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Hải Phòng's Lush Green Valley: A Magnet for Camping and Its Distinctive 'Gà ngủ cây' Delicacy
Discover the stunning and pristine Lien Minh Valley (also known as Butterfly Valley) in Cat Ba, a perfect spot for camping and outdoor adventures. Don't miss our guide to rock climbing here, plus a taste of the incredibly popular local delicacy, 'gà ngủ cây' (chicken sleeping on a tree)!
Deep within a mountain village lies this valley. Despite the challenging journey, many tourists seek it out for camping and photo opportunities, drawn by its lush, fresh scenery and a famous local delicacy: 'tree-sleeping wild chicken'.
Approximately 10km from Cat Ba town center, Lien Minh Valley is located in Lien Minh village, Tran Chau commune, on Cat Ba Island, Cat Hai district, Hai Phong City. It has become a popular destination for travelers in recent years, attracting many adventurers eager to experience and explore its pristine, lush green landscapes and rustic charm.
Lien Minh Valley (also known as Butterfly Valley) is nestled deep within a mountain village, believed to be the highest point on Cat Ba Island. Previously, the road to the valley was quite challenging, but it has now been paved, making it much easier for visitors to access this intriguing destination.
Unlike other tourist spots on Cat Ba Island, Butterfly Valley is hidden behind a range of high mountains, at the very end of the road leading to Lien Minh village.
Duong Giang, a visitor from Hai Phong, shared that both cars and motorbikes can reach the valley, but advised driving at a moderate speed due to some very steep sections of the road.
“This route also winds through the forest, so on a sunny day, the natural scenery is absolutely stunning. Additionally, along both sides of the road are the charming, old houses of the Lien Minh villagers, exuding the authentic character of the Northern countryside,” the young man shared.
At the heart of Lien Minh Valley lies a vast, sprawling meadow surrounded by the pristine wilderness of the conservation area's core. The cool, fresh air here attracts many adventurers who come to camp and 'change their scenery'.
Each season, Lien Minh Valley reveals a unique beauty, enticing visitors to experience and explore. In spring, countless flowers bloom in vibrant colors, and the grass grows lush and green. In early summer, sim flowers (rose myrtle) blossom profusely, painting the entire area in striking purple hues. And in winter, the valley is blanketed with reeds and wild grasses.
Visitors can camp here for a day or overnight. If staying overnight, guests need to contact and obtain permission from the local authorities, and also prepare all necessary items such as sleeping bags, insulated mats, tents, flashlights, and charcoal or firewood for warmth, among other things.
“The weather on the island can be unpredictable, with sudden sun and rain, so anyone planning a day trip like us should bring a rain tarp to ensure a smooth journey,” Giang added.
Many families, groups, and young people choose Lien Minh Valley as their preferred spot for camping and picnics on weekends.
Mr. Quang, a camping enthusiast from Hai Phong, visited Lien Minh Valley with friends on the 4th day of Tet Giap Thin (Lunar New Year). His group enjoyed a day trip there, finding the journey convenient, taking only a few hours to travel from the city center to Cat Ba Island.
“You can follow Google Maps directions to Lien Minh Valley. Motorbikes and cars can drive all the way to the campsite, and there's no entrance fee. The road on Cat Ba Island is also very scenic, with cliffs on one side and the sea on the other,” Mr. Quang shared.
This visitor was impressed by Lien Minh Valley's natural, untouched beauty and its lack of extensive tourism or commercial development. For this reason, tourists visiting are reminded not to litter, helping to preserve the surrounding landscape.
Around Lien Minh Valley, there are also several beautifully designed homestays that serve local specialties, offering visitors an option for a stopover and overnight stay.
Beyond camping, the valley is also an ideal spot that attracts many domestic and international tourists for adventurous rock climbing, thanks to its distinctive high mountain terrain. Visitors should remember to prepare all necessary safety equipment when participating in this activity.
Half of Lien Minh Valley is surrounded by the characteristic limestone mountain forest terrain of Cat Ba Island, making this area home to many unique species of trees and flowers.
The ideal time to visit Lien Minh Valley is from March to the end of June. During this period, the weather is neither too hot nor too cold.
Many children accompany their families to enjoy picnics and play in the lush, peaceful valley.
If you visit in March, you can witness the season when sim flowers (rose myrtle) blanket the land in purple. In December, the entire valley is filled with reeds and wild grasses. Notably, in early summer (around late March, early April), visitors to Lien Minh will be amazed by the sight of butterflies filling the sky. This is why the area is also known as “Butterfly Valley”.
Due to Lien Minh Valley's low-lying terrain, it can become flooded during the rainy season (approximately from May to July). Visitors should check the weather forecast before their trip to ensure the most enjoyable experience.
Lien Minh Valley does not yet have many tourist services, so visitors are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks for the most complete and comfortable trip.
Beyond its pristine, lush natural scenery, Lien Minh Valley also entices visitors with its delicious 'homegrown' dishes, deeply rooted in the region's identity. Among these, the 'tree-sleeping wild chicken' from Lien Minh village is a must-try.
The chickens here are free-range, often foraging in the forest, climbing mountains, and sleeping in trees daily, resulting in firm, sweet meat. Locals typically prepare 'tree-sleeping chicken' in simple ways, such as boiling or wrapping and grilling it in wild banana leaves, to preserve its natural, delicious flavor.
If you have the chance to visit Cat Ba Island, in addition to exploring Lien Minh Valley, you can combine it with discovering other interesting destinations like Cai Be fishing village, Viet Hai ancient village, and enjoy activities such as swimming, rock climbing, night squid fishing, and savoring delicious seafood dishes.
