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Located in Thai Nguyen province, Nui Coc Lake tourist area is one of the most attractive destinations in the Northern region. This large eco-tourism area is about 16 kilometers from Thai Nguyen city center, and about 70 kilometers from Hanoi centers. Nui Coc Lake is an artificial lake, with an area of up to 25 hectares, with 89 large and small islands in the lake, creating a poetic natural landscape. Along with the touching love story of Nui Coc Lake between Coc and Cong, this place becomes more attractive than ever. Not only that, the tourist area also has many unique attractions for you to explore. Thai Nguyen is a northern province of Vietnam, so the weather here also changes according to the four seasons of the year. According to Klook's experience, traveling to Nui Coc Lake is most beautiful from March to September. During this time, the weather in Thai Nguyen is sunny, little rain, very suitable for participating in outdoor activities. Besides, this is also the time when Nui Coc Lake tourist area organizes many art and entertainment activities, creating a vibrant atmosphere for this place. The remaining months fall in winter, which is the cold season in Thai Nguyen, not suitable for outdoor entertainment and exploration activities. However, if you just want to find a resort with pure nature, Nui Coc Lake is still a suitable choice. Coming to Nui Coc Lake, you can participate in experiences such as: Playing at the Water Park, enjoying water music performances, visiting wildlife gardens, visiting caves,... and many more experiences. other attractions.

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From March to September

ATK Resistance Safe Zone

Dinh Hoa (Thai Nguyen) - where 76 years ago (1947), President Ho Chi Minh and the leaders of the Party Central Committee and the Government chose to be the place to establish a safety zone (ATK), where important policy decisions were born. important and landmark of our Party in the August Revolution and the resistance war against the French colonialists. Journeying to historical places in the relic complex on historic autumn days, every Vietnamese person will feel the historical imprints and Uncle Ho's teachings still echoing somewhere. The first impression when arriving at ATK Dinh Hoa is a semi-mountainous land with mountainous terrain mixed with fields, streams, and villages of the Tay ethnic people. Cho Chu Valley is surrounded by rolling rocky mountains that look like sturdy, fortified trenches. Here, when stopping at dawn on May 20, 1947, Uncle Ho realized the advantages of the terrain to choose secret operating locations. Uncle Ho affirmed: "If there are good people and a good political foundation, there is a place where "advancing can attack, retreating can defend" (advancing can fight, retreating can hold). In particular, when choosing Tin Keo hill in Na Lom village, Phu Dinh commune (Dinh Hoa) as a place to establish a base, Uncle Ho affirmed: "Up above there are mountains, below there are rivers/There is land we grow, there is a beach we play/ Convenient to the Ministry of General Affairs/Convenient to the Central Government/The house is airy, airy, with a closed roof/Near people, not near the road." Therefore, among the hundreds of relics in the ATK Dinh Hoa Special National Historical Relic Area, every location is associated with the image of Uncle Ho, comrades in the Party Central Committee and the Government and historical events. history during the arduous years of resistance. Historical places have left their mark in the ATK Dinh Hoa relic area such as: Chu Market, Hang Pagoda, Khau Ty hill, Khuon Tat waterfall, De pass, Hong mountain, Diem Mac, Dinh stream, Dinh Bien, Bao Bien , Pu Don hill, Tin Keo province, the stilt houses where Uncle Ho lived and worked, the AKT exhibition house... During the revolutionary activities at ATK Dinh Hoa, Uncle Ho along with the Party Central Committee and the Government outlined the strategic path for the nation's long-term resistance war. In particular, Uncle Ho drafted "Revising the way of working", chaired the Politburo meeting to approve the Winter - Spring campaign plan of 1953 - 1954, determined to destroy the Dien Bien Phu stronghold group, ending the war. victory over the nation's long and arduous 9-year resistance war. During the arduous days of the resistance war, Uncle Ho's poem "Night Scene" was born in the mountains and forests of Dinh Hoa: "The sound of a stream is as clear as a distant song/The moon cages ancient trees, the shadows of flower cages/The late night scene is like a painting." , who hasn't slept yet/ Haven't slept because he's worried about his country." Today, at Hang Pagoda (Cho Chu Town), Uncle Ho's altar is placed in a solemn position with infinite respect. It was here that Uncle Ho lived in 1950 to direct the Winter - Spring war of 1953 - 1954.

