The image of "Hanoi motorcyclists" under the lens of Pham Thanh Long

The image of "Hanoi motorcyclists" under the lens of Pham Thanh Long

Photo collection by photographer Pham Thanh Long about the very ordinary life moments you can meet every day. Humorous and true, this shot of Hanoi will become invaluable as the motorcycles will gradually be replaced by cars, trains.

For each of us, motorcycles are an indispensable item in everyday life. While the car is still a dream with the majority of Vietnamese, the motorbike is both cheaper and more nimble, maneuvering naturally dominates and becomes the most popular means of transportation.

As a "motor powerhouse", Vietnam is always in the top countries with the most motorcycles in the world. You can see motorcycles everywhere, with employers involved in all areas of life. Whether it's going to school, going to work or going out, the motorbike is ready to go anywhere, as long as gas is available!

Although not the most convenient, comfortable, optimal means of transportation, it may be replaced in the future. But there is an undeniable fact that motorcycles have long become a symbol of Vietnamese culture.

There are moments you can only get lucky if in Vietnam (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)


Recently on the social media appeared a very unique beam was made on the streets of Hanoi with the central character is the motorcycle. The ordinary ordinary life that you can meet every day but not even a second to watch.

Made by photographer Pham Thanh Long with high angle shooting, photo sets for the viewer with a motorcycle, Hanoians can do all kinds of things. Funny and true, these images of Hanoi in the future may become invaluable as the motorcycles will gradually be replaced by cars, trains.

Women in ninja dresses  ... (Photo Pham Thanh Long)


The set of images with unique ideas are patiently standing on many bridges to perform and was named "Super Quarters". Each of the four chrysanthemums carry very specific characteristics, which only the lover and understand Hanoi can collect all!

"In his spare time, he did not know what to do, so he went up the bridge to capture a reality of motorcycle life in Vietnam in the last years of the second decade of this century." - photographer Pham Thanh Long shared about the picture has caused fever, the photo he was patiently standing on the crossing bridge crossroad Nga Tu So - Ha Dong to implement.

The hug tight from the back that only have a ride you have the opportunity to enjoy! (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

Where are the new cars only? (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

Not wearing a hat not forgetting to wear a hat, so hurry to report immediately to team up ... (Photo Pham Thanh Long)

Which way for me? (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

Team "mo-bike phone" Hanoi (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

"Distributor" (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

Transportors (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

The wind blows ... (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

How to ride a motorcycle to ... (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

Husband and wife go shopping (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

Squad car off the cage! (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

"Bike bike" type Hanoi (Photo by Pham Thanh Long)

War Remnants Museum in the eyes of American visitor

War Remnants Museum in the eyes of American visitor

In many places that have suffered from the war with the United States in the world, Stephanie said that the War Remnants Museum in Vietnam attracted her the most.

Stephanie Yoder is a freelance writer from the US who specializes in travel writing on the Twenty-something Travel blog. In September 2010, Stephanie left the office to travel the world and become a travel blogger. Since then, she has lived in China, Argentina and Mexico. She came to Vietnam in February 2011.

Stephanie on the Mount Matanuska Glacier, Alaska. Photo: Twenty-something Travel.

Referring to Vietnam, Stephanie often thought of immense rice fields, fascinating spring rolls and even war. Despite being born a decade after the Vietnam War, Stephanie still knows the cultural heritage of this S-shaped land. Stephanie's parents do not believe in the fact that their daughter is now able to come here as a tourist. Her father said, "When I was at my age, everybody tried not to come to Vietnam."

With all that Stephanie knew about the Vietnam War before, she realized that the Vietnamese talked about the war with a very different perspective and attitude. First, the people here call the war "War against America," a name that sounds strange to her, but also meaningful. Desiring to better understand the history of the dark ages between the United States and Vietnam, Stephanie decided to visit the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. It was really a trip that brought a lot of awkward feeling.

Picture of the War Remnants Museum are recorded by female tourist. Photo: Twenty-something Travel.

The museum is visible in front of the eyes of Stephanie is a gray building, the front yard display full of spoils in the battle, from tanks, to helicopters and fighters. Stepping inside, the female visitor encounters a photo taken in the Declaration of Independence, followed by pictures of US soldiers being escorted by Vietnamese soldiers and some bloody images in Wartime. Stephanie's next show is a photo of Agent Orange victims, a neonatal model in glass vases, a cage for prisoners and prisoners of war in Vietnam.

Visiting the museum, Stephanie found in her not a lot of emotions, instead of the academic sense of what has just been re-imaged. On her journey to explore the world, she has visited places where she suffered injuries during the American-led war, such as the capital Belgrade (Serbia) or the city of Hiroshima (Japan). These lands also suffered heavy casualties in humans and during wartime.

