Explore a captivating collection of photographs from Sơn Tây province taken between 1915 and 1916 by French photographer Léon Busy, featured in the color photo collection of businessman Albert Kahn.
French ships and local boats docked along the Red River in Sơn Tây province in 1915. At that time, Sơn Tây province encompassed what is now Sơn Tây town and the districts of Ba Vì, Phúc Thọ, Quốc Oai, and Thạch Thất in present-day Hanoi.
The lake and flagpole in the ancient citadel of Sơn Tây, now located in the center of Sơn Tây town, Hanoi.
Another view of the flagpole in the ancient citadel of Sơn Tây.
One of the gates of the ancient citadel of Sơn Tây.
A path leading into a village.
Simple roadside stalls.
Countryside scenery of Sơn Tây.
Rice fields in Sơn Tây.
Panoramic view of Thầy Pagoda in Sơn Tây province in 1916. Today, the pagoda is located in Quốc Oai district, Hanoi.
A corner of Thầy Pagoda’s courtyard. On the left is Hạ Pagoda and on the right is Nhật Tiên Bridge.
The pavilion in the Long Chiểu pond in front of Thầy Pagoda.
Long Chiểu pond with the pavilion and Sài Sơn mountain – where Thầy Pagoda is located – in the background.
Interior space of Thượng Pagoda, located on the slope of Sài Sơn mountain.
Statue in the Sài Sơn mountain cave.
The rustic beauty of Thầy Pagoda over a century ago.
