Located in the southwest of Ha Long Bay, Thien Cung Cave is definitely one of the destinations you should not miss. Not only possessing the most unique landscape with an impressive stalactite system, the cave is also a place to preserve many cultural and historical values of Ha Long land. Located in the southwest of Ha Long Bay, Thien Cung Cave is located peacefully in the north of Dau Go Island, close to Dau Go Cave, and about 4km south of the cruise ship port. The cave is one of the attractions in Ha Long that is loved by many people. Currently, Thien Cung Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in the land of Mining, possessing an impressively spacious area of up to 10,000 square meters. In addition, the cave also possesses a hierarchical structure with many levels and compartments with high and wide ceilings and walls and a system of limestone stalactites and stalagmites of many interesting shapes. The path to the cave is located on a steep cliff with luxuriant tree cover on both sides. To get to the cave, you have to squeeze through a narrow opening and then the cave door will suddenly open with space above a quadrilateral with a length of 130m. Because of its impressively spacious area and impressive limestone stalactite system, although Ha Long Bay still has countless other famous caves such as Sung Sot Cave, Ngac Nhien Cave, Trong Cave and Trinh Nu Cave, Dau Go Cave, Luon Cave, Tam Cung Cave, etc. Thien Cung Cave still has the honor of being the most beautiful cave in this bay. People even favor it to the point of comparing Thien Cung cave as the palace of heaven on earth. If you have the opportunity to explore Thien Cung Cave - one of the most beautiful caves in the land of Mining, you will hear about legends related to the palace of heaven on earth. Legend has it that, in the past, after the Dragon King helped his people fight the enemy, he returned to his cave. That year, when there was a severe drought, people fell into a situation of crop failure and constant hunger. At this time, they asked for help from the Dragon King, hoping that he would act as rain to save the people from the disaster. At that time, many people went to the king's cave but unfortunately had no chance to return. Seeing that, there was a young couple who, regardless of hardship and danger, determined to set out to find the Dragon King. Luckily after returning from the trip, the couple gave birth to a daughter, and they named her May. When Miss May grew up, it was her beauty that made the Dragon Prince flutter. Their love blossomed and the perfect ending was a lavish wedding held for 7 days and 7 nights in the center of the cave. To celebrate the young couple's wedding, dragons flew around the cave, sometimes hiding and appearing among the stalactite forest, and together with baby elephants and two lions, they danced merrily. In addition, the wedding also had the presence of a large python slithering around the ancient banyan tree, while an eagle spread its wings high in the sky. More specifically, the wedding also had the participation of Nam Tao and Bac Dau, so it was even more fun and bustling. Nowadays, when you come to Thien Cung Cave, you will easily see images of a grand wedding in the past carved on the cliffs of this cave. After reaching the first compartment of Thien Cung Cave, you will easily see a giant painting on the cave wall. The sculptures in Thien Cung cave, whether they are massive or small, are all meticulously and meticulously crafted by the hands of the creator. If you look to the East, it is a giant painting with vivid images of characters in ancient stories. The fairies and animals in folk beliefs now appear vividly with soft, delicate depictions down to the smallest detail. Meanwhile, on the northern wall of the cave is the image of fairies singing and dancing gracefully, celebrating the wedding of the Dragon Prince and the beautiful Cloud Lady. Above the domed ceiling is a system of stalactites hanging down like a unique crystal chandelier. After finishing the tour of the first compartment of the cave, continue moving a bit and you will reach the second compartment, which is also the central area of the cave with stunningly gorgeous scenery. Coming here, you will admire the four pillars with huge sizes, diverse shapes and mysterious carvings from the base to the top. At this time, you will be able to see somewhere the scene of people's daily activities, flowers, birds, etc. Meanwhile, below the cave's dome is a system of stalactites drooping down like a splendid curtain woven by Mother Nature. In addition, on the top of the cave wall are still images of fairies dancing and singing bustlingly in the past. In particular, during the trip to explore the central compartment of the cave, it seems that you will hear the bustling sounds of the drums of the wedding ceremony. Actually, it was just the sound of the wind blowing through the rocks, yet it was still strangely melodious and melodious. The second compartment is also one of the most popular places to take photos to check-in to Ha Long. The third compartment in Thien Cung cave is a fairyland on earth with a dim space, reflecting the beautiful stone caves. In addition, in this compartment there are clear ponds with gurgling water flowing all year round without stopping. Legend has it that in the past, the ponds were where Miss May bathed her 100 children. At the end of the journey to explore Thien Cung Cave, surely what remains in everyone's mind is the majestic beauty mixed with a bit of mystery and also extremely poetic. It is the magnificent stalactite system here that makes many people so captivated that they cannot bear to leave.
Quang Ninh
From March to May or from August to October.
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Cua Van fishing village is currently an attractive destination for tourists from all over the country and foreign tourists. Always present in travel addicts' Ha Long exploration schedules, it would be a mistake if you missed this unique and new floating village. Location is in Hung Thang commune, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, about 20 km from the tourist boat wharf. Cua Van fishing village is located in the peaceful Paradise Bay surrounded by majestic mountains. This village currently has more than 300 households living on pristine but spacious and clean floating houses, and is also the largest "richest" fishing village in the bay. With this unique geographical location, fishermen in Cua Van fishing village can anchor their boats and it is an ideal place to avoid storms. Besides the world-class caves, there are still villages, people continuing their daily lives with constant joy and optimism. Cua Van fishing village is just such a place! When viewed from a distance, Cua Van fishing village brings a realistic and extremely beautiful view because the colors are in harmony with the spectacular "background" of mountains and forests. Even the simplest objects are strangely "photogenic". Even the people of fishing villages are now more involved in Ha Long Bay tourism with the opening of boarding houses, fishing services and campaigns to raise environmental awareness. Visiting Cua Van fishing village, you will admire the breathtaking natural scenery of the island and the sharp beautiful "4K" limestone mountains of Ha Long Bay, don't forget to check-in with the colorful floating houses as well as a demonstration of traditional fishing techniques of local fishermen in Cua Van fishing village. Moreover, Cua Van fishing village also makes many fanatics admire its cobblestone streets, making them miss the quiet, charming, peaceful space everywhere, or choked up by the perfect natural scenery. America, enjoy charming folk songs or experience fishing village life with friendly local people. From this village, you can also easily access Ba Ham Lake, Tien Ong Cave and some other landscapes of Ha Long Bay. The unique "taxis" here are willing to take you on a tour around Cua Van fishing village as well as Ha Long Bay. The most ideal time to explore Cua Van fishing village is from April to June, it is sunny but not at all "grumpy", suitable for exploring fishing villages and sea tourism in Ha Long - Quang Ninh. Specialties in Cua Van fishing village are also quite attractive and delicious, caught and sold on the same day, so take advantage of them to enjoy. Cua Van fishing village is a place that should be included in your itinerary to explore Ha Long. Don't let your youth go to waste without exciting trips and missing out on the most special coordinates in Vietnam. Wishing you and your family a journey full of joy and memories.
Quang Ninh
From April to June.
