Buddhist woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

Buddhist woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

(VOVworld) - The collection of woodblocks found in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Bac Giang Province has been officially recognized as a World Documentary Heritage by UNESCO at its recent conference in Bangkok....
Ninh Binh’s beauty

Ninh Binh’s beauty

(VOV) - The northern province of Ninh Binh is famous for its magnificent scenery and historic sites, such as Phat Diem Stone Church, Hoa Lu ancient capital, and Bai Dinh Pagoda. Local people...
Buddha’s birthday celebrations underway

Buddha’s birthday celebrations underway

(VOVworld) - Huynh Dam, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, has visited Most Venerable Thich Pho Tue, Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Patronage Council, at Vien...
Đường Lâm Ancient Village - Son Tay Hanoi

Đường Lâm Ancient Village - Son Tay Hanoi

(VOVworld) - Located in Sơn Tây Town, 40 km to the west of Hanoi, Đường Lâm village is a very popular tourist destination at the weekends. The village attracts visitors because of...
A visit to Ly Son islands

A visit to Ly Son islands

(VOVworld)- Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai looks like a giant turtle wandering around the sea. The beauty of the island inspires travel lovers from...
Heritage sites- tourist potential

Heritage sites- tourist potential

(VOVworld)- Vietnam’s natural and cultural heritages, especially those recognized by UNESCO, have a great attraction for tourists. The tourism sector is seeking ways to effectively exploit these heritages to...
Saigontourist welcomes British cruise ship

Saigontourist welcomes British cruise ship

(VOVworld)- 500 passengers and crew members aboard British cruise ship Spirit of Adventure have arrived in Nha Trang as part of a three-day tour of Vietnam. The passengers visited Oceanography Institute...
A visit to Hung Kings temple

A visit to Hung Kings temple

(VOVworld) The Hung King’s death anniversary, a national festival, will open in the northern province of Phu Tho in the next three weeks. The festival is in memory of the Hung...
Phu Khe wood-carving village

Phu Khe wood-carving village

(VOVworld) Phu Khe village in the northern province of Bac Ninh has long been famous for traditional dragon patterns carved in wood. Such patterns have appeared in important architectural...
February 15, 2012

February 15, 2012

Spring is all over Vietnam now and it’s the peak season of festivals in our country. These days, hundreds of thousands of people are making pilgrimages to places of...
Spring pilgrimage tours

Spring pilgrimage tours

(VOVworld) For Vietnamese people, the first lunar month of the year is a time for festivals and visiting pagodas to pray for health, luck, happiness and prosperity