Tourist destination
Tan Lap floating village
Don't misunderstand Tan Lap floating village, there is a village inside, this place is a large primeval melaleuca forest and mysterious paths leading into the forest. This is considered a suitable place for those who like to return to wild nature and explore the river culture of the Southwest region. The reason for the name Tan Lap Floating Village is because in the past, when it was not planned, during the flood season around the 7th lunar month every year, people here often raised the floor to follow the water, looking from a distance like a floating village. The village floats on the vast water surface. Therefore, when planning this tourist area, the name floating village associated with the location of Tan Lap commune was given to the tourist area. With an area of 135 hectares, there is a buffer zone of 500 hectares planned to build a typical tourist area of Long An in particular and Dong Thap Muoi wetlands in general. Traveling to Long An, visiting this floating village of Tan Lap, you will be immersed in a typical wetland with habitats of melaleuca forests, lotus - lily, water hyacinth, ghost rice typical of the area and the residence of many people. type of animal (bird, stork, fish...) The floating village is an eco-tourism area with a landscape that changes greatly with the seasons. If you wonder when Tan Lap floating village is most beautiful? The answer is to travel to the West during the flood season, which is from August to November of the lunar calendar every year. During the floating season, if you stand from above and look down, you will see Tan Lap floating village like a deep green island in the middle of a vast sea of water. All create an extremely vivid natural picture. Coming to Tan Lap floating village eco-tourism area, visitors can walk on the path through the melaleuca forest, take a boat down the Rung canal, and immerse themselves in nature on a distance of more than 3km around the melaleuca forest by cable boat. . After buying tickets, visitors will start weaving along the canals by small canoes among the melaleuca forests. The main canal leading into the center of Tan Lap Floating Village is called Rung Rach. It will be very peaceful when tourists sit in canoes floating on the forest creek, smell the incense of cajuput, watch the lotuses and lilies blooming in a corner of the river, watch the birds fluttering in the blue sky, occasionally leaning along. a tide. Coming to Tan Lap Floating Village, the interesting thing is to walk on a 5km long road with many branches through the deep green cajuput forest. Melaleuca here is well protected, creating a vast green patch emerging in the middle of the plain. This route is elaborately built from small woven panels 1 meter wide connected together, distributed into many branches, nestled in the Melaleuca forest. If you love 'virtual living', you definitely cannot miss this unique frame. Following the winding road, visitors will go from one patch of forest to another. Along both sides of the road are tall cajuput trees that cast a cool shade on the road. The light seeping into the path makes us feel like we are lost in a garden in a fairy tale. In the dry season, melaleuca leaves fall all over the road, so the excursion will have the rustling sound of footsteps stepping on dry leaves echoing in the deserted forest. It is that romantic feature that makes some people compare this to the "love street" of Tan Lap floating village. Wandering in Tan Lap primeval cajuput forest, you will encounter many species of insects, somewhere the sound of birds singing, the sound of frogs calling, hearing the smell of mud and moss, feeling like you are lost in another world full of adventure. save, mysterious. After a long walk, we reached the 18m high watchtower lying in the middle of the sky. Up this watchtower, visitors can only see a part of the Melaleuca forest. If you want to see the whole scene, you have to go up to the 38 m high watchtower. These watchtowers are both a place to watch for fire and a place for visitors to zoom out and enjoy the natural beauty of the Melaleuca forest. Also from this location, every morning or afternoon, visitors will witness flocks of white storks and flocks of jet black gongs with up to several hundred birds flying back after a day of looking for food. The next destination is the X-shaped Bridge made up of two interwoven roads between a vast field of guns. This area possesses an extremely attractive landscape, especially from 7 to 9 a.m. when the water lilies bloom and birds begin to chirp together to search for food. All create a joyful, musical harmony. Following the path, visitors will come to the "Bird Taming Area", where Tan Lap floating village preserves and nurtures birds that come here to nest and live in the natural environment. This service is only for tourists staying overnight at the hotel, because the custom of storks is that they often gather to reside on the island in the evening, when dusk has just fallen. The scenery on both sides of the entrance is surrounded by shady cajuput trees and vines. In particular, this place has an extremely rare Ma rice variety that is also being preserved very successfully in the area around this place. Going deep into the forest, you will meet Crescent Lake - where lotus flowers and water lilies bloom brightly. In the middle of the lake, there is a dune of soil discolored by alum contamination, looking like a "mini-desert" amidst the surrounding green oasis. According to experience, visitors must have good physical strength to come here because the lake is located quite deep inside the Melaleuca forest. In Tan Lap Floating Village there is also a folk games area. This area is like a small oasis, surrounded by lotus and water lily ponds spread over an area of 100,000 m2, clear blue water, with many types of fish growing abundantly. This is not only a place to experience some folk games such as seesaw, monkey bridge climbing... but also an ideal sightseeing and fishing spot to process them into your favorite dishes. This rustic and rustic hobby will bring visitors comfortable moments of fun and relaxation. If you have come to Tan Lap floating village, you should not miss the honey bee farming area here. Here, you will be introduced to the beekeeping process and how to collect honey by the artist. In particular, you will also be invited to try a refreshing drink made from honey.