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The unique and magnificent Hon Trong Mai, associated with mysterious stories, is a famous destination in Ha Long that attracts many people to visit. Hon Trong Mai, also known as Ga Choi Islet, is one of the famous islands of Ha Long Bay. Hon Trong Mai is located near two other islands, Dinh Huong and Cho Da, only about 5km from Bai Chay beach. The island has a strange appearance with two large rocks standing facing each other on the sea surface like two cocks fighting. These two rocks have remained stable over time, not eroding or drifting away. This is a symbol of faithful love between two people, despite all difficulties and challenges. Hon Trong Roof Ha Long not only has beautiful scenery but is also associated with a romantic love story. According to legend, this is the pair of chickens sent by the Jade Emperor to call the Dragon back to Heaven after successfully repelling foreign invaders. But when they saw the beautiful sea, the couple forgot their mission and fell passionately in love. They were petrified to be together forever at sea. Since then, Trong Mai island has become a famous tourist destination of Ha Long. Come here once to see with your own eyes the symbol of eternal love. Hon Trong Mai is a typical image of Ha Long Bay - a place recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. This place is also the pride of Vietnam when appearing on logos and travel guidebooks. Furthermore, Hon Trong Mai is also an endless source of inspiration for poets and writers. The words and phrases praising Trong Mai Island have been deeply imprinted in the soul of every Vietnamese person, making us feel more loving and proud of the place where we were born and raised. Hon Trong Mai is 12m high but the rock base is only 4m wide, making many people worry that it will collapse at any time. However, Hon Trong Mai has existed for hundreds of years, proving the resilience and loyalty of an eternal love. This place is considered a favorite destination of many people. Every year, there are countless pairs of explorers ready to pack their suitcases and set out here to visit, check-in with Hon Trong Mai to preserve memories of a beautiful, dreamlike place. Hon Trong Mai Quang Ninh is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy classy dining, playing, sleeping and resting services. You can choose from many types of accommodation to suit your needs and budget. You should choose the time to travel to Trong Mai island from October to April when the weather is cool, little rain, and the sea is calm. Avoid going in the summer when the weather is hot, crowded or stormy. The majestic and unique beauty of Trong Mai island is a unique gift that this land has been given by Mother Nature. Today, Trong Mai Islet has become a unique place that many people come to visit every time they travel to Ha Long. If you are a nature lover and wish to admire more of the beauty of many famous destinations, you definitely should not miss this place. Don't forget to bring a camera to "hunt" for beautiful pictures here.
Quang Ninh
From October to April.
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You are looking for a new and beautiful tourist destination in Quang Ninh. You want to experience a peaceful space, close to nature. Vang Card Island is the ideal place for you. When talking about traveling to Cam Pha, you definitely cannot miss Vang Island. This place is known as a beautiful island in Van Don, Quang Ninh. The Vang Island attracts many tourists with its clean, beautiful beaches, fresh air, and many spiritual works and mysterious, unique fairy wells... If you are still wondering what to do in Quang Ninh, you should immediately visit Vang Card Island. This is a large island located in a complex of islands in Thang Loi commune, Van Don district, Quang Ninh province and located on Bai Tu Long Bay. If you go from Cai Rong wharf to The Vang island, it will be a bit far, but if you go from Vung Duc wharf, it is only about 13km by sea. The Vang Island is one of 7 land islands of Thang Loi commune and is an ecological and spiritual tourist destination, attracting a large number of tourists to visit every year. This place possesses a cool green natural space, a clean and beautiful beach with clear blue sea water and fine white sand. In addition, on the island there are many spiritual works such as Toa Son temple, Duyen Phuc pagoda, Tien well... bearing bold local culture and history. One of the attractions for tourists when traveling to The Vang Island is the beautiful clean beach and fresh air. The beach on the island is small but very clean and beautiful with fine white sand and clear blue sea water. Coming here, you can comfortably swim in the sea, lie down and relax on the sand, and admire the wonderful, green natural scenery. Besides, the island is surrounded by many green trees so the air here is also extremely fresh, cool and pleasant. Therefore, visitors can come here, relax and breathe the fresh air, forgetting all the troubles and worries of hustle and bustle life. In addition to the beach, Quang Ninh Golden Card Island also has many famous spiritual works such as Toa Son temple, Duyen Phuc pagoda... These are all tangible and intangible cultures in the treasure trove of historical and cultural relics in Vietnam. Van Don district. Another interesting spot on The Vang Island that you can visit to explore is Tien Well. This well is located on the top of a high mountain, also known as the water hole or dragon eye fairy well. The water in the well is extremely clear and cool. In addition, you can also climb to the top of the island, watch and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape from above, extremely wonderful. Vang Island is also known as a care and conservation area for many rare tree species with high economic and medical value. Visiting the island, you can admire the precious perennial tree varieties such as: square almond tree, maple tree, sandalwood tree... In addition, this island region also has many very strange and unusual species of woody mangrove trees. Common tree species such as cork, mangrove, tiger parrot... that we often encounter. Besides, on the island there are many trees that bear fruit all year round, such as the Thai toad tree... This diversity has created a unique, attractive and beautiful natural landscape on The Vang Island. After visiting Card Vang Island, you can consider combining your trip to Ha Long for a more interesting experience. Your vacation at Wonder Bay will be even more complete when you choose to stay at Vinpearl Resort and Spa Ha Long. Separately located on the romantic Reu Island, Vinpearl Resort and Spa Ha Long offers a wonderful, private resort space. This magnificent resort castle will dazzle visitors with its 3 private beaches, large outdoor swimming pool and lush green campus. In addition, Vinpearl Resort and Spa Ha Long also owns a system of luxurious and comfortable rooms, with large balconies overlooking the city and beautiful Ha Long Bay. This place also provides many professional services and diverse amenities such as spa, restaurant, bar... promising to bring visitors the most impressive and comfortable vacation. Vang Card Island is a wonderful tourist destination in Quang Ninh. With beautiful clean beaches, fresh air and unique spiritual works, this place will definitely bring you interesting and memorable experiences.
Quang Ninh
From May to August.
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In Lam Vien plateau, where two high peaks are located, Nui Ba and Bidoup mountain, combined to form the name of Bidoup national park - Nui Ba Lam Dong. The garden was established in 2004, located in Lac Duong district and part of Dam Rong district, Lam Dong province, about 50km from Da Lat city along Highway 27C. Bidoup is recognized as one of 27 National Parks in Vietnam that are classified as special-use forests. In 2015, this place was also recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve in Vietnam, the first in the Central Highlands. Bidoup National Park - Ba Mountain Lam Dong possesses hundreds of species of animals and plants with fresh, cool air. Visiting Bidoup National Park - Ba Mountain Lam Dong, you will not only explore the wild nature but also conquer the 2287m high mountain peak, pass through towering pine forests, cross rivers, and meet Po trees. Mu tree is 1300 years old. The period from December to April next year is the ideal time for you to explore Bidoup - Ba Mountain Lam Dong national park. This is the time of late winter - early spring, the weather is dry, cool, cool, without much rain, which is favorable for trekking. Moreover, this time is also the time when the mountains and forests revive, full of life more than ever. At this time, the trees become greener, hundreds of flowers bloom, creating a beautiful natural picture. On the way to Bidoup National Park - Ba Mountain Lam Dong, you will see a bridge stretching across across the river. This is a "virtual living" spot that many young people love on this journey. From the bridge, you can admire the beauty of the mountains and rooftops of Lam Dong. One of the attractions at Bidoup - Ba Mountain Lam Dong National Park is the Po Mu tree. This tree has existed for more than 1300 years and is a rare plant that needs to be preserved. The tree is large in size with a height of more than 30m and a base diameter of up to 2.2m. Bidoup National Park - Ba Mountain Lam Dong is also considered an ideal stop for those who love to explore nature. When trekking on this mountain, you will encounter countless species of animals and plants. Thanks to the fertile soil, wild flowers here grow very well. Coming to Bidoup - Ba Mountain Lam Dong National Park, you must definitely check-in with the beautiful orchids. Not only that, Bidoup National Park also has many animals that roam freely to survive freely. When traveling on Highway 27, you can see the gray-headed red-tailed bird with light blue plumage and a striking chestnut tail. Following the stream, you can also observe the white-fronted water warbler with its prominent feathers and black and white stripes across its wings. Moreover, you will also experience observing reptiles, amphibians, and small animals with the ability to fly skillfully. In addition, you can also take photos to your heart's content with the red-headed and rufous-throated partridge. Bidoup National Park - Ba Mountain Lam Dong is a trekking destination that has been and is most loved by many young people today. Not only does it possess majestic natural landscapes, this place also has many unique flora and fauna species waiting for you to explore.
