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Hanoi's Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. It is famous not only for its ancient beauty but also for its fresh and green space combined with its architecture, cultural history. Located on an eastern island of West Lake in Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam at more than 1,500 years old Tran Quoc Pagoda was first erected with the name “Khai Quoc” (Opening a country) during King Ly Nam De Dynasty, between year 544 and 548. Till the 15th century, during King Le Thai Tong reign, it was renamed to “An Quoc”, which means a peaceful country. People often call it 'Tran Quoc' VNA Famous Khmer pagoda on Vietnam-Cambodia border area Xa Xia Pagoda is one of the typical tourist attractions and a cultural and religious centre of Khmer ethnic people in Ha Tien town of the southwestern province of Kien Giang. Thua Thien - Hue: Reconstruction of ancient pagoda under question The ongoing reconstruction of the … [Read more...] about Ancient beauty of oldest pagoda in Hanoi

Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi and Buu Long Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City have been listed among the top 20 most beautiful Buddhist temples voted by the US magazine National Geographic. Tran Quoc pagoda in Hanoi (Photo: baophapluat.vn)   Tran Quoc pagoda is located on a small peninsula on the east side of the West Lake and is nearly 1,500 years old. It was the Buddhist centre of Thang Long citadel during the Ly and Tran Dynasty. According to the magazine, the 11-story red pagoda is topped by a nine-story gemstone lotus. Gold and bronze statues clutter altars throughout the temple, and three different female Buddhas, called “Mothers,” can be found in Tran Quoc’s front courtyard. With its historical and architectural values, Tran Quoc pagoda has attracted many Buddhists and visitors in Vietnam and from abroad. Buu Long Pagoda, which is located on an area of over 11 hectares at the Ethnic Culture Historical Park in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, formed by … [Read more...] about Two Vietnamese pagodas listed among world’s top 20 most beautiful

An elderly woman in Ha Nam Province is in need of financial help to support her ill husband and daughter. Nguyen Thi Kim Lien (R) and her daughter 80-year-old Nguyen Thi Kim Lien lives in Da Bo Dao Village. Lien has five children but because of poverty, her children were unable to go to school. After growing up, they went to other provinces and cities like Danang, and Binh Duong to find works. Some of them haven't returned home for seven years. Her 54-year-old daughter, Nguyen Thi Nga, suffers from mental illness since she was small and often wanders alone when no one notices. There was one time, Lien was very worried when she couldn't find Nga, worrying that she might have an accident somewhere. Only when Nga was found sitting near a lake that Lien could feel relieved. Lien's husband Nguyen Minh Hong Meanwhile, her husband was bed-bounded after a stroke in September. Lien opens a tiny store at home but there are rarely any customers. Nguyen, one of Lien's neighbours, … [Read more...] about Woman struggles to support family at old age

Hanoi authorities have said that the metro station by Hoan Kiem Lake would have no impact at all on the area. Hanoi authorities called for public opinions in March The debate over the location of Hoan Kiem metro station is ongoing. The station in on Metro Line 2 connecting Bac Tu Liem District to the city's centre. When it was proposed that the station would be placed by Hoan Kiem Lake, some people suggested it would affect nearby historic buildings. On October 25, Hanoi Urban Railway Management Board said that Hanoi People's Committee had submitted official document to the prime minister. The document states that Metro Line 2 with an underground section running through the Old Quarter and Dinh Tien Hoang Street met the approved plans agreed since 2004. According to the Heritage Law, the designated heritage protection Zone 1 is the innermost area around the historical structures and constructions are prohibited. However, both the station and the tunnel will be built in Zone 2 … [Read more...] about Authorities refute Hoan Kiem metro station fears

Featured Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta (GMT+7) Oldest Latest Has news updated Warming upThailand players enter My Dinh Stadium.Vietnam players warm up in My Dinh Stadium. Thailand fans do not seem intimidated by the red-colored crowds. Fan boy and grandpaPhoto by Pham Duong.Photo by Pham Duong. Anticipation is high for the match between the big rivals. Many fans flocked to My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi hours before the game starts at 8 p.m.Vietnam and Thailand fans pose with banners outside My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi. Photo by Ngoc Thanh.A fan from Thailand. Photo by Ngoc Thanh.Vietnam fans with flags and banners on the street. Photo by Ngoc Thanh. Vietnam and Thailand had a nil-nil draw in the first leg of their World Cup qualifiers in Bangkok in September. Vietnam are currently top of Group G, after they earned a 1-0 victory against 10-man UAE at home and Thailand lost an away match 1-2 to Malaysia last Thursday. … [Read more...] about World Cup qualifiers: Vietnam vs Thailand