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From January to December

Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups

Thai Nguyen was considered the land of "the capital of thousands of winds" during the resistance period. Coming to this place, we have the opportunity to find the origin of humanity with the Nguom Than Sa Stone Roof, with the majestic wild Duom Mountain, immerse yourself in the romantic love story of Cong and Coc... And one of Addresses not to be missed are the Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups - a place that preserves the identity of the Vietnamese ethnic community. About 80km from Hanoi, the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures is located at 1 Doi Can, Thai Nguyen city. The museum was established in 1960 with the original name Viet Bac Museum. In 1990, it changed its name to the Museum of Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups and became one of the 7 National Museums of Vietnam. Built on a 40,000m² campus next to the romantic Cau River, at the intersection of Doi Can, Hoang Van Thu, Bac Kan and August Revolution streets, the Museum of Culture of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups is A large-scale architectural work with many artistic features, it won the Ho Chi Minh Prize for architectural works in the first phase of 2006. After more than 50 years of establishment and development with hundreds of research and collections, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnic Cultures is managing nearly 30,000 valuable documents and artifacts, which are the basis for perfecting the system. Indoor and outdoor display systems, well serving the public's visiting needs. Entering the Museum grounds, we will stop at the Solemn Pavilion. This place introduces general features of Vietnamese culture. In the large lobby, we can see the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese people. The person holds three babies, representing the three regions: North - Central - South. The statue represents Uncle Ho's boundless love for the children of the three regions, while also demonstrating the policy of unity, diversity and solidarity of the Vietnamese people. Behind the statue of Uncle Ho is a large relief carved in wood simulating typical traditional festivals of ethnic groups from North to South: Khen dancing in the highland market, lion dancing in the spring festival in the valley, festivals Ka Te of the Cham people, buffalo stabbing festival of the Central Highlands people and ngo boat racing festival of the Southern people. Next, visitors will take turns visiting a system of 5 galleries including: Displaying and introducing the culture of ethnic groups of the Vietnamese - Muong language group (Kinh, Muong, Tho, Chut). The people live mainly by growing rice and fishing. In spiritual life, there is the custom of worshiping ancestors and traditional crafts are developed at a high level; Display and introduce ethnic groups of the Tay - Thai language group (Tay, Thai, Nung, Giay, Lao, Lu, San Chay, Bo Y). The people live mainly in stilt houses, grow rice in valleys, along rivers and streams, with a water supply system of ditches, ditches, cans, cans, and water troughs. The crafts of blacksmithing and weaving are quite developed with beautiful and delicate products. In particular, they have a rich spiritual life with many unique xoe dances and then songs; Display and introduce the culture of ethnic groups belonging to three language groups: Hmong - Dao (Hmong, Dao, Pa Then), Ka Dai (La Chi, La Ha, Co Lao, Pu Peo) and Tibetan Burmese (Lo Lo, Phu La, Ha Nhi, La Hu, Cong, Si La). The people are good at farming on upland fields and terraced fields. The market is a place to clearly express the cultural identity of the highlands, culinary culture, clothing culture, embroidery art, flower printing, music performances, flute dancing... Display introduces the culture of 21 ethnic groups belonging to the Mon - Khmer language group (Ba Na, Brau, Bru - Van Kieu, Cho Ro, Co, Co Ho, Co Tu, Gie Trieng, H're, Khang, Khmer , Kho Mu, Mang, Xinh Mun, Mnong, O Du, Ma, Ro Mam, Ta Oi, Xo Dang, Xtieng). The people reside scatteredly in the Northwest, Central Highlands and Southern regions. The economic life is mainly slash-and-burn cultivation, which is at a relatively high altitude, and fields are cultivated using the method of poking holes and planting seeds. Architecture of communal houses in the Central Highlands and pagodas of the Khmer people; Wicker crafts and community cultural festivals are unique cultural features of Mon - Khmer residents; Display and introduce the culture of ethnic groups belonging to the Austronesian language group (Cham, Gia Rai, Ede, Raglai, Chu Ru) and Han language (Hoa, Ngai, San Diu). Ethnic groups belonging to the Austronesian language group reside concentrated on the red soil plateaus of the Central Highlands and the Central coastal strip; Austronesian culture is strongly matriarchal. Ethnic groups belonging to the Han language group reside in all three regions: North, Central, and South; Han culture is strongly patriarchal. Each gallery with a rich and diverse system of documents and artifacts realistically recreates the residential landscape and cultural life of 54 ethnic groups, from the northern tip of Ha Giang to the cape of Ca Mau. with familiar images such as: highland markets, wild elephant hunting scenes, images of hole-punching and seed removal of northern ethnic groups, gong festivals of the Ede and Ba Na people in the Central Highlands; rivers and waters of the Southern people; traditional crafts, forms of cultural activities in costumes, music, cuisine, festivals in labor production... A special highlight of the Museum is the outdoor display system with spaces of 6 cultural regions: Northern high mountains, Valley, Midland - Northern region, Central region - Coastal region, Truong Son - Central Highlands, and Dong Nai. Nam Bo will bring very interesting experiences to visitors. Each cultural region has a festival space, a landscape structure with regional characteristics and a specific, original house as a highlight to introduce Vietnamese cultural values to visitors. . Here, visitors can also easily see with their own eyes many very familiar tools of the nation from ancient times such as a rice mill woven from bamboo slats, a plow made of rudimentary trees, thatched roofs, mud walls... It can be said that the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures in Thai Nguyen is like the "common roof" of the community of 54 ethnic groups on the S-shaped strip of land. Visitors will have the opportunity to admire a panoramic picture. , learn about the origins, traditions, and cultures of ethnic groups across the country. Along with the Nui Coc Lake Ecotourism Area, the ATK Safe Revolutionary Base, the Museum of Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups has been and will be an attractive destination for all domestic and foreign tourists.

