Category Archives: VIETNAM

Hue’s Heavenly Lady Pagoda

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

The national symbol of Hue is the Thien Mu Pagoda (“Heavenly Lady Pagoda”). Built in 1601, it is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. Located on the north bank of the Perfume River in Hue, a few miles SW … Continue reading →

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The Imperial Citadel of Hue

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Hue, the city of imperial palaces and tombs, is on most travellers’ itineraries when they visit Vietnam. The city’s most famous attraction is the ancient Imperial Citadel and the Imperial Enclosure within. The citadel is the home of Vietnam’s last … Continue reading →

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Museum of Folklore in Hoi An

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Located on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, the Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An occupies a 150-year-old Chinese trading house. The museum is home to over 500 original artefacts dating back at least one hundred years ago. These artefacts are displayed … Continue reading →

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Silk Lanterns of Hoi An

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Throughout the narrow cobblestone streets of the old quarters of the World Heritage town of Hoi An, Vietnam – with its 16th century houses, moss-covered ancient temples and pagodas, silk tailors, shoe makers and jewellery shops – are hundreds of … Continue reading →

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Wandering Around Hoi An’s Central Market

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Hoi An’s Central Market is probably one of the best in Vietnam. The market sits on the riverside and is packed full of excellent food at rock bottom prices. This is the place to pick up spices, souvenirs, try local … Continue reading →

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Southeast Asia travel: A guide to overland border crossings

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Handy link!

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Po Nagar Cham Towers

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

A short distance north of Nha Trang, perched on top of a small mountain, stand the magnificent Po Nagar Cham Towers. This  temple complex was built between the 7th and 12th centuries during the Champa empire and is dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Hand Embroidery

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Hand embroidery is a big part of the Vietnamese culture; traditionally, girls are expected to know how to decorate pillowcases, curtains and tablecloths with hand embroidery. Since the 1960s, hand embroidery has risen to the level of an art form … Continue reading →

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Linh Phuoc Pagoda – The pagoda of broken glass

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Linh Phuoc Pagoda is located in the small town of Trai Mat, just outside Dalat in the central highlands of Vietnam. The temple was built by monks, nuns and followers of the Mahayana Buddhist sect from Thua Thien – Hue … Continue reading →

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Riding the Iron Rooster in Vietnam

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Mai Pen Rai

Our first train journey in Vietnam lasted for only the duration of 7 kilometres, starting from the atmospheric Dalat Railway Station to the town of Trai Mat. We had plenty of spare time to take in the unusual architecture of … Continue reading →

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