Stephanie captured the picture of the victims of women and children in the war. Photo: Twenty-something Travel.

For Stephanie, she thinks the War Remnants Museum is a much more interesting place to visit. As an American tourist to Vietnam, Stephanie met a lot of people open and friendly. Having the opportunity to meet many Vietnamese friends, she realized that indigenous people have different perspectives and attitudes towards past stories, from not really interested to debating.

Explore Ngoc Hoang pagoda where President Obama visited

Explore Ngoc Hoang pagoda where President Obama visited

Ngoc Hoang Pagoda is located on Mai Thi Luu Street, District 1 (Ho Chi Minh City) with age of more than a century. It has been recognized by the state as a national architectural heritage.

Ngoc Hoang pagoda has an area of ​​2,300 m2, built in the period 1892-1900, architecture style temple Chinese.

In 1984, Ngoc Hoang Pagoda was renamed Phuoc Hai. However, people still call the Jade Emperor by the main hall is the place of worship of the Jade Emperor according to the Chinese belief.

The temple is located at 73 Mai Thi Luu, Da Kao Ward, District 1 (HCMC). Inside still holds many rivals, worship, incense, incense. This is the only temple in Vietnam with ancient paper statues depicting the meeting of the gods in honor of the Jade Emperor. In 1994, it was recognized as a national architectural heritage.

Inside the temple are three buildings: electricity, central electricity and the Chief. In the main hall there are worshiping the Jade Emperor, the Buddha and the gods.


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The pagoda also worshiped Jinhua Mother (divine birth) with 12 midwives. People come here to pray "mother round the square" when a relative is pregnant. Wishing the baby to be born lucky, peace, happiness is the wish of many people to come here to pray.

The rituals, churches, lam lam, incense ... are carved fine wood precious still preserved today.

The pagoda also has a number of life-giving objects such as the literary god, the god of the stars, the god of vocational training and the faith for women.

The statues of Song duan are sculptured sophisticated.

Every day, many people visit, pray peace & good luck.

On the afternoon of May 21, the Buddha's birthday, the Buddhist monks, Buddhist monks, nuns and Buddhist prayer in the electrical area.

The monks who made merit to the pagoda were solemnly placed.

Inside the pagoda also decorated many pictures.

In the area of ​​the main hall worshiping the two gods, high, showing majestic. On the left is the shrine of the General of the Tiger.

Right to the shrine of General Thanh Long.

The blue-tiled roof of Chinese architecture is still durable with time.

The space in front of the pagoda is the place where people leave the place, calm the mind, avoiding the noisy, bustling capital of the city.

Outside the pagoda also turtles, fish ... most people are brought to the birth of the blessing.

On April 15th lunar month, the temple attracts crowds of people to visit. Many are also curious to hear that President Obama may visit on May 24.

World News praised Hoang Lien Son, Sapa as "World's most attractive destination in 2019"

World News praised Hoang Lien Son, Sapa as "World's most attractive destination in 2019"

On November 27th, the National Geographic Magazine of the United States has announced the Top 28 most attractive destinations in the world in 2019. Hoang Lien Son, Sapa of Vietnam ranked 7th in this ranking, selected as the most exciting destination in Southeast Asia.

National Geographic is a prestigious American magazine with worldwide coverage of publications in 40 languages. In the announcement of the most attractive destinations in the world in 2019 by travel editors and explorers of National Geographic voted, this popular magazine has "revealed" the best 28 points across world. In particular, the image Hoang Lien Son, Sapa, Vietnam appeared impressive and attractive at number 7/28.

This is "the 28 best voyages and these experiences have inspired, transformed our vision, connecting us with cultures, destinations and ideas that affect the world." says George Stone, National Geographic's editor-in-chief.

In the introduction to Hoang Lien Son, this famous magazine describes: "Thanks to the new cable car, more and more visitors have the opportunity to reach Fansipan peak 3143m. But this northwestern region (far from the busy town of Sa Pa) still has the wild, idyllic, a world apart from Hanoi's noisy urban area, although only the capital about 313 km northeast. "

To enjoy the original beauty of the world's most attractive destination 2019 Hoang Lien Son, Fansipan cable car is an interesting medium.

Fansipan cable from the Muong Hoa valley to the top of Fansipan - the "Indochinese roof" in Vietnam, taking visitors gliding between the valley of rugged primitive forest, through clusters of white clouds, Enjoy the beauty of the majestic beauty of the Hoang Lien Son range.

From the middle of the sky, through the glass frame of cable car, visitors are able to collect all the North West features typical of terraced fields when the rice season.

If you do not take the cable car, trekking, exploring the mountains and the life of ethnic minority people in Sa Pa, explore the unique cultural features of the mountainous north of Vietnam that few places in the world have. very unique experience.