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Lang Sen Wetland Reserve
Nature has gifted Long An province with Lang Sen land, which has been recognized as the world's Ramsar Wetland Reserve and has become a unique destination on the Long An tourist map. Lang Sen's full name is Lang Sen Wetland Nature Reserve located in the low-lying terrain of Dong Thap Muoi on the area of Vinh Loi, Vinh Dai and Vinh Chau A communes in Tan Hung district, Long An. Lang Sen Wetland Reserve is a miniature, attractive Dong Thap Muoi, with an increasing number of domestic and foreign tourists and researchers coming to enjoy and learn. Natural lotus is the original species here, giving rise to the name Lang Sen, meaning the surrounding area has many wild lotuses growing. Being a large nature conservation area (more than 5,000 hectares), Lang Sen conservation area has a large number of natural landscapes such as: Melaleuca forests, islands, swamps, rivers, or even plains. grass (you have to come in the dry season to see the grasslands). Coming to Lang Sen Wetland Reserve, visitors can not only explore the rich and diverse ecosystem, see over 150 species of plants showing off their colors on vast grasslands flooded seasonally, with special images. characteristic of lung, chrysanthemum and especially melaleuca, lotus, water lily... but also have the opportunity to let your soul follow the fluttering paths of 148 species of water birds. There are over a dozen species listed in the Red Book. In addition to the storks, magpies, black ibises, red-headed cranes, etc., there is also the Red-crowned Crane, a bird listed in the World Red Book. Particularly, the core area of Lang Sen conservation area has 12 sub-areas surrounded by Vam Co Tay river and separate from residential areas. Under Canal 79 of this conservation area is the habitat of more than 78 freshwater aquatic species, including 27 endemic species of the Mekong River such as: Catfish, snakehead fish, tilapia fish, flexible fish... With a diverse terrain that is characterized by a wetland ecosystem of international importance for biodiversity and conservation, Lang Sen has been recognized by the Ramsar Convention as one of nine land conservation areas. Ramsar flood in Vietnam and 2,227th in the world. From Tan An city (Long An), follow Highway 62 about 90 km toward Canal 79 to reach Lang Sen Wetland Conservation Area (Ramsar Lang Sen). In any season, the natural scenery here is beautiful. The most ideal time to travel to Lang Sen is the Melaleuca flowering season and floating water season. Taking a canoe along the small canals in the reserve with the gentle scent of decades-old melaleuca forests and fields of lotus and water lilies, visitors feel lost in the wild world. Every year, during the flood season, this place is home to hundreds of thousands of birds. Each season the birds come home to nest, it is estimated that they can cover an entire patch of forest about 50 hectares wide. For a long time, mentioning Dong Thap Muoi is referring to a region rich in resources and products of the Southern region, especially during flood season in the West, people often immediately think of Dong Thap province, or else An Giang. Giang, but few people usually think of Long An. But in reality, the lowest and most characteristic area with the most products of Dong Thap Muoi in the flood season is Lang Sen Wetland Conservation Area. This geographical indication will help tourists know and find more about Long An tourism, to experience and explore. The place contains fascinating and mysterious stories about birds and fish, and is also a place that preserves a famous wilderness area of the Southwest since ancient times.
