Co Loa Citadel & An Duong Vuong Temple
Co Loa Citadel is perhaps the most ancient citadel in Viet Nam. It was built by Thuc An Duong Vuong in the 3rd century BC to be the capital of Au Lac Kingdom (the name of Viet Nam at the time). It was built according to a helical design and was surrounded by three ramparts and a deep moat.
The remains of the citadel are located on the same site where archaeologists have found tens of thousands of bronze arrowheads, iron axes, and animal bones. Close to the citadel are the remains of Co Loa Communal House, a temple devoted to the cult of Princess My Chau and An Duong Vuong, a King who loved his daughter with all his heart but, lacking vigilance, left Co Loa and lost both his family and his country.
Co Loa Citadel is located 18km north of the centre of Ha Noi in Co Loa Village, Dong Anh District.
The remains of the citadel are located on the same site where archaeologists have found tens of thousands of bronze arrowheads, iron axes, and animal bones. Close to the citadel are the remains of Co Loa Communal House, a temple devoted to the cult of Princess My Chau and An Duong Vuong, a King who loved his daughter with all his heart but, lacking vigilance, left Co Loa and lost both his family and his country.
Co Loa Citadel is located 18km north of the centre of Ha Noi in Co Loa Village, Dong Anh District.
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Perfume Pagoda (Chua Huong)
This tourist destinations is situated in My Due District, approximately 70km south-west of Ha Noi. To go there, travelers must cross Ha Dong, then Van Dinh, to reach Ben Due Wharf. From there, a boat takes them for a scenic 3km ride on the Yen Vy Stream. The landscape displays high mountains, deep forests and streams that harmoniously intermingle with the rice fields.
Huong Tich Grotto is the most beautiful and famous of the grottoes in the area. It was discovered more than 2,000 years ago. When Lord Trinh Sam visited the grotto in the 18th century, he wrote five Chinese characters on the entrance in calligraphy: Nam Thien De Nhat Dong, meaning "the most beautiful grotto under the Southern skies". In the middle of the grotto is a statue of Bodhisattva Kuanin. Surrounding the statue are stalagmites resembling golden trees, silver trees, cocoons, hillocks, and a group of nine dragons.
Many Vietnamese visit the Perfume Pagoda to implore Buddha for happiness and good luck, as well as to immerse themselves in the beauties of nature. The Perfume Pagoda Festival begins after the New Year's festivities and lasts until the 3rd lunar month. During that period, between three and four hundred thousand people, from children to 60 and 70 year-old pilgrims, visit the Perfume Pagoda.
Huong Tich Grotto is the most beautiful and famous of the grottoes in the area. It was discovered more than 2,000 years ago. When Lord Trinh Sam visited the grotto in the 18th century, he wrote five Chinese characters on the entrance in calligraphy: Nam Thien De Nhat Dong, meaning "the most beautiful grotto under the Southern skies". In the middle of the grotto is a statue of Bodhisattva Kuanin. Surrounding the statue are stalagmites resembling golden trees, silver trees, cocoons, hillocks, and a group of nine dragons.
Many Vietnamese visit the Perfume Pagoda to implore Buddha for happiness and good luck, as well as to immerse themselves in the beauties of nature. The Perfume Pagoda Festival begins after the New Year's festivities and lasts until the 3rd lunar month. During that period, between three and four hundred thousand people, from children to 60 and 70 year-old pilgrims, visit the Perfume Pagoda.
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Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas
Thay Pagoda belongs to Sai Son Village in Quoc Oai District, 25km south-west of Ha Noi. The pagoda was built on the slopes of Sai Son Mountain. Water puppet shows are held on Long Tri Lake, where a bridge with a tile roof built in 1602 remains.
As for Tay Phuong Pagoda, it was built in the 8th century and it is located on Cau Lau Mountain, about 35km south-west of Ha Noi. More than 200 stone steps must be climbed before reaching the pagoda where one can admire hundreds of large statues made of lacquered and gilded wood, featuring among the best specimens of Vietnamese traditional statuary art.
Visiting both sites by car or motorbike requires one whole day. It is best to leave Ha Noi early in the morning to go first to Thay Pagoda. After climbing the mountain, visitors stop in the grotto for lunch, which can not be purchased on site. They can go and visit Tay Phuong Pagoda in the afternoon in order to be back in Ha Noi before night.
