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The One Pillar Pagoda and Diên Hựu Pagoda
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08/30/2010 | 2:15 PM
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VGP - This unique pagoda is located in what is now Chùa Một Cột Street in Ba Đình District and is one of the historic relics associated with the Diên Hựu Pagoda (Lasting Blessing).
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Trúc Bạch Lake
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07/12/2010 | 9:16 AM
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VGP - When talking of West Lake one must mention Trúc Bạch Lake. Trúc Bạch, which means “small creamy white bamboo,” was closer to West Lake in the past.
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Đồng Cổ - Temple connected with the “Oath-taking ceremony” in feudal times
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07/06/2010 | 12:45 PM
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VGP - Đồng Cổ Temple is located in number 73 block of Bưởi Ward in Tây Hồ District, Hà Nội. It was built on the bank of the Tô Lịch River during the Lý Dynasty (11th century) to worship the Đồng Cổ (Bronze Drum) God, a symbol of Vietnamese civilization. The ancient Vietnamese bronze drum is not only a type of musical instrument but also votive object god of the ancient Việt people.
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The communal house with oldest stele in Hà Nội
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07/03/2010 | 2:48 PM
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VGP - Thanh Hà Communal House is located at No. 10 Ngõ Gạch, Đồng Xuân Ward in Hoàn Kiếm District of Hà Nội. It houses the stele titled Thanh Hà Ngọc Phả Bi Kí erected in 1430, considered to be the oldest extant stele in Hà Nội.