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Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village
Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village is located on provincial road 824, in hamlet 2, Huu Thanh commune, Duc Hoa district, Long An, where the region transitions from the Southeast to the Southwest, creating a unique identity. It has both the beauty of the Mekong Delta and the charm of the Southeast region. With 22 ancient wooden houses across three regions of Vietnam, and hundreds of precious antiques, in 2012, the Vietnam Book of Records established a record for owning the most ancient wooden houses with the richest carved patterns in Vietnam. Male. The main gate to the tourist destination "Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village" is stylized like an ancient city gate. Entering Phuoc Loc Tho village, the first impression visitors encounter is a large rockery and a gurgling stream day and night. Ancient houses ranging from 80 to 150 years old have been preserved and restored almost intact, keeping their ancient features. Harmonious arrangement, methodical planning in airy space in harmony with nature. The zigzag roads lined with rutted stones and green grass, on both sides are bamboo bushes, areca rows, and many flowers and landscapes... make visitors feel relaxed. The Hue houses in the ancient village have a royal style with gilded lacquer and carved dragons and phoenixes very delicately and meticulously in every small detail. The Western-style pillared houses are 5 rooms wide, 3 wings, and all are made of oak wood. Each beam, rafter, and column in the beam houses is elaborately carved with delicate carved lines. In Phuoc Loc Tho, there are 6 stilt houses of ethnic groups in the Southeast and Central Highlands regions such as wooden pillar bases in the shape of a familiar basket of ethnic people. This place also stores daily items of Central Highlands people. In the complex of Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village, the most famous is the "Cong" house with 104 columns, over 100 years old, very massive, designed according to the ancient architectural style of the North, the columns in the main room are inlaid with mother of pearl. Decorated with the four sacred dragons, unicorns, tortoises, phoenixes and the four precious apricot blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboos, the walls are elaborately carved with themes of fruits, birds, and animals, showing magnificence, splendor, and majesty. In addition to the collection of ancient houses, in Phuoc Loc Tho there are also antiques from the reign of Lord Nguyen and King Bao Dai such as dragon sieves painted with vermilion and gilded with gold or sets of ancient coins also displayed here. Besides, Phuoc Loc Tho is also a place to preserve daily life items of many ancient social groups from kings, military officers, landowners to people. Cultural spiritual objects of the Vietnamese people are made of a variety of materials such as wood, iron, bronze, and ceramics, diverse in age and rich in types. Including antique items with a modern style from the time when the French colonialists first came to colonize Vietnam, such as telephones, radios, gramophones, cameras, night lights, etc. At the octagonal quadrangular small house (the home of the great mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty), there are a set of three bronze statues of the same age, vividly depicting Buddha Tathagata, Avalokiteshvara and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. There are seals engraved on the backs of these statues. Because of the ancient and unique features of Phuoc Loc Tho Ancient Village, this place has become the filming location of many historical films. Leaving the sightseeing area to the entertainment area of Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village, visitors will admire nearly 300 different types of orchids. In the ancient village complex of Phuoc Loc Tho there is also a pagoda modeled after the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. The Ancient Village also serves a variety of dishes in a charming space. In particular, Long An tourists coming here will enjoy Long An specialties and fresh fish caught directly from Vam Co River.
