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Tra Que vegetable village in the bright green of grass and leaves.
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Play the role of a farmer and you will harvest vegetables in green gardens
The air at this time is extremely fresh and cool, allowing you to relax and enjoy the peaceful pace of life.
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Tra Que Vegetable Village: Explore the beautiful rustic village of Hoi An
My Son Sanctuary is a project started by King Bhadravarman in the 4th century and completed at the end of the 13th century. Under the reign of King Jaya Simhavarman III in the early 14th century, My Son was an architectural complex with more than 70 temples with unique styles and designs typical of the Champa kingdom. Most of the architecture here is influenced by Hindu culture. Due to the devastation of the war, by 1975, My Son only retained 32 structures including 20 temples and towers that still retain their original architectural features. On December 1, 1999, My Son Sanctuary was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Through many ups and downs of history, My Son still stands strong until today. As is known, the architecture of My Son Sanctuary is greatly influenced by Hinduism. All temples and towers are made of brick and stone and face east - this is the direction of the rising sun and is considered the place where the gods reside. The temple structure here is divided into 3 main parts: the tower base, the tower body and the tower top. The special thing is that each temple tower at My Son worships a different king or god. Because of this, each project is considered an important piece of the puzzle through each dynasty of Champa. My Son relic area will have areas including: Area A: This is the first area to visit. Here you can see the entire My Son Sanctuary, but most of the buildings in Area A are in the process of being restored. Area B: Located in the western hill area, there is 1 main tower and 3 auxiliary towers. Area C: Located in the southern hills and is also the most unique area with many temples, towers, reliefs, inscriptions, and extremely impressive works. When coming to My Son Sanctuary, don't miss the opportunity to experience the unique Kate festival of the Cham people. This is a traditional festival held in July each year according to the Cham calendar, an opportunity to remember grandparents and ancestors and pray for the fertility of all things. Visitors will witness many traditional rituals such as: water procession, peace offering, palanquin procession or admire performances with a variety of musical instruments. In addition to visiting historical buildings, visitors can also admire the Apsara dance inspired by the Apsara sandstone sculpture. The Apsara dance titled "The Soul of Stone" and the performance of beautiful Cham girls to the sound of Paranung drums and Saranai trumpets will fascinate all visitors. Regarding the most favorable time to go to My Son, you need to note that in Quang Nam there will be two main seasons: the rainy season (September - December) and the dry season (February - August). The dry season will of course be a much more favorable time. To visit My Son Sanctuary, you should choose from February to April, at this time the weather is very cool, the sun is not too harsh, so it is easy to move around and visit.
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From January to December
Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An tourist destination is located right in Tan Hiep island commune, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, about 15 km drive from Cua Dai beach. Cu Lao Cham is a historical cultural relic consisting of 8 islands: Hon Ong, Hon Dai, Hon Lao, Hon Kho Con, Hon La, Hon Tai, Hon Mo, Hon Kho Me, among these islands are The main and largest island with a large concentration of population and commercial and tourist activities is Hon Lao. With the advantage of favorable terrain as well as being favored by nature, Cu Lao Cham is located in an area with great ecological diversity, surrounded by many rare seafood species with high economic value, and many reefs. Diverse colors of coral are preserved right in the natural underwater environment to grow, making this place a paradise for tourists who are passionate about exploring, conquering nature, or those who love nature. Love the beauty and wildness of underwater nature. The entire main island has up to 7 beaches from Northwest to Southeast: North beach where there are many natural caves; Ong beach has many bustling restaurants and is also the most crowded beach; Lang beach is a fishing wharf with Cam hamlet residential area; Xep beach still looks pristine because it has not yet been exploited for tourism; Chong beach has a beautiful beach, a freshwater bath area, and straight rows of coconut trees, while Bim beach attracts tourists by opening its doors for free bathing. This is often a place to take souvenir photos. Because the water is clear and blue, there is an artistic rock beach, and Huong beach, although difficult to bathe in because many boats are anchored here, is also quite attractive to tourists because of its freshly caught seafood. Each island in the Cu Lao Cham cluster has its own unique characteristics, attracting tourists. Usually, tourists will choose the tourist destination Hoi An Cu Lao Cham from March to August every year, because this is the time when the climate is most beautiful, the weather is warm, covered with golden sunshine, and the sea is clear. clear and calm. In other months, only permanent residents live here because the sea is rough, often with sudden storms or lasting many days, the island becomes an isolated area. Traveling to the attractive Cu Lao Cham, visitors will have truly comfortable moments immersing themselves in the natural beauty, relaxing their minds and having fun to the fullest with a scuba diving trip equipped with modern diving equipment, Safely with a guide at Xep beach, Ong beach, Lang beach, visitors will be able to explore the vast ocean world that can only be seen through movies, the internet, visitors can also roam in the deep forest. abyss or a campfire at night by the beach. In addition, visitors