Tourist destination
Yangbay Waterfall
About 45km west of Nha Trang city center, Yang Bay waterfall ecological area is an extremely majestic and exciting tourist destination that not everyone who travels to Nha Trang knows. Yang Bay Waterfall Ecological Area is a valley spreading over an area of 570 hectares with an altitude of about 100 meters above sea level. What makes this place an attractive tourist area is the majestic primeval mountains surrounding the valley. Coming to the Yang Bay waterfall ecological area, visitors will enjoy the open space, get away from the hustle and bustle of the city as well as explore the wildness of the mountains and forests, admiring the majesty of the Yang Bay waterfall. . Not only that, Yang Bay waterfall will also give visitors unforgettable experiences such as raising crocodiles or wild bears. In the language of the Raglai people, "Yang Bay" means "sky waterfall" - evoking the image of a waterfall located in dense mountains and primeval forests, cool all year round. Therefore, you can visit Yang Bay waterfall at any time of the year, especially from March to September. Unlike the fierceness of most other waterfalls, Yang Bay waterfall is famous for its gentle and gentle beauty, bringing a feeling of peace and comfort to tourists. Perhaps that is why Yang Bay waterfall is often compared by local people to the shiny hair of a Raglai ethnic girl. So if you are someone who likes to conquer nature, like majestic and intense landscapes? At Yang Bay waterfall, visitors can follow trails through the mountains and conquer steep cliffs to reach the top of the waterfall. Standing at the top of the waterfall, looking out into the distance, you will feel the vastness of the Yang Bay waterfall, especially at sunset. If you visit Yang Bay waterfall, don't miss the opportunity to pray at the Moc Than tree. No one knows how long it has been since the Moc Than tree appeared, we only know that the tree is more than 500 years old. Therefore, it can be said that the Moc Than tree is a sacred symbol and the belief of many indigenous people. It is said that the 8 faces facing the 8 directions of the tree symbolize health, career, family, self-fulfillment, peace of mind, love, education and money. Indigenous people also believe that hanging red and yellow silk ribbons on the Moc Than tree is the way you pray and make your wishes come true. One of the other extremely useful activities when visiting Yang Bay waterfall is going to the National Museum of Musical Instruments and expanding knowledge about the culture of the Raglai people. Not only can visitors enjoy the unique musical performances of the Raglai people, they can also see and try traditional musical instruments such as the zither, the T'rung, the stone instrument or the Central Highlands gongs.
Khanh Hoa
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Po Nagar Tower
Ponagar Tower is a temple located on top of a small hill about 50 meters above sea level, also known as Thap Ba Mountain at the mouth of the Cai River, about 2 km north of Nha Trang city center. The overall architecture of Ponagar consists of 3 floors, going from bottom to top. On the lower level, level with the ground, is the gate tower that no longer exists. From there, there are stone stairs leading to the middle floor. The middle floor is called Mandapa (i.e. guest house, retreat house) for pilgrims to rest and prepare offerings. Mandapa is 20m long, 15m wide, including 4 rows of octagonal columns (including 10 large columns and 12 small columns). On the body of the large columns there are mortise holes, cut deep into the body of the column, symmetrically level with the tops of the small columns. The top floor is where the towers are located. The towers are built in the Cham style, the bricks are very tight, no adhesive is visible. The main worship tower in the front row is quite large and about 23 meters high, which is the Ponagar tower. The tower has 4 floors, each floor has a door, stone statues of gods and animals. Inside is a statue of the goddess (2.6 m high) carved from black marble (previously made of agarwood, and further made of gold) sitting on a majestic lotus-shaped stone pedestal, with her back resting on a stone slab. large bodhi leaf shaped. This is a masterpiece of Champa sculpture, a harmonious combination of round and embossed statue techniques. At the top of the tower there is a statue of Shiva riding the bull god Nandin and statues of mascots. Ponagar Tower is a typical work of Cham ethnic architecture and sculpture. Construction techniques from the 8th to 13th centuries are still a mystery, although many researchers have participated and many scientific works have been carried out. People still do not understand how the Cham people managed to make the 20x20cm bricks overlap tightly without any adhesive. That is a unique feature that makes visitors love this tower temple more. Technically, all of these towers are built of bricks and artistically decorated with stone and ceramic materials. The content expressed is also associated with the gods worshiped here. Stone sculptures represent different themes according to the Brahmin religion, such as round statues (currently on display at the Khanh Hoa Provincial Museum) attached to the temples and towers forming an array of stone sculptures. Beautiful artistic architecture. On the annual Mother's Day (from 20th to 23rd of the