Culture & History
Clara Nguyen
Discover the Hoa Lo Prison history in Hanoi, a complex tale of colonial oppression and American POWs. Explore the museum, its architecture, and plan your visit.
Culture & History
Clara Nguyen
Discover the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hanoi. Explore the ancient ruins, rich history, and get practical travel tips for your visit.
Culture & History
Clara Nguyen
Explore the One Pillar Pagoda history, from Emperor Ly Thai Tong's dream to its unique lotus architecture. A complete travel guide to this iconic Buddhist relic in Hanoi.
Culture & History
Clara Nguyen
Explore the Temple of Literature history in Hanoi, from the Imperial examination Vietnam to the Confucian scholars it honored. A deep dive into the feudal exam system.
Culture & History
Clara Nguyen
Once one of Southeast Asia’s most prosperous international trading ports from the 16th to the 19th century, the UNESCO-listed ancient town of Hoi An was not only a bustling commercial hub but also home to prominent Chinese merchant communities. To maintain ties with their ancestral homelands, practice spiritual traditions, and support fellow compatriots in trade,
Culture & History
Clara Nguyen
The Origins and the “Tourane Park” The first building of the Museum was constructed in 1915. However, more than twenty years prior, numerous Cham sculptures discovered in Da Nang, Quang Nam, and adjacent provinces had already been gathered at this very location, which was then known as “Tourane Park.” The collection of these Cham masterpieces,
