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Phu An - Phu Xuan Tunnels

Phu An - Phu Xuan Tunnels were constructed from 1965 to 1966, while the American enemy massively sent troops into the South of our country, waging a local war. The enemy encouraged people to enter the corner area, aiming to isolate and separate our army and people. With a length of 850 meters, connecting the two villages of Phu An and Phu Xuan in Dai Thang commune, located right at the armpit of the My - Pup camp but surrounded on three sides by the Thu Bon and Vu Gia rivers, there are also village bamboo ramparts. shelter. Under the direction of the Quang Da Special Region Party Committee and the determination of the army and people of Dai Loc region B, every night, mothers, fathers, children, guerrilla soldiers... always take turns keeping watch. The enemy's aircraft and heavy artillery just crept into every corner of the dug tunnel, carrying baskets of soil to form the tunnels: Phu An - Phu Xuan tunnel has a strategic stature: it is one of the forward bases of the Quang Da Special Region Party Committee. This place continuously receives large sources of officers and main troops from the rear to supplement the battlefield; workplace and meeting place of the Quang Da Special Region Party Committee, Region V Party Committee, of Front 44 from 1965 to 1972. This is also a safe place for comrades: Vo Chi Cong - former Secretary Regional Party Committee of Region V, General Chu Huy Man - former Deputy Secretary - Commander of Military Region V, General Doan Khue - former Deputy Political Commissar of Region V, Lieutenant General Nguyen Chanh - Commander of Front 44 Quang Da, Former Admiral Navy Giap Van Cuong - former Standing Committee of the Special Zone Party Committee - Deputy Commander - Chief of Staff of Front 44 and many other leaders and generals who fought and worked in the Quang Da battlefield were also present on the land. Phu An. Comrade Pham Duc Nam, former Chairman of the Revolutionary People's Committee, Chairman of the Forward Council of Quang Da province at that time commented: Phu An - Phu Xuan Tunnels is "a great contribution of the Dai people". Victory for the entire province's cause. Now, when I remember, I am still grateful to the people, the guerrillas, the Party Committee, the survivors, and those who fell in this heroic land." Phu An - Phu Xuan Tunnels are also a place for guerrillas, commune and village officials to stay and fight the enemy; is where the forward command post was located in battles when our troops attacked the enemy at An Hoa and Duc Duc bases. With the scale of the project and the achievements left behind, Phu An - Phu Xuan Tunnels will forever exist as a glorious victory in the history of the nation's revolutionary struggle, and the pride of the people of Dai Loc. The country has entered the phase of construction and development. It is also necessary to restore historical relics and educate traditions for present and future generations to remember the victories and sacrifices of their fathers. Remembering the past, we make today's life more beautiful. Source: Electronic Information Portal of Dai Loc District People's Committee

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Rating : National monument Open door

Phuoc Lam Pagoda

Phuoc Lam Pagoda is in Thanh Ha Commune, Cam Ha Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province. According to the history of Dang Trong Buddhism, Phuoc Lam Pagoda was founded by Zen Master Thiet Dinh - Chanh Hien, name An Triem, (1712 - 1796) in the mid-18th century. The pagoda was restored many times in 1822, 1864, 1891, 1909, 1965... There is an epitaph recording the process of restoring the temple. In the 4th year of Duy Tan, Phuoc Lam Pagoda was honored with the Golden Sea of ​​Four Colors, an honor reserved only for private pagodas that have made great contributions to faith and community welfare. The building has unique architecture. The campus of the project is Mon-shaped with 3 main areas: gate, yard and main hall. 1. Three-entrance gate There are 2 side gates on both sides in the East and West and 1 main gate in the middle, both built of bricks. Above the main gate is the inscription "Phuoc Lam Tu" 2. Temple yard The temple grounds are shaded with ancient trees, ornamental plants and flagpoles. Surrounding the yard are screens, the East building (where to receive guests and the monk's residence) and the West building (place of worship). 3. Main hall This is a house with 3 main rooms and 2 side rooms covered with yin and yang roofs, a boat-shaped roof embossed with winding dragons, phoenixes, and unicorns. The main hall is the area where statues of Buddha, statues of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, statues of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva and altars of Tram Trai and Four Heavenly Kings are placed. 4. Ancestral church The ancestral church is a new building built in 1965 right behind the main hall. This is the worship area for the person who founded Phuoc Lam pagoda and the deceased abbots. Currently, Phuoc Lam Pagoda preserves many valuable antiques, typically: delicately carved ancient woodblocks, sets of ancient porcelain bowls, bronze bells, bronze bells, incense burners, wooden boards, and censers. , celadon porcelain bowls, wood-carved Buddhist scriptures...... After more than 200 years of existence, the building is tinged with the moss of time but the value left by Phuoc Lam Pagoda remains forever. Phuoc Lam Pagoda was ranked as a national monument in 1991. Source: Quang Nam Museum