third lunar month), Ponagar Tower welcomes tens of thousands of pilgrims as well as local people to attend the festival to commemorate the merits of Thien Y Ana. Thanh Mau (Cham people call it Po Inu Nagar), the mother of the country, has taught people how to do business and live. In history books as well as the subconscious of the Cham people, the role of goddess Po Inu Nagar is especially important and is the only woman symbol who is worshiped independently. People believe that Po Inu Nagar is a powerful and creative god... Motherland not only supported the Cham people from the first steps of the nation's founding but always guided the spiritual life of each family as well as the whole country. community. According to researchers, from the mid-17th century until now, the ceremony of worshiping the Motherland has been carefully organized by the Cham and Kinh people at Ponagar Tower. In 1653, Vietnamese people from the North followed Lord Nguyen to the South to open up the world, stopping at the mouth of the Cai River (Nha Trang), establishing villages and hamlets... And, they brought with them the custom of worshiping Worship the Mother Goddesses of the Kinh people in the Northern Delta here. Every year, on the 20th day of the third lunar month, Cham and Kinh people everywhere bring offerings and make a pilgrimage to Ponaga Tower in Nha Trang to sincerely express their gratitude to a woman who has He teaches good people how to do business and make a living through farming. The main rituals of the Ponagar Thap Ba festival include the Muc Duc ceremony (statue bathing), the family sacrificial ceremony (clothing changing ceremony) taking place at noon on the 20th day of the 3rd lunar month, followed by the sacrificial ceremony and offerings of food. Offerings and shadow dances invite the celestial goddess and other gods to attend the ceremony. According to ritual, the ceremony to worship the Holy Mother often begins with a prayer ceremony to pray for peace and prosperity for the country and people. The birth sacrifice ceremony begins at the hour of the Rat, the night of the 22nd lunar month, performed by elders, then the official worship ceremony takes place at 4 a.m. the next day... Famous dances of the Cham people include: Apsara, the harbor of love, neighborly love... along with the joyful sound of the Saranai flute and guitar drums, captivates the hearts of many tourists.
Khanh Hoa
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Doc Let tourist area
Doc Let Nha Trang, also known as Doc Let, is located in Ninh Hai ward, Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam. Doc Let beach stretches with high white sand beaches, separating the mainland from the sea with rows of green poplars swaying in the wind. About 49 km south of Nha Trang city center, Doc Let is famous as an ideal Nha Trang tourist destination in the summer, very suitable for those who want to have a vacation on a pristine beach. There are many explanations for the name Doc Let. Many visitors who hear this name for the first time cannot help but be curious about its reason and story. To visit Doc Let, you are required to cross large, high sand slopes to reach the beach. Due to the terrain with those high sand dunes, every time you move, it is as if there is a natural sand wall blocking you, slowing you down. Every step you take, every time the sand sinks deep, it seems to hold your footsteps and make it difficult to take a step. Every time I walk through Doc Let, I feel like I just want to "drag" away because I'm so tired. Although it's hard, you will be rewarded when you cross the sandy slope and reach the beach, where the wind blows gently as if waking up after a sweltering summer sleep. The waves waved to welcome the "miracle" of overcoming the high and steep sand dunes. Currently, most of the natural sand slopes are gradually being flattened to facilitate travel and transportation to serve the expansion of tourism services. You can even see locals riding motorbikes along the beach, because the sand is flat and very rough. Although there are many different ways to explain the name Doc Let, they all originate from the topography and soil properties of these places. Learning about the name Doc Let is quite interesting, you can encounter many different stories from local people when talking about this name. Doc Let Nha Trang belongs to the coastal plain climate sub-region, characterized by a tropical monsoon climate and influenced by sea breeze weather, so the climate is temperate all year round. The average annual temperature is 26.6 degrees Celsius. The rainy season is mainly concentrated in October and November, the average rainfall is about 1350 mm/year. The number of sunshine hours is quite high, about 2482 hours/year. The best time to come to Doc Let is from January to September, when there is a lot of sunshine, sometimes combined with southwest winds, so the scenery is very airy and dry. October to December is the time of the northeast monsoon, traveling at this time is mainly for sightseeing because Doc Let sea water is so cold that it is impossible to carry out fun activities along the coast or in the water. Of course you cannot bathe on the beach this season because the water is very cold. If you go to Doc Let in the fourth lunar month, in nearby Ninh Diem there is a quite interesting Cung Dinh festival with many customs to learn and participate in. If