In Hai Phong, visitors can also explore many other famous tourist attractions such as:
Cat Ba
Summer is the most ideal time to visit Cat Ba. From April to October, the weather is cool and pleasant, perfect for relaxation and swimming. The peak season runs from May to July. If you plan to visit the island in July or August, it's advisable to check the weather forecast three to five days in advance to avoid rain or storms.See details
Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay is located south of Ha Long Bay and east of Cat Ba Island. Covering an area of over 7,000 hectares, the bay is renowned for the majestic beauty of its approximately 400 densely packed islands, each with unique shapes. Unlike Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh, all islands in Lan Ha Bay are covered in lush greenery, even the smallest ones. With its cool, fresh climate, you can visit Lan Ha Bay at any time of year.See details
Do Son Beach
Do Son Beach features the characteristic murky water and brown sand typical of Northern Vietnam's coastline. However, due to its proximity to Hanoi, Do Son Beach remains an ideal Hai Phong tourist destination for residents of the capital and nearby provinces every summer. Do Son Beach welcomes visitors at any time of year.See details
Hon Dau Lighthouse
Hon Dau Island Lighthouse is part of the Do Son Beach entertainment complex and is associated with the legend of the Old Island God King. The Do Son mountain range runs along the Van Hoa hill peninsula, then stops and a small hill rises, completely separated from the mainland, which is Hon Dau Island.See details
Cat Ba National Park
Cat Ba National Park is an attractive destination in Hai Phong, the 'red flamboyant flower' city, and is one of the largest biosphere reserves in Vietnam and the world. Visitors to Cat Ba National Park can not only explore its diverse flora and fauna but also learn about its history and culture, and participate in exciting outdoor activities.See details
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Khuc Thua Du Temple
Khuc Thua Du Temple is located in Cuc Bo village, Kien Quoc commune, Ninh Giang district, worshiping 3 national heroes of the Khuc family (Khuc Thua Du, Khuc Thua Hao, Khuc Thua My). The temple was recognized by the state as a national historical relic in 2015. The temple is located adjacent to the Luoc River dyke, the temple's face faces south. From outside, enter the temple through the stone bridge, to the festival yard, with two reliefs made of large rocks. The motifs are elaborately carved, depicting the scene of people gathering to follow the Immortal Lord Khuc Thua Du to gain autonomy and live a peaceful, peaceful life. Khuc Thua Du is one of the national heroes who first built the country in the 10th century. Starting his career as a chief of Hong Chau land, now Cuc Bo village, Kien Quoc commune, Khuc Thua Du was the one who built the country. The initial foundations for the cause of independence, building the country's autonomy, ending the feudal yoke of the North in the early years of the 10th century. His children and grandchildren are Khuc Hao and Khuc Thua America continued to follow in his father's footsteps, consolidating independence and implementing government management at the village and commune levels. On July 23, 907, Khuc Thua Du passed away. To commemorate the merits of National Hero Khuc Thua Du, people in the Hong Chau area contributed to building Cuc Bo communal house on a large area of land in the south of the village, about 300 meters from the Luoc River dyke. In 2005, Hai Duong province started construction of Cuc Bo temple to worship three heroes of the Khuc family: Khuc Thua Du, Khuc Hao, Khuc Thua My, right next to the ancient communal house of Cuc Bo village. The project has a total area of more than 57,000 m2, using three main materials: green stone, ironwood and copper. The temple has unique architecture, including many cultural and artistic works such as: Tam Quan, Tien Te, Trung Tu and Harem. On both sides there are Ta Vu and Huu Vu houses, dragon eye wells, stone reliefs, Spirit beast statues, lotus ponds, stone bridges, four pillars... All built according to traditional architecture. The center of Khuc Thua Du temple is called Thuong Dien. Here, the altars are arranged according to standard regulations and have deeply meaningful content. The council board is placed in the middle, with a 4-word horizontal panel inscribed with the words: "Thien Nam Chinh Khi": translated as Khuc family is the righteousness of the Southern heaven. And on both sides is the "Dual Ban" altar, with 2 horizontal panels: on the right "Hero of Hong Chau", which translates to: Hero, hero of Hong Chau land. On the left, "Hung Phong due to": translated means: The heroic demeanor is still here. At Khuc Thua Du temple, there are also art paintings called "Khuc Hoan Ca", depicting peaceful scenes and the peaceful life of residents under the first autonomy; Next to that is the scene of "gathering the righteous" and forging soldiers. The content that this painting conveys is the expression of the martial spirit and desire for peace, stability and prosperity of the Vietnamese people. In the palace area of the temple, there are 3 large bronze statues: the statue of the First Lord Khuc Thua Du in the middle, the statue of the Middle Lord Khuc Hao on the right, and on the left is the statue of the Late Lord Khuc Thua My. The statue of the Immortal Lord Khuc Thua Du with a sword in hand represents the authority and intelligence of the "Lord of the world"... is a statue with depth of charisma, showing the nuances of an emperor, with majestic appearance, superior temperament. Khuc Thua Du Temple is a meaningful project honoring the great contributions of the national hero Khuc family in the pre-independence period. Along with the significance of spiritual culture and tourism, Khuc Thua Du Temple is also an attractive tourist, sightseeing, and historical research destination on Hai Duong land, contributing to educating patriotic traditions and love. National pride for generations to come. Source: Collection of Hai Duong electronic newspaper
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TEMPLE OF FEMALE GENERAL LE CHAN - ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN RELIC AREA
