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If you truly enjoy the outdoors and want the unique experience of living with the local people in the Mekong Delta, you should not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem in Tien Giang Province.

History of Vinh Trang Pagoda

Formerly, it was a small leaf hermitage set up in the early 19th century by District Chief Bui Cong Dat. In 1849, the Most Venerable Abbot Thich Hue Dang put it up a big pagoda and named it Vinh Trang Pagoda. The Abbot’s successor was the Most Venerable Thich Thien De. In 1890, lay-Buddhists came to the Royal-Chartered Linh Thuu Pagoda to invite the Most Venerable Thich Chanh Hau take charge of the Abbot of the Pagoda. In 1895, he had the Pagoda reconstructed. The pagoda has many netlike panels, horizontal boards and oblong boards of the parallel sentences. These netlike panels were elaborately carved. The Most Venerable Thich Minh Dang who had the Triple Gate, the main hall and the Patria. The pagoda has many netlike panels, horizontal boards and oblong boards of the parallel sentences.

Architecture and Structure of Vinh Trang Pagoda

Vinh Trang Pagoda is the greatest pagoda of Tien Giang Province, in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees. It was built in 1849 in My Phong village, My Tho City, in the shape of  “Nation” letter of Chinese characters. The pagoda includes four large departments connected with each other: the front department, the main department, the worship department and the back department, bearing a combination of European-Asian architecture and creating a splendid beauty, solemnity, but purity.

The beautiful structure features a mixture of Chinese, Vietnamese and Angkor (Cambodian) architectural styles. The pagoda consists of five buildings, two ornamental yards and 178 pillars.

The extremely beautiful structures in the pagoda are two triumphal arches bearing an art of inserting bottle and porcelain fragments which create harmonious pictures illustrating the Buddha’s legendaries. Inside the pagoda, there is a set of pictures “eight angels riding on animals” another set of statues of the Amitabha Holy Trinity carved in bronze, as big as a man, and more particularly, the set of the eighteen Arhats, wood carving work, is the only one, not two, in the west of South Vietnam, made by a snumber of artists in 1907. Graves of Buddhist priests who took care of the pagoda are scattered around. These graves are decorated with carefully engraved flagstones.

There are three entrances to the pagoda. The central iron gate is always closed, while the two side gates, which are designed in the co lau style are open. The side gates are adorned with colorful porcelain mosaics featuring Buddhist folktales and natural scenery.

The facade of Vinh Trang Pagoda contains both Asian and European architecture including elements from the Renaissance period, Romanesque style, French decorative flowers and Japanese enameled tile. From afar, the pagoda resembles the five-tower Angkor Temple.

According to locals, a monk named Minh Dan and an architect named Huynh Tri Phu traveled to Cambodia prior to building the pagoda for inspiration and eventually combined Khmer architecture with European styles for the pagoda. Vinh Trang Pagoda houses 60 precious statues made from copper, wood and terracotta. The most valuable collection is the 18 arhats made from jackfruit tree wood in 1907. Additionally, the pagoda has a bell that was cast in 1854.

The pagoda is surrounded by gardens of ornamental trees, ancient trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful atmosphere. It provided shelter for Vietnamese patriots and is recognized as a national historical and cultural relic by the government.

The architecture of Vinh Trang Pagoda is a harmonious combination of Asian and European types of architecture, creating the splendid, but simple features of this Buddhist pagoda.

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Hoi An ancient town is cosidered to be one of the most attactive destinations in Viet Nam and is a small town which situated on the bank of Thu Bon.  Hoi An was a bustling international trading port in Southeast Asia from 15th to the 19th century. Although large- scale trading had long moved elsewhere, Hoi An has  successful in preserving and restoring its charming roots and was recognized as the World heritage by UNESCO in 1989. Hoi An  is considered as a living museum of architecture and urban lifestyle. Most tradition houses here are the combination of different cultures such as Chinese , Japanese , French, and British and of course Vietnamese style..The great thing about Hoi An’s Old Town is that it is small enough to get around on foot. All Hoi An’s major attractions or landmarks are located within walking distance, and some of the streets are only for pedestrians. These factors make Hoi An, even more, inviting for most travelers to VietnamFor those who love sea, sun, and sand, Hoi An offers two lovely beaches which are five kilometers away from the town center. Renting a bike, riding around the town to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere is really enjoyab, Hoi An Riverside is the best place to be at night as the area is lit by quaint and old-fashioned lanterns, making it an atmospheric and beautiful spot for people to take photos.Beside these interesting experiences, it would be a pity not to try the distinctive culinary features here, including Hoi An baguette, white rose dumpling and Cao Lau. Hoi An in brief, this ancient town has a unique beauty ones can hardly resist, making it one of the top destinations that should be added to our bucket-list.