you go on this occasion, it will be very interesting. Each time you go at a different time is a completely new experience. Doc Let Beach appears with a pristine beauty covered with pure white sand that captivates the hearts of any visitor coming here. Doc Let is still quite pristine, with dense green trees surrounding the coast, clear blue sea water like turquoise, a blue color that northern beaches rarely have. The sea water is so clear that you can see small fish swimming below and glittering grains of sand rolling along the water. Doc Let Beach is very quiet because it is shielded by a series of surrounding hills, making the sea surface very peaceful and rarely having strong winds. Most of the hills still retain lush green primary forests, creating a feeling of closeness to nature. Doc Let beach stretches about 8 km. Unlike other beaches, Doc Let seabed gradually slopes away from the shore, the water level is not high, up to 100 m away from the shore but the water level is only about chest level. Usually the farther you go on beaches, the deeper the water becomes, but because they are filled with sand, you can still see the "bottom" as you go. Another point, if you bring small children, you can freely let them play on the shallow beach, the reason it is called shallow beach is because the water level is very low, children and people who cannot swim can bathe without worrying about drowning. . The white sand is as smooth as a young woman's skin, gently patted by white ripples. The waves are not too fierce, the water is clear blue but very salty, just take a sip and you'll know right away. The vast, green casuarina forest whispers in the wind as if creating a natural wall of green trees, creating a cool feeling. After swimming, wearing sunglasses and walking barefoot under the casuarina trees, each step placed on the smooth sand brings a gentle feeling as if each acupuncture point is being massaged under the soles of the feet. As far as the eye can see, there is a blue color, catching every ray of sunlight shining through the shady tree canopy, giving you an indescribable feeling of comfort. A beautiful beach with pure white sand, clear blue water, clearly visible white sand grains at the bottom. This place will be an ideal place to help you leave stress and sadness behind and open your soul to receive a wonderful vacation with Doc Let. If you want to see the name "Doc Let" directly, go to the sand dunes to try the feeling of sandboarding from the top down. Believe that this feeling only comes when you go to the sand dunes. My body was covered in sand, sand in my ears, sand in my hair, and even sand in my mouth because of sandboarding. The space here gives you a feeling of freedom and freedom more than ever, basking in the golden sunlight, immersing yourself in the blue sea, your eyes seem to be immersed in a dreamy scene, your mind is full of inspiration, the space Airy, close to nature, all senses are fully open to feel every moment.
Khanh Hoa
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Dai Lanh Beach
The beach is located in Dai Lanh commune, Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province, right next to National Highway 1A, about 80km north of Nha Trang city center. Dai Lanh's scenery is very beautiful thanks to nature's gift of a long white sand beach with great slope so visitors can swim and dive far from shore. In particular, this tourist destination in Nha Trang has blue sea water that can be seen to the bottom and still looks wild and clean. Next to it is a source of fresh water that flows into the sea all year round without drying up. Dai Lanh beach is likened to a princess sleeping in the middle of the vast ocean because few people live here and the surrounding scenery is quite peaceful and quiet. Although, in 2010, a travel company invested in building a resort here, this place still appears as an exciting, pristine beach. That is an interesting thing for tourists who want to find a space to rest after months of hardship and hard work. In particular, with a comfortable, airy, fresh space, you can also come here with your family and friends to have fun and organize group games. One of the joys of tourists when visiting Dai Lanh is following the light keepers or fishermen hunting eels at sea. This species of fish was once compared to the streamers of the ocean. Eels often reside in places with dangerous terrain, fast-flowing water, and deep and dark rock holes. There are 3 types of eels: coconut eels (yellow), black eels and cotton eels (black and white spots). Eel hunting is very difficult, but for visitors who love adventure, this will be an opportunity to try their hand at exploring the sea. Although it still has its inherent wild beauty, today, tourists can find restaurants and hotels to serve their meals and relaxation more quickly and easily. These areas are built around the beach, just a short walk, you and your loved ones will find an ideal place to rest. Dai Lanh beach is considered the most beautiful beach in the central region and the whole country. For such an ideal tourist destination, Nha Trang cannot help but exploit and serve the tourism industry. Therefore, in the near future, the beach will be centrally planned to further promote local tourism development to exploit all the advantages here, making Dai Lanh a tourist destination in Nha Trang. The site is not to be missed for visitors.