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Rating : National monument Open door

Cantonese Assembly Hall

The Cantonese Assembly Hall is located at 176 Tran Phu Street, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province. The Cantonese Assembly Hall is known as an important historical relic of Hoi An ancient town. With Chinese-style architecture. The Cantonese Assembly Hall was built around the end of the 18th century. From the 15th to the 19th century, Hoi An was one of the main trading ports of our country, not only that, it was also visited by many Chinese people. reside, trade and do business. An association of Chinese Guangdong merchants, when coming here, decided to build an assembly hall in 1885. This place became a place of worship and a gathering place for compatriots to meet, regularly helping each other in business. as well as other life needs. The Cantonese Assembly Hall in Hoi An is also known as the Quang Trieu Assembly Hall. Initially worshiping Confucius and Thien Hau Thanh Mau, after 1911 it was converted to worship Tien Hien and Quan Cong. With a unique architecture built in the shape of the national character, from wood and stone materials, the assembly hall is a closed building with three-entrance gate, a large garden decorated with many ornamental plants, in the middle is Phuong communal house, East and West sides of the house, main hall and backyard,... quite similar to other assembly halls in Hoi An. • Triple gate:. There are 3 large paintings of 3 famous mandarins of the Three Kingdoms period: Liu Bei, Truong Phi and Quan Cong. • Pre-electric house:. With a large scale, this place includes elaborately carved stone walls. The roof has many levels, has a soaring shape interspersed with embossed images bearing ancient legends. • Campus of the Assembly Hall:. Including a large garden, with many ornamental trees that are meticulously cared for and pruned. In the middle of the yard there is a large lake, inside is a winding dragon image carved based on the legend. "Ly fish turns into dragon". • Main hall:. With a large space, characterized by large supporting pillars divided into 3 compartments: the middle compartment worships Quan Cong, the remaining two sides worship Phuoc Duc Chanh Than and Thai Bach Tinh Quan. • Left vu, right vu:. To connect the electricity bill with the main hall, both sides also have a left vu and right vu which are simply designed. • Place to welcome guests:. Located to the right of the main hall, it is also the place where important conferences are discussed. • Backyard: The clubhouse's backyard is very spacious with many trees. The highlight is a delicately carved dragon-shaped fountain and a large painting of Quan Van Truong. Currently, the Guangdong Assembly Hall still retains highly valuable ancient relics such as four large horizontal panels, a pair of Chinese celadon porcelain pedestals, a bronze censer up to 1.6 meters high... The most special among That is the painting of Guan Gong riding a horse to protect Liu Bei's wife, solemnly hung on the stone wall at the guild hall. According to the explanation of the Guangdong Assembly Hall, this painting is associated with a real story in Chinese history. In the first lunar month of every year, the Nguyen Tieu festival will be held at the guild hall to pray for a year of good weather, good business, and meetings with fellow countrymen. In addition, on the 24th day of the 6th lunar month, there is also a huge Quan Cong festival to express respect to the talented general. Source: Quang Nam Tourism Newspaper

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Rating : National monument Open door