Hang Temple at the foot of Voi Mountain, An Lao district, Hai Phong city has long been a place to worship Female General Le Chan - who had meritorious contributions with people in the area to establish An Bien village during the Eastern Han Dynasty. After leaving her hometown of Quang Ninh to avoid being forced to become a concubine of the governor To Dinh. Le Chan set foot in the land of Hai An, Hai Phong, recruited soldiers to join them in farming, building a hamlet named An Bien site (today's inner city). Great ambition did not stop there. Disgruntled over the crimes committed by the enemy, causing the people's lives to be miserable and miserable, Le Chan silently prepared his forces, waiting for the day of the uprising. She went to the present-day Elephant Mountain area, gathered soldiers, actively practiced, stored food and herbs, and took advantage of the rugged terrain of the mountains and forests to hide from the enemy. Afterwards, receiving news of Hai Ba Trung's uprising, from the mountains and forests of An Lao, Le Chan contacted and officially brought his army to join the uprising. Due to its good fortified terrain, along with the commanding talent of a talented female general, the Elephant Mountain base quickly developed its forces, in a short time becoming an important base in the Northeast region. During that time, the surrounding area also had many insurgent troops, typically the insurgent army of Mrs. Tran Thi Trinh and her son Ngu Dao in Dai Dien, Tong Thuong Cau, An Lao district, (6km from Elephant Mountain), heard News of Le Chan's reputation contacted the Elephant Mountain base and became a general under her command. Although the uprising later failed and female general Le Chan had to commit suicide to preserve her reputation in the mountainous areas of Lat Son - Ha Nam, An Lao people still remembered her merits and kindness, so after hearing News of the female general's death, people in the area took her to worship in Hang Pagoda. Therefore, Hang Pagoda is also known as Hang Temple - which represents a wonderful combination of Buddhist religion and national hero worship. In the temple, King Thanh Thai still retains the title of female general as "Hoang Ba Long Hoi, Great King, Middle-Class Minister". On the basis of the old Hang Temple, in 2011 the government restored a new temple commemorating the Female General. The Temple of Female General Le Chan is located in the Hang Temple area, where the Buddha, the Holy Mother, the Monsignor and the Princess Thanh Chan were formerly worshiped in An Tien commune, An Lao district, on a large closed campus. more than 4000m2. The main temple has a Dinh-shaped structure with an area of 190 square meters, including five pre-sacrificing rooms and one back room. The front of the temple faces south, looking straight at Highway No. 10, beyond are undulating hills and mountains, the back side is based on a cliff creating a sustainable position. The temple is surrounded by city walls. The ritual gate is made up of 4 large pillars, the 2 tall central pillars at the top are converging purple phoenixes, the 2 slightly lower columns on both sides and at the top are 2 unicorns facing the center. The outside of the ritual wall is embossed with a white horse on the left and a large statue on the right. The renovation and embellishment of the Temple of General Le Chan was completed and put into use, not only meeting the visiting needs of people and tourists while also contributing to preserving the values of the monument for generations to come. next system. Source: Hai Phong Youth Union
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Cluster of relics of Xua Temple - Giam Pagoda - Bia Temple
Xua Temple - Giam Pagoda - Stele Temple is a cluster of 3 relics located in 3 communes of Cam Son, Cam Vu and Cam Van of Cam Giang district. The three relics are very close to each other, worshiping the same founder, the famous Zen physician Tue Tinh, but each place has unique architectural works, creating its own mark and place in cultural and spiritual life. spirit of local people. In December 2017, the cluster of historical and architectural and artistic relics of Xua Temple - Giam Pagoda - Bia Temple was decided by the Prime Minister to be recognized as a special national monument. Giam Pagoda (Diem Quang Pagoda), built in the Ly Dynasty; In the late 17th and early 18th centuries, it was rebuilt on a large and beautiful architectural scale. The pagoda is located on a 2-hectare area of land. The pagoda has a "foreign domestic" style architecture with full works such as: Three gates, Tien Duong, Three jewels, Patriarch's house, corridor, Cuu product tower house, guest house, Sangha house, garden, Dharma garden. monk, teacher Giam. Architects and artisans have created on the pagoda's premises a continuity of items that exalt the ancient splendor and contain many layers of cultural wisdom. Giam Pagoda is a place associated with Tue Tinh's life since he was a child. According to historical documents, Tue Tinh was born around 1330, orphaned at the age of 6, and was raised and sent to school by monk Hai Trieu at Giam Pagoda. During his childhood and early knowledge of medicine, he was nurtured and attached to this temple. The most unique feature of Giam Pagoda is the nine-level lotus court placed in the yard behind the three jewels. The house is 8 m square, 3 floors high, 12 roofs, and has many architectural pieces that still retain the mark of the 17th century. Inside the nine-level house is a nine-level lotus flower court, over 6 meters high, shaped like a regular hexagon, with each side 1.24 meters long. On the nine levels there are 145 Buddha statues. The entire nine-grade structure is linked to a large ironwood pillar in the middle, this pillar is placed on a stone alley, like a ball bearing. On Buddha's day, with just two people pushing, the nine products can rotate gently. The nine-product lotus temple is a unique Buddhist architectural work only found in Vietnam. Currently, in the whole country there are only 3 nine-grade lotus temples that can be rotated, the remaining 2 are in But Thap Pagoda (Bac Ninh) and Dong Ngo Pagoda (Thanh Ha, Hai Duong). Xua Temple, is the official temple built to worship