Trang Kenh Landscape
Trang Kenh is a poetic, natural area of hills, limestone mountains, caves and rivers in Thuy Nguyen District, 20km north-east of Hai Phong.
U Bo is the name of one famous mountain peak. A myth tells that this mountain is from where Tran Hung Dao commanded the naval battle against the Chinese Yuan-Mongol aggressors in the 13th century. On U Bo Peak, visitors can view the entire panorama of the Bach Dang River. The silence of the river, the immensity of the sea and the existence of mythical stories, all make this a fascinating area.
Archaeologists have concluded through investigation that Trang Kenh was a jewellery workshop of the ancient people who lived here 4,000 years ago. In more recent times, it was a revolutionary base of Hai Phong civil and military forces during the resistance struggle against the French.
Around Trang Kenh, there are some strange caves, including Hang Vua (King's Cave) in Minh Tan Commune. It is thus called due to a myth that the King Hung established a separate palace here. The altar of King Hung in the centre of the cave is a lively-looking stone carved statue of him. There are many small tunnels criss-crossing the 18m-high cave and fresh water streams running through it.
U Bo is the name of one famous mountain peak. A myth tells that this mountain is from where Tran Hung Dao commanded the naval battle against the Chinese Yuan-Mongol aggressors in the 13th century. On U Bo Peak, visitors can view the entire panorama of the Bach Dang River. The silence of the river, the immensity of the sea and the existence of mythical stories, all make this a fascinating area.
Archaeologists have concluded through investigation that Trang Kenh was a jewellery workshop of the ancient people who lived here 4,000 years ago. In more recent times, it was a revolutionary base of Hai Phong civil and military forces during the resistance struggle against the French.
Around Trang Kenh, there are some strange caves, including Hang Vua (King's Cave) in Minh Tan Commune. It is thus called due to a myth that the King Hung established a separate palace here. The altar of King Hung in the centre of the cave is a lively-looking stone carved statue of him. There are many small tunnels criss-crossing the 18m-high cave and fresh water streams running through it.
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| Trang Kenh of Hai Phong |
Cat Ba Island and National Park - World Biosphere Reserve
Cat Ba is an archipelago covering approximately 366 islands of different shapes and sizes. The main island is Cat Ba, located 30 nautical miles from Hai Phong, with an area approximately 200km2.
The topography of the park mainly consists of limestone mountains with many grottoes and caves, as well as beaches with white powdery sand. The limestone mountains have an average height of 150m, the highest of which is Cao Vong Peak, 322m above sea level. Cat Ba is characterized by beautiful natural scenery, and abundant forest and sea resources. There are numerous beaches on the island that are clean and smooth, with translucent blue water. Cat Ba National Park has the largest area of tropical virgin forests in Viet Nam and boasts diversified and rare fauna and flora.
According to research, there are 620 species of plants, 438 lines of descent, and 123 families, among which there are 350 medicinal plants such as cho doi, trai ly, lat hoa, kirn giao, and va nuoc. More than 32 species of mammals, 69 species of birds, as well as 20 species of reptiles and amphibians can be found in Cat Ba National Park. The White-headed Vooc, an endangered bird species, is found on the cliffs separating the island from the sea. The yellow monkey, chamois, and many beautiful birds s ch as the cao cat, boi ca (kingfisher), hut , and dau riu also live on the island.
In 2004, Cat Ba was recognized as World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Nowadays, Cat Ba is the perfect place to bath in the sea, relax and recuperate. While in Cat Ba, tourists can also explore primeval forests and unique caves.
Cat Ba is an archipelago covering approximately 366 islands of different shapes and sizes. The main island is Cat Ba, located 30 nautical miles from Hai Phong, with an area approximately 200km2.
The topography of the park mainly consists of limestone mountains with many grottoes and caves, as well as beaches with white powdery sand. The limestone mountains have an average height of 150m, the highest of which is Cao Vong Peak, 322m above sea level. Cat Ba is characterized by beautiful natural scenery, and abundant forest and sea resources. There are numerous beaches on the island that are clean and smooth, with translucent blue water. Cat Ba National Park has the largest area of tropical virgin forests in Viet Nam and boasts diversified and rare fauna and flora.
