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Co Thach beach has long been famous near and far thanks to its impressive beauty with colorful and beautiful pearl-like rocks.
Co Thach is a beach in Binh Thanh commune, Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province, 90 km from Phan Thiet City and 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Dinh Thao.
Photo: Andre Luu.
The most attractive point in this beach is the shimmering colorful rocks. Photo: Annie Le.
Rocks formed naturally by the action of tides, ocean currents and sea water. Rocks are pushed from the seabed to rise to the shore. Stones come in many different sizes. Photo: OsaLam.
The phenomenon of rocks being pushed ashore has taken place every day, from ancient times to the present. The stone is not only black or gray, but also many colors: brown, yellow, purple, white, blue, pink, red... with many beautiful veins. Photo: Bombo.
Photo: Duy Nguyen.
From 2 a.m., paparazzi and tourists went to the rocky beach to arrange seats, to be able to capture the most expensive images when the sun had just risen. Photo: Khang Ninh Nguyen
Every year after the Lunar New Year, around February and March every year, Co Thach coastal rock beach in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan is covered with green moss. Photo: Dzung Viet Le.
Photo: Huyen Hoang.
However, not everyone who is lucky enough to come here can take the best picture of moss, because it depends on the tide. Moss only "appears" when the tide has just receded, if the water is too big, it will be difficult to photograph and the water is shallow, the moss is dry and not green. Photo: Caocat.
Photo: Andre Luu.
Near the beach, there are also beautiful scenes such as Hang Pagoda (ancient temple over 100 years old and a national monument), Ganh Son (or Ghenh Son), white sand dunes, Tomb of Ong Nam Hai (whale mausoleum)... Photo: Caocat.
Binh Thuan 2713 view
Update day : 02/07/2023
Co Thach Beach captivates the footsteps of travelers with its clear blue water and rocks of different sizes and colors, so it is also known as the 7-color rock beach, formed naturally by the impact of the tide. and sea water. Rocks rise and waves wash ashore, accumulating year after year, over hundreds of years, to create unique and strangely beautiful rocky beaches. However, if you do not find out information about Co Thach beach before coming, many tourists will have to extremely regret missing out on one of the extremely breathtaking natural beauty in their lives. It is a scene where all the rocks are covered with green moss. Every time the sunlight shines on it, this green moss changes color, making those lucky enough to witness it think they are in a fairyland. When the sun rises at noon, the moss will turn completely yellow, which is also very beautiful. People call this moss season at Co Thach beach. Trekkers who come here on this occasion will be called moss hunters. Moss hunting time usually falls in mid-February of the solar calendar. However, this year the climate is much sunnier and hotter, the moss is also greener, more abundant and covered earlier. Depending on the weather, moss season may start a little earlier or later. Layers of moss covering rocks can usually last for about a month and a maximum of two months. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to have friends or relatives living in Binh Thuan, contact them in advance to check if moss season is really over, then pack your backpack and go. If you don't come here in the right season, you will regret it. Standing on a high rock, inhaling the salty taste of the sea breeze, looking out into the distance to the boats bobbing on the waves, the working people with tough black skin are diligently floating. fishing net. Although this place has been exploited for a long time, it still retains its inherent wildness. At one time, people did not know about the existence of Co Thach Beach, but thanks to backpackers from other places who were constantly searching to go and experience places that were as obscure as possible, they were discovered. The long-forgotten beauty of this beach. Co Thach Beach is quite crowded at times, but most of the time it is quite deserted and quiet. Many times you will feel like you are the only one, standing in front of this vast and majestic natural space. This place only becomes vibrant during moss season. Co Thach Beach in moss season is as beautiful as paradise. Or the Nghinh Ong festival is held in the middle of the 8th lunar month by the Chinese community living in Binh Thuan to pray for a year of good rain and wind. The green moss of Co Thach sea has also created a lot of inspiration for both amateur and professional photographers to produce many beautiful photo sets that just by looking at them, they feel like their limbs are itching and they just want to carry a backpack. go in time. If you live in Hanoi and want to come to Co Thach during moss season, you can fly directly from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Then take a bus or rent a motorbike to get to Co Thach. When you come here, what you should definitely bring is a good quality camera or phone and a tripod, because no one can help but fall in love with Co Thach paradise in moss season. Only through photos or witnessing with their own eyes can people see all the beauty of the scenery here that no words can accurately describe, the beauty of this place must be called beauty. of heaven. But to hunt for beautiful photos of Co Thach moss season also takes quite a bit of effort. Because it has a lot to do with whether the sea level rises or falls. If the water level is too high, it will cover the moss-covered rocks, but if the water level is too low, it will make the moss look dry and lose its smooth beauty. Moss will have the best color when the sea is calm in the early morning or at sunset. Regarding the accompanying food, sleeping, and resting services, backpackers will definitely not have to worry about anything because you can absolutely use the above services right at Co Thach with extremely reasonable prices and high quality. Service quality is quite good. In addition to Co Thach beach, this place has many other places that you can conveniently visit such as Nam Hai's Tomb, Hang Pagoda - an ancient pagoda hundreds of years old, or Ganh Son for those who are passionate about climbing and like to Explore natural caves.