Lam Dong
From December to April
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If when mentioning Quang Ninh, you only immediately think of a coastal tourist city, there will be some shortcomings. Besides the blue color of the sea, somewhere in the heart of this beautiful city there is also a Yen Trung lake decorated with the green color of green pine trees along the clear jade green surface of the lake. If Da Lat is too far, you can just come here because the space is not much different. With fresh and cool scenery created from the green of green pine trees running around a large lake, when traveling to Yen Trung Lake, you will suddenly see a somewhat familiar scene like you are in Da Nang. Lat. And the highlight of this lake are two small islands, also known as Turtle islands, undulating in the middle of the lake. This is the largest freshwater lake in Quang Ninh province with a total area of up to 100 hectares. As a water-powered air conditioner, Yen Trung Lake not only provides a fresh space suitable for you to heal your soul on the weekend, but you can also check-in with a super cool background. Yen Trung Lake has quite deep, clear water and is surrounded by undulating hills and green pine trees. This location is located right on Highway 18A connecting Hanoi and Ha Long, only about 30km from Hai Phong, so it is very convenient to travel to many other prominent attractions. The first impression that strikes the eye when coming here is the clear jade green color and the joyful sound of pine trees. Because the ticket price is free, you only need to pay a few additional service costs such as boat rental, hammock, and hut. The carefully maintained flower garden area costs 50,000 VND. The camping rental cost will range from 150,000 VND - 300,000 VND/camp. Coming to Yen Trung Lake, it is not difficult to see images of rows of pine trees growing majestically on both sides of the road. Visitors will be able to walk around, lean their backs against the sturdy tree trunks and enjoy the sunlight shining through the leaves. Although it seems simple and wild, the towering pine slopes are the special highlight that brings irresistible poetry to this place. Therefore, a small note for you if you want to visit Yen Trung Lake is to fully charge your phone battery if you want to "work" comfortably in the pine forest here. The most irresistible feature of Yen Trung Lake is probably the calm freshwater lake space of more than 100 hectares reflecting the blue color of the sky. Near the lake, there are also many pine trees that shine on the water, creating a very peaceful scene. Looking into the distance, you can see the endless mountain ranges and surrounding vegetation, making the scenery of Yen Trung Lake more poetic. If you like, you can rent a boat trip around the lake for only 30,000 VND/hour or from 80,000 VND - 100,000 VND/hour (for kayaks). extremely affordable. The feeling of walking around the lake will be a unique experience that is hard to get anywhere else. Camping is an extremely interesting activity and is enjoyed by many people, especially young people, at Yen Trung Lake. In the midst of that fresh, cool and somewhat poetic space, we will have an ideal weekend camping and picnic. You don't need to prepare too much, just bring a tent and some snacks like potatoes and corn to grill, and chat under the fresh air and poetic scenery. Eden Garden is a popular tourist attraction for young people and couples at Yen Trung Lake. When visiting here, you will be able to admire the panoramic view of the blue lake and take souvenir photos in meticulously decorated places. Moreover, Yen Trung Lake is also the place where extremely eye-catching wedding photos are born. For example, the Love Bridge is a witness to many couples before becoming husband and wife. The bridge has a romantic architecture, painted bright red and decorated with many garlands, locks, and bright sparkling LED lights... If you visit Yen Trung Lake, you must definitely enjoy the delicious dishes at the nearby restaurant. there. The period from April to September is the best time for us to enjoy Yen Trung Lake. Leaving the smoky and dusty space of the city, you will find a green, windy place. If you plan to camp overnight, don't miss the two most beautiful moments of the day: sunrise and sunset. Located not too far from the capital Hanoi, the green space at Yen Trung Lake gives us the opportunity to relax our minds and recharge with our loved ones.
Quang Ninh
From April to September.
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Khmer pagodas in the South are something very unique to the Mekong Delta. Every time a pagoda is built, it is the effort of many generations and people living on the land, because the pagoda is a solid fulcrum for the people of this place, a place to practice the most sacred beliefs they have. never forget. Currently, Soc Trang is a land densely populated by Khmer people with massive, elaborate Khmer pagodas and century-old Buddhist works. Among hundreds of Khmer pagodas in the city, Som Rong Pagoda is the most impressive name, most known to many tourists because this is the greatest pride of the people here. Som Rong Pagoda's full name in Khmer is Wat Pătum Wongsa Som Rong. I heard people say that the pagoda has been around for a long time. It used to be a small pagoda with a simple thatched roof that was passed down through many different generations. During the reign of Venerable Ly Duc, he rebuilt a new, more spacious pagoda on a large plot of land. In 2000, the pagoda began to rebuild the new main hall, and in 2013, the Sala assembly house was built, along with the stupa and the largest statue of Buddha entering Nirvana in Vietnam. With more than 20 years of construction, Som Rong pagoda Now the pagoda has become the most proud spiritual fulcrum of the people here. For Soc Trang tourism, this pagoda is a proud point to promote the image of Southern Khmer pagodas and the beauty of Vietnamese pagodas to the world with top-notch works. The building is located right at the entrance. The four-sided stupa, four paths up, is impressive with its gray-white color. The tower has seven floors gradually decreasing in height from large to small and the base of the tower has three floors. The center of the tower is the image of Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus. The stupa impresses visitors with its unique sculpting and shaping, each detail is very vivid with stylized lotus flowers, vines running along each edge, fire and angel patterns. In addition to being prominent in the stupa sculpture, it is also decorated with five-colored flags on major holidays. The impression outside the main hall is the brilliant decoration, curved walkways, pillars covered with classical patterns, and murals about Buddha and life. On the top of the front of the main hall is the image of Buddha's birthday walking on a lotus throne. On both sides of the main hall are two hallways, the right hallway is to look out to the stupa, look at the Sala house and the Buddha's nirvana statue. table; This is an extremely beautiful photo angle that many of you may miss. In the near future, the main hall and the temple library will also be restored. The impressive Sala Assembly Hall took more than four years to build (2013-2017) and is extremely spacious and is used to practice the traditional rituals of the temple, as a lecture hall and a monastery. The architecture of Sala Assembly Hall is also extremely impressive in the eyes of visitors because of its grandeur, scale and color. But few people know that this project is completely based on traditional architecture, combined with creating an interior space with a modern structure with many uses. The Sala Assembly House has two floors, many layers of roof, and combines many outstanding colors to create distinction. Take full advantage of all the traditional decorative arts of Khmer pagodas to adorn the Sala assembly house. Entering from the stairs is decorated with the dragon god, the first floor attic is decorated with the snake god Naga. The second floor's attic is embossed with a dancer, on each part of the attic is the god Krud, running along the edge of the tiled roof are the dragon god and bird god. Each roof fringe is pointed in the shape of Xome mountain. The statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering nirvana at Som Rong Pagoda is the most special work of the pagoda. The statue is 63m long and 18m high and is considered the largest reclining statue in Vietnam. Thanks to this project, the pagoda is known to many tourists from near and far, attracting tourists as well as followers of professional photography who come here to hunt for moments. Som Rong Pagoda is an interesting stop on the journey to explore Soc Trang tourism with ancient, sacred pagodas and unique architecture.