As for Tay Phuong Pagoda, it was built in the 8th century and it is located on Cau Lau Mountain, about 35km south-west of Ha Noi. More than 200 stone steps must be climbed before reaching the pagoda where one can admire hundreds of large statues made of lacquered and gilded wood, featuring among the best specimens of Vietnamese traditional statuary art.
Visiting both sites by car or motorbike requires one whole day. It is best to leave Ha Noi early in the morning to go first to Thay Pagoda. After climbing the mountain, visitors stop in the grotto for lunch, which can not be purchased on site. They can go and visit Tay Phuong Pagoda in the afternoon in order to be back in Ha Noi before night.
Tram Gian Pagoda
Tram Gian Pagoda, also known as Tien Lu (fairy guests) Pagoda, is located in Tien Lu Village, Tien Phuong Commune, Hoai Due District, nearby Hanoi downtown.
The pagoda was built during the Ly Dynasty and has since been restored several times. There are one hundred sections in the pagoda. The three-entrance gate has eight roofs standing majestically on the top of a hundred brick steps. Many valuable relics are pre-served in the pagoda. In the upper hall, there is a rectangular pedestal. Also in the pagoda & is a statue of Tuyet Son Buddha carved out of black jack-tree wood. In the yard, stands a two-story bell tower with eight roofs built in 1693. It contains a 1.42m-wide copper bell Si cast in 1749. Surrounding the pagoda, there are old coniferous trees and solidly built towers.
The pagoda was built during the Ly Dynasty and has since been restored several times. There are one hundred sections in the pagoda. The three-entrance gate has eight roofs standing majestically on the top of a hundred brick steps. Many valuable relics are pre-served in the pagoda. In the upper hall, there is a rectangular pedestal. Also in the pagoda & is a statue of Tuyet Son Buddha carved out of black jack-tree wood. In the yard, stands a two-story bell tower with eight roofs built in 1693. It contains a 1.42m-wide copper bell Si cast in 1749. Surrounding the pagoda, there are old coniferous trees and solidly built towers.
Tram Pagoda
Tram Pagoda, also called the Long Tien (Dragon Fairy) Pagoda, is situated in the area of Tram Mountain in Long Chau Village, Phung Chau Commune, Chuong My District.
The pagoda was built in the year 1669, the seventh year of the reign of King Canh Tri. Despite being renovated on several occasions, the pagoda still retains its original artistic style of the 18th and 19th centuries, including its sophisticated engravings. The middle stone of the pagoda's three levels is beautifully engraved with the images of two lizards.
The pagoda was built in the year 1669, the seventh year of the reign of King Canh Tri. Despite being renovated on several occasions, the pagoda still retains its original artistic style of the 18th and 19th centuries, including its sophisticated engravings. The middle stone of the pagoda's three levels is beautifully engraved with the images of two lizards.
Dau Pagoda
Dau Pagoda with the old name Thanh Dao Tu, located at the end of Gia Phuc Village, Nguyen Trai Commune, Thuong Tin District, about 24km south of Ha Noi. The pagoda worships Phap Vu, one of the four Goddesses who are worshipped in the region.
A visit to Dau Pagoda helps visitors to see rare and precious exhibits of stone pedestals from Ly Dynasty decorated with lotus flowers. On staircases of the main hall, there are two stone dragons created during the Tran Dynasty in round bodies, winding as waves on blocks of stone. Visitors will be deeply interested in the ancient traditional architectures, the sculpture on beams, columns or panels... all depict legendary traditions: fairies on dragons, boys fighting tigers, or four sacred animals: dragon, lion, turtle and phoenix (long, ly, quy, phuong). Of particular note are the mummified bodies of two monks, Vu Khac Minh and Vu Khac Truong, who died meditating in the mid 17th century. Their bodies underwent extensive restoration by the Institute of Archaeology in 2003. This is the most special culture heritage in Dau Pagoda.
A visit to Dau Pagoda helps visitors to see rare and precious exhibits of stone pedestals from Ly Dynasty decorated with lotus flowers. On staircases of the main hall, there are two stone dragons created during the Tran Dynasty in round bodies, winding as waves on blocks of stone. Visitors will be deeply interested in the ancient traditional architectures, the sculpture on beams, columns or panels... all depict legendary traditions: fairies on dragons, boys fighting tigers, or four sacred animals: dragon, lion, turtle and phoenix (long, ly, quy, phuong). Of particular note are the mummified bodies of two monks, Vu Khac Minh and Vu Khac Truong, who died meditating in the mid 17th century. Their bodies underwent extensive restoration by the Institute of Archaeology in 2003. This is the most special culture heritage in Dau Pagoda.