Binh Thuan 1837 view
From January to December
Visitors can come to Mui Ne all year round, each season the "sea paradise" brings a different beauty. From April to August is the best time to travel to Mui Ne, at this time the sea water is clear and cool. August to December will be suitable for those who like surfing and adventure sports because of the timing. In December, it can rain, visitors should bring an umbrella if going out. From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can now easily travel to Mui Ne by motorbike, bus or train. Travelers often follow coastal routes. From Ho Chi Minh City, you can follow the Cat Lai ferry direction, go to Long Thanh, then go to Ba Ria town, continue towards Ho Tram through Loc An, then follow the coastal road towards Phan Thiet. Total distance is about 230 km. If you don't ride a motorbike, you can also go to Mien Dong bus station to buy a ticket to Phan Thiet, travel time is about 5 hours, ticket price is 130,000 VND per person, depending on the bus company. Visitors can also take the SPT1/SPT4 train from Saigon station. Ticket price is 110,000 VND per person, departing in the morning. From Hanoi, visitors can fly to Ho Chi Minh City and move to Phan Thiet or fly to Cam Ranh, Nha Trang and then catch a bus to Mui Ne (nearly 200 km). From April 29, 2023, the Dau Giay - Phan Thiet expressway will come into operation, shortening travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to about 2 hours by car. It is expected that by the end of 2023, Phan Thiet airport will be put into use in phase 1. Mui Ne is not only an "entertainment paradise" with a beautiful stretch of coastline, it is also famous for many historical relics and rich Champa culture. Below are the 10 most famous destinations in Mui Ne, Phan Thiet. Below are 11 attractions you should visit when traveling to Mui Ne: Hon Rom, Red Sand Dunes, Hon Ghenh, Bau Trang - Bau Sen, Suoi Tien, Mui Ne Fishing Village, Duc Thanh School, Van Thuy Tu Palace, Bay Mui Ne, Poshanu Tower, Fish Sauce Museum of Ancient Fishing Village. In Mui Ne, there are many specialties that you can try such as: Seafood salad, Dong dishes, King crab, Sticky rice paper rolls, shrimp paste rice paper, Hot pot. Tourism is developing rapidly, so accommodation services in Mui Ne are also very diverse. Visitors can choose from affordable homestays to high-end hotels and resorts. Homestays are often located far from the sea and serve mainly young people and groups of foreigners who like new experiences, with an average price of 500,000 VND per night. Motels are often located deep in niches, concentrated mainly on Huynh Thuc Khang street extending towards Hon Rom. There are many hotels in Mui Ne, concentrated mainly on Nguyen Dinh Chieu street, with average prices ranging from 700,000 to 1 million VND per night. If you come to Mui Ne to relax, you should choose resorts. This type of accommodation here is very diverse, from budget to luxury. Visitors can consider depending on each person's needs and budget. Resorts in Mui Ne were built a long time ago. Recently, there have been a number of new resorts, including The Anam Mui Ne, the newest 5-star resort put into operation in early 2023, with more than 120 rooms. In addition, there is Anantara Mui Ne, with 89 rooms or other resorts such as Pandanus Resort, Muine Bay Resort, The Cliff Resort & Residences... These places all have modern amenities, located on the beach, spa and health care centers, private beaches, marine sports areas, outdoor BBQ gardens, convenient supermarkets, and children's play areas. .. From here, visitors can see the entire bay of Mui Ne. When coming to Mui Ne, you need to pay attention to the following points to have a complete vacation. The waves are not too big but will be stronger than usual. You should find beaches that are calm and have safety signs for swimming. In the evening, at Hon Rom tourist area, there is an afternoon market with many grilled seafood dishes, very affordable prices. In the evening, there are many foreign guests in Mui Ne, most of them are Russian and Korean. Some hotels only let foreign guests rent cars, so don't be too surprised.