Khanh Hoa
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Hon Mun Island
The scene at Hon Mun Island is a harmonious combination between the vast blue of the sea and the cool green of the forest trees. All create an airy and extremely peaceful natural scene. Hon Mun is also home to many types of coral, with more than 2,000 species of coral and 1,500 species of marine life. This is also the only marine conservation area in Vietnam. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Hon Mun is the island with the most marine biodiversity in Vietnam. With a total area of 160km2, Hon Mun island is located in the southeast of Bong Nguyen island, about 14km from the coastal city of Nha Trang. This place is 10km south of Cau Da port, one of the most famous islands in the Khanh Hoa sea, and also one of the most famous tourist destinations in Nha Trang. Not only does it possess impressive natural scenery with the blue of the sea and sky. This is also a famous place with an extremely rich marine ecosystem. The name of the island "Hon Mun" is given according to the characteristics of the rock color on the island, with the jet black rock color resembling ebony here, it has created a difference and is the formation of the island's name. Coming here, you will see steep cliffs or high rocky outcrops that stand out against the blue sky and sea. Create an impression and uniqueness that cannot be compared anywhere else. Nha Trang is blessed by nature with a mild climate. With weather that is not too harsh, you have many ideal times to visit the island. Except for stormy days, you can almost visit Hon Mun easily. According to Hon Mun Nha Trang travel experience, the most ideal time to travel to Nha Trang as well as visit Hon Mun is from July to September every year. At this time, the weather in Nha Trang is beautiful and sunny, the sea water is clear and cool, it is a great time to watch the ocean on scuba diving trips. Hon Mun Island is still quite wild, services are not yet developed. Therefore, it is very difficult to find restaurants and eateries on the island. To enjoy delicious dishes, tourists often buy seafood from local fishermen's fishing boats and ask them to prepare it. Or you can also buy food, borrow a stove or oven to prepare delicious dishes your own way. Organize barbecue parties with friends, with a wonderful peaceful ocean space. Hon Mun Nha Trang is one of the most beautiful sightseeing and diving paradises in Vietnam. It is a place worth experiencing, it will definitely leave many good impressions on you. With much development potential, Nha Trang promises to become a leading tourist destination.
