Vietnam
Tran Quoc Pagoda & West Lake: Hanoi's Spiritual Oasis
Discovering Vietnam's oldest Buddhist pagoda on the tranquil shores of West Lake—a peaceful escape from the bustling streets of Hanoi.
From the poetic swarm of Hanoi's streets to the silent limestone peaks of the countryside, Vietnam is a land of deep contrasts. Explore my favorite photography spots, local coffee haunts, and stories from across the landscape.
Discovering Vietnam's oldest Buddhist pagoda on the tranquil shores of West Lake—a peaceful escape from the bustling streets of Hanoi.
If you come to Vietnam and don't make it to Ninh Binh, you're doing it wrong. Trang An is basically a real-life movie set—where King Kong actually 'lived.'
If Trang An is about the nature of Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu is about its soul. Standing here, you realize emperors were making world-changing decisions right under these mountains.