Binh Thuan 1940 view
August to December
Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan belongs to a high-class camping area in Cam Binh beach and is about 160km from Ho Chi Minh City. This is a new beach that has been exploited to serve the tourism industry in recent years. Although this Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan resort is not isolated from the surrounding world, it can still give you the feeling of being in another world. Say goodbye to the image of hotels, rows of houses,... like other resorts, coming here you will experience the feeling of sleeping in tents or resting in lovely small houses. In addition, Coco Beach Camp also has another large beach, a small white villa located on the beach, a large library, and a bar that makes you feel like you are on vacation in Hawaii. With the integration of so many interesting things, you can enjoy a 2 days 1 night trip here without going anywhere else. For passenger vehicles: To get to Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan, you can call a bus with fares from only 120,000 VND - 150,000 VND/person. You can refer to some bus companies with good service quality such as Ngoc My, Vinh Hoa, My Loan or A Liem sleeper bus... These are the bus companies that go directly to Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan, so Very convenient for moving. If you use a self-driving car or motorbike, you can choose one of these two routes. Route 1: Runs along Highway 55, direction from Ba Ria to Lagi, to Cam Binh intersection. Then turn right, one block from Cam Binh beach is Le Minh Cong street. From this location, you just follow that road for about 700m to reach Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan. Route 2: Go from National Highway 1 in the direction of Ho Chi Minh City - Long Khanh - Ham Tan. When you get to intersection 46, turn right and go straight to Nga Tu Quan Canh roundabout. Then turn right onto Highway 55 about 5km you will reach Cam Binh intersection, you turn onto Le Minh Cong street. Coming here, you only need to go about 700 meters further to reach Coco Beach Camp. If Cu Lao Thu has wild beauty, then Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan is a masterpiece of the combination of nature and artificiality. Golden sand, blue sea and cool weather here make you relax and stay away from the noisy city. That's why Coco Beach Camp is considered a resort paradise. This tourist area pursues a wild decoration style like Hawaii with interesting items such as swings, colorfully painted wooden houses, white hammocks, especially images of small but full mobile housing vehicles. enough amenities. These are things that you can only find at Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan. Do you believe that there is only one tourist area but you can experience all kinds of services? Coco Beach Camp Lagi Binh Thuan is just such a place. Here, you will experience sleeping in a tent, drinking coffee and chatting with friends and family, taking virtual photos, lighting a campfire, shining a lamp to catch handcuffs at night, organizing a BBQ party, and watching the sunrise and sunset. , rent a motorbike to explore La Gi Binh Thuan, learn to pull nets with fishermen, buy seafood from fishermen in the early morning, enjoy sports activities at sea... Make a list of activities you want to experience at Put this place in your travel guide so you don't miss it! You can take advantage of the swings and hammocks that Coco has arranged to watch the sunrise and sunset. By the way, you can also create virtual photos that will last a lifetime. Sip some cocktails and chat with the sisters, you will feel like you are relaxing at a luxury resort. Other activities such as rowing an inflatable boat, pulling nets with people, windsurfing, cycling around the Coco area, etc. are also enthusiastically participated by many active young people. In particular, young people should come here on Saturday to have fun with the Beach Party.
Binh Thuan 1897 view
From January to December
Cu Lao Cau (or Cau Islet) is a small island located in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan. This island is about 110km from Phan Thiet city, about 240km from Saigon. From the mainland, if you want to go to the island, you need to take a boat or a large ship or canoe. The area of this island is quite small, only about 10km. Currently, Cau Island is still a fairly pristine island, so it still retains its beauty and especially very little trash. The island is surrounded by blue sea water and the water color changes at different times of the day. In addition, under the sea there is also an extremely unique coral ecosystem. The time when the sea is beautiful and the waves are calm on Cau Island lasts from about March to August every year. Before going out, you should also check the weather forecast to have a more complete trip or contact the boat driver on the island directly for more accurate information. The area of Cau Island is quite small, only about 1.5km, so it will only take you about 1 - 2 hours to walk around the island. Cu Lao Cau still retains its wild appearance, with no houses, only 1 border guard station and 2 restaurant shacks. Surrounded on all four sides is a vast sea of water. This place is really suitable for those who love the blue sea and want to enjoy a quiet space. Walking around the island, you will easily see large cliffs with many unique shapes reaching out to touch the sea. Choose a beautiful corner for yourself to relax and listen to the sound of the waves crashing, inhaling the cool breeze carrying the breath of the sea. Don't forget to prepare some snacks and drinks. The sea is always a suitable place for you to watch the changing colors of the sky. On Cau Island, there are many high rocky outcrops. You can choose a suitable location to watch the sunrise and sunset. The sunset on the island will make you extremely excited as you admire the open blue sky, the rolling clouds create a shimmering curtain of light. The sea stretching out in front of me sparkles when the sun shines directly on it. The sea is always a suitable place for you to watch the changing colors of the sky. On Cau Island, there are many high rocky outcrops. You can choose a suitable location to watch the sunrise and sunset. The sunset on the island will make you extremely excited as you admire the open blue sky, the rolling clouds create a shimmering curtain of light. The sea stretching out in front of me sparkles when the sun shines directly on it. The most exciting time of the day is probably when the sun goes down, the space starts to cool and we gather together to prepare for dinner. If time is leisurely and you don't need to return to the mainland during the day, you can ask permission from the border station to set up camp on the beach. When going to the beach, of course the dishes that cannot be missed are seafood. Seafood dishes available on Cau Island are also very rich with red fish, oysters, snails... You can go to two shacks on the island to pre-order food for camping or buy fresh seafood on the way down. island.