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Tan Lap seaport
Tan Lap seaport, also known by another name, Long An international seaport, is one of the great prides of Tan Lap people in particular and Long An in general. The address of Long An seaport is located at DT19, Tan Lap commune, Can Giuoc district, Long An province. This is a beautiful location not only in trade and travel but also in tourism. Tan Lap seaport is located right at the mouth of Soai Rap river. Soai Rap is a distributary of the Saigon - Dong Nai river system. This river is also the natural boundary separating Can Gio district from three other districts, including Can Giuoc district. In addition, Tan Lap seaport is also located opposite Nha Be district and Can Gio district of Ho Chi Minh City. This place is only 14km from the East Sea. With a strategic location at the hinge of the East and Southwest, Tan Lap seaport is only 38km from Ho Chi Minh City along Highway 50, visitors can move here very easily. There are two main directions from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Lap seaport. The first direction is to follow Au Co, Highway 50, Can Giuoc bypass, then go to Highway 50 and finally follow Provincial Road 19 to Tan Lap seaport. The second direction is to follow Phan Van Hon, National Highway 1A, Doan Nguyen Tuan, Road 234, Provincial Road 826 and finally follow Provincial Road 19 to Tan Lap seaport. Looking at the tourism aspect, Tan Lap seaport does not have familiar entertainment spots or tourist activities that tourists still see and experience in other places. However, the tourist attractions of this place are the scenery and cuisine. Located opposite the banks of Soai Rap River, Tan Lap beach has a cool, airy atmosphere suitable for relaxation and rest. Coming here, visitors will find a quiet moment, slow down to feel everything around them. The landscape at Tan Lap seaport also has its own romantic and charming features. Rivers and clouds make people's souls peaceful. Furthermore, the sunrise and sunset at this place are also a scene worth enjoying and admiring. Tan Lap seaport is definitely a new and exciting check-in location suitable for young people's virtual life. Another great point of Tan Lap seaport is the fresh seafood sold here. Seafood is weighed and stored in plastic bags. The price of seafood is also reasonable, it can even be said to be quite cheap. If you want to enjoy it right away, visit the restaurants right there. Fresh seafood is grilled or dropped directly into the hot pot to retain its unmatched sweetness and freshness. Visitors cannot miss the famous delicacies here such as grilled shrimp, tamarind-roasted crab, octopus dipped in vinegar, snail dishes and steamed clams with lemongrass. Tan Lap Seaport is a suitable destination for tourists who love new experiences, love backpacking or are simply seafood lovers who want to enjoy the best quality seafood. Wishing you a smooth trip and many wonderful memories.
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Cat Tuong Phu Sinh eco-tourism area
Traveling to Long An, you will see lush fruit orchards all year round, vast rice fields, enjoy fresh air from the immense melaleuca forests in Tan Lap floating village, and especially travel around the world at the world wonder park in the Cat Tuong Phu Sinh eco-tourism area. World Wonder Park is located at Cat Tuong Phu Sinh urban - eco-tourism area, Provincial Road 9, My Hanh commune, Duc Hoa, Long An. From the center of Saigon, if you want to come here, you go straight from Truong Chinh Street to Xuyen A Street. From here, you run past Gieng Nuoc Crossroads. At the next intersection, turn left onto Nguyen Van Bua Street, keep going straight until you reach DT9, then follow the signs on the road to get there. Cat Tuong Phu Sinh eco-tourism area is the first urban area combined with commercial tourism in Vietnam, attracting a large number of tourists, especially young people, to take virtual photos. You should go early in the morning, around 6-8am, or in the afternoon from 4-6pm to get the best pictures. Traveling to Long An, coming here you will feel like the world is shrinking at the wonder park and freely check-in with famous symbols from countries around the world such as: Sydney Opera House model, Italy's famous Pisa Tower, Taj Mahal Mausoleum - India, Eiffel Tower - France, Statue of Liberty - Symbol of New York, 9 onion-shaped spire towers of St. Basil's Cathedral in Russia,... just like the real thing. Just a few "divine shooting angles" and no one will think you are standing in Long An. The main material to create these wonders is fiberglass. They are arranged alternately, in the middle is a large lake with small fountains to create coolness. Admission is free, so you can take many extremely "European" photos at a very "bargain" price. The tourist area is more than 79 hectares wide, is a complex urban area with full internal amenities with an ecological lake of up to 7 hectares and many trees creating a peaceful scene that makes you feel comfortable, peaceful and clear. In addition to models simulating wonders in the world, at Cat Tuong Phu Sinh tourist area, there are many other attractions not to be missed such as the romantic An Tay Ho eco-tourism area or the Southern rural museum with rustic scenery, ponds, lakes, and gardens very close to each other. Or you can visit the childhood park for children, where there are large dinosaurs and many cartoon characters.