the great physician Tue Tinh in his hometown, now Nghia Phu village, Cam Vu commune, Cam Giang district. It is unclear what year the temple was built, but based on the existing architectural remains, it can be determined that in the 17th century there was a solid temple with delicate carvings. Currently, the relic still has about 50 valuable antiques such as bronze bells cast in the 8th year of Tu Duc (1855), ordained for Tue Tinh in the reigns of Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, Duy Tan, Khai Dinh, Bao Dai... These are evidence of Tue Tinh's illustrious medical career recorded in history. Beer Temple, located in the western field of Van Thai village (Cam Van commune), bordering Nghia Phu village (Cam Vu commune), hometown of the Great Physician Tue Tinh. The temple was built to worship the Great Physician Tue Tinh and the Stone Stele of the Le Dynasty, which is his commemorative relic, so it is called Stele Temple. The Stone Stele currently kept at the Imperial Palace of the Stele Temple is said to have been engraved by Dr. Nguyen Danh Nho according to the prototype of the stele placed on his grave in Jiangnan (China). Stele Temple is not the main place to worship Tue Tinh, but it is most visited by local people, because this place has become a prestigious herbal medicine center. On the occasion of the festival (April 1 of the lunar calendar), many visitors come here to cut herbal medicine as a way to pray for good health. Source: Hai Duong province electronic information portal
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Rating : Special national monument
Chu Van An Temple
Master Chu Van An's temple is located on Phuong Hoang mountain, in Van An ward, Chi Linh town, Hai Duong province. This place with beautiful scenery is also where many people come to ask for letters every time Tet comes and spring, praying for a new year of good luck and passing exams. Master Chu Van An's name is Tieu An - his first name is Linh Triet, his last name is Van Trinh. Born on August 25, Nham Thin year, the 2nd Trung Hung year (1292) in Van village, Quang Liet commune, Thanh Tri district (now in Hanoi city). He was the first person to make great contributions in spreading and educating Confucian moral thought in Vietnam. He was invited by King Tran Minh Tong (1314 - 1329) to become a private citizen teaching for the Crown Prince. During the reign of King Tran Du Tong (1341 - 1369), because he could not stand the evil tyrants, he gave his official seal and went into hiding on Phuong Hoang Mountain, specializing in teaching, writing books, poetry, and medical research. medicine until death. After Master Chu Van An passed away (1370), a temple was built to worship him at the place where he worked as a teaching house. After 2 phases of restoration, in 2008 Chu Van An temple became a majestic and solemn architectural complex including: three inner gates, three outer gates, lower yard, middle yard, terrace, garden, two houses. dance ceremony, two stele houses, the main temple with bas-reliefs of Dragon and Phoenix playing with clouds and 112 stone steps leading to the main temple. The temple was ranked a national historical relic by the State in 1998. The main temple is located on high, wide ground. According to feng shui, this is the eye of the Phoenix bird. In front of the temple, there is Ngoc mountain as the front altar, behind it there is Phuong mountain as the back temple, on both sides are Ky Lan mountain and Phuong Hoang mountain flanking the temple. The temple was built in the shape of the letter Nhi (二), with 2 floors and 8 roofs, tiled roofs with 8 curved corners, including 5 pre-worship spaces and 1 back palace space. The decorative art in the temple follows the theme of the four sacred animals (Long, Ly, Quy, Phuong) and the four precious animals (Tung, Cuc, Truc, Plum). The painted and gilded robes are decorated with fine art in the image of "dragons flanking chrysanthemums". In front of the temple are a pair of stone dragons with the architectural style of the Tran Dynasty... Every year, at Chu Van An temple, the opening ceremony of spring writing takes place on January 6 with 4 Han Nom calligraphy words: Chinh - Hoc - Thuan - Practice, and 10 National language words: Tam - Duc - Chi - Nghia - Trung - Talent - Minh - Tri - Thanh - Vinh. This is a cultural beauty that has been preserved since teacher Chu Van An came here to open a teaching class. The autumn Chu Van An Temple Festival takes place from the 1st to the 25th of the 8th lunar month (the main festival is on the 25th). Source: Hai Duong province electronic information portal
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Mac Dynasty Memorial Area
The Mac Dynasty Memorial Area is a complex of historical and archaeological relics alongside newly built architectural works, located in Ngu Doan commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong city. This place is considered the first capital of the coastal people built by the Mac Dynasty. According to historical records, Mac Dang Dung (1483 - 1541), from Co Trai village, Nghi Duong district, Hai Duong town (now Co Trai village, Ngu Doan commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong) was a man of great intelligence and courage. More than others, he was an athlete with a background - Vo Trang Nguyen, and was drafted into the Tuc Guard army. During the period when the Le Dynasty was weak, the generals divided into factions, outside farmers rose up in rebellion, Mac Dang Dung was assigned defending Hai Duong. King Le Chieu Thong in Thang Long capital was rebelled by Nguyen Kinh's rebel army. Mac Dang Dung brought troops back to the capital to save the people, single-handedly quelled the rebellion, and was promoted to the position of Binh Chuong Quan Quoc Duc Nhan Quoc Cong. In June 1527, he was ceded the throne by Le Cung Hoang, founding the Mac Dynasty with the reign name Minh Duc. In 1529, he ceded the throne to his eldest son, Mac Dang Doanh - also known as Mac Thai Tong, retired as Thai Emperor, built the Mac dynasty in Hai Phong today, and ended when King Mac Mau Hop (d. 5th king) was defeated by the Le - Trinh army at the end of 1592. However, the descendants of the Mac dynasty still had a stronghold in the Cao Bang area