Binh Thuan 1732 view
From March to August
Phu Quy, also known as Thu Islet, Khoai Xu Islet, is a small island located about 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. In addition to the main island, around Phu Quy island there are Hon Da Cao, Hon Do, Hon Tranh and Hon Hai. Phu Quy Island's area is just over 18km2 but has enough beautiful scenery, landscapes, experiences... for visitors to explore for a few days. The climate on the island is fresh and cool all year round. The appropriate time to explore Phu Quy island is from December to June of the following year, because the storm season usually falls from September to November. In the spring and summer, the sea is calm, clear, with light winds, making it easy to move out. small islands. However, sometimes there will be rough seas, you should check the weather forecast in advance. As the most remote island district of Binh Thuan province, Phu Quy island has a wild and beautiful scenery but tourism has not really developed. Currently, the only means to get to the island is by boat from Phan Thiet city, a distance of more than 110 km. The boats going to Phu Quy are Superdong-PQI, Superdong-PQII, Phu Quy Express, Phu Quy Island... Normally the boat leaves Phan Thiet at about 6:30 to 7:30, depending on the day there will be an earlier trip at 5:30 or at the latest 3:00 p.m. . Travel time is 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on the type of train, including beds and seats, fan room and air-conditioned room. The 2.5-hour high-speed train ticket costs 350,000 VND per person. There are no taxis on the island, you can rent a motorbike right at the hotel to get around. The roads on the island are quite spacious, there is one main road so it is easy to travel. You can also chat with locals to ask for directions, if you feel "stuck". Normally, it takes 4-5 days to explore the entire island district. If you don't want to take a boat to the surrounding small islands, you can choose a 3-day, 2-night itinerary, including two days of travel and one day of fun, to explore all the big islands. Places that you can consider adding to your itinerary include: Trieu Duong Bay, Bai Nho, Ganh Hang, Cao Cat Peak, Ong Van An Thanh Fish Temple, Phu Quy Lighthouse, Ban Princess Temple Paintings, Thay Nai Palace, Phu Quy Wind Power Field, Long Hai Fish Market, Lang Duong Aquarium,... Eating and drinking on the island is very cheap. You can eat seafood in rafting villages. Must-try dishes are king crab and moon crab. If you want to buy, you must book in advance. You can ask the hotel owner to help you book. A specialty of Phu Quy is hot beef, with some reference addresses being Hoa Thuong, Ngoc Tinh, Thanh Binh, Thu Vien... If you don't eat at the restaurant, you can dine at rafts such as Dai Nam, Anh Sang, Hai Thien, Hai Phat, Ba Sinh... to enjoy fresh seafood. In addition, you need to note a few things when visiting the island. Ships to and from the island run on a fixed schedule each month, so visitors should book in advance because tickets sell out very quickly. You can follow more train schedules at the information page of the Binh Thuan Department of Transport in the announcement section. On average, there are only 1-2 departures per day in each direction. If the train is late, you will have to wait for the next departure the next day. According to veteran boat drivers, from Phan Thiet port to Phu Quy island is considered the second most difficult sea route in the country. The road has horizontal waves and many eddies, making it impossible for boats to go downstream and have to overcome the waves to go. Therefore, the ship often shakes, making even healthy people susceptible to seasickness, especially on rough sea days. Because the sea route is difficult, the ship staff will hand out plastic bags in case of seasickness before departure. People with a history of motion sickness should take medicine and prepare many plastic bags. The wind on the island is very strong, so wear neat clothes and keep personal belongings secure when going out. If you want to camp overnight, ask the motel owner for permission in advance to complete residency procedures. The island allows foreigners to visit the island, but the number is limited, so the licensing procedure is quite long.
Binh Thuan 2522 view
From December to June
Mui Ke Ga is a favorite destination for many tourists when they have the opportunity to come to Phan Thiet. This place has a unique rock jumping bay and majestic Ta Cu mountain, a place to watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets. So if you have the opportunity to travel to Phan Thiet, do not miss this attractive destination. Mui Ke Ga is located in Thuan Quy commune, Ham Thuan Nam district, about 30km south of Phan Thiet city center. The reason it is called Ke Ga is because this cape protrudes about 500m into the sea, shaped quite similar to a chicken's head, so this feature has become the common name of Ke Ga Cape, Ke Ga Island, Lighthouse. Ke Ga. Ke Ga Island is a small island near the shore with clear blue water, unique rocks and majestic, dreamy beauty. This island has the advantage of being close to the shore so it is very convenient to move around. Those who are easily seasick can still visit. You can leisurely look at the calm sea surface, inhaling the salty air of the vast ocean. The rocky beach at Ke Ga Island forms a natural wall surrounding and protecting this small island. With countless unique sizes and shapes, you can freely check-in. However, the rocks are quite slippery so you need to pay attention when moving to ensure safety. Ke Ga Lighthouse has many similarities with Co To Lighthouse, famous as a "virtual living" place that you cannot miss, and is also a symbol of this small island. This is the oldest lighthouse in Vietnam because it was built around 1900 by the French colonialists, all materials used were transported from France. Ke Ga Lighthouse has a height of up to 35 meters, designed and built in an octagonal shape. Here, a high-power light bulb is used with a scanning radius of more than 22 nautical miles and a capacity of 2,000w. This is also the guiding eye for ships at sea to move and reach shore safely. This lighthouse is built entirely from marble, meticulously honed and stacked on top of each other, requiring absolutely no mortar and remaining solid for more than 100 years. This type of material helps keep the air in the lighthouse tower cool and comfortable, and under the sunlight, the colors shine brightly, shimmering and extremely outstanding. To reach the top of the tower, you need to go through 183 spiral steps. The adjacent steel steps are slightly uneven, so you need to pay attention to safety when moving. When you reach the top of the lighthouse, you will take in the entire view of nature, the majestic sea and islands, watch the sky so high, and enjoy the wind blowing your hair. The ticket to visit Ke Ga lighthouse is 30,000 thousand VND per person. If you are traveling with children, you need to pay close attention to ensuring their safety while climbing to the top of the tower. According to my experience going to Phan Thiet, Ke Ga Cape is a beautiful place to watch the sunset and sunrise. However, to watch the sunrise, you need to camp overnight on the island, because the sun rises very early, around 4:30 you have to wake up to wait for the sun to rise. As for sunset around 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the scene is both sparkling and romantic, the fiery sky reflected on the sea surface will become even more sparkling and magical. At night, you will listen to the whispering sound of ocean waves, listen to the sound signals from the lighthouse, listen to the breath of the vast ocean. In addition, you can also bring food to organize a barbecue on the island, wade with friends in the sea to look for shrimp, crabs, fish, and snails, or rent a basket boat to row near the shore to have fun.