can enjoy unique cuisine here such as the unique Nang breast snail shaped like a cone, with a black and gray shell or the fist-sized stone crab with delicious and not fishy crab meat, which they can enjoy together. Abalone has crispy meat and is fragrant and is very difficult to harvest, so it is rare. Fresh seafood such as shrimp, squid, lobster, bird's nest, wild vegetables and 16 types of forest leaves with medicinal flavors, grow wild in the areas. At the foot of the mountain, this dish dipped in garlic and chili sauce is also a unique cuisine of this country... all are meticulously prepared, appealing to any guest, no matter how gourmet. Many tourists, not only domestic but also international, when coming to Cu Lao Cham, spend some time buying some sun-dried squid, which is made only from squid brought from the sea that is still fresh and dried only. Once crispy in the sun, or dried squid, canned bird's nests have a very characteristic flavor of the sea to bring home as gifts for relatives and friends. In October 2003, a nature reserve at the tourist destination Hoi An Cu Lao Cham was established to preserve wildlife on the island, classified as one of Vietnam's 15 marine protected areas. With its beautiful beauty, rich flora and fauna, and historical relics that have existed for hundreds of years, Cu Lao Cham was officially recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve on May 25, 2009. . In addition to fun activities, cuisine, and swimming, visitors can also learn more and participate in traditional festivals here such as the Cau Ngu festival, a day when people pray to the sea god for blessings. Peaceful, smooth sailing, catching a lot of seafood when setting sails for the boat to go out to sea or the nest anniversary festival is an opportunity for people to remember and pay tribute to the ancestors who were instrumental in discovering the past. created a profession of exploiting bird's nest - a dish that brings very high economic value to people living on the island.
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March to August
Hoi An is famous for its traditional, harmonious architectural beauty of houses, walls and roads. Along with many ups and downs of history, Hoi An ancient town still retains its ancient, quiet, moss-covered beauty in every tiled roof, brick, row of trees... like the simplicity of its personality and pure soul. , the sincerity of local people. The most common housing type is one- or two-story tubular houses with narrow width and very long depth. The house is made from materials with high strength and durability due to the harsh climate here. The two sides are separated by brick walls and wooden frames, divided into three compartments with a walkway in the middle. Each house in Hoi An ensures harmony between living space and nature. Each house has a paved courtyard and decorated with water tanks, rockeries, and ornamental plants, creating an overall beauty. With unique architecture, the house space in Hoi An is always airy, filled with sunlight, people and nature seem to become one. These things bring a free and comfortable life to local people and enjoyment to tourists during their trip to Hoi An. The streets in the Old Quarter are arranged horizontally and vertically in a checkerboard style with short and beautiful streets, winding, embracing the houses. Walking through each of those beautiful and peaceful small streets, visitors not only enjoy delicious food but also see a part of the daily life of Hoi An people, a peaceful, simple life. weird. Hoi An's architectural relic complex is extremely rich and beautiful, so this place has been and will always be an attractive place for domestic and foreign tourists to visit, explore and fully enjoy their vacation when booking. Hotel right in Hoi An ancient town. Traveling to Hoi An, visitors will realize that it seems that time has stopped here in each yin-yang tiled roof covered with moss, the old moldy gray walls, preserved from ancient times and exists to this day. It would be a mistake if you travel to Quang Nam without visiting the "symbol of Hoi An" - Covered Bridge. This place also has another name: Japanese Pagoda, located adjacent to Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street and Tran Phu street. This unique architectural work is also printed on the 20,000 VND polymer banknote. The Cau Pagoda is curved, made of wooden planks spanning the creek connecting to the Hoai River. The 18m long bridge has a roof covered with yin and yang tiles, facing the Thu Bon river. The special thing is that although it was built by the Japanese, the Covered Bridge has bold Vietnamese architecture. Above the main door are embossed three Chinese characters, Lai Vien Kieu, meaning the bridge of friends from far away. This place was often visited by Japanese merchants around the mid-16th century. Above the bridge there is a small temple during the time of the North Deity god Tran Vu, specializing in controlling storms and floods, bringing joy and happiness to the people. everybody. At both ends of the bridge, there are groups of monkey and dog statues sitting in adoration. Through many years of time and restoration, Covered Bridge is still a unique structure, an architectural beauty of Vietnamese style. This is a priceless asset and was officially chosen as the symbol of Hoi An Besides, to better understand the life and culture of Hoi An people, tourists should visit some famous ancient houses and spiritual and social works such as the ancient houses of Quan Thang, Duc An, Tan Ky, ...or some assembly halls such as Fujian, Chaozhou, Guangdong... These are beautiful places in Hoi An to help visitors experience the typical cultural space of Hoi An Tan Ky Ancient House is an ancient house honored to become a National Heritage and is the only place to welcome Heads of State and politicians at home and abroad. The ancient house combines Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. With the typical tubular architecture of the ancient city, this place consists of two overlapping horizontal bars, symbolizing heaven and earth and five vertical bars symbolizing the five elements. The house's harmonious architecture speaks to the dream of harmony between people and nature in Hoi An.