Can Tho
From November to April
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When mentioning Vinh Long, some of you only think of large eco-tourism areas, vast fruit gardens or some places associated with the nation's studious tradition. However, from ancient times until now, Vinh Long is proud to be the most mentioned land with many national cultural relics such as: Van Thanh Temple, Ong That Phu Mieu Pagoda, Tien Chau Pagoda, Long Thanh Communal House. .. That's why many people want to go to Vinh Long to rest and take a break from the difficult life out there. Jade Buddha Pagoda Vinh Long is considered by many people to be a miniature ancient town in the Southwest region. This is considered one of the sacred pagodas, possessing the most majestic beauty in the land of Vinh Long. Every year, the temple always welcomes thousands of Buddhists to visit and admire the beautiful scenery. Not only that, on every full moon day, holiday or New Year, many visitors from all over gather here to visit and sightsee. The temple owns an area of more than 1.7 hectares, built in 1970 by the late Venerable Thich Thien Hoa. However, in April 1975, for various reasons, construction was halted. By 2015, the construction competition at the Jade Buddha Relics Pagoda in Vinh Long was continued. There are many items that will be gradually completed by 2015 such as: main hall, stupa, open-air Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara station, three-entrance gate... Vinh Long Jade Buddha Pagoda is compared to a miniature ancient town because of its architectural style imbued with the Buddhist cultural identity of Vietnamese people. With scientific design, the temple uses a lot of empty space to create a gentle, peaceful space. The sophisticated and harmonious artistic architecture of Vinh Long Temple of the Jade Buddha Relics makes many people extremely excited when checking-in here. Not only that, most of the items from the outside to the inside of the temple are imbued with the spiritual culture typical of traditional Vietnamese architecture, so they have extremely attracted visitors from all over. Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Relics Vinh Long There are many attractive and extremely beautiful corners, creating conditions for many young people to come here to live virtually. From the curved pagoda roof, majestic steps to the tall stupa, every corner at Vinh Long Jade Buddha Pagoda can become a great place for you to pose for photos. According to the experience of many young people visiting this temple, everyone should stop at the three-entrance gate to check-in. With its extremely majestic beauty, this is definitely a shooting angle that anyone who comes to the Jade Buddha Relics Temple in Vinh Long for the first time should not miss. Stepping into the inner campus, the large square appears extremely tall and extremely airy. You can completely feel the purity and peace when listening to the sound of temple bells echoing from all directions. The most special highlight at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Relics in Vinh Long is the famous 9-storey stupa up to 49m high. The stupa possesses an ancient, solemn and majestic beauty thanks to its hexagonal design, combining dragon-shaped carvings on the unique tile roof. The Jade Buddha Pagoda Vinh Long brings extremely splendid beauty when it possesses many impressive items that resonate with the typical architecture of traditional Vietnamese Buddhist culture. This place is definitely one of the interesting places you should take note of
Vinh Long
From November to April
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Ngoc Vung Island is famous for its wild and idyllic beauty and is one of the beautiful islands located next to Ha Long that is very popular with tourists from near and far. True to its name, this place used to be a true "Pearl Island" when there were many rare pearls and pearls around. The charming beauty of this place will definitely capture your heart from the first time. Ngoc Vung Island is located in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province with an area of about 45km, possessing wild beauty like a precious gem in the heart of Bai Tu Long Bay. The population on the island is quite sparse, only about 1,000 people. The name of Ngoc Vung Island also comes from the rare pearl oyster species here. When night falls, they will glow, making the entire sky shimmer. In addition to the beautiful natural landscape, it has inherent wild features. Ngoc Vung Island also takes tourists to explore many historical vestiges. Say goodbye to the bustling destinations in the city center, Ngoc Vung Island is the ideal destination if you are looking for a change of scenery and explore a new horizon that not too many people know about. Nature favors cool weather all year round, so visitors can choose to visit and explore Ngoc Vung Island at any reasonable time. Just in the summer, the sea is quite calm, the waves are calm, there is little rain, which is extremely convenient for fun activities and exploring the wonderful nature, so visitors can consider coming here to visit in the summer from May to May. August. Seafood in this season is also caught more than in other months of the year. Therefore, this will be an opportunity for you to enjoy coastal cuisine with a variety of seafood caught and processed fresh on the spot. Depending on the specific time, you and your family have suitable activities, especially night entertainment activities. September, October and winter are the times when locals advise against coming here to explore. At this time, it rains a lot and there are frequent storms, so it will affect most of your plans and mood throughout the trip. With its majestic and poetic beauty, Ngoc Vung Island is an extremely ideal check-in location. Many tourists have chosen to visit this island to take virtual photos of the sea and sky here. On beautiful sunny days, Ngoc Vung Island wears an even more captivating, heart-touching beauty. Add a shimmering effect to your photos. Coming to Ngoc Vung Island, visitors also have the opportunity to visit the memorial house, visit Uncle Ho's memorial area on the island, where Uncle Ho visited and talked with the islanders or view the island from the 12.7 mm cannon hill. In addition, conquering the National Flagpole and viewing the entire island at an altitude of about 100m above sea level is also a wonderful experience that you must definitely try. Here, you can also rent motorbikes or tandem bicycles for tourists to explore and admire the wild and majestic natural scenery of Ngoc Vung Island. At the same time, immerse yourself in the rhythm of local people's life in the slowest, most honest and lively way. One of the interesting experiences that must be experienced here is going with the fishing village people to rake clams on the sand or scoop shrimps on the sea. Clams on Ngoc Vung Island are white, each one is very large and has a unique sweet taste, very suitable for making hot pot or grilling. Shrimp can be used to make a salad to eat with mustard the way the islanders do or to dry. There are also Homestays in people's houses and stilt houses for tourists who want to stay overnight. Because the Homestays are quite close to the sea, they are loved and chosen by many people. Revealing that the Homestay is also a great "seafood restaurant" for those who love to enjoy coastal cuisine. Enjoying many unique dishes with typical coastal flavors is definitely something anyone who comes to the beach looks forward to. When you visit Ngoc Vung Island, the seafood paradise that opens before your eyes will definitely make you ecstatic and immersed in the flavor of every dish here. Usually in late fall and early winter, grouper hotpot is a specialty of Ngoc Vung Island's waters. According to local people, during that time, grouper meat is the fattest and tastiest of the year thanks to nutrient-rich sea water and lots of good food for their growth. In addition, visitors can also enjoy clams on Ngoc Vung Island that are 5-6 times larger, guaranteed to be naturally clean, not farmed, so the quantity is not much. Clams are very sweet to eat and can be processed into many dishes such as soup, porridge, hot pot... Although not strange to all sea regions, grilled prawns and squid on the island are very different because of the typical marinated spices that can only be found on the island. People on the island can process it. There is also a species of blue crab with high nutritional value and sweet and fragrant meat that promises to bring diners irresistible stimulation after being processed. If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing place, Ngoc Vung Island is a great choice not to be missed. Besides walking on the beach and having fun with the cool blue water waves, visitors can also organize campfires, barbecue parties and sing very interestingly right on the island. So don't hesitate to pack your backpack and come here to explore now!
Quang Ninh
From May to August.