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From January to December

Nam Rut Waterfall

Nam Rut Waterfall - a place likened to a sleeping princess in the forest, is one of the tourist destinations in Thai Nguyen that young people are "rushing" to explore this summer. The "attracting" point of the waterfall is the green, fresh natural space and the dreamy beauty of a natural waterfall in the legendary land of tea. Nam Rut waterfall is located in Than Sa commune, Vo Nhai district (Thai Nguyen), so if you choose this location to avoid the heat, the journey to explore here will not be too difficult. Tourists can travel by motorbike or car depending on their own needs and preferences to make the journey to explore and travel to Nam Rut in the direction of Highway 3 or along Highway 1 to move from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen. In addition, if starting from Hanoi and do not want to travel by other means, visitors can also choose the train - an interesting choice to explore the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen route. If you follow provincial road 242, visitors will see many natural scenery here. Typically, the quiet hills or the beautiful winding Rong/Nghinh Tuong river. The most prominent are the eye-catching tea hills, giving visitors the feeling of being lost in a cool green world that can only be found in the legendary land of Thai Nguyen. On the way to Nam Rut waterfall, visitors will see the Rong/ Nghinh Tuong river famous for its clear blue water. Along this river are images of small fishing boats diligently casting nets. All create a very attractive natural scenery that everyone who sees it will fall in love with. The emotion of looking at the landscape paintings here will make your soul more open, happy and loving life. After following this route, visitors will reach Nam Rut waterfall in Thai Nguyen - a place considered like a sleeping princess in the forest. Hidden deep in the cliffs, Nam Rut Thai Nguyen waterfall possesses a very special, pristine and attractive beauty. In the rainy season, in the middle of majestic mountains, on top of limestone mountains with many forest trees, streams of white water rush down the Nghinh Tuong river, creating a large waterfall. All around this waterfall are surrounded by forests and mountains, the sound of falling water is really pleasant. If you come here in the fall, you will see the image of water pouring from above, whitening the entire sky. All blend together to create an extremely interesting orchestral music of this Thai Nguyen mountainous region. “The image of white water flowing down makes us feel relaxed and carefree. This place not only brings feelings of peace and quiet but also gives me the feeling that there is only nature and people surrounding each other without any noise, hustle and bustle of everyday life. The dreamy beauty of Nam Rut will make me fascinated and just want to stay forever" - Ms. Tran Tuyet Nhung (Tran Nhan Tong, Hanoi) expressed. "Nam Rut will definitely be the ideal destination for a weekend getaway for those who love to travel" - shared Mr. Nguyen Thang, a tourist from Dong Da (Hanoi). At the same time, Mr. Thang said that for those who love to participate in excursions and explore the beauty of amazing nature, Nam Rut waterfall will be a great choice. We will discover many interesting things here, because this waterfall is very magical and has a unique shape, it is a mixture of many different waterfalls with water spraying down into blurry white foam. Virtually beautiful like a fairyland. All create small streams of water flowing down below that look even more attractive and interesting. Along the riverbank are large, undulating rocks so visitors can sit and fish and enjoy the scenery. Here you will see life absolutely separate from the outside world. Also according to Ms. Nhung, if in the dry season, in Nam Rut, the water is only enough to seep through the moss on the cliffs, falling into the green river, creating sparkles all over the river surface under the golden sunlight, making the scenery of Nam Rut memorable. So beautiful, strange and rare. If you explore Nam Rut waterfall in Thai Nguyen in the dry season, the water at the waterfall only has a single small stream. However, in this season, visitors can also participate in fishing experiences or sit on large rocks at Nam Rut Thai Nguyen waterfall to admire the scenery. Sitting and admiring the scenery and breathing the green air here also makes visitors feel more relaxed. In particular, the scenery here will bring a more comfortable and relaxing feeling. You will feel that coming here is the right decision for your vacation and that of your loved ones.