According to research, there are 620 species of plants, 438 lines of descent, and 123 families, among which there are 350 medicinal plants such as cho doi, trai ly, lat hoa, kirn giao, and va nuoc. More than 32 species of mammals, 69 species of birds, as well as 20 species of reptiles and amphibians can be found in Cat Ba National Park. The White-headed Vooc, an endangered bird species, is found on the cliffs separating the island from the sea. The yellow monkey, chamois, and many beautiful birds s ch as the cao cat, boi ca (kingfisher), hut , and dau riu also live on the island.
In 2004, Cat Ba was recognized as World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Nowadays, Cat Ba is the perfect place to bath in the sea, relax and recuperate. While in Cat Ba, tourists can also explore primeval forests and unique caves.
Doctoral Laureate Nguyen Binh Khiem Site
The site is located in Trung Am Hamlet, Ly Hoc Commune, Vinh Bao District. It has nine separate structures: the Kinh Thien pen-shaped tower; the temple built after the death of Nguyen Binh Khiem in 1585 with three front halls and two back sanctuaries. In front of the temple are two ponds, which represent the earth and the sky. The horizontal lacquered board kept in the temple reads: "An Nam Ly Hoc" (Master of Philosophy in An Nam); the exhibition room with details on Nguyen Binh Khiem's biography and career; the tomb of his father at the adjacent of the temple; the stone statue of Nguyen Binh Khiem, 5.7m in height and 8.5 tons in weight; the semi-circular pond 1,000m2 in area; Song Mai Pagoda; the Ancestor Worshipping House with the statue of Minh Nguyet, Nguyen Binh Khiem's wife, and Trung Tan pavilion, whose name gives a new interpretation of the concept "Trung" (loyalty): everyone tries to reach "chi trung chi thien" (absolute loyalty and goodness).
Nowadays, the site having been upgraded is a major tourist attraction in the region. It is also where big festivals commemorating Nguyen Binh Khiem as a cultural celebrity are held.
Nowadays, the site having been upgraded is a major tourist attraction in the region. It is also where big festivals commemorating Nguyen Binh Khiem as a cultural celebrity are held.
Do Son Beach
Do Son, located in Do Son District, 22km south-east of Hai Phong, lies between the mouth of the Lach Tray River and the mouth of the Van Uc River. This 5km-long promontory is dotted with a succession of beaches, hills and quiet pine forests.
Immediately upon setting foot in Hai Phong, the French turned Do Son into a summer tourist area for their expatriate community and the Vietnamese upper class. Do Son Airport was built in 1950. The former summer residence of Bao Dai, the last King of the Nguyen Dynasty, is located there. There is also a pagoda and, at the very tip of the peninsula, on the top of a large hill, the former Van Hoa Hotel.
This hotel was the finest building in Do Son. With its stone basement and walls built on the edge of the water, the two-tower, red-tiled hotel stands out from the green landscape like an ancient citadel. The Van Hoa Hotel also houses the first casino to open in Viet Nam. Nowadays, the casino was changed from Van Hoa Hotel to the 4-star Do Son Hotel in Green Valley area.
Bao Dai Residence
Immediately upon setting foot in Hai Phong, the French turned Do Son into a summer tourist area for their expatriate community and the Vietnamese upper class. Do Son Airport was built in 1950. The former summer residence of Bao Dai, the last King of the Nguyen Dynasty, is located there. There is also a pagoda and, at the very tip of the peninsula, on the top of a large hill, the former Van Hoa Hotel.
This hotel was the finest building in Do Son. With its stone basement and walls built on the edge of the water, the two-tower, red-tiled hotel stands out from the green landscape like an ancient citadel. The Van Hoa Hotel also houses the first casino to open in Viet Nam. Nowadays, the casino was changed from Van Hoa Hotel to the 4-star Do Son Hotel in Green Valley area.