Son Tay Ancient
This tourist destination located in Son Tay Town, 42km nearby center of Ha Noi, the citadel was built in 1822 in a square shape. The wall of the citadel is constructed of laterite, an extremely strong type of stone. It has four gates, the east (Dong), the west (Tay), the front (Tien) and the back (Hau) gates, where watch guards used to stand. Surrounding the 2,000m perimeter of the citadel is a moat, which is 3m deep and 20m wide. Inside, there are four cannons standing"by the four corners. There is also the Kinh Thien Hall (a place for the king to relax during his inspection days in the locality), the villas and court hall of the provincial mandarins, and the food stocks and camps for the soldiers.
Time and war have destroyed many areas inside the ancient citadel. Nowadays, only some sections of the citadel walls, some gates and some other architectural works remain. The whole historical site is now being preserved and restored.
Time and war have destroyed many areas inside the ancient citadel. Nowadays, only some sections of the citadel walls, some gates and some other architectural works remain. The whole historical site is now being preserved and restored.
Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace
Located nearby Hanoi, in Day Dieu Slope, Hien Ninh Commune, Soc Son District, about 35km from Ha Noi's centre, Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace is a familiar tourist destination place for those who love to discover Vietnamese culture. This palace wears breaths of immemorial time blanketing houses, antiques and surrounding trees.
Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace was initially the home and studio of Thanh Chuong, one of the celebrated painters in contemporary Vietnamese art. Soon after its existence in 2002, Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace instantly became famous as a unique cultural preservation site, a spiritual legacy of Vietnamese art and culture. The simple paths, cottage houses, lotus ponds together with images of water rice civilization such as water ladles, rice mortars, bamboo beds and green-moss stone steps bring tourists nostalgic feelings I but are familiar and cosy.
The 10,000m2 palace has old houses belonging to many varied regions and cultures. However the highlight of the palace is a complex of statues made of stone, wood, bronze or ceramic installed and displayed in the houses and yards around the site. Moreover, tourists also have a chance to admire paintings of artist Thanh Chuong, works made by harmony of folk and contemporary, past and present.
At the palace, the tourists can also enjoy folk music performances of quan ho, folk singing and water puppet shows.
Opening hours: 9h - 17h30 (summer) and 9h - 17h (winter) from Tuesday to Sunday.
Ticket: VND30.000- 100,000 (Price of 2012)
Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace was initially the home and studio of Thanh Chuong, one of the celebrated painters in contemporary Vietnamese art. Soon after its existence in 2002, Thanh Chuong's Viet Palace instantly became famous as a unique cultural preservation site, a spiritual legacy of Vietnamese art and culture. The simple paths, cottage houses, lotus ponds together with images of water rice civilization such as water ladles, rice mortars, bamboo beds and green-moss stone steps bring tourists nostalgic feelings I but are familiar and cosy.
The 10,000m2 palace has old houses belonging to many varied regions and cultures. However the highlight of the palace is a complex of statues made of stone, wood, bronze or ceramic installed and displayed in the houses and yards around the site. Moreover, tourists also have a chance to admire paintings of artist Thanh Chuong, works made by harmony of folk and contemporary, past and present.
At the palace, the tourists can also enjoy folk music performances of quan ho, folk singing and water puppet shows.
Opening hours: 9h - 17h30 (summer) and 9h - 17h (winter) from Tuesday to Sunday.
Ticket: VND30.000- 100,000 (Price of 2012)
Ba Vi Mountain and National Park
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Back at the foot of the mountain, visitors can also explore the Ba Vi National Park, which covers a protected area of 7,377ha. The climate is temperate and there are 812 species of high - level flora. The park contains many rare animals such as the weasel (chon bac ma), tibetan bear (gau ngua), civet (cay van), flying squirrel (soc bay), white pheasant (ga to/ trang), etc. Aquatic plants are numerous with floating plants and green alga.
The park contains a great deal of creature representative for many types of climate ranging from hot and humid to cool and cloudy. From the peaks of some high mountains, travellers can have a broad view of Ba Vi landscape. The natural landscape of the rivers, mountains, lakes, and the stretching rice fields that harmoniously intermingle with the calm villages which look very romantic. The park is an ideal destination for those who love outdoors-adventurous activities and want to relax at weekends.