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April to October

Phoenix Cave

When it comes to Thai Nguyen tourism, Phuong Hoang Cave is definitely a destination you cannot miss. This place has been invested in building the Phuong Hoang Cave Tourist Area with full facilities and places for visitors to park their cars, eat, and rest. Besides, the location next to Highway 1B is also very favorable, you can easily combine your schedule to visit the Phoenix cave for a few hours and then move to the next tourist destination. Phuong Hoang Cave is located on the top of the mountain of the same name, famous for its beautiful stalactites and unique shapes. Next to the cave there is also the clear and cool Mo Go stream. Therefore, this place attracts many tourists to explore and experience. Phuong Hoang Cave is about 130km from Hanoi city. For groups of young people specializing in backpacking, this distance is very suitable for weekend trips. By motorbike, it will take you about 3 hours to travel, you can depart on Saturday afternoon, have fun for a day and then return on Sunday afternoon. If not, you can also take a bus from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen and then rent a motorbike to go out and explore this peaceful land. As a relatively new locality on Vietnam's tourism map, the destinations in Thai Nguyen have in common their wildness and simplicity, and the cost of accommodation and travel will also be cheaper than other places. As for those of you from remote provinces of the South and Central region, the fastest way to travel is to buy plane tickets to Noi Bai, Hanoi. Then from Hanoi go to Thai Nguyen. This trip you can combine to visit additional destinations in Phu Tho, Yen Bai, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, fully discovering the beauty and nature of the Northeast mountains. According to some local people, the name Phuong Hoang cave comes from the fact that inside the cave there are many rocks and stalactites with magical shapes. This makes them think of the image of a phoenix flapping its wings majestically and powerfully. That's why the name Phuong Hoang cave was born. However, there is another legend associated with the name of this cave. Legend has it that once upon a time there was a pair of phoenixes who chose this mountain to live. They gave birth to two eggs in the cave, the father bird went looking for food and the mother bird was in charge of incubating the eggs at home. Then one day disaster struck, and this pair of birds was punished by heaven. The father bird returned from looking for food to find his wife had turned to stone. The father bird was sad but still hoped that his wife would come back to life, so he waited until he was exhausted and followed. That's why phoenix-shaped stalactites appear in this mountain cave, which is proof of the couple's unfortunate love story. Phoenix Cave is endowed with a very unique beauty with three separate floors. The first floor is called the rooftop, people still call it the Bat cave. This floor is located at the top, is the easiest to access and is also praised by many visitors. There are many strange stalactites here, and the afternoon light becomes even more sparkling and magical. The second floor is the middle floor, called Sang cave. The structure of the middle floor is quite unique with three doors from all sides and many openings to the outside. Therefore, sunlight can penetrate through and shine down on the shimmering rows. Coming here around noon, the rays of sunlight shine down beautifully so you can freely take photos. The third floor is also the deepest, called Dark cave. It is called this because sunlight cannot reach here. The space of Dark Cave is quite dark and lonely, so few visitors come down. Phoenix Cave is cool all year round, no matter how hot the sun is outside, the temperature inside the cave is only 15°C. Therefore, entering the cave you will feel extremely refreshed and comfortable, like entering an air-conditioned room without being cramped and stuffy.

