining one another along the streets. Visitors to the town also have a chance to visit Bridge pagoda, the famous Japanese corner, Chinese-style pagodas and French-style cafes.

Hoi An ancient town
04/06/2014

Dong Ho folk painting village

VOVworld)- Located on the southern bank of the Red River, 35 km from Hanoi, Dong Ho folk painting village in Bac Ninh province is the cradle of wood carving and poonah paper paintings. Dong Ho folk paintings are famous both inside and outside Vietnam.

Dong Ho folk painting village
29/05/2014

Unique fine arts products in Dong Ky

(VOVworld) – Located 20 km from Hanoi, Dong Ky village in Bac Ninh province is renowned for its traditional craft of making wood furniture inlaid with mother of pearl. The craft has been practiced in the village for hundreds of years.

Unique fine arts products in Dong Ky
22/05/2014

Phu Lang ceramic village in Bac Ninh province

(VOVworld)- Located 60 km from Hanoi, Phu Lang ceramic village in Que Vo district, Bac Ninh province, is one of the oldest pottery centers of the Red River Delta. The village is best known for its unique pottery products that are made with traditional techniques.

Phu Lang ceramic village in Bac Ninh province
16/05/2014

Kinh Duong Vuong temple

(VOVworld) – The northern province of Bac Ninh has a number of famous historical relics, temples and pagodas. Located in A Lu village, Thuan Thanh district, about thirty kilometers from Hanoi, Kinh Duong Vuong temple and tomb relic is part of the national relic complex that represents typical Vietnamese historical and cultural values. The site has become a popular destination for Vietnamese and foreign tourists.

Kinh Duong Vuong temple
08/05/2014

Culture village of Vietnamese ethnic minority groups

(VOVworld)- The tourism and culture village of Vietnamese ethnic minority groups in Dong Mo on the outskirts of Hanoi is the place where typical values of 54 ethnic minority groups of Vietnam are recreated. Since its operation began in 2010, the village has become an attractive destination for tourists.

Culture village of Vietnamese ethnic minority groups
29/04/2014

Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum

(VOVworld) – Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum is one of the many relic sites in Dien Bien province. The museum keeps many valuable documents and objects related to the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign.

Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum
25/04/2014

A1 Hill and the former vital battle

(VOVworld) - A1 Hill is the most famous battle of Dien Bien Phu site. The hill is 32 meters high, 82 thousand square meters large and 500 meters west of the headquarters of the French during the Dien Bien Phu campaign. It was the scene of the fiercest fighting between Vietnamese and French armies in 1954.

A1 Hill and the former vital battle