Category: History

The Imperial City of Vietnam – City of Hue
Whilst traveling Indochina a visit to the Imperial City of Vietnam, City of Hue is a must. This place is full of beautiful architecture, rich in history and will definitely will be one of your highlights whilst over there. Without even knowing you'll spend an entire day wandering about the site i...
31 March 2021

Vietnam customs: A glimpse into a culture rich in tradition
As you might already know, Vietnam is a country of rich traditions and variety in many different fields. If you visit Vietnam you will not only be impressed by the beautiful landscapes and the culinary diversity, but also by friendly people. The many different ethnicities and traditions which are...
05 October 2020

New Year's Eve in Vietnam: That's how the locals celebrate
Whether New Year's Eve in Hanoi or in another region – in Vietnam you're preparing for it weeks before the turn of the year; Apartments are decorated, the windows cleaned, doors painted, and much more. Some even go so far and repaint their house. That should bring good luck. Below you will find o...
22 July 2020

Composition, growth and much more: Vietnam's population
Vietnam was reunited on July 2nd, 1976. At that time, the population was 49.81 million people. Today, that number is almost twice as high at around 95.5 million. And a lot has happened in the Southeast Asian country and continues to do so. This article by VIETNAM VISA ONLINE gives an overview of ...
16 July 2020

In summary: the Vietnam War
With the interference of the US in the Vietnam War one wanted to stop the advance of communism. After 11 years and millions of Vietnamese dead and around 60,000 US soldiers killed, the war came to an end. Learn everything you need to know about the sad chapter in Vietnamese and American history. ...
17 April 2020

On the upswing: Vietnam's political structure explained
On July 2, 1976, Vietnam was reunited after 22 years of division. It was the Vietnam War, in which the United States was also involved, that divided the country. After South Vietnam capitulated unconditionally in 1975, the way was clear for a new political structure in Vietnam.
24 March 2020

Vietnam's religions: What do you believe in the land of smiles?
Many assume that Vietnam is a Buddhist country. However, it is rather a society of "freedom of belief" – Buddhism is the largest religion with just 15 percent. In contrast, 75 percent of the locals do not have any faith. Instead, the family is, so to speak, the main religion in Vietnam – life and...
24 March 2020

So strange and yet so beautiful: Vietnamese traditions
Vietnam is a country of contrasts and cultural overlaps. This is also evident when you look at the diverse Vietnamese traditions. Below you will find a brief overview of these traditions and customs VIETNAM VISA ONLINE has researched for you. Don't be surprised if you see people burning coloured ...
21 February 2020

The Vietnamese culture – language, customs and etiquette
Friendly, helpful people, imposing temple complexes, great value for the outside – that is the Vietnamese culture in a nutshell. The country and its people are full of secrets and interesting facts. Here you can learn more about the customs and "rules" in the land of smiles. VIETNAM VISA ONLINE h...
13 February 2020

Learn more: Fascinating Vietnamese myths
Dragons, fairies and golden turtles – there are many Vietnamese myths! Especially in the rural areas of the country, the locals often live according to these centuries-old traditions. In the following sections, you will learn about some legends. VIETNAM VISA ONLINE has researched for you. Let's g...
06 February 2020

Interesting facts about Vietnam's history
The history of Vietnam is largely shaped by the defense against conquerors such as the US, China and France. In the following sections you can read everything you need to know about the country's moving history in the South China Sea. VIETNAM VISA ONLINE has researched for you.
31 January 2020