Bao Son Paradise Park
Located in An Khanh Commune, Hoai Due District, about 15km from downtown Ha Noi. Bao Son Paradise has both traditional and modern architecture. Passing the entrance gate, visitors seem to be lost into a tranquil world that is quite opposite to the crowded, bustling neighborhood outside. An old quarter with more than 20 houses covering an area of 5,000m2 represents life of Hanoians with traditional products in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
A short distance further is a 10,000m2 complex of 15 typical traditional handicraft villages of Viet Nam. The houses in these villages dated back over 100 years ago with banyan tree, the well and village temple, all with an aim to enchant visitors. All create a peaceful rural environment of the Red River Delta in the old times.
The ecological area characterizing the enchanting land of Vietnam includes zoo, orchid garden, king area garden, butterfly garden, flower garden and underwater world.
A modern entertainment area has an imposing stage for water musical performance, laser movie shows, and dolphin and seal performances, with a capacity of 11,000 seats. In particular, there is a multi-functional entertainment quarter for people of different ages with impressive games and rides. In addition, there is a 4D movie theater having 48 rotating seats that makes the audience feel that they are in a fanciful world.
After touring around the area, visitors can relax by swimming in the cool pool, then going to the gastronomy court divided into two areas: stilt houses and old houses. This area offers specialties of all 3 regions of the country and other Asian dishes as well.
Ticket price (in 2012) to visit Bao Son Paradise is VND40.000 /adult and VND30,000/child for all days except Sunday with VND50.000 /adult and VND40.000 /child.
A short distance further is a 10,000m2 complex of 15 typical traditional handicraft villages of Viet Nam. The houses in these villages dated back over 100 years ago with banyan tree, the well and village temple, all with an aim to enchant visitors. All create a peaceful rural environment of the Red River Delta in the old times.
The ecological area characterizing the enchanting land of Vietnam includes zoo, orchid garden, king area garden, butterfly garden, flower garden and underwater world.
A modern entertainment area has an imposing stage for water musical performance, laser movie shows, and dolphin and seal performances, with a capacity of 11,000 seats. In particular, there is a multi-functional entertainment quarter for people of different ages with impressive games and rides. In addition, there is a 4D movie theater having 48 rotating seats that makes the audience feel that they are in a fanciful world.
After touring around the area, visitors can relax by swimming in the cool pool, then going to the gastronomy court divided into two areas: stilt houses and old houses. This area offers specialties of all 3 regions of the country and other Asian dishes as well.
Ticket price (in 2012) to visit Bao Son Paradise is VND40.000 /adult and VND30,000/child for all days except Sunday with VND50.000 /adult and VND40.000 /child.
Dong Mo golf course and tourist site
To reach Dong Mo Tourist Site, 50km from Ha Noi, travel along National Highway 32 to the Son Tay Town and then continue for another 10km. Dong Mo includes a large 1,300ha lake that has many islands and peninsulas in it. On the 350ha King Island (also called Dam Island), located in the centre of Dong Mo, there is an eighteen-hole golf course. Pretty villas partially hidden in the woods mirrored in the transparent water of the lake.
Easily reached from Ha Noi, Dong Mo Tourist Site is an ideal place to escape from town and relax in a slow-paced environment.
Easily reached from Ha Noi, Dong Mo Tourist Site is an ideal place to escape from town and relax in a slow-paced environment.
Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien Tourist Site
Nearby Hanoi, belong to Van Hoa Commune, Ba Vi District, about 60km from Ha Noi's centre, Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien Tourist Site has imposing scenery with clear and beautiful Suoi Tien (fairy stream). Go along Suoi Tien, the scenery is wonderful with foaming fall creating marvellous sound. The tourist site has 3 areas, of which Suoi Tien Water Park consists of 20,000m2 wave-created lake, artificial sea, sliding lines of high speed and many attractive water games. Khoang Xanh hot spring area has indoor hot mineral water swimming-pool with area of 1,000m2, tubs for mud bath and hydropathy. In addition, Dinosaur Valley recreates 12 species of giant dinosaurs and serves strong feeling games.
Coming to Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien, the tourists will be enjoyed many other services such as restaurant, karaoke, massage, sauna, camping fire, traditional song and dance...
Coming to Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien, the tourists will be enjoyed many other services such as restaurant, karaoke, massage, sauna, camping fire, traditional song and dance...