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From January to December
Thanh Ha Pottery Village is a traditional craft village formed long ago in the 16th century. Previously, the pottery village was formed in Thanh Chiem village and then moved to Thanh Ha ward, Hoi An city. Hoi An Quang Nam as it is today. Experiencing the history of many ups and downs in the port town of Hoi An, the craft village also had glorious periods in the 17th - 17th centuries, famous as a "national treasure" and was promoted to the king, which is why it has a good reputation. distant. Many storms of time have passed through this place, and there were also periods when it seemed like the pottery profession here had fallen into oblivion, but with the heart and love for the profession, the village artisans are still determined to make a living once again. the beauty as well as the soul of a traditional craft village. We wonder, what will Thanh Ha village be like now if the pottery profession no longer exists? It's hard to answer, but visitors to Hoi An now don't need to worry about that anymore. Thanh Ha ceramics is reviving and constantly transforming strongly. Currently, the craft village has become an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists, especially since the ancient town of Hoi An was recognized as a "world cultural heritage". Exploring Thanh Ha village, visitors will not only be able to immerse themselves in the rustic and peaceful village space but also be free to choose souvenirs for relatives and friends or experience making their own products. Unique ceramic. Thanh Ha ceramics are special because they are made from brown, dense, flexible and highly adhesive clay. For that reason, when walking along Hoi An ancient town, you will see the main colors are brown, yellow, dark red... These are the color of earth, the color of wood and also the color of roof tiles made from pottery villages. Coming here, you can also witness the process of creating beautiful ceramic products by talented and skillful artisans. Through many stages, the clay blocks are shaped by hand on a turntable. After that, they bring their products out to dry in the sun or on a wood stove to dry quickly. Finally, these items are put into the kiln. A ceramic item is made with such meticulousness and sophistication. Thanh Ha workers are not only skillful and creative, but they are also people who love their job, love their hometown, cherish, care for and put their soul into every piece of land. Not only can everyone directly observe the stages of creating a ceramic product through the talented hands of artisans in the village, but they can also create their own products that bear their own personal stamp. core. According to veteran artisans in Thanh Ha, the process of making a genuine Thanh Ha ceramic product requires a great deal of effort and dedication, as well as the talent of the craftsman's hands to breathe the most quintessential soul into the soil. . From choosing the soil, preparing the soil to molding it on the sculpting table, the kneading hands seem to focus their whole mind on each rotation of the turntable, and then until the final product is produced, there are many more steps. more sophisticated, meticulous and elaborate. Once the product has taken shape, it continues to undergo scorching sunlight and ink to draw patterns before being put into the kiln. The most important step in the firing process is the fire, the fire level and time must be accurate, otherwise the whole batch of pottery will be damaged, and all the effort will turn into broken pottery. When visiting Thanh Ha village, don't forget to visit Thanh Ha Terracotta Park - the largest ceramic park in Vietnam! This is considered a "unique" ceramic museum in the country with many market areas, exhibitions, and museums displaying unique ceramic products. The most special of these is probably the miniature world area, which vividly recreates Vietnamese architectural works and world wonders in ceramic. Along with the tourism development of Hoi An ancient town, the products of Thanh Ha pottery village in Quang Nam have become closer to tourists from all over the world. And from there, tourists come to Thanh Ha village to visit, shop and immerse themselves in the growing world of ceramics. Tourists leaving Thanh Ha without buying a small, beautiful ceramic item as a souvenir to bring back as a gift for friends and relatives is a waste of the trip.