Binh Thuan 1154 view
From March to July
Duc Thanh School Where teacher Nguyen Tat Thanh (Uncle Ho's name at the age of 20) taught in 1910, before going abroad to Saigon to find a way to save the country. Duc Thanh School, formerly known as Duc Thanh Hoc Hieu, was established in 1907. Located in Thanh Duc village, 39 Trung Nhi Street, Duc Nghia Ward, Phan Thiet City, the school is near Ca Ty River. wonderful and peaceful. Duc Thanh Hoc Hieu was born thanks to the patriotism of scholars and Confucian scholars in Central Vietnam. Construction funding came from the generosity of Mr. Huynh Van Dau and Lien Thanh Thuong Quan. All students here study for free. This is a private school with progressive teaching content in Binh Thuan province at that time. Lien Thanh Thuong Quan (Lien Thanh company) was a patriotic organization in the early 20th century. Operating in the economic field. Duc Thanh Hoc opened a class to teach patriotic content according to progressive ideology for children of patriots and poor workers, in response to the Duy Tan movement initiated by Phan Chau Trinh, Tran Quy Cap and Huynh Thuc Khang in Vietnam. Mid-term. Lien Thanh Company operated effectively, secretly contributing part of its finances to Phan Boi Chau's Dong Du movement. Lien Thanh commune, led by Nguyen Hiet Chi, invited many speakers to give speeches, including Phan Chau Trinh, causing a lively buzz. In particular, Duc Thanh school has trained a class of young people to study according to the new books and spirit. In 1910, Nguyen Tat Thanh was introduced by his colleague Truong Gia Mo and came to Phan Thiet to teach at this school. At that time, the school had about 60 students and 7 teachers teaching subjects: Chinese literature, French literature, physical education... One of the school's students was Nguyen Kinh Chi, son of Nguyen Hiet Chi, later a doctor. , Deputy Minister of Health of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, National Assembly delegate of the 1st - 4th term, is a direct student of teacher Nguyen Tat Thanh. Nguyen Tat Thanh teaches second grade, mainly teaching Vietnamese and Chinese characters. During this time, in addition to the content assigned to teach, Nguyen Tat Thanh also spread love for his homeland, country and ancestral race to students. During extracurricular classes or free time, Nguyen Tat Thanh also leads his students to visit beautiful scenery in Phan Thiet such as Thuong Chanh beach, Thieng village cave, Duc Nghia village communal house. In February 1911, Nguyen Tat Thanh left Duc Thanh and Phan Thiet schools to enter Saigon. A year later, there was no one left in charge and for many other objective reasons, the school closed in 1912. The architecture of Duc Thanh school bears bold Asian traditions. The school has three houses, including two large houses for classrooms and one upstairs house. In the classroom, there are wooden tables and chairs below, and above is a blackboard for teaching. The school campus is a lush green garden, neatly and carefully cared for. To the right of the main house, is the Ngu house used as a boarding house for students and teachers. Ngoa Du Sao is an area for receiving guests and discussing poetry, located right behind the classroom and the Ngu House. On the school campus there is a well for drinking water. Source: People's Committee of Binh Thuan province
Binh Thuan 2393 view
Po Sah Inu is one of three groups of Cham temples and towers belonging to the Hoa Lai artistic architectural style, dating as early as the early 8th to 9th centuries. The group of towers is located on a hill formerly known as Ba Nai hill in Ngoc Lam village, Phu Hai ward (formerly Pho Hai), Phan Thiet city. Next to tower B in the group of towers there is an ancient pagoda, Buu Son pagoda, built in the late 19th century. At the foot of the hill is the sea, to the west of the hill is the surrounding Cai River flowing into the sea. The Po Sah Inu temple tower group has 3 towers including: Main Tower (Tower A), Tower worshiping the Fire God (Tower C) and Tower B worshiping the sacred cow Nandin (still in existence at the end of the 19th century, then lost). This is the only group of temples and towers built on high hills near the sea in the Hoa Lai artistic architectural style of Champa culture, while all other towers are located on high hills or plains far from the sea. . The Main Tower worships the god Siva, inside the tower there is still a Linga - Yoni altar, a symbol of the god, dating from the same time as the tower until now. From the 19th - 20th centuries, many people often called it Pho Hai tower, coinciding with the place name here. From about the 20th century onwards, the Cham people called the tower Po Sah Inu, the name of the princess, biological sister of King Podam and both children of Cham king ParaChanh, whom Vietnamese history called La Khai. After Po Sah Inu passed away, the Cham royal family built a temple to worship her in the grounds of Pho Hai tower. Thus, there was a period when this group of temples and towers existed with two names: Pho Hai and Po Sah Inu. The Main Tower is the largest and tallest tower in the group. The tower is 16m high; There are 3 floors in total, the two upper floors have the same architecture as the lower floor but gradually reduce in size as well as architectural and artistic details. Just like that, gradually getting smaller and soaring to the top along with the tower roof. Halfway up the tower's roof there are 4 vents in 4 directions, to ventilate and exhaust hot air inside the tower, partly creating balance