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From January to December

Duom Temple

As a temple with a long history, Duom Temple was built in the 12th century, in 1180 during the reign of King Ly Cao Tong. The temple is located at the foot of Duom Mountain, a majestic range of rocky mountains, an undulating mountain wall consisting of 6 peaks, converging all 4 elements: Early Chu Chuc, Late Huyen Vu, Left Thanh Long, Right White Tiger, considered a strange mountain emerging in the middle of the flat land of Dong Dat rice fields. With its unique history and spiritual elements, Duom Temple is a famous scenic spot of Thai Nguyen. This place attracts many visitors not only during festivals but also on weekdays. In 1993, Duom Temple relics were ranked as National Monuments, and in 2017, Duom Temple Festival was also recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Duom Temple worships a Tay soldier named Duong Tu Minh. According to historical records, Mr. Duong Tu Minh was a mandarin during the Ly dynasty, he governed the land of Phu Luong (today the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son). ). He is a famous general with many contributions in reclaiming land from the Song invaders and protecting the country. Legend has it that he contributed greatly to maintaining the unity of the nation and reclaiming wasteland. Thanks to that, the Ly dynasty ordained him as "The official god of Cao Son Quang Do". Later, he was also personally married to Princess Dien Binh by King Ly Nhan Tong. In 1144, King Ly Anh Tong married Princess Thieu Dung to him. According to estimates, he lived in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. With the great contributions he made, local people built a temple to worship him at the foot of Duom Mountain. And that was the birth of Duom Temple today. Although built in the 12th century, after hundreds of years of existence and many restorations, Duom Temple still retains its traditional, ancient and majestic beauty. Duom Temple was built in the traditional three-step style including the Lower Temple, Middle Temple and Upper Temple in order from low to high along the mountainside. Each temple in the Duom temple complex will worship one person. The Ha temple area worships the two princesses Dien Binh and Thieu Dung, the Middle temple worships Mr. Duong Tu Minh and the Thuong temple is the place to worship his mother. The overall structure of Duom Temple is not too large, but it makes a strong impression with its unique and solemn architecture. Some festivals of Duom Temple include: the 6th day of the first lunar month - the birthday of the Saint; April 24 of the lunar calendar - Summer Festival; 7th day of the 7th lunar month - Thuong Dien ceremony; December 14 - year-end ceremony. Among them, the biggest festival is held on the 6th day of the first lunar month every year, because legend has it that this is the birthday of Saint Duong Tu Minh. If you have the opportunity to travel to Thai Nguyen, especially in January, you can participate in the Duom temple festival on the 6th day of the lunar calendar every year. This is the time when people in the region organize festivals with many solemn rituals such as: torch procession, water procession, erecting the Tay tree,... There are also some ceremonies such as Moc Duc, Gia Quan, Procession of offerings into the Temple, the Great Priest Ceremony. One day before, the 5th day of the lunar calendar, people gathered in front of Duom temple yard to prepare for important rituals. The purpose of the festival is to pray for peace, luck and good weather, while also expressing gratitude to Duong Tu Minh's reputation. The travel guide tells you to come here on the 5th to have more interesting activities.

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Van Mountain - Vo Mountain relic area

Van Mountain - Vo Mountain National Historical Site is located at the foot of Tam Dao mountain range, in the territory of Van Yen and Ky Phu communes, Dai Tu district, Thai Nguyen province, this place is associated with the famous name and homeland. General Luu Nhan Chu was famous for his talent and courageous spirit under the flag of great cause during the Lam Son uprising against the Ming invaders led by Le Loi in the 15th century. This is also the place where Liu Nhan Chu, his father Luu Trung and his brother-in-law Pham Cung recruited talented people, gathered patriots, and built an army to train soldiers and horses to prepare to fight the enemy to save the country. Luu Nhan Chu achieved many glorious victories and was highly rewarded by the king. Legend has it that the deep caves in the heart of Van Mountain - Vo Mountain are where the Generals of the Rebel Army's General Staff gathered to discuss major matters, thereby making victorious decisions in every battle against the invaders. northern. Nui Van - Nui Vo historical relic is the place to worship Prime Minister Luu Nhan Chu with a total campus area of about 2.5 hectares, including two main points and many secondary locations: Van Mountain is located in Ky Phu commune, Nui Van Martial colony in Van Yen commune. Other spots include: Quan Ngua Mountain, Horse Bathing Lake, Flag Mount, Da Mai Mountain and Xem Hill. To match the status of hero Liu Nhan Chu, the People's Committee of Thai Nguyen province built a temple to worship him at the foot of Mount Vo with an area of 57,622 square meters with the following main items: Main temple, festival yard, house. Ta Vu, Huu Vu, guest house, flower garden, gate, entrance road... At the end of 2009 the project was inaugurated. Every year on January 4, a festival to commemorate and honor the hero Liu Nhan Chu takes place at the relic. The statue of Luu Nhan Chu, 1.85m high and weighing 1500kg, was completed in bronze casting on December 20, Year of the Horse (August 2, 2015). The relic was ranked as a National relic in 1981 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Decision No. 10-VHTT/QD dated February 9, 1981. Source: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province

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Hang Pagoda (Thai Nguyen City)