Khanh Hoa
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Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography
With a history of more than a century, Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography was founded by the French in 1923 in this beautiful coastal city. With a temperate environment and a rich diversity of marine life, this is a place specializing in ocean research and is also an ideal destination for tourists who want to learn about the region's culture, history and marine specialties. this land. The Museum of Oceanography of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography is also one of the must-see attractions in Nha Trang city. Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography is Southeast Asia's largest research institute on marine plant and animal life, founded in the early twentieth century by French scientists. This place was chosen because of its favorable geographical location and optimal natural conditions for marine creatures to live and develop. The Museum of the Institute of Oceanography owns a massive collection, typical of the marine ecosystem with about 4,000 species of creatures and more than 20,000 specimens stored extremely carefully here. In addition to the specimen display area, the institute also owns areas for keeping, taming and preserving many other diverse and unique marine species. It will definitely be an interesting experience for those who love oceanography and want to explore the mysterious ocean world. Entering the aquarium of Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, you will be fascinated by more than 10,000 individuals of more than 300 diverse and abundant marine species. In particular, many species are listed on the IUCN red list such as sharks, sea turtles, corals and giant squids. From adorable little fish to giant sharks, from sparkling seashells to beautiful corals, all are recreated realistically and vividly in this aquarium. If the aquarium is a place that attracts all classes of visitors because of the vivid beauty of marine creatures, the marine biodiversity display area is considered a place that creates value and characteristics for the museum. Stepping into the Museum of Oceanography, you will be immersed in the magical world of the ocean. With more than 23,000 specimens of 5,000 marine species collected and preserved for many years, the marine life museum has become the place "storing the largest collection of marine specimens" recognized by VietKings. Here, you will admire rare creatures, see beautiful corals and learn about the ocean ecosystem in the most authentic way. Once you visit this museum, you will not only find a passion for the ocean but also gain an invaluable amount of knowledge about the diversity and richness of the marine ecosystem. When visiting Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography, you need to note the following points. When visiting the Institute of Oceanography, you should arrive early to have plenty of time to explore the entire area of the institute. You should prepare comfortable clothes and shoes to be able to move and visit easily. You should also bring a bag to hold personal items such as drinking water, tissues and camera. If you plan to go sightseeing at sea or snorkel to see coral, please register in advance and carefully refer to the staff's instructions to ensure safety. Hospital areas can be crowded on weekends or holidays, so you should plan and book tickets in advance to avoid crowding or sold out tickets.
Khanh Hoa
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Vinpearl Land tourist area
Stretching across the most beautiful bay in the world, Vinpearl Nha Trang is a resort complex and attractive destination today. Vinpearl system in Nha Trang owns a system of luxurious and high-class hotels & resorts, VinWonders Nha Trang amusement park, golf course and all-in-one service ecosystem, fully meeting the needs of relaxation. , cuisine, entertainment, shopping to professional meetings. Nha Trang is considered the most beautiful bay in the world with more than 300 sunny days a year. Therefore, you can choose to travel to explore Vinpearl Nha Trang at any time of the year. However, the dry season from January to September is still the most ideal time to come to the coastal city. From February to May, Nha Trang has cool weather suitable for vacation trips. From June to August, the weather is sunny, Nha Trang is suitable for swimming, jet skiing, parasailing... To get to Nha Trang, you can choose to travel by plane or bus. After that, you will arrive at Vinpearl Nha Trang port so you can go to the Vinpearl Nha Trang entertainment resort complex by canoe or speedboat. When you arrive at Hon Tre island, you will travel by Vinpearl Nha Trang's electric car system to get to the resort and entertainment venues. As the world's leading beach resort destination, Vinpearl Nha Trang offers visitors many choices of accommodation. It is a system of high-class hotels and resorts with luxurious, modern space and full amenities. Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang possesses pure Asian beauty with luxurious Indochine architecture. The resort is located on Hon Tre island next to a natural beach with white sand and golden sunshine. Here you can immerse yourself in the cool blue water of the large swimming pool, snorkel to see coral and admire the colorful beauty of fish. Standing out in the Vinpearl Nha Trang resort complex, Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay possesses a modern and graceful bow-shaped architecture stretching on a beautiful beach with white sand and blue sea. The resort has the most beautiful and vivid view from the bed overlooking the entire Nha Trang Bay. Vinpearl Resort & Spa Nha Trang Bay was honored by the prestigious World Travel Award as Vietnam's Leading Beach Resort in 2018. Particularly attractive amenities that the resort offers visitors are spa huts with therapeutic treatments. Relaxation and body care program. Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang is a place to stay that gives visitors a peaceful place of soul with every moment passing peacefully with their loved ones. The resort is located on a paradise beach with 84 beautiful villas amidst a fresh tropical garden. There are also many other resorts. Coming to Vinpearl Nha Trang, visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurants in each hotel and resort. In addition, you can experience very unique flavors in the unique and magnificent space of Vinpearl's restaurant system. Coming to Vinpearl Nha Trang, don't miss the fun journey at VinWonders park with 6 game zones including nearly 100 rich entertainment activities. The amusement park is located on Hon Tre island with an area of more than 50 hectares. There are also many other attractive experiences such as: Vinpearl Diving Club Nha Trang, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang and epic art performances... waiting for you to explore.
