Located in the historical center of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as the locals’ favorite leisure spot. Hoan Kiem means “returned sword”, and the name comes from a legend in which King Le Loi was given a magical sword by the gods, which he used to drive out the invading Chinese. Later he returned the sword to the Golden Turtle God in the lake.
For most of the year the lake is fairly small, around one meter deep and ...
More Detail
Visit the Angkor Silk Farm and take their free tour to see just how all ...
More Detail
South of Da Nang, Vietnam, are the Marble Mountains. These five peaks are ...
More Detail
Luang Namtha is known for being the largest city in the northwest part of ...
More Detail
The Plain of Jars is a large area extending around the town of Phonsavan, ...
More Detail