to fight against the Later Le dynasty until 1677 before completely losing it. The Mac dynasty existed for 65 years and experienced 5 kings: Mac Dang Dung (1527 - 1529), Mac Dang Doanh (1530 - 1540), Mac Phuc Hai (1541 - 1546), Mac Phuc Nguyen (1547 - 1561) and Mac Mau Hop (1562 - 1592). Under the Mac dynasty, Vietnam's economy, culture, and society had many achievements recorded in history. That was the prosperous time of markets, bustling ports, and flourishing folk culture. Security and order, strict discipline. Regarding the economy, the Mac dynasty did not follow the policy of "respecting agriculture and inhibiting trade" like the early Le period, but had a very open policy with domestic and foreign trade, developing commodity production, and trading the domestic market with other countries. foreign. Blue and white ceramic products of the Mac Dynasty in Bat Trang and Nam Sach are unique and sophisticated, exported to many countries in the region. Regarding culture, the Mac dynasty always focused on examination policy, training talented people for the country (including for women), opening an Association exam every 3 years. To remember the gratitude of the Mac family as well as preserve the cultural and historical values of the Mac dynasty, in 2009, the Mac Dynasty Memorial Area was started to be built in Co Trai village. Accordingly, correctly assessing the position of the Mac and Duong Kinh dynasties, the Ministry of Culture and Sports decided to rank the monument, recognizing "The Mac family street in Co Trai, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong as a historical relic". History, National Culture” in 2004. The Mac Dynasty Memorial Area has a quite typical and unique artistic style for a Vietnamese feudal dynasty. The common point that is easy to see in the architecture of the relic site is the wooden architecture, including the main Dien house, the Ta Vu and Huu Vu houses, the large gate, the images of Nghe, Lan, and Dragon decorated quite sophisticatedly, using stone materials. Monolithic. Although most of the statues no longer have as much wooden architecture as before, the core inside has not changed. The altar statue is made of jackfruit wood, painted in gold, simple with soft but very strong features creating solemnity. The art of stone stele is also extremely unique like the stele at Tra Phuong Pagoda. The large dragon statue of the Main Palace is made of monolithic green stone, with an evenly curved body. The dragon statue has the soft appearance of a Ly Dynasty dragon. The main hall of Tu Duong includes the front hall (7 compartments), incense burner (bloom tube), and the harem (5 compartments). Next is the bridge across the semicircular lake to Ngu Tien Mon, considered the "door" of the Mac dynasty. The five front gates include the outer gate and the inner gate with a structure of 4 pillars, 3 compartments, 2 floors, and 4 roofs, creating a sacred and solemn space. The two memorial buildings are located parallel to each other, this is where tourists from all over stop to rest and prepare to pay their respects before going to offer incense in the main hall. According to Eastern concept, the dance house is also a place to shelter people from rain and sun, referring to the protection of the Mac family for generations of descendants and tourists. Decorated on the statue's robes, on the statue's pedestals are countless variations of Dragon, Snake, Crocodile, Turtle and other themes such as images of the sun, wine gourd, moon face... Those images are decorated on bricks and stones, into steps, but most often on stele and worship statues. In the main hall there are many worship objects and antiques. From the vase with the image of a one-pillar pagoda and the familiar crane in folk songs to the giant bell weighing 1,527kg, the bronze gong with the image of two dragons engraved in relief. All are solemnly placed in the main hall. Especially the Dinh Nam Dao, the sword that once accompanied King Mac Dang Dung into battle and "won hundreds of battles". Up to now, the age of this treasure is 500 years old. On January 15, 2020, Dinh Nam Dao bar was recognized by the Prime Minister as a national treasure and brought to the Mac Dynasty relic site. Besides the historical values and unique architecture here, the Mac Dynasty Memorial Area has great humanistic value to educate the younger generation about national pride. Every year, at the beginning of the new year, the Spring Opening Festival is solemnly held here. Attending the Festival were the Vietnam Mac Clan Council, the Hai Phong Mac Clan Council, the Mac Family Liaison Committee of Hanoi City, the Co Trai Family Council and descendants of the Mac family branches, of Mac origin in the city and thousands of people. Thousands of domestic and international tourists and thousands of excellent students from the city's schools, to commemorate and pay tribute to the Emperors of the Mac Dynasty, and at the same time educate the young generation about love of learning. Thereby fostering historical knowledge, awareness of preserving and promoting thousands of years of historical culture and educating patriotic traditions for today's children and grandchildren. Source: Multilingual Foreign Affairs Information Portal of Hai Phong City
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Kiep Bac Temple