Khanh Hoa
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Hon Nua
Hon Nua Island is the southernmost island of Phu Yen, located right at the foot of Ca Pass, which is the natural boundary between Khanh Hoa and Phu Yen provinces. The entire island has a beautiful green color, looking from a distance like a dinosaur playing in the sea. Hon Nua is shaped like a pillar dividing the door from the sea into Vung Ro Bay, so in the book Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi, the name of the island is recorded as Tu Tru. Nature has gifted Hon Nua with a smooth white sand beach, clear blue water, colorful coral reefs, and many magnificent caves and rocks. You will feel ecstatic with each rhythmic and green wave lapping the shore in the imagination of many people who dream of this image and you will truly admire this beautiful picture. The wildness of Hon Nua is shown in the fact that the island has no residents, on the island there are only army information stations and bird's nest caves. The sea and islands here have not had the intervention of construction projects, tourist activities here are mainly swimming, camping and diving to see coral in a fishing village style. Therefore, Hon Nua is suitable for those who love wild nature. Hon Nua belongs to Phu Yen, so first you have to find out the safe means of getting to Phu Yen, you can use plane, train, bus or motorbike depending on your geographical location compared to Phu Yen. Yen. When you arrive in Tuy Hoa city, you can rent a motorbike or catch a car to go across Hung Vuong bridge, along Phuoc Tan - Bai Nga road about 25 km long, you run through the beautiful road to see Phu Yen beach to the foot. Dai Lanh Bridge (at the foot of Ca Pass), there park your motorbike and contact people to rent a boat to go to the island (it takes about 30 minutes to get there and the price is around 500,000 VND/trip if you go in large numbers). . Phu Yen weather is divided into 2 seasons: the dry season lasts from February to August, the rainy season from September to January. Therefore, to have an ideal trip you can go in the dry season. At this time, the sea is blue, the waves are calm, and the sun is dry, suitable for experiences on the island. In particular, March - April is the time when the sea is abundant with shrimp and fish after a period of proliferation in the spring, the sun is softer, not too harsh, and the wind is cool to help you enjoy the trip even more. When traveling to Hon Nua, you need to note the following points. This is a deserted island with not many people living and no service shops, so it's best to prepare your own food, drinks, and necessary items before going to the island. The island has quite harsh weather, so make sure to have adequate sun protection to avoid affecting your skin, especially for women. You should bring a few extra sets of clothes or swimsuits for swimming, snorkeling, or trying to find crabs and snails. You can buy seafood caught by local people as gifts because the price is very cheap and there are many fresh varieties for you to choose from. When you set foot on Hon Nua, you must declare to the soldiers guarding the island to ask for permission to stay over. Do not throw trash indiscriminately and pay attention to cleaning up after leaving to preserve the clean environment of the island.
Dak Lak
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Nhan Tower
The appearance and existence of more than 800 years along with the legends of Nhan Tower reflect the process of exploring the land of Phu Yen by Vietnamese people in the 16th century, the cultural interference, and the spirit of solidarity between the two countries. Vietnamese - Cham people in the past and present. There is an old story passed down about Nhan Tower, that in the past, there was a fairy Thien Y Ana who came down to earth to teach people here about farming, weaving, spinning... After the fairy returned to heaven, to show their love and remember her gratitude for enlightening their people, the Cham people here built that tower as a place to worship the fairy. As for the name Nhan Tower, ancient Phu Yen people explained that it was because many swallows flew here to live and nest on the tower. Gradually, Nhan Tower was also called after the name of this bird. Nhan Tower's architecture is built with 3 parts: Tower base, tower body and tower roof, total height of all 3 parts is about 24m. The tower's base and body are built in a square shape, symbolizing the land. The tower's base is designed to be larger