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Khai Dinh mausoleum, also known as Ung Lang, is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925), the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. It is the smallest work area compared to the mausoleums of the Nguyen kings, but it is the most elaborate construction, the longest construction time, the most construction cost and the most modern in the system of Hue mausoleums.The main mausoleum was built in 1920 and it was not completed until 11 years later in 1931. Participating in the construction of the mausoleum, there are many famous craftsmen and artisans throughout the country.Its architecture is a combination of Eastern and Western architectureIn general, the mausoleum is a rectangular block rising up with 127 steps. The penetration of many architectural schools such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Roman, GothiqueThien Dinh Palace in the highest position is the main architecture of the mausoleum, elaborately and sophisticatedly built. The entire interior of the palace is decorated with reliefs made of porcelain and glass. There is a bronze statue of Khai Dinh cast in France in 1920, by two Frenchmen, P. Ducing and F. Barbedienne, at the request of King Khai Dinh. The king's body was brought under the statue by a catacomb nearly 30 meters long, starting from behind Bi Dinh. Behind the tomb, the sun is setting as signifying the death of the king.Khai Dinh mausoleum is a valuable work in terms of art and architecture, contributing to the enrichment and diversity of the mausoleum population in Hue heritage.

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Khai Dinh mausoleum, also known as Ung Lang, is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925), the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. It is the smallest work area compared to the mausoleums of the Nguyen kings, but it is the most elaborate construction, the longest construction time, the most construction cost and the most modern in the system of Hue mausoleums.The main mausoleum was built in 1920 and it was not completed until 11 years later in 1931. Participating in the construction of the mausoleum, there are many famous craftsmen and artisans throughout the country.Its architecture is a combination of Eastern and Western architectureIn general, the mausoleum is a rectangular block rising up with 127 steps. The penetration of many architectural schools such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Roman, GothiqueThien Dinh Palace in the highest position is the main architecture of the mausoleum, elaborately and sophisticatedly built. The entire interior of the palace is decorated with reliefs made of porcelain and glass. There is a bronze statue of Khai Dinh cast in France in 1920, by two Frenchmen, P. Ducing and F. Barbedienne, at the request of King Khai Dinh. The king's body was brought under the statue by a catacomb nearly 30 meters long, starting from behind Bi Dinh. Behind the tomb, the sun is setting as signifying the death of the king.Khai Dinh mausoleum is a valuable work in terms of art and architecture, contributing to the enrichment and diversity of the mausoleum population in Hue heritage.

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Lang Co Bay is located in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province, located next to National Highway 1A, right at the foot of Hai Van pass, about 60km from Hue city center and 20km from Da Nang city. The bay has a length of 42.5 km, Lang Co beach has beautiful smooth sand more than 10 km long, clear blue sea surface, where there are many resorts. Considered as one of the ideal resort destinations because the bay is located in the middle of the branch of the Truong Son mountain range overlooking the sea, one side is Hai Van pass, the other is Phu Gia pass, Lang Co appears to be a series of wonderful sand dunes. beautiful and long running associated with tropical forests, curving pass roads, curving rocky mountains along with exciting discoveries up and down the sea; experience different types of sea tourism such as swimming, scuba diving or resort... The ideal time to come to Lang Co is in the summer, from April to July, visitors can easily enjoy a great vacation.

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Phong Nha cave is a world heritage site, the full name of the cave is Phong Nha-Ke Bang located in Quang Binh.  Phong Nha-Ke Bang is famous for its cave system of 300 caves, of which only 20 have been surveyed by Vietnamese and British scientists.  Phong Nha holds several world cave records.  Coming to Phong Nha Ke Bang, you can see the beauty of limestone caves and primeval forests.  Phong Nha cave has the longest underground river in the world, with many different rock forms, the widest and most beautiful sandy shore.  Ke Bang forest is home to many rare plant and animal species.  In 2009, Son Doong cave was discovered.  It is said to be the largest cave in the world. In 2003, Phong Nha Ke Bang was recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage, in 2015 continued to be recognized for the second time. Therefore, Phong Nha Ke Bang today  become more attractive in the eyes of foreigners.