Bao Dai Residence
The Bao Dai Residence situated atop Doi Vung Hill in zone II of Do Son Beach has been restored in 1999. From this ideal altitude, you can view the immense sea and the high sky Do Son. Visiting the Bao Dai Residence, you can learn more about the last days of King Bao Dai - the last King of Nguyen Dynasty. You will also have a chance of enjoying royal feasts or staying in the king's room, the queen's room, or the princess' room. On the way to the residence, you can call by at Nam Phuong Villa lying halfway to the top mountain.
Tien Lang Hot Spring Tourist Site
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| Tien Lang Hot Spring |
The site has swimming pool and a modern system of bathtub intermingling with nature. Sauna & steam-bath system imported from French helping to reduce stress, consume unnecessary energy, take away dead cells, bring a stronger and slender body. Especially, technically philological staffs have much experience in massaging bring to tourists the most of enjoying, relaxing & reinforcing health after bathing.
In addition, there are two large fish surrounding by a system of restaurants and pentagon cottages where tourists can fish while admiring the scenery and enjoying food. The tourist site has other services such as tennis court, badminton court, billiard, karaoke, camping fire...
Voi (Elephant) Mountain
Voi Mountain is 20km south-west of the centre of Hai Phong, by the side of the Lach Tray River, is the site of a widely diverse natural landscape. It is the highest peak to the north of Kien An.
At the foot of the mountain is Long Tien (Water Fairy) Cave where the local people worship Le Chan, a female general in the army of the two Trung Sisters. It was Le Chan who established An Bien Village, which is now Hai Phong. In Voi Mountain, there are many "fairy caves", such as Hong Voi, Chieng, Ca Chep, and Be. To the south of Voi Mountain is the Nam Tao Cave, and to the north is the Bac Dau Cave. According to Chinese myth, Nam Tao and Bac Dau are the two gods who care for life and death. In the cave, there are many stalactites of various shapes, looking like kneeling dragons, tigers, and the head of an elephant.
On top of the mountain, there is an even, flat area, which is called the "Fairy Chess Board". There are also ruins of pagodas and citadels from the 16th century Mac Dynasty on the mountain. Of particular note are the remains of the ancient Viet civilisation, such as stone axes and chisels, which date back to over 3,000 years.
At the foot of the mountain is Long Tien (Water Fairy) Cave where the local people worship Le Chan, a female general in the army of the two Trung Sisters. It was Le Chan who established An Bien Village, which is now Hai Phong. In Voi Mountain, there are many "fairy caves", such as Hong Voi, Chieng, Ca Chep, and Be. To the south of Voi Mountain is the Nam Tao Cave, and to the north is the Bac Dau Cave. According to Chinese myth, Nam Tao and Bac Dau are the two gods who care for life and death. In the cave, there are many stalactites of various shapes, looking like kneeling dragons, tigers, and the head of an elephant.
On top of the mountain, there is an even, flat area, which is called the "Fairy Chess Board". There are also ruins of pagodas and citadels from the 16th century Mac Dynasty on the mountain. Of particular note are the remains of the ancient Viet civilisation, such as stone axes and chisels, which date back to over 3,000 years.
Bao Ha Stage and Water Puppetry
Puppetry is an old popular art form in Hai Phong. As a matter of fact, the puppetry guild of Bao Ha in Vinh Bao District (30km from the centre of Hai Phong) has been performing for seven generations.
Like other forms of art, Bao Ha puppetry has developed over time. Current performances are always accompanied by music and lyrics. This stage puppetry is similar to opera.
Nhan Hoa water puppetry is a theatrical performance mixed with nature and fireworks. The puppets are made of painted, lacquered wood, and they do not wear fabric clothing. Most performances used to be held in lakes or ponds. Now, however, water tanks have been built so that water puppet shows can be played on a stage.
Like other forms of art, Bao Ha puppetry has developed over time. Current performances are always accompanied by music and lyrics. This stage puppetry is similar to opera.
Nhan Hoa water puppetry is a theatrical performance mixed with nature and fireworks. The puppets are made of painted, lacquered wood, and they do not wear fabric clothing. Most performances used to be held in lakes or ponds. Now, however, water tanks have been built so that water puppet shows can be played on a stage.
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