Chuc Thanh Pagoda

Chuc Thanh Pagoda is located in area 7, Tan An ward, Hoi An, Quang Nam. This is where the Chuc Thanh Zen school of Lam Te Zen was born. With a diverse collection of Buddha statues and unique ancient architecture. Among the famous temples in Hoi An, Chuc Thanh Pagoda is the most sacred and oldest temple in the Quang region. Built in the 17th century by Zen Master Minh Hai. Chuc Thanh Pagoda was built in the triangle architectural style. This is a blend of typical decoration and sculpture of Vietnamese and Chinese culture. This is also the most popular and popular architectural style in temples in Vietnam. The three-entrance gate with its ancient tiled roof and the image of two solemn unicorns, along with the image of three blooming lotus flowers, all create a solemn and sacred space according to Buddhism. The most special part of the temple grounds is the ancient tower with 16 tombs. This is where the remains of Patriarch Minh Hai and many other saints of the sect are stored. In addition, within the temple grounds there are many statues of gods and Buddhas sculpted extremely sophisticatedly and vividly, creating unique experiences when visiting. The main area is built in the middle of the campus, with a strong column truss system. The pagoda's roof is covered with soft, curved yin-yang tiles. At the top of the roof is a pair of dragons facing each other, leaning towards the sun in the middle. Behind the two dragons are two phoenixes flying out and looking back. Next, down to the porch, the temple roof is decorated with patterns, carved with images of Shakyamuni Buddha from birth to death, and at the last corner of the porch are two unicorns standing facing the front. Inside, in the middle space, there is a statue of the Three Worlds at the top, on the lower table is a statue of Maitreya Buddha, on both sides are Ananda, Kasyapa, statues of Bodhisattvas Manjushri and Samantabhadra, and statues of 18 Arhats. On both sides are statues of Ho Phap and Tieu Dien with a height of 1 meter 75 meters. Furthermore, inside the main hall there is also a system of large and small drums, large and small drums, and many parallel horizontal panels. Next to the main hall is the front hall, which has 4 large steles recording the restoration of the pagoda, naming the pagodas and monks who contributed to building the pagoda. The innermost area is the Hau Tam area, the Eastern statue, the Western statue and the To hall. Behind the Main Hall is the Hau Temple worshiping Ksitigarbha, Pho Lien Hoa and Ai So Than. On both sides are the Eastern statue - the residence of the Sangha and the Western statue worshiping incense. Going through an open yard with many precious ornamental plants, you will reach the To Duong. The Ancestral House was built quite simply as a place to place the thrones of the patriarchs and abbots of the pagoda through generations. The system of dragon statues and tablets is also very delicately and elaborately carved, demonstrating the talented hands of ancient artisans. Source: Collection of Quang Nam tourism newspaper

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Rating : National monument Open door

Quan Cong Temple

Quan Cong Temple (address - 24 Tran Phu Street) is also known as Ong Pagoda, the literal name is Trung Han Cung, built by the Minh Huong people who settled in Hoi An and the Vietnamese together in the mid-17th century. . The temple worships the talented general Quan Van Truong (Quan Vu or Quan Cong), a famous historical figure of the Three Kingdoms period who is very admired. He is one of the "Ten Saints of China" and the "Four Great Three Kingdoms", becoming a model and symbol of Righteousness - Trust - Faithfulness - Courage, and is honored as a Saint. Worshiping Quan Cong aims to admire and praise his kindness and loyalty, so that people can follow his example. Guan Yu is one of the most famous generals in Chinese history. He had many great contributions, defending Han, suppressing Wu, and destroying Wei. Because Hoi An used to be an urban area - a trading port, where trading contracts of Chinese merchants often took place, the Quan Cong temple was built according to their religious needs. The architecture of Quan Cong Temple consists of four buildings, a vestibule, two left and right palaces and a large main hall. The four buildings were built in a script style, stacked in structure, with unique roof tiles and roofs, decorated with elaborate dragon motifs. The main hall has a statue of Quan Cong, dressed in a dragon-embroidered robe embossed with gold, his face is majestic and bright, his eyes looking forward in ecstasy. The main hall also has two statues: Chau Thuong, the brave and loyal servant of Quan Cong, and the statue of Quan Binh's loyal son; with two horses the same height as real horses, on the left is a white horse, on the right is a red horse - a war horse that Quan Cong is very precious about. These statues are exquisitely crafted, demonstrating the skill of ancient craftsmen. In addition, in Quan Cong Temple there are many willow plaques, banners, ordinations, stone steles and ancient artifacts. In particular, the Temple also preserves the ancient poem and fable composed by Xuan Quan Cong Nguyen Nghiem (father of the great poet Nguyen Du) in 1775, when serving as left general of Binh Nam army. in Hoi An; along with two paintings by Uong Si Cu and Nguyen Lenh Tan. Having gone through many ups and downs of history, everything remains intact. It is also a rare historical relic that still exists today, preserving the mark of the Trinh - Nguyen conflict in Dang Trong from the 18th century. Quan Cong Temple was granted the title of National Historical - Cultural Monument on November 29, 1991. Source: Quang Nam Tourism Newspaper