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From January to December
Mother Thu monument is located on top of Cam mountain, Phu Thanh village, Tam Phu commune, Tam Ky city, Quang Nam. Every year, the Mother Thu monument area is a tourist attraction that attracts many tourists from near and far. Located about 7 km from Tam Ky City, adjacent to many other famous tourist attractions. Visitors can easily get here by many means: car, motorbike or bus. If tourists travel by car from Da Nang city to Tam Ky, it will take about 2 hours. At the intersection, turn left onto Thanh Hoa street. Just follow the directions of the road sign and you will immediately find the Mother Thu monument. Traveling by motorbike is also a hobby for young people who are passionate about traveling. But because the road is winding with mountains on both sides and there are often no gas stations along the way, visitors should be careful and fill up their gas tank before the trip. After nearly 7 years of construction and completion, the Mother Thu monument was inaugurated in March 2015. With a total area of 15 hectares on the top of the vast Cam Mountain, visitors are overwhelmed with the space close to nature and the majestic mountains and forests here. The 18.5m high monument is made of sandstone with statue blocks made of marble running along a 120m arc. In the middle of the monument is a portrait of mother Nguyen Thi Thu engraved with simple, rustic features, kind beauty and immense love for her children. On both sides of the statue are cliffs made up of natural stone blocks arranged close together skillfully and smoothly like the rhythmic levels of a symphony. The low, high, up and down tones seem to symbolize the arduous years of the children's history. Those are like all the emotions of happiness, sadness, hope, and nostalgia of children far away from home, longing for their Mother. The dexterity of the portrayer truly makes visitors feel choked and moved by the image of the sacred Mother Thu Monument. Surrounding the monument is a large lake of more than 1,000 square meters. If visitors look from the outside, they will see streams of water flowing from inside the wall of the Mother Statue to the surface of the lake. The image of the Second Mother holding her children in her arms has a humane meaning, symbolizing the overflowing emotions, deep love, and gratitude of the Mother towards her children, towards the heroic and devoted soldiers. with the Fatherland during the years of fierce struggle. Going inside, visitors will see a museum with an area of 400 square meters. Right from the first step in, visitors will immediately see the gallery, then the preservation room - This is the place where heroic Vietnamese mothers are registered along with photo materials, movies, and introductions. about the mother's life during the fierce years as well as her wholehearted dedication to the Vietnamese Fatherland. Tourists just need to take a walk around to explore and will easily imagine the hardships and immense love of the Mother for the Vietnamese soldiers that cannot be compared to anyone else. . Take a quick photo of these moments to see that these are truly meaningful, sacred moments that can only be felt when visitors come here. In front of the Mother Thu monument is the front gate square with 8 giant tall pillars. These are legendary pillars, each 11m high with a diameter of nearly 2m. If you go in from the outside, you will see on both sides are tall pillars depicting symbolic images of mothers in all parts of the country to show gratitude and appreciation for the great contributions of women. Vietnam is resilient, indomitable, loyal, and capable. Along the main entrance to the monument, visitors will see 30 stone lamps on both sides, symbolizing 30 years of hardship and the tireless wait of the heroic Vietnamese Mother waiting for her children to return from battle. . Just seeing these images makes the hearts of tourists visit the majestic Mother Thu monument amidst the vast blue sky. Visitors can visit behind the monument where artisans carved poems about the Vietnamese Heroic Mother onto a large rock. The rich, emotional, and profound poems praising Mother make visitors feel wistful and excited, and everyone who comes here doesn't want to leave. With a large campus, Quang Nam city has built 12 waiting houses with open, airy space surrounded by many trees and flowers. This is where visitors can rest, eat and take commemorative photos with friends and family.
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From January to December
Khe Lim is a prominent tourist destination located in Dai Hong commune, Dai Loc district, Quang Nam province, about 20 km southwest of Ai Nghia town. On beautiful sunny days, tourists stand at the foot of Ha Nha Bridge located on Highway 14B, looking towards the top of Am Thong Mountain, where there are steep, upside-down cliffs and a waterfall that pours white foam day and night like mist. The mountain falls down to the foot of the mountain, creating many floors with a height of up to 100 m, making visitors surprised by the passionate painting full of vitality. Hoi An Khe Lim tourist destination originates from a stream that flows through many areas where there are many species of trees with rare wood and high economic value, such as ironwood trees. Since ancient times, people living in the area have known Khe Lim for its unique natural beauty, not only because there is a water stream about 20 meters wide that rumbles down from above day and night, forming a large stream with Many large and small rocks that have existed for a long time are covered in green moss and are stacked on top of each other, all creating a majestic and captivating scene. On both sides of the stream in this tourist destination are large, peaceful primeval forests with rich and diverse species of animals and plants carrying a bright green color full of the vitality of nature. The temperate climate helps flowers and grass grow strongly, wild orchids bloom and exude a gentle fragrance in the breeze, bringing serenity and relaxation to visitors. In that picture of thousands of blooming flowers and lush trees, the majestic image of the Hio Hiu mountain range in the South stands out, making everyone who has ever set foot here surprised and loved it. The higher you go and the deeper you go inside, the denser the forest becomes, the vines are tangled and intertwined, so even though it's summer weather with bright sunlight, the air here is still cool and pleasant. bear. At the end of the craggy and dangerous mountain road, a beautiful landscape opens before the visitors' eyes, with immense blue sky, white clouds, endless mountains and forests, and a clear stream, melodious like the sound of a guitar. Someone's voice echoes, in the whispering and rustling of leaves and sometimes the gentle swaying sound of yellow leaves on large flat rocks, the width of which would take 4 or 5 people to hug. With gray-brown, yellow, and moss-green colors with mysterious shapes, this place is enough for dozens of tourists to play, rest, and bathe in the cool water of the stream. Raising your eyes halfway up the mountain, visitors will be attracted by the waterfalls pouring white foam, covering the green trees, blending with the bright yellow sunlight to create a truly colorful rainbow. glittering, magical, sometimes very similar to the hastily variegated yet artistic palette of the forest artist, the beautiful scenes captivate people's hearts. A fresh atmosphere is welcoming, visitors should take a deep breath to enjoy the fresh air of the mountains and forests, nature and feel relaxed, all the fatigue and worries of everyday life seem to disappear. disappear into the white water foam, listen to stories about the vestiges of Am Pagoda on the top of Am Thong mountain with mysterious folk anecdotes passed down from generation to generation by people. Today, with its unique natural beauty, Khe Lim has become one of the prominent tourist destinations, tourists come here to relax and have many beautiful memories with relatives and friends.