than the tower's body, with a height of about 3.3m. The rows of bricks above are built back from the row below in a certain order, gradually shrinking and hugging the tower body. The tower's base is a large, sturdy block that sticks deep into the ground, helping to support the body and roof of the tower. The tower body is designed in a square shape, each side is 10.5m long, about 9.3m high, and the walls are about 3m thick. The wall is built vertically, with pillars at 4 corners, creating convex edges on both sides and back of the wall. The carved symbols and moldings on the tower's body are extremely diverse and rich. It not only represents human desires and ambitions, but also reflects the world of gods. The tower's roof has 4 layers, very strange shapes and lines, the roof height is about 8.5m. The bottom layer with 4 large pillars at the 4 corners looks like 4 lotus buds from afar. The second and third layers each also have 4 lotus buds, which become smaller and sharper as they get higher. The top layer is a large monolithic stone with a square base, a curved top that gradually becomes sharper on all four sides, and is finely carved, which is the symbol of the linga. Linga is the male vitality, symbolizing Shiva, one of the three supreme deities of Hinduism. From a distance, the roof is shaped like a forest flower, like a winter night fire, symbolizing divinity, enlightenment, and awakening of people in spiritual life. Inside the tower is an empty space with a length of 4.5m, the tower base is 1.8m high compared to the outside yard. The interior worship arrangement is also very simple, just make an altar for the goddess Thien Yana overlooking the door. The entire tower from the foundation, base, body and roof are built of solid bricks, only the linga is made of stone. Particularly, the top of the tower (roof of the tower) was built with a meticulously and balanced pointed lotus bud-shaped stone, representing the symbol of vitality and birth power in Cham culture. Next to the lotus-shaped stone are reliefs that also clearly show the beliefs and aesthetics of ancient people. What's more amazing is that if you stand up high and look closely, the top of the tower is the separation line between the upper and lower parts through the detail that the 4 sides of the top have 4 windows corresponding to the 4 directions "East, West, South, North". ” in the five elements of yin and yang. The tower's architecture partly reflects the brilliant culture of the Cham people at that time. Moreover, to this day it is still considered a national-level artistic architecture that makes the people of Phu Yen province extremely proud. Every year, when Spring comes, Thap Nhan yard is bustling with the Nguyen Tieu Poetry Festival on the full moon of January and the Via Ba festival from the 21st - 23rd of the third lunar month. Phu Yen currently has more than 23,000 Cham people living with other ethnic groups. Through the historical process, the Cham and Kinh people in Phu Yen have created and preserved many unique cultural values, expressed in: Architecture, costumes, art, festivals, customs and traditions. and folk knowledge... Every year (except for 2020 up to now due to the Covid-19 pandemic) at Nhan Tower from March 20 to 23 of the lunar calendar, the Via Ba (fairy Thien Y Ana) ceremony takes place. Among them, March 21 is the main holiday. The Via Ba ceremony attracts people in Phu Yen province and some neighboring provinces to participate. Cham people in Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Binh Dinh all organized delegations (30 - 50 people) to participate in the ceremony to offer offerings, mainly agricultural products... to ask for her blessings. A full, peaceful and lucky life. The "highlight" of Phu Yen Nhan Tower is also the place to organize the 5th Cultural Exchange of Cham people in Phu Yen province, 2019 with the theme "Preserving Cham ethnic culture associated with tourism development", organized by Phu Yen province coordinated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize the organization with the participation of nearly 2,000 artisans, artists, actors, musicians, and mass athletes who are Cham people, coming from 11 provinces and cities in the Southern and Southern regions. South Central region. This is an opportunity and a place for Cham ethnic people in localities to meet, interact, exchange experiences, raise awareness and sense of responsibility for preserving traditional culture and strengthening strength. of the Great National Unity bloc.