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Rating : National monument Open door

Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall

Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall or Phuc Kien Hoi An is located at 46 Tran Phu, Cam Chau, Hoi An, Quang Nam. Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall in Hoi An was built in 1690 by people from Fujian (China) who moved to Hoi An to live and create. Previously, the Assembly Hall was built entirely of wood and then in 1757 it was rebuilt with bricks and a tiled roof as it is today. Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall in Hoi An is a place to worship Lady Thien Hau Thanh Mau and the guardian deities of rivers, water, money, children, ancestors and is a meeting place for mutual help of compatriots from all over the world. Fujian, the earliest and most numerous people came to Hoi An. Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall is most crowded on holidays and full moon days. On the days of Nguyen Tieu (January 15 of the lunar calendar), Via Thien Hau (March 23 of the lunar calendar),... every year, many festive activities will take place at the Assembly Hall. The Assembly Hall is built in the style of the letter Tam, with gates, courtyards, small landscapes, and 2 rows of East and West houses, main hall, backyard, and rear hall. Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall was designed and built in Chinese architectural style. The Tam Quan gate bears traces of time, covered with yin and yang tiles and a curved roof. The top is adorned with winding dragons, symbolizing authority and solemnity. With a fairly large campus, decorated with many potted plants and a rockery, outstanding with the image of a carp turning into a dragon. The lobby also has incense wreaths for you to wish health and fortune for your family. In the vestibule there is also a set of stone tables used as a meeting and business discussion place for Fujian merchants. Inside the main house is the place to worship Thien Hau Thanh Mau and the gods protecting rivers, money, children, and ancestors. The Assembly Hall still preserves many valuable artifacts, including: bronze bells, worship statues, bronze drums, incense burners and 14 exquisite horizontal panels... Therefore, this place not only has historical significance but also It also has great cultural value. On the right side of the main hall is also displayed a model of the merchant's boat in distress. This boat was previously used for seafaring and dates from 1875 with many characteristic details. Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall is a place that people worship and is very sacred. Besides, the Assembly Hall also makes a strong impression with its unique and unique Chinese architecture. This is a project containing many historical and cultural values. In 1990, this place was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. Source: Compiled by Quang Nam Tourism Newspaper

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Rating : National monument Open door