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It is a spiritual destination with a long history and peaceful, ancient beauty; Dak Nong Phap Hoa Pagoda is an attractive spiritual tourist destination for tourists from all over. Dak Nong is not only famous for beautiful natural landscapes such as Ta Dung Lake, beautiful waterfalls and vast forests, but this place also has attractive spiritual destinations. The most prominent of the spiritual destinations in this Central Highlands mountain town is Phap Hoa Pagoda in Dak Nong. This beautiful temple is a peaceful place for wandering souls who want to find a spiritual destination to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Phap Hoa Pagoda in Dak Nong is located on Hung Vuong Street, Quang Thanh commune, Gia Nghia city. The pagoda belongs to the Northern Buddhism sect. Not only is this a place of religious activities that plays an important role in the spiritual life of the people of the mountain town of Dak Nong, but this place is becoming an attractive check-in point that increasingly attracts young people to come and worship. and visit the temple. Phap Hoa Pagoda Dak Nong was first built in 1959 with the then name of Buddha Recitation Pagoda. However, not long after its construction, in the same year, on the occasion of the Vu Lan festival, the pagoda was severely damaged by the Ngo Dinh Diem government during the persecution of Buddhists who were going to worship at the pagoda, causing this place to be devastated. very heavy. In 1960, Phap Hoa Pagoda was rebuilt by Master Tri Huy with a very primitive architecture, roofed with corrugated iron and still named Quang Duc Buddhist Recitation Hall, which was the name of Quang Duc province at that time. In 1969, Venerable Hoa Nghiem became the abbot at the pagoda and changed its name to Phap Hoa Pagoda until today. After 1975, when Venerable Hoa Nghiem returned to his hometown, the temple did not have an abbot. However, people around the area still often come back to watch, chant and worship. In 2000, the pagoda had a new abbot, Venerable Thich Quang Hien. The new abbot, along with local Buddhists, rebuilt the pagoda to have its present spacious appearance. Phap Hoa Pagoda Dak Nong has the majestic appearance of traditional Vietnamese pagodas with a curved red roof with dragon motifs. The pagoda is located on a high hill, with the main gate facing Southeast, in front of a view of a valley. This pagoda has areas such as the 160m2 main hall, a 5-storey circular tower, and a monk. The temple, the Avalokiteśvara, the three-entrance gate, the Lumbini garden, the large hall... This pagoda in Dak Nong is specifically designed according to the architectural style of Hue garden houses combined with the architecture of stilt houses in the West. Original. That's why the space here creates a nostalgic and peaceful feeling. In the temple grounds, right next to the row of ancient phoenix trees, there is a large statue of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, in addition there are statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, statues of Maitreya Bodhisattva, Chuan De Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Dharma Protector and Tieu Dien. , miniature landscapes and decorative plants are arranged very harmoniously and beautifully. Traveling to Dak Nong and visiting Phap Hoa Pagoda, besides enjoying the fresh air and feeling of peace and quiet, visitors can also visit the pagoda and take check-in photos. In particular, looking down from the temple grounds, visitors will see a beautiful landscape with undulating hills and green trees, very typical of the nature of the mountain town. Having the opportunity to come to Phap Hoa Pagoda in Dak Nong, visitors will certainly be fascinated by the extremely peaceful space and impressive nostalgic beauty of this place. Don't forget to immediately note this attractive destination in your mountain town travel diary.
Lam Dong
From November to April
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Vi Ro Ngheo community tourism village (Dak Tang commune, Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province) of the Mo Nam people (a branch of the Xo Dang ethnic group) is located in an area surrounded by primeval forests on all four sides, with many Unique characteristics and unique cultural values... are an impressive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. From Mang Den town, Kon Plong district, go northwest about 40 km along provincial road 676 to Mang But bridge, then turn onto the inter-village road for another 7.5 km to reach Vi Ro Ngheo village, a small village hidden in the shadows. amidst wild mountains and forests and separate from other villages. Vi Ro Ngheo in Xo Dang language means a land with a cold climate, this is also the name of a stream flowing through the village. Vi Ro Theo village currently has 63 households, more than 300 people, 100% of whom are Xo Dang ethnic people. In the middle of the village there is a spacious communal house, about 20 meters high. This is where traditional folk festivals take place, where traditional artifacts are kept: Gongs, gongs, drums, weapons... and is also where welcoming nobles to visit the village. People here see the communal house as a symbol of culture and the soul of the village, demonstrating the connection between the community and between the villagers and the gods. Around the communal house are lovely small wooden houses, along the village and in the fields there are rice warehouses built by people to store rice after each harvest. The special thing that only exists in Vi Ro Theo that other villages do not have is that almost every house grows orchids. The orchids here are mainly brought by people from distant forests and planted in bushes placed around the house, fence or in front of the gate. Up to now, Vi Ro Ngheo villagers have collected, propagated and planted about 1,000 pots of Cymbidium and orchids; Organized to raise and preserve 5 hills of orchids and myrtle flowers, purchased around the village. When the afternoon shadow covers the mountains and hills, the pink and yellow cymbidium flowers give way to the blooming myrtle forest, dyeing the whole forest purple. For many generations, villagers have joined hands to protect every tree, orchid, and myrtle tree on Ngoc Ruong's heavenly gate. Each house, stream, and old forest near the village are preserved, protected, and cared for by the people to add to the village's scenery. Although life is still difficult, people in the village are always conscious of keeping the surrounding environment clean and beautiful. At every fork and intersection in the village, there are trash baskets made from large bamboo trees. People here do not throw trash into the forest, rivers, streams, or roads. Every house has a place to store daily household trash. Vi Ro Theo has a gong and sinus dance team with 32 artisans, 1 set of traditional gongs and 1 set of improved gongs. Artisans have been practicing and passing on their craft to each other for many generations. Like many villages in the Central Highlands, gongs and sinus dances are indispensable in festivals and traditional activities here. The people of Vi Ro Ngheo village still keep many traditional festivals such as: Water trough making ceremony, new rice celebration, buffalo barn building ceremony, new communal house, rice sowing ceremony... The villagers' cuisine is vegetables. forests and self-produced foods such as chickens, goats, pigs, sticky rice, upland rice, noodles, ginseng and self-caught fish, crabs and snails from streams, and self-made wine. The village's traditional occupations are bamboo and rattan weaving and brocade weaving.
Quang Ngai
From November to April
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Mang Ri terraced fields is one of the ideal attractions in the journey to explore Kon Tum. This place carries the rich beauty, simple life and labor beauty of the highland people, promising to be a memorable mark on your trip to Kon Tum. Mang Ri terraced fields are located at an altitude of 1,200m to 1,500m above sea level. The terrain here is also very special in the form of a basin, all four sides are surrounded by Ngoc Linh range. Thanks to such unique terrain and topography, the Mang Ri Terraces area is suitable for developing wet rice and rare medicinal herbs, especially Ngoc Linh Ginseng. To fully admire the beauty of the golden season of Mang Ri Terraced Fields, you should come to Kon Tum in late May, early June and October. This is the season of ripe rice, not only that, there is also dew in the early mornings. Thick fog, dreamy beauty captivates many hearts. However, the period from when the rice is ripe to when people finish harvesting is very short, usually only about one to two weeks before the entire field is harvested. Besides, the harvest time is not fixed, depending on the year, it will change depending on the weather and people's planting conditions. Therefore, you should learn carefully about the golden season in Mang Ri Rice Terraces, follow articles about Kon Tum travel experiences, and know when the rice blooms so you can somewhat predict when the rice will be ripe. Plan your trip. In addition, if you do not go to Mang Ri Terraced Fields in the yellow season, the green season is also an ideal choice. After about 30 to 45 days of sowing, the young seedling has developed into a mature rice plant, preparing to flower. At this time, the rice stalks and rice leaves are large enough, creating a lush green color that covers the terraced fields. Unlike the rich beauty of the golden season, at this time the fields will be immersed in beautiful greenness, full of vitality. When the rice blooms, the scent of young rice wafting in the air makes you even more captivated. Since ancient times, people living in Mang Ri in particular and Kon Tum in general have known how to take advantage of underground water sources from within. flowing mountains. From there, they can conveniently farm and grow food. To adapt to the terrain here, people have built terraced fields and grown two crops a year, thanks to which they have had a prosperous life for many centuries. Mang Ri terraced fields have a terrain that gradually slopes along the hillside, so when you stand from above and look down, you will see small paths located symmetrically, forming a very beautiful, completely different leaf vein shape. compared to terraced fields in other places. When the rice season comes, people here will go to the fields together to harvest. Households harvest rice manually, using sickles and drying it with human power. The small bodies on the vast fields, the life of selling one's back to the earth and selling one's face to the sky, drops of sweat pouring down on terraced fields in the sweltering midday sun. Following the people to the village, you will enter simple houses and explore the ancient architecture of the Xo Dang people. Although their lives are still very difficult and lack many things, the people here are always very friendly and enthusiastic with tourist groups. If you are unlucky enough to come to Mang Ri Rice Terraces when people have just finished harvesting, and there is no longer a golden season for you to check-in and admire, there are still many interesting things waiting for you to experience. One of them is the Kon Tum New Rice Celebration Festival of the Xo Dang community. After finishing the harvest, the people in the village will organize a festival together, offering newly harvested rice grains with sincerity and gratitude to heaven, earth, and gods for giving them favorable weather and wind in the village. warm and full. You can immerse yourself in the jubilant festival atmosphere, learn about unique cultural features, listen to soothing folk melodies, watch Xo Dang girls dance the traditional sinus dance, etc. These experiences will certainly be unforgettable memories in your journey to explore the land of Kon Tum. Mang Ri terraced fields attract travel enthusiasts because of their unique, brilliant, and rich beauty. ecstatic people. When you come here during the time when the rice is ripe, you will admire the golden terraced fields glowing in the sunlight, stretching to the horizon. The yellow color of ripe rice stands out against the green background of the mountains and forests, making this land even more poetic.