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From January to December
My Son relic site (in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province), is the most famous architectural complex of the Cham people in Vietnam. My Son relic site was built from the late 4th century to the 13th century. On April 29, 1979, the Ministry of Culture and Information recognized My Son as a historical, cultural, architectural and artistic relic. Currently, this place has been included in the list of 23 especially important national monuments by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. Construction began in the 4th century by King Bhadravarman (reigned from 349 to 361) and ended in the late 13th and early 14th centuries under the reign of King Jaya Simhavarman III (Che Man), My Son is a The complex has more than 70 temples and towers with many architectural and sculptural styles representing each historical period of the Champa kingdom. Most of the architectural works and sculptures at My Son are influenced by Hinduism. The temples and towers mostly face the rising sun, the abode of the gods; Except for a few towers facing west or both east and west, expressing the thoughts of the afterlife of deified kings after death and to show nostalgia for their ancestors. Devastated by war, by 1975, My Son had only 32 works left, of which about 20 still retain their original appearance. Unfortunately, the largest project is the 24m high A1 tower, with 6 surrounding sub-towers. This tower is considered a masterpiece of Champa architecture and was destroyed by American bombs at the end of 1969. The main temples in My Son worship a set of Linga or the image of Siva - the protector of the Champa kings. The god worshiped in My Son is Bhadravarman, the king who founded the first king line of the Amaravati region in the 4th century combined with the name Siva, becoming the main religion worshiping the god-king and royal ancestors. After many years of ups and downs and changes in history, today My Son Sanctuary is still a relic with unique cultural, artistic and architectural values of humanity, it is the crystallization of wisdom and talent. flowers of many generations. My Son relic site was officially recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on December 1, 1999. The noticeable highlight here is that the ancient Champa architecture seems to still be intact, such as the statue of Siva, stone steles, mascots and the ancient temple system. After visiting all the sightseeing areas here as well as being introduced to My Son Sanctuary, visitors will experience the culture of the ancient Champa people through art performances such as trumpet playing, dance. Siva's graceful and attractive dances will leave unforgettable impressions. Source: Quang Nam province electronic information portal
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Quan Cong Temple (address - 24 Tran Phu Street) is also known as Ong Pagoda, the literal name is Trung Han Cung, built by the Minh Huong people who settled in Hoi An and the Vietnamese together in the mid-17th century. . The temple worships the talented general Quan Van Truong (Quan Vu or Quan Cong), a famous historical figure of the Three Kingdoms period who is very admired. He is one of the "Ten Saints of China" and the "Four Great Three Kingdoms", becoming a model and symbol of Righteousness - Trust - Faithfulness - Courage, and is honored as a Saint. Worshiping Quan Cong aims to admire and praise his kindness and loyalty, so that people can follow his example. Guan Yu is one of the most famous generals in Chinese history. He had many great contributions, defending Han, suppressing Wu, and destroying Wei. Because Hoi An used to be an urban area - a trading port, where trading contracts of Chinese merchants often took place, the Quan Cong temple was built according to their religious needs. The architecture of Quan Cong Temple consists of four buildings, a vestibule, two left and right palaces and a large main hall. The four buildings were built in a script style, stacked in structure, with unique roof tiles and roofs, decorated with elaborate dragon motifs. The main hall has a statue of Quan Cong, dressed in a dragon-embroidered robe embossed with gold, his face is majestic and bright, his eyes looking forward in ecstasy. The main hall also has two statues: Chau Thuong, the brave and loyal servant of Quan Cong, and the statue of Quan Binh's loyal son; with two horses the same height as real horses, on the left is a white horse, on the right is a red horse - a war horse that Quan Cong is very precious about. These statues are exquisitely crafted, demonstrating the skill of ancient craftsmen. In addition, in Quan Cong Temple there are many willow plaques, banners, ordinations, stone steles and ancient artifacts. In particular, the Temple also preserves the ancient poem and fable composed by Xuan Quan Cong Nguyen Nghiem (father of the great poet Nguyen Du) in 1775, when serving as left general of Binh Nam army. in Hoi An; along with two paintings by Uong Si Cu and Nguyen Lenh Tan. Having gone through many ups and downs of history, everything remains intact. It is also a rare historical relic that still exists today, preserving the mark of the Trinh - Nguyen conflict in Dang Trong from the 18th century. Quan Cong Temple was granted the title of National Historical - Cultural Monument on November 29, 1991. Source: Quang Nam Tourism Newspaper
