Blossoming ablaze red bombax ceiba paints Thay Pagoda a highlighted sketch.
The amazing red color of bombax ceiba blossoming in front of the gate of the ten-century-old Thay Pagoda has become the iconic beauty in March that is hard to be found elsewhere.
The bird-eye view of the whole premise of Thay Pagoda located on Sai Son mountain, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi. Legend is said that the pagoda was built on the dragon land with its main gate looking to the South while the left side of the religious relic is the Long Dau mountain and its back and right sides lie on Sai Son mountain.
Photo by Hà Thành/Vnexpress
A branch of bombax ceiba swoops down the water communal on the lake. This is a symbolic architecture of the Thay pagoda. During festive periods, the area usually becomes a stage for water puppet shows.
Photo by Hà Thành/Vnexpress
Every March, the bombax ceiba blossoms flourish paiting a highlighted sketch for the ancient pagoda.
Photo by Hà Thành/Vnexpress
According to traditional Chinese medicine, the whole parts of the bombax ceiba tree can be used for hydration and detoxifying. Particularly, flowers are used to treat many diseases such as peptic ulcers.
Photo by Hà Thành/Vnexpress
During the flowering season, all leaves fall while only bright red flowers on the branches. The bombax ceiba trees here are believed to be more special because of their swooping branches.
Photo by Hà Thành/Vnexpress
The flowering season lasts nearly a month and gradually fades until the tree produces tender leaves. The flower is also known by many other names such as po-lang.
Hanoi is fully committed to supporting South African businesses and investors, and will create a favorable business environment to facilitate their investments.
Brazil's rising star of classical music, pianist Cristian Budu performed at Ho Guom Opera to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Brazil.
Hanoi is at its most beautiful during these autumn days, with pleasant weather, gentle sunshine, and perfect conditions for strolls, sightseeing, and outdoor photography. Besides the fragrant milk flowers and picturesque scenery, Hanoi offers unique delicacies visitors must experience during the fall season.
Photo exhibition ‘Hanoi – A time to remember” displays 86 artworks by two photographers Le Bich (Vietnam) and Andy Soloman (UK). The artworks are diary pages recording the meaningful transformations of Hanoi.
Vietnam is honored to be one of two representatives of Southeast Asia appearing on the list of Flight Centre, one of the largest traveling companies in Australia.
Spring roll and sugarcane shrimp (Chao Tom), the Vietnamese traditional dishes, are voted among the world’s best appetizers on the global list of Taste Atlas.
Typhoon Yagi has caused severe damage in many provinces and cities in the northern region, including major tourist centers such as Hanoi, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, and Sa Pa (Lao Cai). In an effort to overcome the damage, many localities have organized activities to welcome tourists back.
Hoi An Ancient Town (Quang Nam Province) is praised by the Australian travel website Escape as one of the 13 best destinations for a September vacation.
Vietnam, along with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand, is the most affordable destination for Indian travelers in Southeast Asia, as announced by the Times of India.