Tay Ninh
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Binh Chau primeval forest
Binh Chau National Forest is a nature reserve located in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, about 150 km southeast of Ho Chi Minh City. The national forest has a large area, with an area of about 11,000 hectares, including land and sea areas. With pristine natural landscapes, this national forest is an ideal destination for those who love exploring nature and want to learn about the diverse tropical ecosystem. Binh Chau National Forest is famous for its rich flora and fauna. This is home to many rare animals and special plants, including primates, deer, monkeys and many rare plants. This creates a diverse and attractive living environment for researchers, scientists and nature-loving tourists. With a convenient location and impressive scale, this is an impressive natural tourist destination, where visitors can participate in a variety of activities such as walking, trekking, cycling, forest exploration and rafting. Immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of nature. Binh Chau National Forest attracts a large number of tourists to visit because of its fresh, gentle air and diversity of animals. With a rich ecosystem, the National Forest is home to hundreds of diverse animal and plant species. Visitors have the opportunity to discover rare birds, see many primate species living here as well as learn about the diversity of insects. The forest is also the habitat of many rare and unique plants and trees, creating a beautiful natural landscape. Not only does it have biodiversity, Binh Chau National Forest also provides a peaceful space. When entering the forest, visitors will enjoy the fresh air, the sound of birds singing and the sound of gurgling water from streams and small rivers. This creates an ideal space for you to immerse yourself in the peace, greenness of nature and find balance in life. Exploring Binh Chau National Forest gives visitors an interesting and rewarding experience of biodiversity and natural beauty. This is a place to connect with nature, enjoy beautiful views and learn about the value of environmental conservation. Get ready to immerse yourself in the harmony between people and nature in this special forest. Visitors can refer to some of the most suitable and convenient times to visit this famous nature reserve: Spring (February - April): This is the time when forest plants and trees begin to grow green and flowers bloom, creating a lively, enchanting landscape. Temperatures range from 20°C - 30°C, cool and airy, making it the ideal season to explore the national forest. Summer (May - August): Summer in Binh Chau National Forest is quite hot and can be rainy. However, the rains increase the freshness and create a mysterious jungle scene. This is also a good time to participate in swimming and bathing activities. Fall (September - November): Fall brings cooler and cooler air, making it a great time to visit national forests. The trees turn bright yellow, creating a poetic and romantic scene. Choosing when to visit depends on personal preference, but visitors should monitor weather and climate conditions before planning for the best experience.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Bach Dinh
Bach Dinh is called by the French name Villa Blanche meaning white villa, located on the side of a large mountain in Vung Tau city at 4 Tran Phu Street, Ward 1, City. Vung Tau. The front facing the sea and the back leaning against the mountain give Bach Dinh a solid position. Bach Dinh is a 3-storey building, 19m high, 25m long, the entire house is whitewashed, with domed doors and tiled roof. When visiting the villa, visitors can see French architecture from shape to decoration with very artistic decorative edges. White Palace was built from 1898 to 1902, used as a resort for the Governor General of Indochina, Emperor Bao Dai and many Vietnamese Presidents. This is also where the French colonial government imprisoned King Thanh Thai from September 12, 1907 to 1916. There are 2 ways to get to Bach Dinh. If you go by car, there is a winding road running under the forest of bamboo trees leading up to the lobby. There is also a walking path through 146 ancient, discreet steps between two rows of aged porcelain. Bach Dinh has a strong French breath, coming here you can see the characteristics of French architecture. The basement of the villa is used for cooking, the ground floor is used as a place to receive guests. The ground floor is also decorated with ancient artifacts used for interior decoration such as: Twin vase with adoring birds, Royal sofa set dated Khai Dinh year 1921, pair of African elephant tusks 170cm long, set of 5-piece triptych Thai Phuc – Loc – Tho. Because of the bold French architecture, the upstairs has many windows, each window has a different view, looking out at the surrounding scenery is very interesting, standing from here the cool wind blows through