Nestled along the banks of the Perfume River in the southwest corner of Hué, King Minh Mạng’s funeral complex was the result of a grand vision and an extensive building program. Guided by the ancient practice of geomancy, which aligns structures with natural forces, the complex was designed to harmonise with the environment, blending the spiritual with the earthly.

Earning its rightful place on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1992, Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument on the planet and one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Commissioned in 1122AD by King Suryavarman II as a grand tribute to Vishnu, it was a bold deviation from the prevailing Shiva worship of the time. Suryavarman intended it not only as the capital of the ancient Khmer empire and a place of worship but as a funerary temple for

Lacking any inscriptions describing its foundation, the mysterious history of Banteay Samre is left to speculation. According to local lore, construction may have initially commenced around 967AD for the Samré people, an isolated ethnic group believed to have inhabited the area long before the rise of the Khmer Empire. Historians believe it was later completed in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II or his successor, King Yasovarman II.

This UNESCO World Heritage area, also known as Halong Bay on land, stretches along the Ngo Dong River and is flanked by views of majestic karst cliffs, limestone caves, grottoes, and vibrant green rice fields. Tam Cốc literally translates to “three caves,” referring to the Ca, Hai and Ba caves carved by centuries of flowing water. Locals often refer to the surrounding fields as the Green Sea, a poetic nod to the way the wind ripples through the endless rice paddies like waves

Consumed by jungle and time, very little is known about this temple ruin but it is believed this stone monument was once an ancient hermitage, a meditation retreat for elite monks or a sanctuary for sacred manuscripts. Located near the northwest corner of the holy reservoir of East Baray, deep inside the Angkor Archaeological Park, it was designed and constructed by King Jayavarman VII during the late 12th century.

Originally established in the early 19th century as a humble hermitage tucked beneath the shade of dense tropical foliage, Vĩnh Tràng...

Often considered as one of the most beautiful mosques in Asia, The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque pierces the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan, its golden dome shimmering over the lagoon below. Completed in 1958 under Brunei’s 28th Sultan, it is a monument of precision and faith, showcasing the beauty of Islamic architecture while standing as a powerful symbol of the nation’s history, culture, and religious devotion.

Leaning against the Chau Chu Mountain in the outskirts of Hue, this elaborately designed, hillside tomb has elements of Vietnamese and European architectural styles. Featuring blackened concrete, the Gothic inspired monument casts a striking silhouette against the verdant green countryside. While comparatively smaller than other Royal tombs, the building itself is far more elaborately designed than others of its era.