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Da Nang is a popular tourist destination familiar to both Vietnamese and international tourists. In Da Nang, there are many places to visit: Ba Na mountain, Hoi An ancient town, Asian amusement park, My Khe beach, art museum and famous bridges. The scene of Da Nang is picturesque. Long golden sandy beaches, blue sea with many waves and green coconut trees. The center of this city has many bridges, the most famous of which is the Han River Bridge. This is the first bridge in Vietnam that can be rotated. The bridges are also the pride of the local people. There are many specialties in Da Nang that visitors cannot forget: rice paper, Quang noodles, banh xeo, … You should visit Da Nang from around early April to the end of August . Because this time, Da Nang has a lot of sunshine, less rain, it is very convenient for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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The Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, is one of the world' most distinct 20th century buildings. It also one of the most famous performing art centers in the entire world. In 2007, it became a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Sydney Opera House was designed by a Danish architect named Jorn Utzon. It was the winning entry in a competition that was held to find the best design. In 2003, nearly 50 years after construction began, Utron received the Prizker Prize, the highest honor given in the architectural industry. The prize included words like "masterpiece" and "iconic" to describe the building. The unique structure has now become one of the most recognizable symbols for the entire continent of Australia. The iconic opera house is located in Sydney Harbor, which is very close to the Sydney Bridge. It serves as a venue for several types of performing arts besides opera, including theater and piano recitals, among other arts.

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Ha Long Bay is a famous tourist destination, recognized by UNESCO as a natural heritage of the world many times.  The bay features an extremely magnificent and majestic natural landscape, poetic.  On the bay, there are many rocky islands with all kinds of different shapes, as well as beautiful interweaving caves.  These are really castles, fairy scenes in the middle of the world, contributing to creating an extremely beautiful Ha Long Bay.
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Heidelberg Castle (German: Heidelberger Schloss) is a ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps.
Heidelberg Palace is probably the world's most famous ruins. This palace ruin of red sandstone from the Neckar valley sits high above the valley floor, on the steep northern slope of the Königstuhl hill, surrounded by green forest. Its silhouette dominates views of Heidelberg's historic district.
1. THE PROUD RESIDENCE OF PRINCE-ELECTORS OF THE PALATINATE

In the 13th century, the counts of the Palatinate along the Rhine river, and later the electoral-princes above Heidelberg, erected their first Heidelberg residence. Over the centuries, the fortified medieval castle became a representative palace. Today, Heidelberg Palace, with its Renaissance palaces, is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Germany. A high point of this Electoral Palatinate architecture was the addition of the famous "Hortus Palatinus" palace garden in the early 17th century.
2. DESTRUCTION THROUGH WAR AND NATURAL DISASTERS

In the 17th century, the Palatinate was entangled in both the Thirty Years' War and the Nine Years' War. French troops blasted the massive walls in several attacks. The prince-electors lost interest in the extremely damaged palace in the 18th century and moved their residence to Mannheim. The provisionally repaired palace buildings fell visibly into ruin and were burned out in two lightning strikes in 1764.
3.HEIDELBERG PALACE: A SYMBOL FOR ROMANTICISM

For travelers, painters and poets, the picturesque remnants of Heidelberg Palace on the Neckar river epitomized Romantic ruins around 1800. They immortalized the atmospheric monument in poems, songs and pictures. An awareness of the need to preserve this historic palace ruins slowly grew. The French count, Charles de Graimberg, who was living in exile in Germany, played an important role in is preservation.
4. SOME ATTRACTIVE SPOTS TO VISIT IN HEiDELBERG CASTLE
- House of Wittelsbach
- Imperial Hall
- Friedrich Building
- The German Apothecary Museum inside Heidelberg Palace

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Ha Long is a sea and island located in the northeast of the country, the territory of Quang NinhThe beauty of Ha Long is so poetic and elusive, with a system of rocky islands with various shapes, lines, colorful textures of the island and mountains blending with the sky and sea to create a captivating picture. people .Ha Long Bay is mainly a limestone island that was formed over 500 million years ago, the mark in those islands is an extremely rich cave system, a series of caves with countless beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. that nature bestowed on Ha Long

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Ha Long is a sea and island located in the northeast of the country, the territory of Quang NinhThe beauty of Ha Long is so poetic and elusive, with a system of rocky islands with various shapes, lines, colorful textures of the island and mountains blending with the sky and sea to create a captivating picture. people .Ha Long Bay is mainly a limestone island that was formed over 500 million years ago, the mark in those islands is an extremely rich cave system, a series of caves with countless beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. that nature bestowed on Ha Long

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Introduce the most famous place you've known or you've had impressions on it.

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Introduce the most famous place you've known or you've had impressions on it.