Hang Pagoda is located in the center of Chua Hang town, Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province, 3 km north of Thai Nguyen city, on the left of National Highway 1B, direction from Thai Nguyen to Lang Son. The pagoda has many characteristics of the mountainous region, so it was selected to be included in the collection of 100 typical Vietnamese pagodas published for the first time in 2011. According to legend, this is an ancient pagoda dating back to the 11th century and has been ranked Ranked as a national historical and cultural relic and scenic spot in 1999. Hang Pagoda, whose name is "Kim Son Tu", is also known as "Fairy Lu Buddha Cave". The Hang Pagoda scenic spot has three large, independent rocky mountains on flat land... The mountain in the middle is called "Huyen Vu", tall and sturdy, on both sides are two "Thanh Dragon - White Tiger" mountains rising. majestically high, three peaks connected by a saddle strip of about 1000m with an area of about 2.7 hectares at the foot of the mountain. Legend has it that "Hang Pagoda" dates back to the Ly Dynasty (11th century), considered a very prosperous period of Buddhism. The story is that: on a spring morning in the year of Nham Tuat, King Ly Thanh Tong woke up and told Nguyen Phi Y Lan about his dream last night, being led by Buddha to the spiritual land in Dong Hy, Thailand. Original. Ms. Nguyen Phi immediately went on a sightseeing tour, saw the charming scenery, majestic mountains, and large caves, so she took the cave and built a temple to worship Buddha. Perhaps "Kim Son Tu" was born from here, but people often call it Hang Pagoda because the pagoda is in a cave. Passing through the Three Gates, entering the pagoda, on the left and right sides there are two majestic statues of Dharma Protector Encouraging Goodness - Punishing Evil, riding an elephant and a tiger. The deeper you go, the wider the cave becomes, the stalactites on the cave dome seem like "old clouds mixed with strange rocks", many large stone pillars stand up against the cave dome like pillars against the sky. Around the cave walls, many stalactites protrude into altars and many strange and attractive shapes. The cave has many nooks and crannies, a path to heaven, a path to the underworld, and doors to the front and back, so the air in the pagoda is very fresh, cool in summer, warm in winter, incense smoke always shines, making the pagoda even more beautiful. becomes dark and mysterious. Hang Pagoda - Kim Son Pagoda with the legend "Cave of Tien Lu" is a water painting that has captivated the souls of many famous people and scholars of the "good people and guests" from the early Le dynasty to the Late Nguyen, still extant. Many poetic epitaphs in Chinese characters are engraved on the cave walls, praising the unparalleled natural beauty when visiting this place. According to the plan, Hang Pagoda will be built and restored divided into 5 areas, which is a conservation area including all caves and rocky mountains with a total area of 2.7 hectares; The spiritual main axis, including 8 works: Tam Bao main hall, ancestral church, Dharma preaching hall, stupa, bell tower, drum tower, three internal gates, three external gates; On the right side of the pagoda is the Zen monastery area; social charity center; grounds to serve the festival. Total investment cost is about 500 billion VND from socialized sources. With all the historical values inherent in this place and the wishes of the abbot and all the people, in the past 3 years, many Buddhist monks, nuns, units, and businesses have contributed their contributions and resources to build the temple. build a temple. The entire architectural complex of the pagoda is covered with water and paint. Behind the pagoda are mountains, in front of the pagoda is the winding Cau River surrounding it. The main works of the Three Jewels Palace, Three Entrance Gates, Bell Tower, and Drum Tower, which have been completed and are being completed, will soon become a place of worship, contributing to preserving a spiritual cultural heritage and enhancing the value of the relics. creating a beautiful landscape like a landscape painting, poetic in Penglai. With the great value of beautiful scenic relics from ancient times, after being restored and expanded, "Hang Pagoda - Kim Son Tu" will become a major Buddhist center of Thai Nguyen province and a tourist destination. Attractive spiritual calendar. Source: Thai Nguyen City Cultural and Media Center

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Rating : National monument Open door