Cau Pagoda

Hoi An Covered Bridge is located on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, Minh Khai ward, Hoi An ancient town. Covered Bridge was built across a small branch of the Thu Bon river, connecting Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street and Tran Phu street, the main roads of Hoi An ancient town. The main components of the Covered Bridge include 2 parts: the pagoda and the bridge. The pagoda has an area of ​​about 60 square meters and was built to worship Northern Emperor Tran Vo. The bridge has an area of ​​75m2 and is about 18m long. There is a legend about Covered Bridge that explains why it was divided into two parts. In the 17th century, Japanese merchants pooled money to build a bridge that symbolized the image of a sword piercing the back of the monster Namazu (a monster that often swings its tail to create earthquakes). to be able to control it and keep life peaceful. After a while, a pagoda was built on the northern side of the bridge, so the new bridge was called Chua Cau. In 1719, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu visited Hoi An and named the bridge "Lai Vien Kieu", meaning "Bridge to welcome guests from afar". In particular, in 1990, Covered Bridge was recognized by the state as a national historical-cultural relic and its image is depicted on Vietnam's current 20,000 VND polymer banknote. The space of the Pagoda on the Bridge is quite small. First-time visitors may be surprised because we still call it the Bridge Pagoda but do not worship any Buddha. The pagoda is located in a small corner on the bridge, with the door built according to Chinese cultural architecture and carved with many sophisticated motifs. In the middle of the pagoda is a statue of Northern Emperor Tran Vo general made of wood, with the desire to pray for peace and tranquility for the surrounding residents. Hoi An Bridge Pagoda was built by Japanese merchants around the 17th century, so you can sometimes hear people call it the Japanese bridge. However, overall, you will clearly feel the three cultural streams of China - Japan - Vietnam skillfully mixed to create the Covered Bridge. The yin-yang style roof is a common feature of ancient houses in Hoi An. Right at the door are two sacred beast statues, a monkey statue and a dog statue, with the meaning of standing and preventing monsters from attacking and entering the Covered Bridge. These statues are made from jackfruit wood with delicate and extremely vivid sculptures, and in front of each statue is an incense burner. The pillars and columns inside the bridge are carved in extremely detailed and sophisticated detail, clearly showing the aesthetics and worship beliefs of the people of the old town in the past. Thanks to that, coming here you can feel the hustle and bustle of the past as well as the worship of the gods, the strong belief in the power of the gods to protect and protect them. overcome difficulties or evil spirits. On February 17, 1990, Covered Bridge was recognized as a National Historical - Cultural Monument. Source: Quang Nam Tourism Newspaper

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Rating : National monument Open door

Mausoleum of Doan Quy Phi (Vinh Dien Mausoleum)