between inside and outside, harmony between gods and heaven and earth. This is the spiritual highlight when dignitaries perform rituals and they believe that the gods from above come back this way. The Main Tower is also a place where the values of physical and mental architecture as well as spirituality and religious beliefs are concentrated. Tower B: The tower is 12m high, has 3 floors like tower A but smaller. Inside the tower worships the sacred cow Nandin, which local people still saw from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, and then no longer saw it. During archaeological excavations from 1991 to 1995, some pieces and feet of the sacred cow Nandin were found. In front of the tower there is a large ceremony yard, currently used to set up a theater during the Kate ceremony. Tower C: Due to its original function of worshiping the Fire God, the architecture has only 1 floor including the base, body and top of the tower, the tower has a height of 5m; The width of each side is nearly 4m. Traces of collapse show that hundreds of years ago until the 80s of the 20th century, the top and roof of the tower collapsed along with the base of the tower rotting deep inside the tower body. After the renovation was completed, the tower's function was reused, but mainly as a place for people to leave offerings before entering the main tower for ceremonies. All three towers in the Po Sah Inu group have been renovated and embellished many times to have the current architectural shape and cultural space. From before until the first half of the 20th century, Cham people often performed many rituals here. Since 2005, the Kate festival has been restored with all the original processes of space, time, form, content and value as before. From the time it was restored until now and forever after, the Kate festival is held regularly every year to join the ancient Po Sah Inu tower in creating a destination to attract tourists and create momentum for tourism development. Source: Propaganda Department of Binh Thuan Provincial Party Committee
Binh Thuan 2178 view
Po Klong Mo HNai Temple was built on a high hill in Luong Binh village, Luong Son town, Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan province. The temple is the place to worship King Po Klong Mo HNai, one of the last kings of the Champa Kingdom. Under the previous reign of Po Ehklang, Po Klong Mo HNai was given the title Maha Taha. He ascended the throne in 1622 and remained in office until 1627, when he died and ceded the throne to his son-in-law. Legend has it that Po Klong Mo HNai did not have a son, so he passed the throne to a Churu shepherd whom he loved, and gave him his daughter in marriage, which was Po Rome. According to Panduranga legend and history, Po Klong Mo HNai had two wives: One was Queen Po Bia Som (Cham) and the other was concubine Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuong (Vietnamese). Mrs. Ngoc Thuong is the daughter of Lord Sai Nguyen Phuoc Nguyen. Although he was in power for a very short period of time, Po Klong Mo Hanoi left behind for posterity the most beautiful cluster of mausoleums in Champa (now Po Klong Mo Hanoi Temple) in Luong Binh village, Luong Son town, District 1. Bac Binh, Binh Thuan province. But after the war, it was seriously degraded so it was restored by descendants. In addition, there are quite a few golden treasures of the Po Klong Mo HNai royal family that are carefully preserved by his descendants in Binh Thuan. They also kept quite intact the correspondence between the two dynasties of Panduranga and Lord Nguyen. The temple worshiping Po Klong Mo Hanoi consists of 4 rooms, the doors of all rooms face East and North. The main space of the temple consists of 3 floors, shrinking at the top. On the top are mounted 4 Makara (animals in Cham mythology) symbolizing the king's authority. In the center of the temple is the statue of King Po Klong Mo HNai, carved from a large block of green stone decorated with unique elaborate patterns. This is one of the largest statues of the Cham people remaining intact to this day. Connected to the main temple, there are two secondary temples through the main temple, worshiping the Cham queen, mandarins with meritorious service in the court, and Vietnamese concubines. The northern temple worships the statue of Cham Queen Po Bia Som, first wife of King Po Klong Mo, Hanoi. In the temple, there are also two beautifully decorated kut statues symbolizing the worship of the king's son and daughter. The southern room worships the statue of Vietnamese concubine Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thuong. Every year on the occasion of Kate Tet, Cham people in Phan Thanh commune (Bac Binh) organize sacrifices at Po Klong Mo temple in Hanoi with many solemn rituals. Although it is a temple to worship King Klong Mo Hanoi, the temple only worships the king's statue, while royal relics from the time of King Klong Mo Hanoi are kept at Ms. Nguyen Thi Dao's house (Tinh My village - Phan Thanh commune - Bac Binh). 15km north of the temple. Previously, this collection was kept by the Raglai people in Phan Son (Bac Binh). When there was a sacrifice ceremony, the Cham people in Phan Thanh sent a group of people to Phan Son to receive the items and then held a procession to the temple. (In history, the Cham and Raglai people have a close relationship). With unique architecture and relics preserved to this day, Po Klong Mo temple in Hanoi was recognized by the State as a national historical relic on July 13, 1993. Source: Binh Thuan Tourism