DINH HOA, THAI NGUYEN ATK ATK REMOTE AREA

ATK Dinh Hoa Special National Relic Area is the residence, work and activities of President Ho Chi Minh, the Party Central Committee and the Government during the resistance war against the French colonialists (1946 - 1954). Here, together with the Party Central Committee, President Ho Chi Minh made many important decisions related to the fate of the entire nation's resistance war against the French colonialists. The pinnacle was the Dien Bien Phu victory, "Illustrious in five continents, shaking the earth", ending the war and restoring peace in Indochina. ATK Dinh Hoa Special National Relic Area is evaluated "As the most important relic complex of the Vietnamese people in the 20th century". It is a red address where revolutionary historical traditions are educated for the young generation of Vietnamese people on pilgrimage to their origins, and deserves to be a meaningful eco-tourism destination in the strategy of attracting millions of domestic and international visitors. Offer incense at the President Ho Chi Minh Memorial House and visit relic sites. It is a vivid testament to efforts to preserve and promote the unique values of the revolutionary land. Dinh Hoa Safety Zone (ATK) historical relic is located in the communes of Phu Dinh, Diem Mac, Thanh Dinh, Dinh Bien, Bao Linh, Dong Thinh, Quy Ky, Kim Phuong, Binh Thanh and Cho Chu town, district Dinh Hoa, Thai Nguyen province, with a total conservation planning area of over 5,200km2. This is also the bordering area between Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang and Bac Kan provinces. In 1981, the relic site was ranked as a national monument by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), including 13 component relics: 1. Cho Chu Prison (Cho Chu town, Dinh Hoa district) 2. Location of establishment of the Vietnam Liberation Army (Dinh Bien commune, Dinh Hoa district) 3. Place where Uncle Ho lived and worked at Khau Ty hill in 1947 (Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district) 4. Location where Uncle Ho lived and worked at Tin Keo hill (1948 - 1954), Phu Dinh commune, Dinh Hoa district 5. Uncle Ho's relic cluster in Khuon Tat: Banyan tree, Khuon Tat stream section - where Uncle Ho bathed, washed and fished, Uncle Ho's stilt house and cellar in Na Dinh hill (Phu Dinh commune, Dinh Hoa district) 6. Location of General Secretary Truong Chinh and the Party Central Committee's office at Phung Hien (1947 - 1949), Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district 7. Location of the General Command of the Vietnam People's Army (1949 - 1954) in Bao Linh commune, Dinh Hoa district 8. Khuon Tat 7-tier waterfall (Phu Binh commune, Dinh Hoa district) 9. Location of establishment of the Vietnam Journalists Association (Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district) 10. Location of establishment of the Vietnam Peace Committee (Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district) 11. Location of establishment of the Central Inspection Committee (Diem Mac commune, Dinh Hoa district) 12. Location of the first issue of the People's Army Newspaper (October 20, 1950) Dinh Bien commune, Dinh Hoa district 13. Location of Pu Don hill, where President Ho Chi Minh presided over the ceremony conferring the military rank of General on comrade Vo Nguyen Giap (1948) (Phu Dinh commune, Dinh Hoa district) An Toan Zone (ATK) Dinh Hoa is truly the most important relic complex of the Vietnamese people in the 20th century, a resistance capital with key relic areas: Pac Bo (Cao Bang), Tan Trao (Tuyen Quang), ATK Dinh Hoa, Cho Don, Chiem Hoa, Son Duong, Yen Son (Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Tuyen Quang) have meaning and value in many aspects. In particular, ATK Dinh Hoa was the place that initiated, organized and directed the Dien Bien Phu campaign to win, end the war, and restore peace in Indochina... Source: Department of Cultural Heritage

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Rating : Special national monument Open door

National historical site of 60 martyrs of TNXP Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai

National historical site - a place to commemorate the heroic sacrifice of 60 NNXP Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai in the US imperialist carpet bombing on Christmas Eve 1972 in Gia Sang ward (Thai Nguyen city) ) has a campus of 4.75 hectares, including the following items: Memorial House; space for displaying documents and artifacts; reception area; system of green trees, decorative flower beds, legendary stone pillars, three-entrance gate, ritual gate - four pillars, lake reflecting the auxiliary works. Deeply aware of the role and significance of the monument in educating traditional revolutionary history and local history, the Relic Management Board has implemented many introduction and promotion activities; propagate and educate historical and revolutionary traditions for officials, teachers, and students through extracurricular activities and practical experiences; coordinate to organize activities such as: Discussions, admission of union members and party members; Gratitude activities, giving gifts to former volunteers and families of martyrs... According to assessments, the number of tourists coming to visit and pay tribute at the National Historical Site of 60 Martyrs of TNXP Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai is increasing. This place gradually becomes an important "red address" of Thai Nguyen province as well as the whole country to educate revolutionary traditions for the young generation. Source: thainguyen.gov.vn

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Rating : National monument Open door