Kiep Bac Temple is about 70km northeast of Hanoi capital, belonging to the Con Son Kiep Bac relic complex. This place preserves many artifacts, works, and stories related to the resistance war of the Tran Dynasty against the Mongols in the 13th century and the resistance war of the Lam Son insurgent army against the Ming invaders in the 15th century. The journey to visit Kiep Bac temple in particular and Con Son - Kiep Bac in general will be an extremely meaningful trip back to the source. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the lives, backgrounds and careers of national heroes and cultural celebrities, listen to stories associated with the thousands-year journey of protecting the nation full of hardships. nan. In addition, Kiep Bac Temple is also a place to store and display many important antiques of the country related to the life of Hung Dao King Tran Quoc Tuan. Therefore, the Government has recognized the Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Area as a special National Monument, opening its doors to visitors to better understand the country's culture and history. From the center of Hanoi capital to Kiep Bac is about 70km, so traveling by self-driving vehicle is chosen by many young people. By motorbike or car, it will take about 2 hours to go straight in the direction of National Highway 1A. When you arrive in Bac Ninh city, look up GoogleMap to get to Kiep Bac Temple. If you are not confident with the steering wheel and want to choose a safer method of transportation, you can consider buying a bus ticket. You should buy a ticket from My Dinh wharf to Quang Ninh, tell the driver to drop you off at Sao Do and Chi Linh intersection, about 5km from the Con Son - Kiep Bac relic site. Then, you take a motorbike taxi or taxi to get here. As for those from the Central and Southern regions, you can consider flying to Hanoi to visit the capital, then spend an extra day renting a motorbike to explore this famous relic complex. Kiep Bac Temple is a project located in the center of Kiep Bac valley. Surrounding the temple is a large forest, the space is very quiet and solitary. This work was built in the early 14th century and has undergone many restorations, still retaining its traditional architectural beauty and clear traces of time. Kiep Bac Temple worships Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, the campus is up to 13.5 km2. This place holds 7 statues cast in bronze: statues of Tran Hung Dao, his wife, two daughters, Pham Ngu Lao, Nam Tao and Bac Dau. In addition, the temple grounds also include many special construction items such as Shinto path, horse landing station, left and right guard... Inside the shrine rooms are decorated very elaborately and sophisticatedly, true to the architecture of ancient temples and pagodas. Walking around the temple grounds, you will feel very relaxed and comfortable because the space here is extremely fresh, cool, and quiet. People in Chi Linh, Hai Duong are very respectful and grateful for the contributions of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan to the nation. Therefore, the temple has always been full of incense and smoke for more than 7 centuries since it was built. Nowadays, many visitors from far away come to the temple to worship and worship with the desire to pray for peace and luck. Kiep Bac Temple Festival is usually held on the 15th to 20th of the eighth lunar month every year, which is the death anniversary of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. This festival commemorates the death anniversary of the national hero, and gratitude for his contributions in the journey to protect the country, expelling the Mongols three times. The festival is held extremely solemnly, according to ancient ritual standards. During the 5 days of the festival, rituals will take place such as the procession of the Holy altar, the military review ceremony on the Luc Dau river, the praying ceremony, and the ceremony of giving the seal of Saint Tran. The festival will include a lantern festival and folk games (tug of war, boat racing...) to entertain visitors from near and far.
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From January to December
Cao An Phu Temple
About 40km northeast of Hai Duong city, there is a sacred temple worshiping An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu, father of Saint Tran Hung Dao. The relic has been recognized as a special National Monument but is not known to many people. The Cao An Phu Temple relic complex, commonly known as Cao Temple, located in An Sinh commune, Kinh Mon district, Hai Duong province is an attractive spiritual and cultural destination. The temple's self-name is "An Phu Son Tu", located on the top of An Phu mountain with a length of 17 km and a height of 246m. The Northeast looks towards the towering Yen Tu range, the Northwest is Kinh Chu Cave, known as "Nam Thien De Luc Dong", with the Kinh Thay River winding close to the foot of the mountain, and the Southwest is the vast delta. This place has charming feng shui and is a beautiful scene worth visiting. Tran Lieu was born in the first year of Kien Gia (1211) and was the biological brother of Tran Canh - the first king of the Tran dynasty. In 1237, the court cut off the land of An Phu, An Sinh, An Duong, An Hung, An Bang to Tran Lieu as a fief and named him king: An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu. He and his wife Thien Dao Quoc Mau contributed to the creation of the genius National Cong Tiet Che Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, a loyal son, a national hero, both literary and martial, with great merits in three wars. resistance war against the Mongol invaders. An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu died on April 1, 1251. After his death, people built a temple on the top of An Phu mountain, from then on the 1st day of the 4th lunar month every year became the festival day of An Phu high temple. People from all over come here to offer incense to pay tribute to their merits. The temple was built in the first and last architectural style, including the front altar, the middle temple and the back palace. The harem worships statues of Tran Lieu and his two grandchildren, First Vuong Co and Second Vuong Co, the two daughters of the famous sacred Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. At An Phu relic complex, there is also the ancient Tuong Van Pagoda, commonly known as Cao Pagoda, built in the 13th century, under the Tran Dynasty. In front of the pagoda, there are two giant trees over 700 years old as historical witnesses to the changes on this mountain top. Experiencing ups and downs in history, the temple was severely damaged and restored many times. Today, Tuong Van Pagoda along with the model house, aunt's house and a number of other items at An Phu have been spaciously renovated. In 1992, the historical and cultural relic and scenic spot Cao An Phu Temple was ranked as a national relic. On December 22, 2016, the An Phu - Kinh Chu - Nham Duong relic area of Kinh Mon district was ranked by the state as a special national relic complex, the second relic in Hai Duong to be recognized after Con Son - Kiep Bac.