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The archaeological historical and architectural artistic relic of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery (Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Ruins Area) is located in Dong Duong village, Binh Dinh Bac commune, Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province. Dong Duong Buddhist monastery only really became known when French scientists announced the results of research and excavations. According to the content of the stele found in Dong Duong, in 875 King Indravarman II built a Buddhist monastery and temple to the Bodhisattva protecting the dynasty, Laskmindra Lokesvara Svabhyada. The nature of Mahayana Buddhism is clearly shown through the content of inscriptions as well as sculptures in Dong Duong. During the reign of Indravarman II, the capital of the Champa kingdom was moved from the Panduranga region back to the Amaravati region, with the new name Indrapura. According to some researchers, the location for building the capital Indrapura was the Dong Duong village area today. The capital is located in Dong Duong field, about 2 km2 wide (according to the interpretation of French researchers, Dong Duong means sacred field. The word "Duong" is a variation of the word "Yan" - heaven, sacred. in Cham language). It is a rectangular valley with three sides East, South and West surrounded by high mountains and hills. To the north is Ly Ly stream, the gateway to trade with the outside is arranged very discreetly. The inscription also records the king's piety, saying that in 875, "Due to his belief in Buddhism, the king built a Buddhist monastery (Vihara) and the Laksmindra Lokesvara Svabhayada temple. The inscription also talks about the realm of bliss (svargapura) or the "liberated city" (moksapura), the "residence" of Buddha (Buddhapada). The king emphasized that those who commit crimes must be damned to hell. After construction was completed, the king also donated a lot of land, money, slaves and many other things to Lokesvara. The king advised: After his death, his name was changed to Paramabuddhaloka. All of the above events have proven that King Indravarman II was identified with Buddha in the form of Bodhisattva. Champa Buddhism during this period followed Mahayana. In September 1996, the Vietnam Institute of Archeology, Hanoi National University and Quang Nam - Da Nang Museum coordinated a survey in Dong Duong village. Archaeologists have found that, in addition to the architectural vestiges of the Buddhist monastery, there are not many traces of human residence during the Champa kingdom in Dong Duong village. The climate in Dong Duong village is very harsh, the land is arid, the arable soil layer is only about 40 - 50cm thick, in some places it is only 20cm thick, underneath is laterite layer, this is not a convenient place to build. capital. It can be said that Dong Duong is purely the Buddhist Holy Land of the Champa kingdom, while Indrapura capital must be a larger area, outside the Dong Duong Buddhist monastery. The Buddhist monastery is a large architectural complex nestled within a rectangular citadel wall called the outer citadel, with its long side running in the main East - West direction, measuring about 155m by 326m. The remaining traces of the foundation show that this was a quite large and high wall. The outer citadel contains 3 East-West coaxial architectural clusters and 3 large artificial lakes. There are 2 lakes in the Northeast corner and one in the Southeast corner. Today one has been leveled for farming. In addition, the southeast corner of the outer citadel also has architectural traces of a long building. The outer citadel has two gates, East and West. Currently, traces of the gate are very faint. Inside the Outer Citadel there is the Inner Citadel. The inner citadel surrounds the central temple, including the main tower. The inner citadel also has a special tower called the Well Tower - located in the southwest corner of the inner citadel, which has been buried today. + Main temple area: located in a rectangular area. + East group: only traces of the foundation of the long house remain, which researchers believe is a Buddhist monastery (Vihara). + Middle group: only traces of the base of the walls and steps of a long house along the East-West axis remain. + West group: includes the main temple and surrounding auxiliary towers, this temple belongs to the traditional tower type of Cham architecture; During the discovery and excavation of the Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Ruins, archaeologists found many valuable artifacts such as: stone statue of Dharma Protector, stone Buddha statue, group of stone Siva statues, statues of Buddha. Bronze Buddha (national treasure - kept at Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History), bronze goddess statue,... Most of the sculptures in Dong Duong are displayed at the Cham Museum in Da Nang. The sculptures in Dong Duong formed a famous artistic style from the middle of the 9th century to the end of the 9th century, called Dong Duong style. Dong Duong is a very unique Buddhist relic site of the Cham kingdom, not only has typical value in Vietnam but is also a rare Buddhist relic in the world during the ancient and medieval periods. Through the remaining artifacts, it reflects the heyday of a royal dynasty, and at the same time brings Cham sculpture to its pinnacle. From a religious perspective, Dong Duong makes a unique contribution to the Buddhist art of humanity, exemplary in its display, in the meaning of worship statues, reliefs, and layouts, and is also rare among Buddhist relics. Ancient religion remains today in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With particularly typical values, the archaeological historical and architectural artistic relic of Dong Duong Buddhist Institute was ranked by the Prime Minister as a special national monument on December 22, 2016. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