Thinh Dan Pagoda

Dan Pagoda is located about 5km west of Thai Nguyen city center, in Chua hamlet, Thinh Dan ward, hidden under cool green trees, in front is a canal carrying water from Nui Coc Lake to the south of the city. city. The abbot of the pagoda said: Previously, Dan Pagoda was an ancient pagoda, hidden under the canopy of a pine forest. People in the area happily donated wood, bricks, and tiles to build it. The largest building is the Tam Bao house, consisting of 5 spacious rooms. Inside the house are displayed many Buddha statues to serve the religious needs of the people in the area. Because the country was at war, the abbots and people in the area participated in the scorched earth resistance and dismantled the pagoda. By 1993, people in the area came together to make merit and contributed to rebuilding a temporary temple right on the ground of the old temple, including 3 houses with bamboo pillars and tiled roofs as a place for spiritual activities. By 2002, monks, nuns, Buddhists and people in the area voluntarily contributed money and contributions to rebuild the pagoda in the ancient Eastern architectural style. Up to now, the temple has been built on a grand scale, but always exudes solemnity, protecting the faith of monks, nuns, and Buddhists who practice listening to teachings and studying Dharma. The pagoda includes a number of construction items: Tam Bao House with stone columns and ancient curved roof. In front of the yard is the Buddha sitting in meditation; Behind the Tam Bao house is the Patriarch's church, on the left is the mother's palace, adjacent to the pagoda yard on the right is the stilt house commemorating General Vo Nguyen Giap, a house with the architecture of the Tay and Nung Viet Bac people. Not only is it a spiritual address, but Dan Pagoda is also a relic associated with important historical events of the country as well as Thai Nguyen province in particular. History records: Before the August Revolution of 1945, the pagoda was used by Viet Minh cadres as a place to go, meet, and discuss fighting the French, expelling the Japanese, and regaining independence and freedom. On August 16, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap led the main force from Tan Trao banyan tree, Son Duong district (Tuyen Quang) to liberate Thai Nguyen town. When he arrived in Thai Nguyen, the General chose Dan Pagoda as his "headquarters", gathering troops and people, and as his "headquarters" to command the attack on the Japanese who were clustered in the town center. Here, on August 19, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, on behalf of the Liberation Army Command and the National Uprising Committee, together with comrade Tran Dang Ninh and commanding officers, discussed and approved a battle plan to attack the war. Japan in Thai Nguyen province. On the evening of August 19, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap convened a meeting, including officials from the Central Committee and the Northern Regional Party Committee operating in Thai Nguyen province to establish a provisional Provincial Party Committee consisting of 5 comrades. , with comrade Ngo Nhi Quy as Secretary. 24 hours the same day, under the command of comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, the Liberation Army Detachment departed from Dan Pagoda and entered Thai Nguyen province, together with the army and people in the province surrounded the Japanese army, rose up and won power. profit. It is known that in August 1998, during a visit to Thai Nguyen, General Vo Nguyen Giap returned to Dan Pagoda. The general chatted with friendly people in the area. The General said: "In the past, when our soldiers came here, the people of Dan village protected and kept the revolutionary army very good. Today, Dan villagers need to strive to be exemplary, unite, and do good business as Uncle Ho wished." That day, the General planted a banyan tree in the left corner of the temple yard in gratitude. With these historical significance, Dan Pagoda was ranked as a national historical relic in 2011. Currently, the pagoda is not only a place for monks, nuns, Buddhists and people to practice their beliefs but also a place for education. Traditional education for generations today and tomorrow. Source: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province

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Duom Temple

Duom Temple is located at the foot of Duom Mountain in Dong Dat commune, Phu Luong district, Thai Nguyen province, about 25km northwest of Thai Nguyen city center. Duom Temple worships Duong Tu Minh - a leader of the Tay people and a mandarin under the Ly dynasty who was assigned to manage the ancient Phu Luong palace (including continents that are now part of the provinces: Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Lang Son). He was also a famous general who had great merit in reclaiming a large portion of land from the Song invaders and firmly protecting the northern border region of Dai Viet. He also openly reclaimed land, developed the economy, maintained national unity, and was awarded the title of "God of Cao Son Quang Du" by the Ly dynasty. Later dynasties all ordained him as "Cao Son noble class, superior god". With his contributions to the country during the Ly dynasty, he was given his daughter, Princess Dien Binh, in marriage by King Ly Nhan Tong (1072 - 1128) and in marriage by King Ly Anh Tong (1138 - 1175). His daughter was Princess Thieu Dung in 1144. Thus, he was the son-in-law of two Ly dynasty kings. History books do not clearly state the year of birth and death of Duong Tu Minh, only that he lived in the late 11th and early 12th centuries. After his death, people built a temple to worship him at Duom Mountain - said to be the place where he died, and honored him as Saint Duom. Duom Temple was built in the 12th century and has been restored many times but still retains the ancient beauty of traditional architecture. The temple is located at the foot of Duom Mountain, with three gates facing the national highway. The main items include the bell tower, Lower temple, Middle temple, Upper temple, arranged against the mountainside in order from low to high. Ha Temple is the place to worship two princesses Dien Binh and Thieu Dung; Trung Temple is the place to worship the famous man Duong Tu Minh, and Thuong Temple is the place to worship his mother. In front of the temple is a large space with fields, palm hills, tea hills and the meandering Cau River flowing through. Although not large in scale, Duom Temple is a beautiful, majestic architectural complex, and is the top scenic spot of the midland region of Thai Nguyen. Duom Temple has been ranked as a National Monument since 1993. Every year, from January 6 to 8, Phu Luong district organizes the Duom Temple Festival to commemorate the merits of Duong Tu Minh. Currently, Duom Temple is a tourism highlight of Phu Luong district and Thai Nguyen province. Source: Thai Nguyen website

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Rating : National monument Open door