the window. The airy floor is suitable for a place to rest. The raw materials to decorate Bach Dinh are mainly enameled porcelain. When walking around, visitors will see on each wall are the faces of beautiful European women, a pair of peacocks spreading their wings to show off sparkling silver dots, a pair of carp winding as if they want to turn into dragons... Every detail is sharp. enhances the beauty of Bach Dinh. In particular, visitors cannot help but be surprised by the 8 porcelain busts, in the style of ancient Greek art, surrounding 3 walls of the mansion. At dawn or dusk, the sunlight shines in, making the statue even more sparkling and magnificent. Bach Dinh not only attracts tourists by its architecture but also by its poetic scenery. When arriving here, visitors cannot help but be surprised as if they are lost in an ancient castle in the middle of a mysterious forest. In the rainy season, the forest surrounding Bach Dinh is endlessly green, each branch of the pine tree spreads out an umbrella to cover the path. During the falling leaves season, you can see plumeria flowers everywhere, the entire road to Bach Dinh is filled with red, white, and bright pink, both the road and the garden. With a prime location, from Bach Dinh, you can see the Front Beach, have a panoramic view of the sea, and visitors can feel the breath of Vung Tau city. Currently, Bach Dinh is used as a museum to display a collection of rare ceramics of the Kangxi period salvaged from ancient ships that crashed in the Hon Cau - Con Dao area, cannons and many other valuable artifacts.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Sakyamuni Buddha Dai
Shakyamuni Buddha Dai is located on a 28-hectare campus on the northern slope of Big Mountain, at 608 Tran Phu, Ward 5, Vung Tau. This is a famous religious tourist attraction in the coastal city of Vung Tau. The Sakyamuni Buddha Dai complex can be temporarily divided into the following areas: Pagodas and the Buddha Statue Garden. Thien Lam Pagoda is the main temple, located right at the main gate of the campus, facing Tran Phu Street. From Tran Phu Street up the mountainside, the campus is divided into 3 levels. The three gates and flower garden are at the lowest level, the second level includes a number of auxiliary works, the third level at the top includes the Thien Lam pagoda and the Buddha statue garden. Past the Tam Quan gate is a set of steps leading up to the level 2 ground on the hillside. After a small yard, continue to the quite steep set of stairs leading straight to the main temple of Thien Lam Pagoda - the lowest position of the level ground. 3. Thien Lam Pagoda is a fairly simple temple built around 1957, by a Vietnamese civil servant in the French colonial government to practice after retiring. In addition to Thien Lam Pagoda, in the Shakyamuni Buddha Temple campus, there are also a number of other pagodas, including Ho Phap Pagoda and Hoa Son Pagoda, both located in the area behind the Relics Worshiping Tower and the statue of Duc Phuc entering Nirvana. Ho Phap Pagoda was built in 1970, initially named Tinh That Thien Hue, and in 1972 it was changed to Ho Phap Meditation Hall. The new temple was completed in 2004 in a location next to the Dharma Protector Zen Hall. Located quite close to Ho Phap Pagoda is the lovely small Hoa Son Pagoda, but in a higher position on the mountainside, go from the area in front of the Buddha statue entering Nirvana, up a series of stairs of several dozen steps to reach it. Hoa Son pagoda gate Hoa Son Pagoda was opened in 1969 by the late Venerable Thich Hue Chon (1943 - 2019) - initially it was just a simple thatched hermitage - for practice, then gradually built up to its current form, basically still is a small, simple but elegant temple. A very important part of the Shakyamuni Buddha Dai complex is the garden of Buddha statues, recreating the main highlights in the life of Buddha Shakyamuni. From Thien Lam pagoda, go through a set of stairs to go up to the Buddha statue garden complex. The statue of Bodhisattva born is placed on the same level as the main temple of Thien Lam Pagoda, right next to the stairs leading to the clusters of statues above. The statue is shown as a boy pointing one hand to the sky. The cluster of statues representing the next stage of the Buddha's life is the cluster of Bodhisattvas who left home, arranged on a high slope to the left of the stairway leading from Thien Lam, to the right of this path, facing the cluster. The Bodhisattva statue of monkhood is a cluster of statues of Elephants and monkeys offering fruits. The cluster of Bodhisattva statues shows the image of the Buddha becoming a monk, in the image of Prince Siddhartha with his hair cut off, next to his servant and the white horse Kien Trac. The most important work of the entire complex: Shakyamuni Buddha Dai - used as the name for this entire architectural complex - represents the moment when Bodhisattva attained enlightenment. Going back in