Doan Quy Phi's tomb is located in Chiem Son village, Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. Queen Hieu Chieu, also known as Concubine Doan, is the Chief Concubine of Lord Nguyen Phuc Lan, and the mother of Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan. She is famous in Dang Trong with the nickname Lady Tam Tang; At that time, she was a famous and benevolent National Mother, helping people develop the profession of reeling and weaving silk. The noble concubine's name is Ngoc, born in 1601 in Dien Chau village, Dong Yen district, Duy Xuyen district. Now it is Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district and Dien Phuong commune, Dien Ban town. After Lord Sai passed away in 1635, Crown Prince Nguyen Phuc Lan became Lord. Lord Nguyen Phuc Lan decided to move his palace from Phuoc Yen village (Quang Dien) to Kim Long village (Phu Xuan). Doan Thi Ngoc was given the title Doan Quy Phi and her father, Mr. Doan Cong Nhan, was given the title Thach Quan Cong. Although he lived in the royal palace, Doan Quy Phi did not forget his old profession, wholeheartedly encouraged growing mulberries and raising silkworms, weaving silk to grow silk, thanks to which the funeral silkworm industry of Dang Trong developed brilliantly, not only in the villages along the two sides. on the Thu Bon River in her hometown Quang Nam but also in the capital Phu Xuan. Hoi An has become a developed trading port, open to foreign exchanges, in which sugarcane, forest products and especially silk have become the main export items. Later, the people of Dang Trong remembered her gratitude and honored her as the Queen of Silkworms. At the end of his life, it is unclear what year, Doan Quy Phi left the Lord's Palace in Kim Long, Phu Xuan and returned to live in Thanh Chiem Palace, Quang Nam with his children, grandchildren, and relatives in his homeland. The delegation wholeheartedly supported and encouraged the people of Dien Ban and Thang Hoa districts to develop mulberry growing, silkworm rearing, silk reeling, and silk weaving, thanks to which the funeral silkworm industry in Dang Trong was expanded and developed. . Concubine Doan gave birth to three sons, of whom Nguyen Phuc Vo and Nguyen Phuc Quynh both passed away early, son Nguyen Phuc Tan was the second son, and became the Crown Prince, known as Thai Tong Hieu Triet. As for the youngest princess, according to the recollections of Doan clan elders in Chiem Son village, Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, she has many different names, but is often called Nguyen Phuc Ngoc Dung and has a birth defect. discounted price with the Grand Master named Minh and also passed away early. When her son Thai Tong, Emperor Phuc Tan, ascended the throne, she was honored as Lady of the Kingdom. Lord Hien Nguyen Phuc Tan buried his mother at Go Coc Hung in Mong Linh canton, about half a kilometer from the mausoleum of Queen Mac Thi Giai, Lord Nguyen Phuc Nguyen's queen, and not far from the tomb of Princess Nguyen Phuc. Ngoc Dung. Lord Nguyen Phuc Tan built Vinh Dien Mausoleum; God also provided five acres of land from the temple in Phu Trang village to use the yield to care for and repair the Mausoleum and the Church. The great flood of Sai Thi Giang occurred in the year Canh Thin 1680 during the reign of Le Hy Tong, the 32nd year of Thai Tong Nguyen Phuc Tan, causing a tornado right in the middle of Dong Yen village, cutting Dong Yen village into two parts, Dong Yen West. and Dong Yen Dong and after this cataclysm, Notre Dame Cathedral was destroyed. In 1744, Lord Nguyen The Tong ascended the throne and posthumously appointed Emperor Nguyen Phuc Lan to Than Tong, and she was also posthumously promoted to Trinh Thuc Tu Tinh Hue concubine. In the 5th year of Gia Long's reign (1806), Emperor The To Cao posthumously honored her as Trinh Thuc Tu Tinh Mau Due Hue Kinh Hieu Chieu, queen, worshiping with Than Tong emperor Nguyen Phuc Lan at Thai Mieu in Phu Xuan, court. 1st on the right. Every year on March 24 of the lunar calendar, people around the region and their clans often hold an incense offering ceremony to commemorate her. Source: Quang Nam province electronic information portal

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Rating : National monument Open door