Quang Ngai
From April to October
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In addition to Pa Sy waterfall, wooden statue garden... when traveling to Mang Den, tourists should not forget to visit the pilgrimage center of Our Lady of Mang Den. Coming here, in addition to admiring the sacred and mysterious statue of the Virgin Mary, visitors can also find peace in their souls and pray for good things. Located in Mang Den, Dak Long, Kon Plong district, Our Lady of Mang Den is currently a famous sacred spiritual tourist destination in Kon Tum province. Besides, the statue of Our Lady of Fatima at Mang Den is located next to Highway 24, about 53km northeast of Kon Tum City and about 100km from Pleiku City, so it is not too difficult for tourists to get here. Also known by another name, Our Lady with One Hand, this is definitely an ideal pilgrimage destination for people and tourists from all over the world when coming to Kon Tum. According to information from the Bishop of Kon Tum and a report by Father Giuse Nguyen Minh Kong, this statue was carved in the image of Our Lady of Fatima and was donated by Father Thomas Le Thanh Anh. Father Kong brought this statue to Mang Den outpost by helicopter (today there are still clear traces of a field airport, about 2 km from the statue's location). The statue was built on a simple pedestal in mid-1971. However, in 1974, due to firepower of the Vietnam War, the Mang Den outpost was destroyed, leading to the statue being partially damaged. and was left deep in the jungle. Having the opportunity to visit this location, visitors certainly cannot miss admiring and learning about the mystery and sacredness of the statue of the Virgin Mary. The mystery about the statue of the Virgin Mary is that after the war, the statue lost its arms. Even though it was rebuilt many times by Catholic dignitaries and sculptors, only a few days later the statue returned to having no arms. According to local people, the armless statue of the Virgin Mary is made from reinforced concrete and is about 1 meter tall. The statue is placed on a pedestal made from cement combined with natural pebbles. The body of the statue resembles the shape of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, but the head has been restored to resemble the shape of women in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. In particular, the amputated arm of the statue shows extraordinary sacredness that visitors cannot find at any other Marian center. Some parishioners believe that the image of Our Lady with no arms can be associated with the image of Our Lady protecting unfortunate children suffering from diseases such as HIV/AIDS... Our Lady of Mang Den is one of the pilgrimage destinations. of many Catholics when coming to Kon Tum. This is where people come to pray, seek protection, peace, pray for fortune, pray for children... Amidst the vast mountain and forest landscape, there are many flowers planted around and signs saying "Thanks to Our Lady". ” brought by people makes this place more sacred and mysterious. As a familiar cloud hunting location for young people, Virgin Mary Hill will certainly bring beautiful images of clouds to visitors. From the center of Mang Den town, visitors can travel by motorbike, car... to reach Notre Dame Hill with a travel time of only about 5 to 15 minutes. The Mang Den cloud hunting journey will help visitors admire the poetic beauty like a fairyland when the clouds appear very close to the location where you are standing. Enjoying this beautiful scenery will definitely be an unforgettable experience for visitors. Every year on December 8 and 9, the Virgin Mary Black Bamboo Festival takes place, attracting many people and tourists from all over the world to attend. The program of the feast of Our Lady of the Black Crown will take place a number of outstanding activities such as the procession of the Virgin Mary, Mass for those who serve, Solemn Mass... This festival is not only an opportunity for the Catholic community to participate. spiritual rituals but also an opportunity for visitors to pray for peace as well as explore local culture.
Quang Ngai
From October to February
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Reu Island in Quang Ninh is considered a wild and mysterious "muse". The island is little known but is a place that promises to bring you many memorable discovery experiences. Reu Island is also known as Monkey Island because this is the place for raising and experimenting monkeys of our country's Ministry of Health. Besides, this is also the convergence of many rare species of birds and animals. Located in Bai Chay ward, Cam Pha city, this island is only about 600m from Bai Chay, which possesses attractive beauty with clear blue water and a series of small surrounding islands. In the past, young people often invited each other to Reu Island to organize teambuilding activities or camp on the beach. Other tourist attractions of this island in Quang Ninh include: beautiful natural landscapes, clear blue beaches and many interesting activities such as: fishing, diving to see coral,... You can also You can enjoy fresh seafood here. If you want to visit this beautiful island, you can visit any time of the year. Each season brings its own charm, but the summer period from May to October is still the most attractive. Because May is a tourism stimulus month, there will be many incentives and discounts, making traveling economical while still enjoying many cool experiences. From June onwards, people often choose to come to avoid the heat and enjoy the cool air. Feel free to play and swim in the cool water. However, there are still some rainy times, you should check the weather forecast in advance to avoid weather interrupting your trip. One of the most fascinating experiences when coming here is seeing and playing with adorable monkeys. Currently, there are more than 1,000 short-tailed, yellow-haired monkeys on the island. They are well cared for so they are very friendly and have very funny gestures and actions. Quang Ninh travel experience remember to take pictures, film, feed the monkeys and save lovely memories on Reu island. Reu Island is famous for its fine white sand beach, blue sea and picturesque natural landscape. A charming destination with wild beauty, rich culture and rustic sea life. The first attraction that you can experience here is admiring the scenery of the sea and sky. The island also has many natural beaches, which are interesting choices for those who want to enjoy the joy of swimming amidst the sun and wind. In addition to experiencing beautiful nature, you can also see the simple life of the people here. In the distance are rustic boats floating on the sea. Not only that, exploring the cuisine here is also very interesting with fresh seafood dishes and unique culinary styles. If you love natural beauty and want to experience the daily life of coastal people, Reu Island in Quang Ninh will not disappoint you. If you are an adventure lover, participating in water sports will give you an unforgettable experience. With rich marine resources, scuba diving is an interesting experience on Reu Island. Visitors can explore the underground beauty of the ocean and admire coral meadows and a variety of marine species. One of the other interesting experiences in Quang Ninh on Reu Island is SUP boating. It is possible to rent a SUP boat and explore the bays and caves inside the island. This is the best way to enjoy the unique landscape and winding through ravines and play spots. There are also many hotels here for you to choose from to rest after exciting activities. You will definitely have a wonderful vacation here! Reu Island has pristine and quiet beaches, making it an ideal place to camp and experience outdoor life. Visitors can fully equip camping equipment and enjoy the quiet, fresh green space. When coming to Reu Island, you cannot miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood. You can enjoy unique specialties such as king crab, lobster and fresh fish dishes,... To have interesting experiences with the sea and green nature, Reu Island in Quang Ninh is always the destination you are looking forward to. Explore this pristine island for more interesting activities when coming to the beautiful land of Mining.