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Doan Quy Phi's tomb is located in Chiem Son village, Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. Queen Hieu Chieu, also known as Concubine Doan, is the Chief Concubine of Lord Nguyen Phuc Lan, and the mother of Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan. She is famous in Dang Trong with the nickname Lady Tam Tang; At that time, she was a famous and benevolent National Mother, helping people develop the profession of reeling and weaving silk. The noble concubine's name is Ngoc, born in 1601 in Dien Chau village, Dong Yen district, Duy Xuyen district. Now it is Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district and Dien Phuong commune, Dien Ban town. After Lord Sai passed away in 1635, Crown Prince Nguyen Phuc Lan became Lord. Lord Nguyen Phuc Lan decided to move his palace from Phuoc Yen village (Quang Dien) to Kim Long village (Phu Xuan). Doan Thi Ngoc was given the title Doan Quy Phi and her father, Mr. Doan Cong Nhan, was given the title Thach Quan Cong. Although he lived in the royal palace, Doan Quy Phi did not forget his old profession, wholeheartedly encouraged growing mulberries and raising silkworms, weaving silk to grow silk, thanks to which the funeral silkworm industry of Dang Trong developed brilliantly, not only in the villages along the two sides. on the Thu Bon River in her hometown Quang Nam but also in the capital Phu Xuan. Hoi An has become a developed trading port, open to foreign exchanges, in which sugarcane, forest products and especially silk have become the main export items. Later, the people of Dang Trong remembered her gratitude and honored her as the Queen of Silkworms. At the end of his life, it is unclear what year, Doan Quy Phi left the Lord's Palace in Kim Long, Phu Xuan and returned to live in Thanh Chiem Palace, Quang Nam with his children, grandchildren, and relatives in his homeland. The delegation wholeheartedly supported and encouraged the people of Dien Ban and Thang Hoa districts to develop mulberry growing, silkworm rearing, silk reeling, and silk weaving, thanks to which the funeral silkworm industry in Dang Trong was expanded and developed. . Concubine Doan gave birth to three sons, of whom Nguyen Phuc Vo and Nguyen Phuc Quynh both passed away early, son Nguyen Phuc Tan was the second son, and became the Crown Prince, known as Thai Tong Hieu Triet. As for the youngest princess, according to the recollections of Doan clan elders in Chiem Son village, Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, she has many different names, but is often called Nguyen Phuc Ngoc Dung and has a birth defect. discounted price with the Grand Master named Minh and also passed away early. When her son Thai Tong, Emperor Phuc Tan, ascended the throne, she was honored as Lady of the Kingdom. Lord Hien Nguyen Phuc Tan buried his mother at Go Coc Hung in Mong Linh canton, about half a kilometer from the mausoleum of Queen Mac Thi Giai, Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen's queen, and not far from the tomb of Princess Nguyen Phuc. Ngoc Dung. Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan built Vinh Dien Mausoleum; God also provided five acres of land from the temple in Phu Trang village to use the yield to care for and repair the Mausoleum and the Church. The great flood of Sai Thi Giang occurred in the year Canh Thin 1680 during the reign of Le Hy Tong, the 32nd year of Thai Tong Nguyen Phuc Tan, causing a tornado right in the middle of Dong Yen village, cutting Dong Yen village into two parts, Dong Yen West. and Dong Yen Dong and after this cataclysm, Notre Dame Cathedral was destroyed. In 1744, Lord Nguyen The Tong ascended the throne and posthumously appointed Emperor Nguyen Phuc Lan to Than Tong, and she was also posthumously promoted to Trinh Thuc Tu Tinh Hue concubine. In the 5th year of Gia Long's reign (1806), Emperor The To Cao posthumously honored her as Trinh Thuc Tu Tinh Mau Due Hue Kinh Hieu Chieu, queen, worshiping with Than Tong emperor Nguyen Phuc Lan at Thai Mieu in Phu Xuan, court. 1st on the right. Every year on March 24 of the lunar calendar, people around the region and their clans often hold an incense offering ceremony to commemorate her. Source: Quang Nam province electronic information portal
