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If you ever come to the Seven Mountains range, do not forget to visit “the pagoda of curved ancient trees” once, the pagoda with the “most unique entrance gate” of An Giang . Prochum Meap Chhum Kiriram Pagoda, also known as Krang Kroch, located in Chau Lang, Tri Ton, is the only Theravada temple in An Giang province with a row of curved ancient trees extending from the gate to the inside of the place. This character almost makes people forget the real name of the pagoda, and only calls it “Chua Hang Cong”. Photo: NLD In the Khmer language, the name Prochum Meáp Chhưm Kiriram means “The pagoda between the mountains”. As for Krang Kroch, Krang is “high mound” and Kroch is “forest pomelo”. In 1608, Krang Kroch pagoda was built on a high mound, full of forest pomelos and surrounded by mountains. At that time, people had to cross a rice field in order to enter the pagoda, which proved to be very difficult. Until 1965, the head monk Khunh Sa Rith of the pagoda had helped bui...

Located about 30km from Lai Chau City, Sin Suoi Ho Village in Sin Suoi Ho Commune, Phong Tho District, Lai Chau Province has a beautiful natural landscape and cool climate year-round. This is also the home of the H’Mong ethnic minority. Sin Suoi Ho village was honored by ASEAN as an attractive community tourism destination. Photo: Congluan People in Sin Suoi Ho village mainly live on agricultural production, cardamom, fruit trees, cattle, and poultry raising, and promoting tourism services. In June 2015, Sin Suoi Ho village, Sin Suoi Ho commune, Phong Tho district was recognized by the People’s Committee of Lai Chau province as a provincial community tourism destination. Since its establishment, the Party committees, authorities, and the local people living in Sin Suoi Ho village have always actively promoted the development of infrastructure such as building roads, markets, and parking lots, and sent young villagers to study professions such as restaurant management, co...

Europe Village – the largest European cultural event in Vietnam – makes its comeback with “Adventures of the Senses”, enabling participants to immerse in a European atmosphere in the heart of Hanoi. The three-day event starting on May 12 at Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Zones offers a full and varied schedule that includes cultural performances by European and Vietnamese artists, sports events, dance performances, and kid-friendly activities, among others. Additionally, attendees can travel through Europe by stopping by prestigious Country Booths , sampling European cuisine, or interacting with European technologies and goods on display by European companies with Vietnamese subsidiaries. Among them are grand and exclusive exhibitions like the European Fashion Photography Exhibition, a display of watercolor paintings of European landscapes , thrilling dance performances, and delectable foods with authentic European flavors.  Europe Village takes place in Hanoi on May 12-14. ...

Located in Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve (in Binh Dinh hamlet, Son Lang commune, K’Bang district, Gia Lai province), crossing the border between Gia Lai and Binh Dinh provinces, K50 waterfall is called a “forest princess” hidden in the mountains of the Central Highlands by its wild and pure beauty. Photo: Zingvn This place is located in the center of Pleiku about 150 km. K50 waterfall has a height of more than 50 m and is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands. The best time to visit the waterfall is from March to June every year, with cool and sunny weather. It is also called the “Hang En waterfall” because there is a large cave that is home to thousands of forest swallows just behind the waterfall. Photo: Zingvn K50 brings a magical, pristine, and breathtaking natural beauty to the eyes of the tourists visiting this place for the first time. The powerful streams of water pour down from above, creating the white foam. At the f...

A watercolor exhibition is among the vibes of European Village taking place in Hanoi on May 12-14.  Watercolors displayed at the exhibition during European Village in Hanoi on May 12-14. Photo: Polish Embassy in Hanoi   Titled “Inspiring Shades of Europe”, the exhibition shows Poland and other European countries’ landscapes, and Ukraine, through various lens of the watercolorists, who were inspired by the rich heritage and culture of Europe. The exhibition, organized by the Polish Embassy and the EU Delegation to Vietnam, in cooperation with the Hanoi Watercolor Artist Club, features 32 selected watercolor paintings of 15 artists from various parts of Vietnam.  Watercolors are the highlights of the event attracting a number of visitors. Photo: Polish Embassy in Hanoi  Believing that watercolor is a rich medium of art, the artists hope to bring Europe to Hanoi and art lovers despite the geographical distance. Each scenery tells it...