17 Feb
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City
Peaceful and somber, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City is an easy place to escape the maniacal buzz of motorbikes for a few minutes. Constructed by the French in the 1800s, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City appears strangely out of place with its Gothic and Roman-style architecture. Twin towers reaching to 190 feet capture the interest of people strolling by.
17 Feb
Khai Dinh Tomb
Though the smallest, Khai Dinh tomb is the most costly and recent compared with other Nguyen royal tombs. Inside the tomb there are two statues modelled the King: the one on the throne was scultured in Paris in 1920 by Ducuing and Barbedienne.
17 Feb
Gia Long Tomb
About 14km South of Hue, the tomb does not only host King Gia Long but also contains a large group of tombs for the King’s family and relatives. Those tombs were built over 17th and 19th century and recognized as one of UNESCO World Heritages.
17 Feb
Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup )
No matter what time day or night, a steaming bowl of pho noodle soup is never hard to find in Vietnam. Just as pad thai in Thailand, pho is Vietnam's unofficial national dish exported with pride all over the world.
17 Feb
Han River Bridge Danang Vietnam
Da Nang is located on the west side of the Han River and the beaches are to the east. In the middle night, traffic is restricted to get from crossing the Han River Bridge and it swings on its axis to allow shipping traffic to pass along the river....
17 Feb
Ba Na Hills Danang Vietnam
Ba Na - Chua Mountain tourist area belongs to Hoa Vang, Da Nang, it is far about 50 meters from the central city to the west. Located on the high of 1.487 meters above sea level, the temperature of this place is cool, the average temperature in the summer is about 180C, Ba Na - Chua Mountain is an ideal eco - tourism in the Central Vietnam...
17 Feb
Reunification Palace
Probably the most popular stop for tourists with a short time in Ho Chi Minh City, the Reunification Palace was the official ending point of the Vietnam War. On April 30, 1975 North Vietnamese forces smashed through the gate - with photographers waiting - and captured the compound.
17 Feb
Cao lau Hoi An (Hoi An vermicelli)
Cao lau noodles are carefully made from local new rice not stocked one. Water used to soak rice must be taken from wells in the Ba Le Village; noodles thus will be soft, enduring and flavored with special sweet-smelling. In addition, meat used to prepare for Cao lau must be loin or trotter.
17 Feb
Danang Beo Cake, Danang Vietnam
The Da Nang likes the traditional cake on snack. “banh beo” is made simply: powdered rice soak into water for several minutes to have liquid...
17 Feb
The Tran Family Chapel
No one has the courage to state which exact place in Hoi An is most ancient and beautiful, but many people know the Tran Family Chapel is one of the oldest and most historical houses in this city. Located on the 21st, Le Loi Street, the house is a famous destination of Hoi An because it was built by Tran Tu Nhac, an intelligent and highly-respected governor in the Gia Long dynasty, as a reminder for the following generations to maintain the family long tradition.