Thac Da Eco-tourist Site
Thac Da Eco-tourist Site is located in Ba Vi Commune, about 60km west of Ha Noi's centre. This is an amazing rendezvous for nature lovers to come closer to nature and live in stilt houses of Muong and Thai ethnic tribes under stillness, coolness and greenness of -forests. Here is also the host for traditional performances such as quan ho, cheo and other artistic ethnic shows.
The fall splashes look like a giant, white and silver carpet flowing in the forest. Next to the waterfall, visitors can relax at a swimming pool, fishing pond, sports playground or a fruit orchard and enjoy indigenous specialties in small restaurants.
The fall splashes look like a giant, white and silver carpet flowing in the forest. Next to the waterfall, visitors can relax at a swimming pool, fishing pond, sports playground or a fruit orchard and enjoy indigenous specialties in small restaurants.
Tu Tram Mountains
Tu Tram Mountains are in Long Chau Village, Phung Chau Commune, Chuong My District, 20km from Ha Noi by National Highway 6.
Tu Tram is a valuable gift of nature, a chain of limestone mountains, that appear among the fertile fields creating a beautiful scenery. In 1516, under the reign of King Le Chieu Tong, a royal stop-over place was built here. The King then ordered rivers and streams to be arranged to make the area a beauty-spot for his leisure time. Nowadays, some architectural ruins, such as Long Tien Pagoda, Quan Am (Bodhisattva) Pagoda, Vo Vi Pagoda, Ba Lang Pagoda, Cao Son Temple and Mother Temple still remain around Tu Tram Mountains.
Visitors also have the opportunity to explore Long Tien Cave. The mouth of the cave is not very big, but its inner space is very large and high. Hanging down from the ceiling and the wall of the cave are stalactites of various shapes. Inside the cave, you will also find a pagoda containing a statue of Amitiyus Buddha meditating on a lotus pedestal with an honest and sympathetic smile on his face. The sophisticated carving makes the statue almost look alive. On the ceiling and wall over the cave gate, visitors can find the handwriting of talented scholars from the late years of the Le Dynasty to the early years of the Nguyen Dynasty. There are nearly 20 poems and prose passages adorning the Tu Tram Mountains.
On Trao Mountain, next to Tu Tram, is Vo Vi Pagoda, which was built in 968, and which has retained many stelae of historical and artistic value. Tu Tram Festival takes place annually on the 2nd day of the 2ndlunar month and attracts many visitors and pilgrims.
Tu Tram is a valuable gift of nature, a chain of limestone mountains, that appear among the fertile fields creating a beautiful scenery. In 1516, under the reign of King Le Chieu Tong, a royal stop-over place was built here. The King then ordered rivers and streams to be arranged to make the area a beauty-spot for his leisure time. Nowadays, some architectural ruins, such as Long Tien Pagoda, Quan Am (Bodhisattva) Pagoda, Vo Vi Pagoda, Ba Lang Pagoda, Cao Son Temple and Mother Temple still remain around Tu Tram Mountains.
Visitors also have the opportunity to explore Long Tien Cave. The mouth of the cave is not very big, but its inner space is very large and high. Hanging down from the ceiling and the wall of the cave are stalactites of various shapes. Inside the cave, you will also find a pagoda containing a statue of Amitiyus Buddha meditating on a lotus pedestal with an honest and sympathetic smile on his face. The sophisticated carving makes the statue almost look alive. On the ceiling and wall over the cave gate, visitors can find the handwriting of talented scholars from the late years of the Le Dynasty to the early years of the Nguyen Dynasty. There are nearly 20 poems and prose passages adorning the Tu Tram Mountains.
On Trao Mountain, next to Tu Tram, is Vo Vi Pagoda, which was built in 968, and which has retained many stelae of historical and artistic value. Tu Tram Festival takes place annually on the 2nd day of the 2ndlunar month and attracts many visitors and pilgrims.
Quan Son Lake
Quan Son Lake is located in My Due District, approximately 40km from Ha Dong. The lake stretches from Tuy Lai Village, passing through Hong Son to the Cau Dam spillway. Water runs through mountain falls making the lake surface larger and more beautiful. The small peaks jutting up from the lake are bird habitats. Surrounded by mountains and clouds, the lake is quiet, cool and romantic.
Visitors can go boating and fishing and enjoy various local fish specialties. Boats can be rented at a reasonable price.
Visitors can go boating and fishing and enjoy various local fish specialties. Boats can be rented at a reasonable price.
Tourist destinations nearby Hanoi
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