Quang Ninh
From May to October.
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Binh Lieu is considered a "paradise of landmarks". Among them, landmark 1305 is one of the destinations tourists should not miss when traveling to Binh Lieu. The road to milestone 1305 is quite winding and has many steps. But in return, you will be overwhelmed by the majestic natural scenery. You will not be proud when conquering the legendary 1305 mark. Milestone 1305 is 1305m high, located on the western border patrol section of Hoanh Mo commune, Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh. This place is about 270km from Hanoi capital. Milestone 1305 is considered one of the highest landmarks in Quang Ninh province. Visitors can get to milestone 1305 by motorbike or car. From Binh Lieu town to the dinosaur's spine - landmark 1305, visitors can choose between two routes. The first route, you will go from Binh Lieu town on National Highway 18C, about 3 - 4km long, in Luc Hon commune. Next, you turn right into Ngan Chuong village, then turn at marker 68 and travel about 23km to the parking lot. This is the stopping point before continuing the journey to mark 1305. The second route is from Binh Lieu town to Hoanh Mo border gate. After that, visitors will turn left across Hai Nac bridge and continue to turn right, driving about more than 20km to reach the stop before starting the trip to mark 1305. In each season of the year, this road will cover I have a new shirt. When spring comes, the entire winding road becomes brilliant with new vitality, everywhere filled with the green color of budding flowers and grass. When summer comes, visitors will admire a cool green dinosaur spine, with pine forests, cinnamon forests and anise forests planted by local people. Fall is when dinosaur spines and landmark 1305 are most beautiful. The hills and mountains will be covered with the pure white color of reed flowers. This is also the time when landmark 1305 attracts the most tourists. However, for some people, winter is also the ideal time to explore the landmark. Because sometimes, this place will have ice and snow, bringing rare and impressive experiences. On the journey to conquer milestone 1305, visitors will pass through the border patrol road winding like a silk strip, surrounded by rolling mountains. You will be overwhelmed by the green color of the vast forests like a giant majestic natural painting. This road is quite long, steep and has many sharp turns, so you should prepare good health and always be careful while traveling. To get to milestone 1305, you will have to go through a steep, winding road on the top of the mountain. From the foot of the slope, it will take you about 1.5 - 2 hours to reach the top, where the legendary milestone is located. With an altitude of 1305m, more than 2000 steps and many steep sections, this journey will challenge your endurance and flexibility. After passing this path that resembles a dinosaur's spine, you will immediately forget your fatigue because of the majestic natural picture right before your eyes. In the fall, this place will be filled with reeds, covering a large mountainous area with white. At that time, visitors will feel that the recent hardships are completely worth it. Milestone 1305 is sturdy and proud between two mountain slopes, made from granite. On the milestone are engraved the National Emblems of both countries along with the number and year of installation. When you touch the milestone directly, you will feel a surge of great love for the Fatherland. The road to milestone 1305 is also likened to the road leading to heaven. On the way to the top, you will have the opportunity to admire the majestic, green mountain landscape on both sides of the mountain. When you reach mark 1305, you will have a panoramic view of the border region and the winding, fragile road ahead. If you have the opportunity to visit Binh Lieu, you should not miss the opportunity to conquer the dinosaur spine and directly touch milestone 1305. Surely, this will be an impressive and unforgettable experience in your journey of discovery. your.
Quang Ninh
From August to October
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On the tourist map of the Central Highlands provinces, there is an address that few tourists miss, which is Kon Tum Cathedral (No. 13 Nguyen Hue Street, Kon Tum City), an ancient church more than 100 years old. made of beautiful wood, worthy of being ranked among the masterpieces of wooden Catholic architectural works in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Since the mid-19th century, following in the footsteps of Western missionaries, Catholicism began to be present in the Central Highlands, including Kon Tum. In the early days, worship facilities in this country were mostly small-scale, made of wood, thatch, bamboo, leaves... Only later, when the number of parishioners increased, did people consider built large churches, including Kon Tum wooden church. According to historical sources, the Kon Tum wooden church was presided over by Father Joseph Décrouille, in charge of the Kon Tum parish, and started construction in mid-March 1913 and was completed in early 1918. The church's construction process spanned many years. through many hardships, even stagnating at times due to the time World War I broke out. Previously, it took people up to 3 years to prepare, starting with hiring skilled workers to go into the forest to cut wood and then using elephants to pull it back, then sending people back to areas such as Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh. ... find good workers to build. The reason it is called a wooden church is because the main material used to build this church is red wood, a precious wood abundant in the mountains and forests of the Central Highlands. All structures from columns, rafters, to floors are made of wood and glued together with tenons without using nails. The ceiling, walls and partitions are plastered with a straw-mixed soil material in the traditional style of Central Vietnamese houses, with absolutely no reinforced concrete or lime mortar. Explaining this, in a report sent to the Paris Missionary Society in 1913, right at the beginning of construction of the church, the Apostolic Vicar Bishop of Dong Dang Trong Grangeon wrote as follows: "Stone cannot be used." Like bricks for construction, only wood can be built with high quality and the architect said that this church in Ba Na has the appearance of a cathedral. Overall, the church is designed in Roman architectural style combined with the stilt house style of the indigenous Ba Na people. This is considered the pinnacle of the combination of Western culture and national identity of the Central Highlands region. Looking from the outside, the building is a tall, majestic building that stands out with the dark and timeless colors of wood and tiles. The front of the church has a 4-storey bell tower 24m high in the middle, creating harmony and balance for the entire building. The two-winged corridor is wide and long, the roofs are high and sloping like the communal roofs of the Ba Na people, firmly supported by round wooden columns. Inside the cathedral seems to be a completely different world with its long, soaring, airy and light-filled dome structure, making viewers truly overwhelmed by its majestic and splendid beauty. The 12m high columns placed firmly on stone bases rise up to support the entire central dome and the ceiling of the two-winged hallway, not only creating the grandeur of the building but also creating a feeling of open space on all sides. . In particular, the arched wooden truss system and the small columns above are delicately and seamlessly connected in a graceful and soft way, making the upper floor of the cathedral even more magnificent and splendid. On both sides, through natural light, stained glass windows designed in the vitraux style with drawings of biblical classics appear shimmering brightly. It can be said that every detail of the church's design, carving, decoration, color combination... is extremely sophisticated, proving the masterful skills of ancient artisans. There is an extremely interesting detail that shows that the artisans at that time were extremely skillful and sophisticated when placing a very large circular stained glass painting in the center of the cathedral, right above the main door. , facing the sanctuary to both let in light and decorate as a symbol of the sun shining directly inside. If you stand outside, it is difficult to imagine what the ancients drew on that glass painting. But inside, through the reflection of light, the painting appears bright and beautiful with images of the lively life of the ancient Central Highlands people with village scenes, communal houses, elephants pulling wood, rivers and streams. , majestic grandeur... Talking about the beauty of this cathedral, Bishop Jeanningros, who inaugurated the Kon Tum wooden church, wrote in a letter to the Paris Missionary Association in 1918: "This is a spacious and valuable building, was built Built with famous carpentry (precious wood - PV)... to replace the old thatched bamboo church that burned down by fire 7 years ago with this beautiful cathedral. After more than 100 years of wind and rain, the house Kon Tum wooden altar remains durable over time and seems to be more and more beautiful because of its rare antiquity and splendor. Today, coming to the mountain town of Kon Tum and visiting Kon Tum wooden church, visitors not only learn more about the history of the cathedral of Kon Tum Diocese, one of 27 Roman Catholic dioceses in Vietnam, and Not only is it the oldest diocese in the Central Highlands, but you can also admire one of the wooden masterpieces of Catholic architecture in Vietnam as well as Southeast Asia.