Dong Duong Buddhist Institute

The archaeological historical and architectural artistic relic of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery (Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Ruins Area) is located in Dong Duong village, Binh Dinh Bac commune, Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province. Dong Duong Buddhist monastery only really became known when French scientists announced the results of research and excavations. According to the content of the stele found in Dong Duong, in 875 King Indravarman II built a Buddhist monastery and temple to the Bodhisattva protecting the dynasty, Laskmindra Lokesvara Svabhyada. The nature of Mahayana Buddhism is clearly shown through the content of inscriptions as well as sculptures in Dong Duong. During the reign of Indravarman II, the capital of the Champa kingdom was moved from the Panduranga region back to the Amaravati region, with the new name Indrapura. According to some researchers, the location for building the capital Indrapura was the Dong Duong village area today. The capital is located in Dong Duong field, about 2 km2 wide (according to the interpretation of French researchers, Dong Duong means sacred field. The word "Duong" is a variation of the word "Yan" - heaven, sacred. in Cham language). It is a rectangular valley with three sides East, South and West surrounded by high mountains and hills. To the north is Ly Ly stream, the gateway to trade with the outside is arranged very discreetly. The inscription also records the king's piety, saying that in 875, "Due to his belief in Buddhism, the king built a Buddhist monastery (Vihara) and the Laksmindra Lokesvara Svabhayada temple. The inscription also talks about the realm of bliss (svargapura) or the "liberated city" (moksapura), the "residence" of Buddha (Buddhapada). The king emphasized that those who commit crimes must be damned to hell. After construction was completed, the king also donated a lot of land, money, slaves and many other things to Lokesvara. The king advised: After his death, his name was changed to Paramabuddhaloka. All of the above events have proven that King Indravarman II was identified with Buddha in the form of Bodhisattva. Champa Buddhism during this period followed Mahayana. In September 1996, the Vietnam Institute of Archeology, Hanoi National University and Quang Nam - Da Nang Museum coordinated a survey in Dong Duong village. Archaeologists have found that, in addition to the architectural vestiges of the Buddhist monastery, there are not many traces of human residence during the Champa kingdom in Dong Duong village. The climate in Dong Duong village is very harsh, the land is arid, the arable soil layer is only about 40 - 50cm thick, in some places it is only 20cm thick, underneath is laterite layer, this is not a convenient place to build. capital. It can be said that Dong Duong is purely the Buddhist Holy Land of the Champa kingdom, while Indrapura capital must be a larger area, outside the Dong Duong Buddhist monastery. The Buddhist monastery is a large architectural complex nestled within a rectangular citadel wall called the outer citadel, with its long side running in the main East - West direction, measuring about 155m by 326m. The remaining traces of the foundation show that this was a quite large and high wall. The outer citadel contains 3 East-West coaxial architectural clusters and 3 large artificial lakes. There are 2 lakes in the Northeast corner and one in the Southeast corner. Today one has been leveled for farming. In addition, the southeast corner of the outer citadel also has architectural traces of a long building. The outer citadel has two gates, East and West. Currently, traces of the gate are very faint. Inside the Outer Citadel there is the Inner Citadel. The inner citadel surrounds the central temple, including the main tower. The inner citadel also has a special tower called the Well Tower - located in the southwest corner of the inner citadel, which has been buried today. + Main temple area: located in a rectangular area. + East group: only traces of the foundation of the long house remain, which researchers believe is a Buddhist monastery (Vihara). + Middle group: only traces of the base of the walls and steps of a long house along the East-West axis remain. + West group: includes the main temple and surrounding auxiliary towers, this temple belongs to the traditional tower type of Cham architecture; During the discovery and excavation of the Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Ruins, archaeologists found many valuable artifacts such as: stone statue of Dharma Protector, stone Buddha statue, group of stone Siva statues, statues of Buddha. Bronze Buddha (national treasure - kept at Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History), bronze goddess statue,... Most of the sculptures in Dong Duong are displayed at the Cham Museum in Da Nang. The sculptures in Dong Duong formed a famous artistic style from the middle of the 9th century to the end of the 9th century, called Dong Duong style. Dong Duong is a very unique Buddhist relic site of the Cham kingdom, not only has typical value in Vietnam but is also a rare Buddhist relic in the world during the ancient and medieval periods. Through the remaining artifacts, it reflects the heyday of a royal dynasty, and at the same time brings Cham sculpture to its pinnacle. From a religious perspective, Dong Duong makes a unique contribution to the Buddhist art of humanity, exemplary in its display, in the meaning of worship statues, reliefs, and layouts, and is also rare among Buddhist relics. Ancient religion remains today in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. With particularly typical values, the archaeological historical and architectural artistic relic of Dong Duong Buddhist Institute was ranked by the Prime Minister as a special national monument on December 22, 2016. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage

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Rating : Special national monument Open door

