The Hanoitimes - This truly unique combination of premium golf courses at BRG Danang Golf Resort is a rare product, making it a must-visit destination for both local and international golfers that wish to experience these two golf masterpieces. On May 12, 2020, BRG Group lifted the veil on the upgraded Danang Golf Resort to become the first Vietnamese golf facility to harmonize designs from the industry’s top two designers; Jack Nicklaus Design and Greg Norman Golf Design. BRG Danang Golf Resort is now officially considered the country’s foremost ‘must-play’ golf destination for all keen domestic and international golfers who want to taste a true connoisseur’s experience. Nicklaus Course at BRG Danang Golf Resort is the first true bulkhead course in Asia Besides this, the mature Dunes Course is the first design in Vietnam from global golf icon Greg Norman, show casing an authentic links-style layout reminiscent of the world’s original golf courses. When playing the Norman created Dunes Course golfers can be transported back to the game’s origins when playing along the blustery shores that are indicative of the home of golf and the very first championship courses. …
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Remembering Pha Bang Nua
Due to the difficult terrain, it is considered a life-line that all roads, pipes, and rivers have to pass through. So important in fact, Pha Bang Nua became a very important target for the US Air Force during the US-Vietnam War. Many Vietnamese troops including hero driver Tran Cong Nhon and Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hue, Commander of Military Station 9 of Division 559 (Truong Son Army) bravely sacrificed in this entrenched natural fortification. Braving the enemy's fierce bombardment, all soldiers tried their best to ensure healthy food, ammunition and fuel transportation to the front. In order to better understand their lives, we want to introduce part of the diary written by Ngo Van Tho, logistic soldier of Company 4, Battalion 668 of Pipeline Regiment 592 during the Tet Lunar New Year in 1970. Logistic soldier of Battalion 668 Ngo Van Tho On January 29, 1970 It was a dry sunny day in Pha Bang Nua. They continuously bombarded our facilities. Bombs were dropped everywhere. At midnight, I went to the N3 storehouse to get rice. It took me about 15 minutes to walk there. The trail was damaged by bombs. I waited at the N2 store to make the rice and then returned to my place post. The enemy had attacked the storehouse for eight days. Last night, trucks rushed to the store to deliver goods. Finally, the station completed its set plan for the month. On the way home, passing holes made by the enemy’s bombs, I felt happy. When I got home, my commanders and Mr. Van slept soundly. A good night's sleep. February 5, 1970 (the 29th day of December in lunar calendar) Tomorrow is the beginning of the new lunar year. Preparations for Tet were already completed. This year we exchanged salt for pigs. We were busy preparing because the following day is the first day of the lunar year. Units are busy making chung cakes and pork rolls. We would have many traditional dishes for the national traditional Lunar New Year holiday. Last …
Co Loa Ancient Citadel a unique tourist attraction in capital city
Hanoi (VNA) - Co Loa now is serving as not only a cultural relic and evidence of ancient Vietnamese’ creativeness and technical level, but also an ideal destination for visitors. Not only associated to the Vietnamese nation’s legends like the selection of the capital by King An Duong Vuong, the creation of a multiple-shot crossbow or a moving love, Co Loa Ancient Citadel is a unique tourist attraction of Hanoi. Described as the largest ancient citadel in Vietnam, Co Loa historical relic covers about 500 ha, built at an order by King An Duong Vuong in the third century BC as the capital of the then Au Lac (now Vietnam), in Hanoi’s outlying district of Dong Anh. Legend has it that the citadel consists of nine spirals, hence the ancient name of Snail Citadel. Under the ravage of time and wars, there are currently only three spirals with ancient traces. The perimeter of the outer spiral measures 8 km with tall walls, from 4 to 5 m or even 8 to 12 m at some places, and moats. Meanwhile, the middle spiral’s perimeter is about 6.5 km, built in a similar way like the outer but stronger; and the inner covers about 2 sq. km serving as residence of the royal court. Shrine dedicated to King An Duong Vuong, built in 1687 under King Le Hy Tong’s reign and renovated in 1689, often referred to as Thuong (Upper) Shrine Trong Thuy – My Chau well at entrance of An Duong Vuong Shrine. Main entrance of An Duong Vuong Shrine with its almost all ancient architectural sketches. Ancient architectural sketches in Co Loa relic. Statue of Cao Lo, a talented warrior under King An Duong Vuong who created a multiple-shot crossbow. Two small wells, called dragon’s eyes, on two sides of main entrance to King An Duong Vuong Shrine. Visitors to Co Loa Ancient Citadel. The citadel takes various names like Loa (Snail) Thanh, Con Lon Thanh, Tu Long Thanh, Cuu Thanh, Viet Vuong Thanh , Kha Lu Thanh and Co Loa Thanh. In the 10th century, it became the …
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