Hai Phong
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From January to December
Co Chi Lang Nam Island
Co Chi Lang Nam Island is a famous eco-tourism area in Hai Duong. This place has an open, airy, peaceful natural landscape typical of the Northern countryside. Coming to Chi Lang Nam Stork Island, visitors will be able to sit on a boat to enjoy the extremely impressive scenery. A small island located in the middle of a vast lake. Flocks of white storks flew across the sky, chirping and calling each other back to their nests. The lake is vast and green. On the island, storks perch close to the trees, looking like white flowers standing out on the lush green trees. All create an extremely wonderful space so that after enjoying it, each visitor will feel more precious and love the beautiful life that nature has given to humans. Chi Lang Nam stork island belongs to An Duong village, Chi Lang Nam commune, Thanh Mien district, Hai Duong province. Co Island eco-tourism area is about 30 km from Hai Duong city, more than 60 km south of Hanoi capital. People in the area have passed down generations that the An Duong lake area used to be a sunken field in the middle with a raised mound of land. Around the 15th century, a great flood broke the dyke of the Luoc River, flooding the entire area. Around the high mound in the middle of the sunken field, giant whirlpools appeared and formed a large lake. The good land the birds landed on gradually became the home of hundreds, thousands of storks. Realizing that this is a "unique" natural landscape, the local government and people of Chi Lang Nam district decided to propose building a nature reserve. From here, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island was born and gradually became a famous eco-tourism area in Hai Duong province. With a total area of 31,673 hectares, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island Ecological Area has an extremely diverse flora and fauna ecosystem with more than 170 species both on the island and under the lake. Stork Island is home to many precious species of storks, egrets, and water birds. Species of cauldron such as green-backed cauldron, gray cauldron, star cauldron... Water birds such as gray egret, kingfisher, peacock, owl, hoe, peacock... And especially countless species. types of storks such as rapid storks, white storks, storks, fire storks, herons, and flying storks. Currently, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island usually has about 16,000 storks and 6,000 cauldrons living. The island is the residence of the stork family, while the deep and wide An Duong lake is home to many types of precious fish such as bass, loach, flounder, catfish, carp, fruit fish... or turtles, turtles, shrimp, crabs...
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From January to December
Con Son Pagoda
As a land associated with the names and careers of many Vietnamese celebrities such as Tran Nguyen Dan, Huyen Quang and especially the national hero - world cultural celebrity Nguyen Trai, Con Son has gathered many famous people. of great value in many aspects: history, culture, religion and landscapes like Con Son. Con Son Pagoda is located in Cong Hoa commune, Chi Linh district, Hai Duong province. This is a historical and cultural relic and famous landscape in the country, restored and built in 1304. Since the Tran dynasty, Con Son pagoda was one of the three centers of the Truc Lam Zen sect along with Yen Tu pagoda. and Quynh Lam Pagoda (Quang Ninh). This is a mountainous area of soil and gravel, approximately 200m high, over 1km2 wide with a desolate landscape, typically a pine forest. The natural landscape has been embellished into a landscape. Coming to Con Son, visitors can enjoy many hours of sightseeing with many different relics. In the Con Son relic complex, you can visit: Con Son Pagoda, Ngoc Well, Thach Ban, Bach Van Am (with the (Fairy Chessboard area), Nguyen Trai Temple, vast pine forest. Con Son Pagoda located at the foot of Con Son Mountain has the literal name "Thien Tu Phuc Tu", meaning the pagoda blessed by heaven in the people, people are used to calling it by the name of the mountain, Con Son Pagoda, also known as Hun Pagoda. During the Le dynasty, the pagoda was restored and expanded to be very magnificent and massive. Experiencing changes in history and time, Con Son pagoda today is only a small pagoda hidden under the green foliage of ancient trees. The pagoda's architecture is built in the style of Cong script, including Tien Duong, Thieu Luong, Upper Palace, and the Patriarch's Church. The upper hall is a place to worship Buddha, including Buddha statues from the Le Dynasty up to 3 meters high. Behind the pagoda is the Patriarch's house, with statues of the three Truc Lam ancestors (Tran Nhan Tong - Phap Loa - Huyen Quang), statues of Mr. and Mrs. Tran Nguyen Dan, two statues of Nguyen Trai and Nguyen Thi Lo. The road to Tam Quan is paved with bricks, running long under hundreds of years of weathered pine trees interspersed with lush, dark green lychee canopy. The three-entrance gate was renovated in 1995, in an ancient style, with 2 floors and 8 roofs with stylized floral and rattan motifs of the architectural art of the Le Dynasty. The temple yard has 4 stele houses. The pagoda yard has a 600-year-old frangipani tree, 4 stele houses, especially the "Thanh Hu Dong" stele dating from the Long Khanh period (1373-1377) with the handwriting of King Tran Due Tong and the hexagonal stele. Located on the side of Ky Lan mountain, on the right is the entrance to Ban Co Tien, at the foot of Dang Minh Bao Thap is the Jade Well. Legend has it that this is a well created by Zen Master Huyen Quang, who had a dream from the gods to give the pagoda a precious water source. The well water is clear and green all year round. Drinking it feels refreshing and pleasant. The water from the well is used by monks as water for offerings at the temple. From Con Son Pagoda, climb about 600 stone steps to reach the top of Con Son Mountain (200m high). Con Son peak is a flat area of land, there is a quite large stone slab, commonly called Ban Co Tien. Currently, Ban Co Tien has a beer hall built in the style of Vong Lau communal house, with two ancient floors and eight roofs. Standing from here, visitors can see over a large area. From the foot of the mountain, follow the rocky path down to the foot of the mountain. There is a large, flat, smooth rock next to the stream called Big Thach Ban. Legend has it that in the past, Nguyen Trai used it as a "mat" to rest, admire the scenery, write poetry and reflect on state affairs. Here, Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist cultures coexist and develop over the centuries, but all are imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity, leaving their mark through every architectural detail and carving. , through stone stele, worship statues, horizontal panels, couplets... Every year, the Con Son pagoda festival is organized by the community of residents of Cong Hoa ward, Le Loi commune, Chi Linh town, Hai Duong province together with the Management Board of Con Son - Kiep Bac Monuments in January every year, from 15th to 22nd.