Dak Lak
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Xuan Dai Bay
Vinh Xuan Dai Phu Yen has a charming scenery, with many beautiful and pristine islands and beaches, a destination you cannot miss when exploring Phu Yen. Coming here, visitors will clearly feel the extraordinary peace. A beauty that comes from a tourist destination with not too many passersby, beautiful landscape and the simplicity and gentleness of the people here. Located right next to National Highway 1A, Xuan Dai Bay in Phu Yen is like a "fairy" still buried in a long sleep. The beautiful beaches in this land of yellow flowers and green grass have overwhelmed Xuan Dai Bay until people suddenly remember and come back to look. Wearing a wild and beautiful beauty, the "fairy" Vinh Xuan Dai suddenly woke up and showed off the vast, lyrical natural scenery that captivated many people. Wing Xuan Dai Phu Yen is over 13,000 hectares wide, stretching across Song Cau town and Tuy An district (Phu Yen province). The mouth of the bay is about 4.4km wide with a bay shore up to 50km long running through many different terrain areas with quite interesting names such as Ganh Den, Cape Da Ong, Ganh Do, Vung Lam, Vung Mam... Three sides of the bay are surrounded by mountains and stretching out to the sea. The rock adjacent to the sea surface is eroded by waves, creating strange shapes. There are few bays that have such a diverse mix of terrain as Xuan Dai Bay. Rapids following pools, pools following beaches, beaches following winding mountains create a lyrical, poetic beauty for anyone who has set foot to explore Phu Yen. Xuan Dai Phu Yen Bay is one of the bays that experts consider to have the second greatest tourism potential in the Central region with charming scenery, many islands and beautiful, pristine beaches. This place is being planned to develop various types of resort tourism, water sports tourism and marine eco-tourism. Besides, Xuan Dai Bay, Phu Yen is also famous for having many delicious and rare seafood such as Song Cau crab, lobster, grouper... visitors can freely experience the unique cuisine in Phu Yen. Thanks to the beautiful scenery, many interesting fun activities and rich coastal cuisine, in 2011, Vinh Xuan Dai Phu Yen was ranked a national monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Xuan Dai Bay is also a place to witness many historical events of the nation. In the years 1775 - 1801, the Tay Son army and the Nguyen Dynasty had a naval battle here. Having gone through many ups and downs of history, Xuan Dai Bay is now entering a new period of development, commensurate with the inherent strengths of a national monument. In 1832, the US diplomatic delegation brought a letter from the president of this country to Xuan Dai Bay to meet Foreign Minister Nguyen Tri Phuong (sent by King Minh Mang) to ask for "good relations and trade". Xuan Dai Bay became the first place of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States. For a long time this area was the capital of Phu Yen province. When traveling by road to the top of Gang slope on National Highway 1A, visitors can easily see the view of Xuan Dai Bay with coconut forests covering the shore of the bay, creating a harmonious and poetic landscape. Xuan Dai Bay was ranked as a National Scenic Monument on January 20, 2011. In 2014, it was recognized by the Vietnam Records Organization as the Top 10 beautiful bays of Vietnam. The unique feature of Xuan Dai Bay, Phu Yen is the harmonious combination of blue sea surface, calm waves, smooth white sand beaches covered by green poplar forests all year round. There will be no more ideal place for you to relax and swim than here. In particular, next to the romantic flat beach are undulating rocky rapids that display a variety of colors with each sunny day. In the distance are majestic green mountains embracing the strangely poetic Xuan Dai Bay. In the golden sunshine and gentle breeze, the ocean waves beat rhythmically, sometimes loudly, sometimes slowly, forming a continuous harmony of the sea. Here, visitors can find pristine nature, coastal villages living in harmony, crowded but still retaining the pure beauty of nature. People mainly work in drag nets, often catching large fish such as crawfish, tuna... Fish boats and boats from many places come here to buy seafood. Because the terrain here has rocky outcrops jutting out into the distance, forming a small arc, Xuan Dai Bay is an ideal place for fish and shrimp to take shelter, especially during the rough sea season. Going out to the middle of Xuan Dai Bay, you can also freely see coral and schools of colorful fish. Here, most of the corals are lying on rocks because there are rocky reefs running along where the corals attach. Coral grows in clusters on rocks so it is also called coral flowers or coral dunes. On the blue background of sea water, bright colors are painted, creating a strangely vivid picture. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the peaceful night space in the fishing village, bringing a tent to camp on the beach. Early in the morning, go to the fishing village to welcome the fishermen's boat to shore to choose the best seafood. Then ask people to process it and bring it home for processing. These experiences will definitely not disappoint you. For those who don't know how to swim, walking on the sandy beach, feeling each wave gently patting your feet, enjoying the salty breeze of the sea blowing on your face and inhaling the fresh, pure air here is a great way to relax. This will definitely dispel all the fatigue and sadness of long days.
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