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The ancient town of Hoi An (Quang Nam province) has just been awarded the "Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination" by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the first time, affirming its attraction. UNESCO world cultural heritage. Formed and developed in the 16th century, Hoi An - an ancient city located on the banks of the romantic Hoai River, in the coastal plain of Quang Nam province, was once one of the busiest international trading ports in the region. . From the 16th century, this was the gathering place for goods of traders from China, Japan, the Netherlands, India, Spain... Therefore, Hoi An is considered a convergence and intersection point. blend of East and West cultures. Up to now, Hoi An has become a famous and indispensable destination in the journey to explore the Central region. The ancient town of Hoi An is famous for its typical architecture of traditional trading ports in Southeast Asia and is still preserved almost intact. Through many ups and downs of history, the flow of time covers Hoi An with a peaceful and quiet beauty. In contrast to the modern city, Hoi An impresses visitors with moss-roofed houses, ancient yellow painted walls and lanterns that make up the Hoi An brand. This coming November 2019, Hoi An Ancient Town will celebrate 20 years of being recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. This place owns a system of 1,360 relics, including 1,068 ancient houses, 11 ancient wells, 38 clan churches, 19 pagodas, 43 temples, 23 communal houses, and 44 special ancient tombs. and an ancient bridge. With unique architecture, each house in Hoi An ensures harmony between living space and nature. Therefore, in addition to arranging the house into many compartments, the yard of the house is paved with stones and decorated with water tanks, rockeries, and ornamental plants, creating an airy and light-filled space. A characteristic feature of the architecture in Hoi An is the streets built in a checkerboard shape, winding along the river and embracing the houses. In each peaceful corner, visitors can easily see street vendors with many famous culinary dishes such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles, banh mi, chicken rice... or shops selling handicraft items. turmeric. It all seems to reflect the simple, slow and soulful life of the people here. Walking in Hoi An, visitors will have the opportunity to visit pagodas that are hundreds of years old (such as Covered Bridge, Phuoc Lam Pagoda, Van Duc Pagoda...), admire the Chinese Assembly Hall buildings with Sophisticated and colorful architecture, immersing yourself in the bustling festival atmosphere with folk games such as singing "Chit song", singing drills, playing Chinese chess... On December 4, 1999, the Hoi An ancient town relic area An has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. By 2009, Hoi An ancient town was ranked by our government as one of Quang Nam's historical relics, recognized as a national historical relic. The "Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination" award is an affirmation and honor of the unique cultural values of the World Cultural Heritage of Hoi An, while also contributing to promoting the image of Hoi An tourism. in particular, Vietnam tourism in general attracts a large number of international tourists. Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration
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Phuoc Lam Pagoda is in Thanh Ha Commune, Cam Ha Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province. According to the history of Dang Trong Buddhism, Phuoc Lam Pagoda was founded by Zen Master Thiet Dinh - Chanh Hien, name An Triem, (1712 - 1796) in the mid-18th century. The pagoda was restored many times in 1822, 1864, 1891, 1909, 1965... There is an epitaph recording the process of restoring the temple. In the 4th year of Duy Tan, Phuoc Lam Pagoda was honored with the Golden Sea of Four Colors, an honor reserved only for private pagodas that have made great contributions to faith and community welfare. The building has unique architecture. The campus of the project is Mon-shaped with 3 main areas: gate, yard and main hall. 1. Three-entrance gate There are 2 side gates on both sides in the East and West and 1 main gate in the middle, both built of bricks. Above the main gate is the inscription "Phuoc Lam Tu" 2. Temple yard The temple grounds are shaded with ancient trees, ornamental plants and flagpoles. Surrounding the yard are screens, the East building (where to receive guests and the monk's residence) and the West building (place of worship). 3. Main hall This is a house with 3 main rooms and 2 side rooms covered with yin and yang roofs, a boat-shaped roof embossed with winding dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns. The main hall is the area where statues of Buddha, statues of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, statues of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and altars of Tram Trai and Four Heavenly Kings are placed. 4. Ancestral church The ancestral church is a new building built in 1965 right behind the main hall. This is the worship area for the person who founded Phuoc Lam pagoda and the deceased abbots. Currently, Phuoc Lam Pagoda preserves many valuable antiques, typically: delicately carved ancient woodblocks, sets of ancient porcelain bowls, bronze bells, bronze bells, incense burners, wooden boards, and censers. , celadon porcelain bowls, wood-carved Buddhist scriptures...... After more than 200 years of existence, the building is tinged with the moss of time but the value left by Phuoc Lam Pagoda remains forever. Phuoc Lam Pagoda was ranked as a national monument in 1991. Source: Quang Nam Museum
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