time to the 1940s of the last century, a Sri Lankan monk, Venerable Narada Maha Thera, during a lecture in Vung Tau, met and became acquainted with a Vietnamese civil servant (later is the person who built Thien Lam pagoda to practice). In 1960, he returned to Vung Tau and often stayed at Thien Lam Pagoda. He planted here a Bodhi tree, brought from the ancient capital of Anuradhapura of Sri Lanka (this tree was extracted from the original tree in Bodh Gaya - said to be the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment), and at the same time he raised the idea of The idea was to build a stupa here to worship the Buddha's relics. The idea of building a Relics Worship Tower proposed by Venerable Narada was immediately responded to by Buddhists. Besides, they also proposed to build more Shakyamuni Buddha Dai - also known as the Golden Buddha statue - and many Buddhas. He contributed financially to build this statue. The statue's pedestal has an octagonal surface and is 5.6 meters high. The Buddha statue sitting on a lotus throne is 6 meters high, completed in 1962 and in the body of the statue are placed 3 jewels of the Buddha's relics. The cluster of statues of the Buddha turning the Dharma wheel is placed in an octagonal house, decorated with the statue of the Buddha turning the Dharma wheel sitting on a lotus flower, and the five brothers Kieu-Tran-Nhu sit and listen to sermons in the Deer Park garden. Venerable Kieu-Tran-Nhu was the first disciple of the Buddha to attain Arahantship, the first member of the Sangha. He and his brothers - known as "the five brothers Kieu-Tran-Nhu" - were the first to preach to the Buddha during the turning of the Dharma wheel of Buddhism. Deer Park is one of the sacred places of Buddhism in the city of Sarnath, Uttar Prades state, India - where Buddha Shakyamuni is said to have preached the first sermon (Dharma Wheel Sutra) to his disciples. first son (brothers Venerable Kieu-Tran-Nhu). The cluster of Elephant and Monkey offering fruit statues is placed in the area between the Bodhisattva cluster and the Buddha turning the wheel of Dharma. This cluster of statues tells the story of a white elephant and a white monkey who were both lords of their flock. When he was old, he was no longer respected by the group, so he became depressed and went away to hide in the deep forest. He happened to meet the Buddha practicing meditation. He was inspired by him and happily volunteered to serve the Buddha. The statue of Buddha entering Nirvana is placed at the highest position in the Buddha statue garden. From the area of clusters of Buddha statues turning the Dharma wheel, elephants and monkeys offering fruit nearby, one must pass a number of stairs to reach the area where the Buddha statue enters Nirvana. From the front yard of this cluster of statues, there is a small path leading to Hoa Son Pagoda mentioned in the previous section. The Buddha statue lies facing west, more than 12 meters long, 2.4 meters high, around the pedestal there are statues of 9 Bhikkhus standing with their hands clasped. The last architectural cluster in the Buddhist garden is the tower worshiping the Buddha's relics, which was mentioned when Venerable Narada proposed the idea of building it in 1960. After a period of fundraising, on June 4 /1961 took place the ceremony of laying the first stone to build the tower; The official construction groundbreaking ceremony was conducted on July 20, 1961. Construction was completed on January 30, 1962, and the inauguration ceremony was held more than a year later, on March 10, 1963.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Hai Dang Vung Tau
Vung Tau lighthouse is located at the top of Tao Phung mountain (ward 2, Vung Tau city, Ba Ria - Vung Tau province), open from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. every day (depending on time). This is a tourist destination that many people tell each other that they must visit when traveling to Vung Tau. Vietnam has 79 lighthouses spread across the country, but Vung Tau lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse. Vung Tau Lighthouse is an architectural work in Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, built by the French in 1883 with the purpose of meeting the shipping needs of foreign merchant ships and the French military. Vung Tau lighthouse has an area of more than 3400m2 including many areas such as the lighthouse, customs tower, bunker,... Vung Tau lighthouse column has white tones, designed in a cylindrical style with high height. about 18m, the road is about 3km. The lighthouse column is equipped with lights that turn on every night and can illuminate a distance of up to 63km. Currently, Vung Tau lighthouse is still operating to support ships and boats traveling at sea. To get to the top of Vung Tau lighthouse, you need to go through a solid tunnel, then conquer the spiral staircase with 55 steps. Inside the lighthouse, you will admire the beauty of a nostalgic, Western-style