My Son Sanctuary

My Son relic site (in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province), is the most famous architectural complex of the Cham people in Vietnam. My Son relic site was built from the late 4th century to the 13th century. On April 29, 1979, the Ministry of Culture and Information recognized My Son as a historical, cultural, architectural and artistic relic. Currently, this place has been included in the list of 23 especially important national monuments by the Prime Minister of Vietnam. Construction began in the 4th century by King Bhadravarman (reigned from 349 to 361) and ended in the late 13th and early 14th centuries under the reign of King Jaya Simhavarman III (Che Man), My Son is a The complex has more than 70 temples and towers with many architectural and sculptural styles representing each historical period of the Champa kingdom. Most of the architectural works and sculptures at My Son are influenced by Hinduism. The temples and towers mostly face the rising sun, the abode of the gods; Except for a few towers facing west or both east and west, expressing the thoughts of the afterlife of deified kings after death and to show nostalgia for their ancestors. Devastated by war, by 1975, My Son had only 32 works left, of which about 20 still retain their original appearance. Unfortunately, the largest project is the 24m high A1 tower, with 6 surrounding sub-towers. This tower is considered a masterpiece of Champa architecture and was destroyed by American bombs at the end of 1969. The main temples in My Son worship a set of Linga or the image of Siva - the protector of the Champa kings. The god worshiped in My Son is Bhadravarman, the king who founded the first king line of the Amaravati region in the 4th century combined with the name Siva, becoming the main religion worshiping the god-king and royal ancestors. After many years of ups and downs and changes in history, today My Son Sanctuary is still a relic with unique cultural, artistic and architectural values ​​of humanity, it is the crystallization of wisdom and talent. flowers of many generations. My Son relic site was officially recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on December 1, 1999. The noticeable highlight here is that the ancient Champa architecture seems to still be intact, such as the statue of Siva, stone steles, mascots and the ancient temple system. After visiting all the sightseeing areas here as well as being introduced to My Son Sanctuary, visitors will experience the culture of the ancient Champa people through art performances such as trumpet playing, dance. Siva's graceful and attractive dances will leave unforgettable impressions. Source: Quang Nam province electronic information portal

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Rating : Special national monument Open door

Hoi An

The ancient town of Hoi An (Quang Nam province) has just been awarded the "Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination" by the World Travel Awards (WTA) for the first time, affirming its attraction. UNESCO world cultural heritage. Formed and developed in the 16th century, Hoi An - an ancient city located on the banks of the romantic Hoai River, in the coastal plain of Quang Nam province, was once one of the busiest international trading ports in the region. . From the 16th century, this was the gathering place for goods of traders from China, Japan, the Netherlands, India, Spain... Therefore, Hoi An is considered a convergence and intersection point. blend of East and West cultures. Up to now, Hoi An has become a famous and indispensable destination in the journey to explore the Central region. The ancient town of Hoi An is famous for its typical architecture of traditional trading ports in Southeast Asia and is still preserved almost intact. Through many ups and downs of history, the flow of time covers Hoi An with a peaceful and quiet beauty. In contrast to the modern city, Hoi An impresses visitors with moss-roofed houses, ancient yellow painted walls and lanterns that make up the Hoi An brand. This coming November 2019, Hoi An Ancient Town will celebrate 20 years of being recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. This place owns a system of 1,360 relics, including 1,068 ancient houses, 11 ancient wells, 38 clan churches, 19 pagodas, 43 temples, 23 communal houses, and 44 special ancient tombs. and an ancient bridge. With unique architecture, each house in Hoi An ensures harmony between living space and nature. Therefore, in addition to arranging the house into many compartments, the yard of the house is paved with stones and decorated with water tanks, rockeries, and ornamental plants, creating an airy and light-filled space. A characteristic feature of the architecture in Hoi An is the streets built in a checkerboard shape, winding along the river and embracing the houses. In each peaceful corner, visitors can easily see street vendors with many famous culinary dishes such as Cao Lau, Quang noodles, banh mi, chicken rice... or shops selling handicraft items. turmeric. It all seems to reflect the simple, slow and soulful life of the people here. Walking in Hoi An, visitors will have the opportunity to visit pagodas that are hundreds of years old (such as Covered Bridge, Phuoc Lam Pagoda, Van Duc Pagoda...), admire the Chinese Assembly Hall buildings with Sophisticated and colorful architecture, immersing yourself in the bustling festival atmosphere with folk games such as singing "Chit song", singing drills, playing Chinese chess... On December 4, 1999, the Hoi An ancient town relic area An has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. By 2009, Hoi An ancient town was ranked by our government as one of Quang Nam's historical relics, recognized as a national historical relic. The "Asia's Leading Cultural City Destination" award is an affirmation and honor of the unique cultural values ​​of the World Cultural Heritage of Hoi An, while also contributing to promoting the image of Hoi An tourism. in particular, Vietnam tourism in general attracts a large number of international tourists. Source: Vietnam National Tourism Administration

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Rating : National monument Open door

Outstanding relic site