by Nicolas | Sep 15, 2016 | Non classé
The Japanese bridge is the symbol of Hoi An. It is to Hoi An what the Statue of Liberty is to New York or what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. We can see its illustration on the 20,000 VND note. We are not really sure about the exact age of the bridge. It is said to...
by Nicolas | Jul 4, 2016 | Non classé
Ha Chuong Hoi Quan pagoda is one of the most colorful pagodas you can visit in Cholon. It was built by a Chinese community from the southeastern region of Fujian. The Ha Chuong assembly hall is dedicated to several deities among which the most popular one is Thien...
by Nicolas | Mar 8, 2016 | Non classé
One of the greatest little jewels that Cholon carefully hides in between small streets and food stalls. Founded in the early 19th century, this gorgeous pagoda is named after the Goddess of Mercy, whose full name is Quán Thế Âm Bồ Tát. Quan Âm is her shortened name....
by Nicolas | Feb 29, 2016 | Non classé
Somewhere along Tran Hung Dao Street is an interesting narrow alleyway called Tống Duy Tân. If you have the opportunity, you should definitely visit it. Diving in this small & busy lane will really make you feel like entering an Ali Baba’s cave. The alley is...
by Nicolas | Dec 14, 2015 | Non classé
If you stroll around the neighborhood herbalists of Cho Lon, you will immerse yourself in a unique olfactory experience! Lots of those traditional herb shops can be found between streets Luong Nhu Hoc and Trieu Quang Phuc. Those streets are filled with amazing...
