Wonders of Vietnam

A thousand years nurtured this spirit of prosperity, mountains and rivers embrace and patronize this land forever... - Poem written in Emperor Khai Dinh’s Mausoleum

New perspectives

See Vietnam's natural world from a birds-eye view

Beaches

Bridges, Rivers and Thoroughfares

Urban Villages

Lagoons

Architectures

Sightsee with a soundtrack

Overview of Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula

Bring the history into your home

A 3D experience of Emperor Tu Duc tomb

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Watch the details of the 3D model of Tu Duc Tomb

Try it yourself

Look into the 3d model of Tu Duc Tomb

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The History of Tu Duc Tomb

Discover one of Hue's historical tombs

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How the Tomb Took 6 Years to Build

The resting place that caused a bit of unrest

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The Making of the Tomb's Model

How CyArk digitally documented the ancient city of Hue

A land of dragons and dynasties

According to folklore, the Vietnamese descended from dragons

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The Empire of the Dragon

Find out what this legendary animal represents in Nguyen Dynasty art and architecture

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What Are The Nine Dynastic Urns?

Zoom in to see turtles, canons, and dragons and discover stories of legendary emperors

The royal treatment

A glimpse into the life of the Nguyen emperor

The throne

The Golden Throne Coveted by Emperors

There was a time when battles for the crown covered the throne in blood

The fashion

Get The Royal Look

Discover the royal costume, style, and fashion under the Nguyen dynasty

The transport

Make Way For Your Highness

How the Nguyen Emperor traveled in style

Everyday dragons

Can you find the fire-breathers in these day-to-day objects?

Step into the past

Take a walk around historic sites

The Unique Architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb

Step inside the impressive tomb structures

4 Things You Should Do in Hoi An

The sights and snacks of the ancient town

The 500 Year-Old Village

Explore the ancient village of Phuoc Tich

Get your history fix

Learn more about ancient Champa culture

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My Son Sanctuary: Spirit in Stone and Soil

Explore the sophisticated engineering and elaborate symbolism of ancient Champa culture

Stop in at a museum

The largest collection of Champa Artifacts in one place

Explore the Da Nang Museum of Cham Culture

Explore the collection of Cham sculpture art from the 5th to the 15th century CE

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The museum

Tra Kieu Gallery

Explore the sculptures of Tra Kieu

The museum

My Son Gallery

Artifacts from the most sacred place of the Champa kingdom

The museum

Dong Duong Gallery

Dong Duong was a Buddhist center of Champa

The museum

Thap Mam Gallery

“Thap Mam style” refers to the Cham art of the later period

Admire the artifacts

Explore more beautiful Champa artifacts

Making Vietnam

Explore the different traditions in villages and cities across Vietnam

The Colorful Lanterns of Hoi An

The traditional lantern craft in Hoi An has been around for over 400 years

Behind the craft

Pottery

From the River Bank to the Artisan

Where the traditional techniques of Thanh Ha pottery were created

Music

Nha Nhac: Vietnam's Royal Court Music

Sacred animals, sumptuous costumes and meticulous dance steps

Crafts

Truc Chi: A New Type of Paper Art

Transforming straw, bamboo, sugarcane, banana, water ferns, corn, pineapple, or berries into art

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The art of organising a game of Bai Choi

Which of these is NOT used to make a 'truc chi'?

Clue: Popeye's favorite food.

Spinach

Cover truc chi paper onto the bones (Tran Tuan Viet)

Pick a color

The colors of Vietnam

From royal reds to deep green lagoons

Shades of red

Shades of orange

Shades of lush green

Shades of blue

Shades of sandy yellow

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Light your path with lanterns

What do you want to explore?

Choose your own Vietnamese adventure

The World's Largest Cave

Go down underground

Landmark Bridges

Walk this way

Deep Green Lagoons

Jump right in

Ancient History

Throwback time

Handmade Heritage

Browse traditional crafts

A hole new world

The labyrinth world of underground Vietnamese caves

5 Reasons To Explore The Largest Cave In The World

A cave so huge it has its own climate...

Explore the Paradise Cave

The longest dry cave in Asia

Quang Binh: Land of the Caves

Discover one of the most beautiful caves in the region of Phong Nha

Son Doong: The World's Largest Cave

Discover the hidden jungle inside the cave

Cross over to the other side

Explore the iconic bridges of Vietnam

6 Unique Bridges in Vietnam

Stepping over water (and mountains) in style

Danang: The City of Bridges

Vietnam's third largest city is also famous for its beaches, biodiversity, and buddhas

The Connection of Love

Uncover the poignant history of the Hien Luong Bridge

The History of the Truong Tien Bridge

The bridge with a very famous designer...

Sitting on the dock of the bay

Go for a dip in one of Vietnam's spectacular lagoons

The Beauty of Lang Co Bay

Explore this beautiful natural landscape in the Phu Loc district

The Legendary Green Island

Cu Lao Cham is known for its beautiful scenery, rich ecosystem, and ancient architecture

Explore the Tam Giang Lagoon

See the largest brackish lagoon in Southeast Asia for yourself

New perspectives

See Vietnam's natural world from a birds-eye view

Beaches

Bridges, Rivers and Thoroughfares

Urban Villages

Lagoons

Architectures

Sightsee with a soundtrack

Take in these beautiful views with some traditional Vietnamese music

The Fishing Pier of Dong Hoi market

Explore a My Son Temple

See Xep Beach on Cham Island

The Meridian Gate at Night

Overview of Linh Ung Pagoda on Son Tra Peninsula

Bring the history into your home

A 3D experience of Emperor Tu Duc tomb

Watch the details of the 3D model of Tu Duc Tomb

Look into the 3d model of Tu Duc Tomb

The History of Tu Duc Tomb

Discover one of Hue's historical tombs

How the Tomb Took 6 Years to Build

The resting place that caused a bit of unrest

The Making of the Tomb's Model

How CyArk digitally documented the ancient city of Hue

A land of dragons and dynasties

According to folklore, the Vietnamese descended from dragons

The Empire of the Dragon

Find out what this legendary animal represents in Nguyen Dynasty art and architecture

What Are The Nine Dynastic Urns?

Zoom in to see turtles, canons, and dragons and discover stories of legendary emperors

The royal treatment

A glimpse into the life of the Nguyen emperor

The Golden Throne Coveted by Emperors

There was a time when battles for the crown covered the throne in blood