Binh Thuan 2010 view
Co Thach Pagoda (also known as Co Thach Pagoda, or Hang Pagoda) is located in Binh Thanh commune, Tuy Phong district (Binh Thuan), in the Co Thach beach area With unique architecture in an amazing natural landscape, Co Thach Pagoda has been recognized as a national monument and landscape of Vietnam. From the years 1835-1836, Zen master Bao Tang came to Binh Thanh to establish Co Thach Pagoda and stayed here for five years. After that, the Zen master entrusted the pagoda to his disciples to take care of. He continued to travel alone to the South of the country and stopped in the Southeast region (Dong Nai and Ba Ria - Vung Tau). Initially, the pagoda was just a small hut with plank walls and thatched roofing. Through many restorations and embellishments, during the Thieu Tri period, the pagoda was built to be large in both space and art and remains almost intact to this day. . Up to now, even though it has been 170 years, the pagoda still preserves many Han Nom cultural heritage; tureen; opposite to; horizontal panels and many precious ancient documents. Among them, Dai Hong Chung and thunder drums have been dated to the early 19th century. Co Thach Pagoda area is an architectural complex, temple, temple, and cup connected together on a rocky hill area of more than 4 hectares. In early 1997, the pagoda built more statues of Guanyin Buddha scattered along the coast, creating a beautiful scenery when looking down from the pagoda. The path to Tam Quan gate consists of 36 steps mounted with stone slabs. At the foot of the stairs are a pair of dragons winding on both sides. To the right of the bridge at the gate is a statue of a sitting tiger and symmetrically is a statue of a lying elephant with sophisticated sculpting techniques. The main hall of the pagoda is located in a natural rocky mountain complex, sometimes nestled between large rocks. Next are the meditation houses, temples, ancestral houses, bell towers, empty floors, and worshiping huts, with quite impressive and well-preserved tureens and horizontal panels. Many Han Nom cultural heritages, tureens, lanterns, horizontal panels and documents date back to the pagoda's founding. Some antiques have cultural and historical value. Each cave worships a Buddha, a Bodhisattva, or a monk who has passed away. Three natural stone slabs are arranged in a horizontal row in front of the main hall in the shape of an orca (according to Buddha's scriptures, called a "ghost", a sea monster considered an incarnation of Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara to help the Buddha). help fishermen when in trouble at sea). The temple follows an ancient architectural style so it is decorated with many eye-catching colors. Because the terrain is a high rocky mountain, each path of the temple has gentle steps up and down along the slope. Right at the foot of the pagoda is a vast ocean, creating a charming landscape. Co Thach Pagoda is located on a rocky mountain complex, so it also has many special caves. Taking advantage of this terrain, Zen masters used them as places of worship. Each cave in Co Thach Pagoda worships a Buddha, Bodhisattva or a monk who has passed away. Here, there is a cave of the Patriarch - the person who built this pagoda. Outside the statue worshiping the Patriarch, there are also tablets with merits in building the pagoda. Next to that is the cave worshiping Buddha Mau Chuan De. In this cave there is an 8-armed Buddha statue and many other ancient statues. In Tam Bao cave, Zen masters used to worship 23 ancient Buddha statues of many different sizes and ages. On the 25th day of the 5th lunar month every year will be the death anniversary of Co Thach Pagoda. This is the day for monks, nuns, and Buddhists here to remember the great gratitude of Zen Master Bao Tang - who had great contributions in building the pagoda that day. Source: Online Buddhism
Binh Thuan 2009 view
Thay Thim Palace is located in Tan Tien commune, La Gi town. Built in 1879, the palace has an architectural form like a village communal house consisting of many works. Such as Tam Quan, Vo ca, main hall, Tien Hien church. Hau Hien Church, Ong Ho Temple, Thanh Hoang Temple... Thay and Thim Palace in Binh Thuan is surrounded by a square wall with a circumference of nearly 600m. The citadel is carved with 3 entrances to the Palace. The main gate is built right in front, on both sides are two side gates. The palace was built from locally available materials, with wood being the main material. The binder is mixed from tree resin, sand, lime and molasses. The floor is paved with Bat Trang tiles, the roof is covered with yin and yang tiles. The main architectural works of the Palace all face west. Including the main gate, martial arts hall, main hall, ancestors' house, screen, Teacher Thim's grave area. And some other nearby projects. The main hall, the martial arts house, and the old sage's house all use the "four pillars" architectural style. A very popular religious architectural model in Binh Thuan in the 18th - 19th centuries. In particular, the four main columns in the central area of the Palace were elaborated and shaped very delicately by artisans at that time. Reaching the pinnacle in the art of wood carving. The entire base of the columns is edged, stylized as a soft flower vase, the body of the column is beveled into a square cylinder, the top of the column is reduced to a round cylinder. This is a rare and unique architectural feature among nearly 300 monuments in Binh Thuan. Thay Thim Palace has existed for more than 130 