Quang Nam - Sight Seeing
Some of the highlights to explore the area
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Hoi
An - An UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Established in the
15th century, the ancient town of Hoi An was one of the most important
trading ports in Southeast Asia and an important centre of East-West cultural
exchange. It is located 30 km south of Danang on an estuary of the Thu
Bon River, the longest river in the province. Previously called Faifo,
Hoi An has been shaped by many foreign influences over the centuries.
Thankfully its ancient past is superbly preserved in a fascinating collection
of temples, pagodas, shop houses and architecturally magnificent private
homes which make up the town's old quarter. One of the town's landmarks
is the bright red Japanese Bridge, a wooden structure originally built
in 1593. Not far from the Museum of History and Culture is the Central
Market selling everything from fruit and flowers to tailor-made clothes
and bicycle tires. Hoi An is also famous for its wood carvings from Kim
Bong village.
Chuc Thanh
Pagoda
About 2 km outside of Hoi
An is the Chuc Thanh Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hoi An. It was founded
in 1454 by a Chinese monk named Minh Hai. The pagoda combines both Chinese
and Vietnamese architectural styles and contains several religious artefacts,
including gongs and bells.
Japanese Tombs
The early Japanese presence
in the area of Hoi An is seen in the few existing tombs on the outskirts
of the city. Built in the 1600s, the tombs commemorate Japanese merchants.
My Son Valey-
An UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Surrounded by high mountains,
My Son Valley was once the spiritual centre of the ancient Cham civilisation
and is similar to other important spiritual centres such as Angkor Wat
in Cambodia, Borobudur in Indonesia and Pagan in Myanmar. It was chosen
as a religious sanctuary in the 4th century and its varied history is
reflected in the diverse architectural complex of Champa arts, with more
than 70 temples, towers and steles dating back many centuries. The towers
are made of baked bricks joined together with almost no mortar. Today,
this construction technique is still a mystery to scientists. Visitors
can also explore the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which records the development
of the culture and history of the Cham people through their elaborate
sculptures and carvings. My Son Valley is 70 km southwest of Danang.
Phu Ninh
Lake
Phu Ninh Lake is a green
oasis 7 km from Tam Ky Town in the eastern part of Quang Nam Province.
There are hundreds of species of flora, over 80 species of birds and some
rare animals such as the red-faced monkey, red wolf and horse bear. Tourists
can enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and hiking. There is also a mineral
water spring where people go for medicinal treatments.
Tra Kieu
Citadel
Tra Kieu Citadel, also called
Citadel of the Lion, has unfortunately been wrecked by the Passage of
time. According to Thuy Kinh Chu (15th century), the system of outer walls,
moats, and bastions was built with Chinese martial techniques.
Tra Kieu
Church
It was built in 1722 on a different location and was transferred to
its current site in 1865. Priest Phero Le Nhu Hao built the present nave
in 1971 according to 17th century European architecture. Next to the church
are the Love of the Cross Convent, built in 1867, the Museum of Traditions,
and the church of the Holy Mother on a 60 meter high hill.
Japanese
Covered Bridge
The covered bridge, also
known as the Pagoda Bridge and the Japanese Covered Bridge was built in
the 16th century.
Assembly Hall of Cantonese
Chinese Congregation
The Assembly Hall of Cantonese
Chinese Congregation (Hoi Quan Quang Dong) was built in 1855, by Cantonese
people who lived in Hoi An.
Ong Pagoda
Ong Pagoda is one of the
typical pagodas in Hoi An's old quarter. It was built in 1653 and is dedicated
to Quan Thanh De Quan (Quan Van Truong) , who was one of the generals
in the three-kingdom period of ancient China.
Phuoc Lam
Pagoda
The pagoda belongs to the
Lam Te - Chuc Thanh Buddhist sect. The pagoda was built in the ancient
Asian style.
Chuc Thanh
Pagoda
Founded at the end of the
17th century by Priest Minh Hai, Chuc Thanh Pagoda was well known because
it was where the Thien Chuc Thanh chapter of the Thien Lam Te religion
came into being.
Chien Dan
Tower
The tower belongs to Tam An Village, Tam Ky Town, about 5 km from
Tam Ky Town. Chien Dan was dedicated to three deities: Siva, Vishnu, and
Brahma of the Champa Kingdom. It was built in the 11th century. Today,
the Chien Dan display Champa objects, with many high- quality statues
,which are fascinating to tourists and researchers .
Tan Ky House
Tan Ky house at 101 Nguyen
Thai Hoc Road, was constructed almost two centuries ago as the home of
a Vietnamese merchant. The houses has been lovingly preserved and now
looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th century
Phuoc Kien
Assembly Hall
Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall,
also called Kim Son Pagoda, was built in 1697 by Chinese Phuoc Kien merchants
at Hoi An.
Cham Island
Cu Lao Cham, also called
Champa Islets, is situated 31km from Hoi An into direction of the East
Sea. Visitors to this islet can enjoy the landscape, the food, entertainment,
and bathing in a fresh and pure environment.
Thu Bon River
Thu Bon River is one of
the nicest waterways in Vietnam and has been portrayed repeatedly in poetry.
Visitors can take a boat and stop to see the beautiful villages located
along the river. Visitors can take a boat and stop to see the beautiful
villages located along the river.
Kim Bong
Carpentry
Kim Bong village, part
of Cam Kim Village in Hoi An, is famous for wood carving and ceramics.
Thanh Ha
Pottery
Thanh Ha pottery from Cam
Ha Village in Hoi An has inherited techniques from different parts of
Quang Nam Province.
Phuoc
Kieu Bronze Casting
The famous Phuoc Kieu bronze
casting of Dien Phuong Village in Dien Bien District attracts a lot of
visitors.