Hoang Lien Son will also conquer any visitor to the city in the clouds at the top Fansipan. Here, a complex of architectural spirit majestic mountains in the middle of the message, hiding in the white clouds, the sound of the bell rang echoes of each stone to feel very natural, at liberty.

In this population, visitors have the opportunity to worship Amitabha Buddha statue - the highest bronze Buddha statue in Vietnam with the height of 21.5m, is tiled from tens of thousands of thin copper 5mm. This is also the statue of the Buddha statue unprecedented in Vietnam. From here, visitors can cover the whole view of the Hoang Lien Mountains under the benevolent look of the Buddha.

This cultural and spiritual architectural complex is also the site of the rare phenomenon of "luminescence", a mysterious and sacred spiritual phenomenon according to the Buddhist concept.

The highest point of Fansipan is the 3,143m tower - a milestone for the legendary "Indochinese Staircase" that anybody wants to touch once in their life. This is where tourists are immersed in the "beautiful sea of ​​clouds difficult to resist" that National Geographic magazine described when talking about Hoang Lien Son.

Along with the culinary discoveries in the village, visitors can also enjoy the full flavor of the highlands with traditional dishes of the North West such as sa sa sausage, Bac Ha noodle soup, buffalo kitchen, sticky rice glutinous rice ... by ethnic people processing in the highlands market area Fansipan cable car station.

During this time, an even bigger Winter Festival in Sa Pa is taking place, bringing guests experiences that, like the editor of travel by National Geographic, are The journey is "directed towards the task of discovering, preserving, respecting and connecting with our planet."

Small tip for you is the cable car ticket is reduced to 50%, for all visitors, from 01/12 to 20/12/2018. The opportunity to discover the most attractive destination in the world 2019 has never been so easy.

12 destinations to attract international visitors in Ho Chi Minh City

12 destinations to attract international visitors in Ho Chi Minh City

According to travel agencies, Uncle Ho's statue on Nguyen Hue Street, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market ... are attractions that always attract international visitors in Ho Chi Minh City.

Monument of President Ho Chi Minh: Uncle Ho's statue on Nguyen Hue Street (District 1) was inaugurated in May 2015. The statue is made of copper alloy with a height of 7.2 m (pedestal 2,7 m height, body 4,5 m), total cost 7 billion. Photo: Le Quan.

Bach Dang wharf (District 1): This is a historical relic associated with the young man Nguyen Tat Thanh to find a way to save the country. There is also the serenity of the river in the shadow of high buildings, the slow drifting boats, the peace of the player. Photo: Wuhashu.

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (District 1): Opera House or Opera House is a project with a view of Lam Son and Dong Khoi. The theater was inaugurated in 1900, bringing the architecture of the Third Reich of France in the early 20th century. Photo: Unspoken061 / blogspot.

Saigon Central Post Office (District 1): A French-built building from 1886-1891, designed by architect Villedieu with assistant Foulhoux, European-style architecture. with Asian decor. Photo: TienTuan.

Notre Dame Cathedral (District 1): Notre Dame Cathedral is also the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame. The building was built on October 7, 1877. The architecture of the church is designed to combine Roman and Gothic styles. Photo: Hoang Ha.

Independence Palace (District 1): Formerly known as Norodom Palace, today it is called Thong Nhat Palace or Thong Nhat Hall. It is a 22 hectare site in Ho Chi Minh City. The palace has been classified as a special national monument. Photo: Manh Thang.

War Remnants Museum (District 3): A museum dedicated to the study, collection, storage, preservation and display of material, images and artifacts of the crimes and consequences of war. The painting has caused Vietnam, the museum now holds more than 20,000 documents, artifacts and movies. Picture: Joephebus.

Ben Thanh Market (District 1): This is one of the largest markets in HCM City. This market is considered as the symbol of the city. Many visitors choose Ben Thanh to visit and buy souvenirs. Photo: Manh Thang.

Binh Tay Market (District 5): Also known as New Large Market was built on an area of ​​over 17,000 m2 in ancient architecture of Asia, the market has over 2,300 stalls business with more than 30 groups. Picture: Peter Pham.

Cu Chi tunnels (Cu Chi) are about 70 km from Ho Chi Minh City. This is an architecture that is more than 200 km long. The unique feature of this tunnel system is that there are many levels, such as the spider web. Photo: Le Quan.

Phu My Hung urban area is a large urban area in District 7 is planned, luxurious design with the row of villas, tree shady road ... Many visitors evaluate this place as a city in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Truong Khoi.

Sky Deck is the name of a 180 meter high observatory located on the 49th floor of the Bitexco building. It is equipped with six long-range telescopes, capable of 360-degree rotation and up to 50 degrees down. Ticket price to visit this place is 200,000 VND per person. Picture: Duy Phuong.


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