years. Thay Thim Palace Relic was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Historical and Cultural Relic on September 27, 1997. The legend about Teacher Thim says: In the new land, Thay Thim's life is like that of many other poor and miserable people. Thay and his wife stayed in Mr. Ho Hai's house. Every day, Thay and his wife work as woodcutters, boat builders, and medicine men. The strange thing is that Teacher always has a dry gourd with him. One day, while the teacher went into the forest to cut firewood, he forgot to bring a gourd. The homeowner was curious and took it out to see when suddenly fire erupted and burned down the whole house. After rebuilding a new house for Mr. Ho Hai, Thay and his wife moved to live in the forest to avoid scandal. However, even though he was far away, his reputation still spread, people in the area came to him for treatment and advice on how to do business. The outstanding feature of worship at Thay Thim Palace is the harmonious combination between the beliefs of the Central region and the burning faith of the people of this Tam Tan coastal region. The legend of Teacher Thim is still circulating in the people, the meaning and value of morality and righteousness. Thay Thim's Tomb is located in the middle of Bau Thong forest, about 3km west of Thay Thim Palace. The grave site has 4 graves covered with white sand in two rows, of which two are the graves of Teacher - Aunt, the last two graves are of Bach Ho - Black Tiger who are considered Teacher Thim's bodyguards. Surrounding the tomb is a stone wall built in 1988 by the Palace management board. Every year at Thay Thim Palace in Binh Thuan, there are two holidays: the Autumn Tet Festival (taking place from September 14 to the 16th of the 9th lunar month. And the Tomb Sweeping Ceremony (taking place on the 5th day of the first lunar month). The festival takes place There are many attractive performances such as: martial arts performances, cheo troo, lion dance competitions, performances of the story of Thay Thim,... Source: Phan Thiet Binh Thuan Tourism
Binh Thuan 1971 view
Duc Nghia communal house is an ancient communal house located in Duc Nghia ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province. Duc Nghia communal house was built in the early decades of the 19th century, on a high sand cave, with a large lotus pond in front. The communal house has an area of more than three thousand square meters, facing the Ca Ty river (now in Duc Nghia ward, Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province). Duc Nghia village communal house has a nail-shaped (J-shaped) architectural form, the ancient floor is where the most unique artistic decorations in the entire village communal house are concentrated. Here, ancient artisans used the art of assembling pieces of porcelain and china to create the image of the "Four Spirits". The lower parts of the lower roof, the roof edges, and the ridges were also artistically decorated to make the communal house both ancient and modern. solemn. The Tien Hien and Hau Hien churches also have the same architectural style as the main communal house, but the length is somewhat longer. This is a characteristic of village communal house architecture in the second half of the 19th century in Binh Thuan.,. The interior of Duc Nghia communal house, especially the carved artistic decoration inside the main communal house with a system of wooden panels, like curtains down to the altars, is alive with vines, flowers, and birds. from the carvings of ancient craftsmen. The decorative art of Duc Nghia Communal House, both exterior and interior, coordinate with each other to create harmonious ancient architectural lines and reach the peak compared to some communal houses in this period. The worship content inside is like a treasure trove of hundreds of precious artifacts such as horizontal panels, diaphragms, and altar plates that have been elaborately carved and passed down through many generations to this day. The village's Tien Hien are worshiping at the Communal House, including Mr. Nguyen Van Bang, Tran Van Kim, Le Van Hanh, and Nguyen Van Thanh, who are representatives of the families who publicly founded the village and built the communal house, whose names have been recognized by the people. The village respectfully engraved it in the altar tablet at the communal house. Duc Nghia village communal house also has many horizontal paintings, couplets in Chinese characters, a number of official dispatches and papers reporting the military situation in Binh Thuan by a Chau mandarin during the Gia Long dynasty, which mentioned the the village's land, the literary history of the early 19th century, the origin of the village's population... the most important of which are the 13 royal decrees bestowed upon the village's Thanh Hoang and other deities by the Nguyen Dynasty kings. including the Goddess Yana Dien Ngoc Phi of the Cham people, and 3 mats, examples written from yellow tissue paper, dragon images hidden in clouds with the words "tho", pearls,... The main worshiping rituals at the village communal house are Spring offerings from the 14th to 16th of the first lunar month and Autumn offerings from the 14th to 16th of the August lunar month. Duc Nghia communal house was ranked by the State as a national historical and architectural and artistic relic in 1991, and is one of the ancient communal houses in the list of ancient communal houses in Vietnam. Source: Place name Binh Thuan
Binh Thuan 1954 view
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