architecture. Standing on top of the lighthouse, you will enjoy the cool breeze coming from the sea. If you choose Vung Tau as a vacation destination after stressful working hours, remember to go to the top of the lighthouse, the winds here will definitely relax your spirit. Not only is it cool, this valuable location also gives you a panoramic view of the beautiful Vung Tau city. If you have a lot of time, take a tour around the Vung Tau lighthouse and you will discover a very large water tank providing domestic water for the people here and a garden of decades-old plumeria flowers blooming. The whole corner of Vung Tau lighthouse shines brightly. Vung Tau lighthouse is about 15km from Vung Tau city center (equivalent to a 30-minute drive). If you ride a motorbike, the following route to the lighthouse is the most popular route, you can refer to: From the center of Vung Tau city, go to Thirty Thang April street, then turn to Pham Hong Thai street. At the end of Pham Hong Thai street, turn left to enter Le Loi street. You continue to run to the intersection, then turn right to enter Hoang Dieu Street. Go to the end of Hoang Dieu street and turn left to see Bai Truoc park. From Bai Truoc Park, you head straight to Ha Long Street. You meet Vung Tau hydrofoil wharf, move a few dozen meters further to Duong Dong Cruise, then turn left Go another 240m, turn right and see Vung Tau Lighthouse Before reaching the lighthouse, you have to drive around Nui Nho to enter. The scenery here is highly praised by many tourists for being so beautiful. The road curves close to the edge of the mountain, surrounded by cool green trees that shade the entire corner of the road. You can drive slowly to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the scenery here or take a few photos to capture the beautiful scenery here.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Long Phuoc Tunnels
Long Phuoc tunnel relic is about 7 km from Ba Ria city center. This is a creative work, a heroic testimony of our army and people during the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the American imperialists. Formed right in the area temporarily occupied by the enemy, Long Phuoc Tunnels originated from people digging tunnels to avoid enemy bombs and terrorist attacks. The movement of all people to dig secret tunnels was then launched by Long Phuoc commune officials. In early 1946, Long Phuoc had more than 300m of tunnels 3 - 5m deep underground. From the tunnel system, the guerrillas and people of Long Phuoc continuously broke up many raids, including a major raid in October 1949, ensuring the safety of the Xuyen Phuoc Co base area, the resistance base of the province, and is also the focal point of communication between the central government and the Southeast. During the anti-American period, Long Phuoc tunnels expanded to most hamlets in the commune. The soldiers and people of Long Phuoc used the tunnels as a springboard to attack the enemy. The US imperialists had to use planes to spread bombs, artillery shells to plow, tanks, bulldozers and thousands of infantry to attack the tunnels. After that, the tunnel system was expanded deeper and longer. The tunnels have secret vaults to store food and weapons; There is a place to treat wounded soldiers; There are continuous fighting fortifications in all 5 hamlets of Long Phuoc commune. The tunnel under the tunnel spreads in the shape of a spine 2-3m above the ground, the tunnel is more than 1.5m high and more than 0.7m wide, people inside can walk and move easily. After liberation, Long Phuoc Tunnels were restored and renovated to become a tourist attraction, a place for the young generation to learn about the fighting traditions of their ancestors on the land of Long Phuoc. The Long Phuoc Tunnels revolutionary historical relic was ranked as a national relic in 1990. This relic is the pride and epic of the people of Long Phuoc and the entire Ba Ria city. Therefore, the investment and embellishment project of Long Phuoc Tunnels was approved in 2017. Accordingly, above the ground, a 3-storey traditional house will be built in the style of a pagoda, a tiled roof, walls covered with unburnt bricks and decorative tiles. New construction of the relic management board's house with an area of 115 square meters. Construction of 4 new wartime houses in the Dinh-style house, each with an area of more than 100 square meters. Underground, more than 700m of tunnels were repaired using the method of reinforcing the walls of cement tunnels and covering them with clay. In addition, many other auxiliary items were also built. Currently, visitors can directly experience moving inside the tunnels to see the ingenuity as well as the hardships during wartime. In addition to attracting tourists, this monument is also very suitable for exploration trips to learn about history by experts, students and youth group tours of origin.
Ho Chi Minh City
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