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From January to December
Pagoda – Kinh Chu Cave
Kinh Chu Cave is located on the slopes of a limestone mountain range called Duong Nham, Bo Da or Xuyen Chau. It is a mountain range located on the banks of the Kinh Thay River, gracefully reflecting its reflection into the water. The cave door faces south to welcome the cool summer breeze. Standing here, visitors can see Market Mountain and Pen Tower - the two highest peaks of this massive mountain range; see An Phu peak where Tran Lieu temple and Cao pagoda are located; See fields, villages and in the distance is the bustling town of Kinh Mon. But when entering the cave, visitors are surprised by the skillful hand of nature to create two high, bell-shaped cave domes. Deep inside is a stream of clear and cool water. No one knows where the stream flows. The cave was once home to hundreds of thousands of crows and bats, which flapped their wings at dusk and rushed out of the cave to search for food. This is also the evacuation place of the Hai Phong shipyard during the war against America to save the country. In the cave, there is a pagoda worshiping Buddha and worshiping King Ly Than Tong. A branch of the cave turns west, located lower, leading visitors to the temple worshiping Mother Tam Phu. The most unique feature in Kinh Chu Cave is the National Treasure - the ma chew stele system. All steles here are carved right into the cliffs with 54 steles, the largest number of steles in any cave in Vietnam. There's beer down low. There is beer on high. There is also a stele towering above the cave dome. The handwriting of these epitaphs is still intact because they have not been eroded by rain or sun. More than 50 epitaphs mentioned above have exact dates from the 14th to the 20th century. The authors of the epitaphs are also very diverse: from the King to the Great Mandarin; from government officials, district officials to wanderers, teachers to local translators. The content of the stele is very rich: the stele records the restoration of Duong Nham Pagoda in the cave. The stele records the construction of three gates, the carving of stone statues, the bridging of the pagoda gate, the stele records the names of those who passed the exam in the whole district from the Tran dynasty to the early 17th century. In particular, there are nearly 20 stele engraved with poems. There is a complete poem. There are poems that illustrate the epitaph. Regarding characters, these epitaphs contain many Chinese characters. Some steles are in Nom, some are in the national language. All are carved by the talented hands of the local stonemason (Duong Nham village). The handwriting is very small, soft, sharp; Decorative motifs such as curled dragons, climbing flowers, perching birds and intricate and sophisticated seals make us surprised and extremely admired. The poems carved on the cliffs in the cave are mostly scene poems and express their feelings for their country and homeland. Right on the cliff of the cave entrance is a stele engraved with the pen of the Great Mandarin of the Tran Dynasty: Pham Su Manh. He is from Hiep Thach commune and Duong Nham district. On the trip to review military routes, he chose Kinh Chu Cave as a place to live and read books. Feeling moved by the beautiful scenery of his homeland, he wrote a five-word poem with 18 lines. The old man himself wrote on the rock wall and then had the workers chisel along the strokes of the pen. The generous poetic voice recalls the heroic atmosphere of a time when our ancestors fought the enemy on the Bach Dang River: Bach Dang's rolling waves/ Imagine the Ngo king's boat/.../ Thousands of battleships on the sea surface/ Thousands of flags on the mountain's gates. Entering the cave, looking up at the top of the cave is a poem by King Le Thanh Tong, a wise king skilled in both literature and martial arts, who vindicated Nguyen Trai, the founder of the Tao Dan Association. The poem consists of 22 verses in seven-word form, not only praising the rivers and mountains, Dear Master Looking in eight directions, so vast/ Endless blue sky and mountains everywhere, but also revealing his Zen thoughts and Zen mind full of humanity. . Those who love poetry cannot help but be fascinated with poems that are both engraved with Chinese and Nom characters, and engraved with the National language. Or the poems that appeared in the early twentieth century (before the August Revolution) by monks Tran Huu Dap, Tran Quoc Trinh, and by retired minister Nguyen Van Dao. In these poems, besides the verses praising the beautiful sceneries: Duong Nham, a peaceful beast/ It is Uyen Village or Bong Lai, making visitors standing in front of the Luc Cave Paintings, the eternal scenery all have the feeling of Earthly dust. is also clean, the practice is also thick (poetry of Tran Huu Dap), we also encounter verses with profound hidden meanings containing feelings about the times that for some reason are not convenient to say: Dear Master, where are you? is the opening verse. The eighth sentence, the conclusion of the poem, is still intact, but the mood is different. Placing the poem in 1935 - the year of the poem's birth, we can partly understand what Tran Quoc Trinh wanted to convey. Turning to the poem of Mr. Nguyen Van Dao, a retired minister, we also encounter the haunting verses: Mourning and mourning the faces of the world/ Why are you busy, O meritorious work. The poem he wrote 6 years before the August Revolution. What was the country like at that time? How were people at that time? Answering the above two questions means we understand what he wants to say. With more than 20 poems carved on stone and many historical traces, many relics, beautiful landscapes, the An Phu - Kinh Chu - Nham Duong relic complex can be said to be an attractive tourist destination. However, currently connecting this tourist destination with other destinations in Hai Duong province and neighboring provinces/cities is not effective. Perhaps, in order for this relic to attract many tourists, the tourism industry of Hai Duong province and Kinh Mon district needs to strengthen the construction of unique and attractive tourism products associated with Kinh Chu Cave and the national relic complex. special price; At the same time, there are unique presentations for the destination; Promote cultural promotion and tourism promotion in Kinh Mon district.
Hai Phong
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From January to December
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