Quang Ngai
From November to April
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Soc Trang, with its unique characteristics of having many ethnic groups living together, has created a diverse culture. Traveling to Soc Trang, you will encounter many ancient and magnificent pagodas and temples, all with their own unique characteristics, including KhLeang Pagoda. KhLeang Pagoda is one of the ancient Khmer pagodas in the Mekong Delta region with a history of nearly 500 years. KhLeang Pagoda bears the mark of very sophisticated and sharp Khmer architecture, but still blends Vietnamese and Chinese styles in its decoration. KhLeang Pagoda is located on Ton Duc Thang Street, Group 5, Ward 6, Soc Trang City in a large campus, shaded by ancient trees, most of which are palm trees, a tree species associated with life and culture. culture of the Khmer ethnic people. Coming here, visitors can enjoy fresh air, learn about ancient Khmer documents, legends about the origin of Soc Trang and admire the unique architecture of the pagoda. The name of KhLeang Pagoda is associated with the legend of the place Soc Trang. If translated from Khmer, it means "land with warehouses", evoking a rich ancient land. According to bibliographies, the pagoda was built in 1533, at first it was just a thatched pagoda, but after many restorations, it was built with bricks and tiles. The current temple architecture such as the main hall and Sala were newly built in 1918. The temple has an architecture similar to Theravada Buddhist temples in Thailand and Cambodia. Khleang Pagoda's architectural complex includes: main hall, sala, monk's house, hall,... arranged harmoniously on high ground. An equally unique point is that most of these works in Khleang Pagoda are built in the traditional stilt house style of the ancient Khmer people of the South, each work is sculpted, carved with patterns and motifs. Sophisticated with bold features of ancient Khmer architecture. The main hall is located in the center and is divided into three steps, each about 1 meter high and surrounded by a brightly colored fence. The outer fence is large and then gradually smaller inside, the distance between the fences is very wide, the temple floor occupies a very large area. The edge of the roof has a winding dragon statue with a fan-shaped head and curved tail. Inside the main hall, there are wooden pillars, very large, smooth black, covered in gold with images about the Buddha's life and Buddhist activities. The ceiling and surroundings are decorated with many drawings of Buddha images, demonstrating the harmony between architecture and painting. The main hall has a 6.8 m high Buddha statue, the 2.7 m high body of the statue was cast in 1916. The statue is placed on a splendid lotus throne with an electric halo that sometimes hides and appears, creating a magical atmosphere. majestic, elegant and magical. Compared to many other Khmer pagodas in the province, Khleang Pagoda still retains the unique features of ancient Khmer architecture, which are very valuable in terms of art and aesthetics. Not only that, in addition to the main features of Khmer architectural patterns, the main hall also intertwines a number of images and decorative patterns of the Kinh people on the hammock door and of the Chinese on the pillars. Carp, dragon and Chinese characters are painted on the pillars. This reflects the cultural interference in the fields of decoration and art between three ethnic groups that have long lived in Soc Trang. What is interesting is the bookcase displayed in the main hall. If we look closely, we will see leaves with ancient Khmer characters on them. These are the contents of Buddhist scriptures written on leaves, carefully preserved by the temple. With symmetrical and harmonious architectural lines, associated with unique and diverse works of art, the main hall of KhLeang Pagoda is truly a work of special artistic value. With great historical and architectural values, on April 27, 1990, Khleang Pagoda was ranked by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Sports (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) as a national historical and cultural relic. , belongs to the type of architectural and artistic monument. This is an interesting Soc Trang tourist destination that you should not miss if you have the opportunity to visit this land. In addition to the function of serving religious needs, Khleang Pagoda is also a place to meet the traditional living needs of the Khmer ethnic people through annual festivals and other cultural activities. Many traditional rituals are solemnly held at the pagoda, including Chol Chnam Thmay (New Year's Ceremony), Sene Dol Ta (Grandparents' Worshiping Ceremony), Ooc - Om - Boc (Moon Worshiping Ceremony),...
Can Tho
From November to April
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Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda is one of the destinations you cannot miss when you have the opportunity to travel to Soc Trang. This pagoda was built with unique architecture, extremely massive and plated with brilliant gold, no different from a magnificent palace. Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda is currently one of the most famous pagodas in Soc Trang province. Compared to other spiritual works of the Khmer people, the pagoda was built quite late, starting in 1964. Therefore, in the name of the new pagoda there is a word Thmay meaning new. In addition to the name Peam Buol Thmay in Khmer, this pagoda also has many other names such as: Nga Tu Pagoda because it is located next to the intersection of Sung Dinh provincial road. Lamp Pillar Pagoda because next to the pagoda there are many telecommunications towers serving the postal industry. Sung Dinh Pagoda is located on the land that was formerly Sung Dinh village (now merged into Soc Trang city). As for the official name, Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda, in Khmer means new intersection. Because Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda belongs to the Khmer people, it will certainly bear the typical architectural culture of this people. In 2016, the Sala section here was repaired to have a more complete appearance. By 2018, it was officially completed with a typical Thai temple style. This newness has caused many young people to come here to visit and take photos. In addition to the Sala, the remaining parts of the temple grounds such as the main hall and the monks' monastery still retain their original architecture with brick walls and simple corrugated iron roofs. The main hall is quite rustic. Compared to other temples in Soc Trang, Peam Buol Thmay is somewhat simpler. Besides, because it is located at a major road intersection, the pagoda's area is also limited, the surrounding campus is not too large and few trees are planted. All the highlights of Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda are in the architecture of Sala. The design uses white as the main color, the lines and decorative motifs are painted with gold emulsion. Sala consists of 2 floors, at the top is a large tower, creating an impression of majesty, magnificence and sacredness. If you have ever been to the Golden Temple country of Thailand, you will realize that this architectural style is extremely familiar. When you come to Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda, you not only feel the sacredness and solemnity but also have countless impressive "virtual living" corners to bring home millions of likes. Compared to traditional Khmer Buddhist architecture, Thai temple style is somewhat softer, gentler, and more elegant. The decorative colors are also quite simple but very prominent and extremely brilliant. Therefore, during the process of renovating Sala, Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda paid attention to every detail and line to create a space of harmonious interference between these two pagoda styles. If you pay close attention, you will see carved dragon motifs running along the hallway and on the roof, they are curving, lively and soft. Inside the Sala is also decorated quite simply, the altar with the Shakyamuni Buddha statue is also carved in Thai Buddhist style. All walls in the Sala are painted white, dotted with diamond-shaped geometric patterns, painted with a shimmering gold layer. It can be said that when you come to the Sala of Peam Buol Thmay Pagoda, you can take beautiful photos from every corner. The atmosphere here does not bring a heavy feeling of sacredness but is more about luxury and brilliance. Therefore, you can freely be creative with impressive camera angles, choose outfits that stand out a bit, and just click the camera to ensure a beautiful photo. In particular, the late afternoon and sunset moments here are extremely beautiful because the rose gold sunlight reflects on the golden emulsion patterns, creating a scene that looks like it came out of a painting. Therefore, you can consider coming here in the late afternoon to take more impressive photos. In addition, Khmer people also have many other traditional festivals often held at Peam Buol Thmay pagoda. So when you come here, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the unique cultural features of this ethnic community.
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From November to April
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