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The original pagoda was built about three centuries a got on a wild area of dense bushes and little human settlement, according to head monk Chau Soc Pholly, who is the sixth generation of monks at the pagoda. He added that centuries ago the area was the kingdom of monkeys, so when Khmer people chose to build their pagoda there they named it Xvayton, Xa Ton in the Khmer language meaning "monkeys pulling each other by their tails", In 1896, the pagoda was supported with concrete and made...

"We have plans for many programs next year to recover arrivals from the important market. We aim to make Vietnam a top outbound destination for Japanese travelers," said Vu The Binh, head of the travel department under the national tourism authority. Binh told the Daily last week that new promotions were planned after the number of Japanese visitors had fallen due to poor tourism products and the lack of effective promotion campaigns. In fact, many activities have been taking place in...

VietNamNet Bridge – Russian visitors holding ordinary passports will be allowed into Vietnam for a stay of 15 days without entry visas from early next year, the Prime Minister has decided. Minister-chairman of the Government Office has signed a document communicating the decision by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, stating that visa exemptions will apply for Russian nationals who come to Vietnam for all purposes. The decision, issued following a proposal by the Ministry of...

Phong Nha Cave, the most beautiful cave in Vietnam. VietNamNet Bridge – Phong Nha – Ke Bang Nature Reserves may be ruled out from the list of nominees of the world’s seven natural wonders by New Open World if the www.vietnamworders.co.cc website is not removed. campaigns for this park in the new world seven natural wonder poll. to remove it. The Campaigning Board for Phong Nha – Ke Bang sent a letter to the New Open World to confirm that the website...

Vinh Trung Plaza is also a brand new twin tower office and apartment complex with serviced apartment for lease, a Big C shopping mall and a six-screen MegaStar cineplex. Everywhere it seems, developments are underway. For those who remember Danang at the turn of the 21st century, soon the city will be barely recognisable. (Source: Time-out)

VietNamNet Bridge – "It must be an undiscovered beach. We are very lucky to be the first people to enjoy the turquoise water and vast white sand beach," said a 12-year old boy. He is right. The beach is calm and less crowded than many others, such as Cua Lo Beach in the central province of Nghe An’s Vinh City. This tranquillity will allow us to enjoy our entire four-day summer family vacation without being disturbed by other people, such as the tiresome local photographers...

VietNamNet Bridge – F or travelers in Hanoi or the locals who want to spend their one-day weekend at a relaxing tourist attraction that is not too far away from the capital city, Thien Son-Suoi Nga ecotourism site may be their best choice. It takes only one and a half hours by car to this site from Hanoi by taking National Highway 32 or Lang-Hoa Lac, passing by Son Tay Township, then turning left to the Ba Vi National Park. Located on the eastern side of the Ba Vi mountain...

VietNamNet Bridge – People in search of an opportunity to discover the artists within themselves can do so at “Have Fun with Porcelain” playground at Minh Sang Plaza. With materials and guidance provided by Minh Long 1 Co. every one can take home a hand-made work of art. About 20 kilometers from HCMC, located on National Highway 13 in the southern province of Binh Duong and next to Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park, Minh Sang Plaza has become popular with tourists and...