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FIVE BEAUTIFUL SPOTS OF
VIETNAM
ENGLISH SUBJECT’S PRESENTATION
When we tell about vietnam’s tourism, every one always
hear the slogan” Vietnam_ the hiden charm”. Our group is
happy to show you know more about the mysterious of
these outstanding spots of vietnam. Our presentation today
will take you through 5 the world heritage site in this
beautiful country. The first is Ha Long bay, the second is
Phong Nha_ Ke Bang cave, the third is Hue Imperial City,
next is Hoi An Anceint Town and the final is My Son Holy
Land.
Ha Long Bay Guide
Ha Long Bay means Bay of the Descending Dragon in the
Vietnamese language is often touted by proud Vietnamese
as the world's Eighth wonder.Ha Long Bay is located in the
northeast corner of Viet Nam, 1 km from Ha Noi. In the
Province of Quang Ninh. Ha Long Bay covers an area of
1,553 km2 with 1,969 islands, of which 90% are limestone
islands.Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in
northern Vietnam near the Chinese border.Legends said
that a huge dragon and its children descended there to help
the Vietnamese fight against Northern invaders. After the
victory, these dragons decided to stay with the local
people. Since then this area has been called the
"descending dragon" This extraordinary area was declared
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. For many
tourists, this place is like something right out of a
movie. The fact is that Halong Bay features a wide range of
biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed
featured in endless movies.Inside the stone islands are

various breath-taking caves, such as Thiên Cung, Ðầu Gỗ,
Sửng Sốt, Trinh Nữ, Tam Cung and others.Its waters are
host to a great diversity of ecosystems including offshore
coral reefs, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests,
small freshwater lakes, and sandy beaches.The climate of
Ha Long Bay is tropical, being wet and hot. It is devides
into four main seasons: winter is from November to March
of following year, the temperatures drop to between 15
0
C -
20
0
C. Summer is from May to September, the temperatures
increases to between 26
0
C-27
0
C Two others seaons: Spring
and Autumn, climate is cool. The annually average
temperature between 18
0
C - 19
0
C.
Annual rainfall averages from 2.000mm- 2.200mm.
The salinity of seawater divides into between seasons: rainy
season 21‰-22‰, dry season 32‰-33‰ The bottom of
bay is quite flat with the average depth of 5 -10m, in some
parts 15-29m depth. There are narrow passages such as:
Cua Luc(20m), The Vang(22-27m) and the others with 9-

10m depth. Thanks to the system of islands and islets, the
waves in Ha Long Bay are quite light, here is a uniform
daily tide vanation of 3,5-4m. The low spring tides in
March, April, August and December, the highest tide is in
January, June, July and December. The best way to get to
Halong City is by car, minibus or bus from Hanoi which is
only 170km away.It is possible to visit Ha Long Bay year-
round, with the best time to visit from October through
April, although during the winter months of December,
January and February, the weather can be cool and overcast
with low visibility. During the summer months from May
to September, temperatures rise and storms are more likely
during the rainy season. If budget is not a problem, an
hour-long helicopter transfer is also available.if your time
is allow we recommend you to take the overnight trip and
enjoy your silent night there.
PHONG NHA-KE BANG
Phong Nha - Ke Bang is a national park and UNESCO
World Heritage Site in the Bố Trạch and Minh Hóa districts
of central Quang Binh Province, in north-central Vietnam,
about 500 km south of the nation's capital, Hanoi. The park
borders the Hin Namno Nature Reserve in the province of
Khammouan, Laos by the west, 42 km east of South China
Sea from its borderline point. Phong Nha-Ke Bang
National Park is situated in a limestone zone of 2,000 km2
in Vietnamese territory and borders another limestone zone
of 2,000 km2 of Hin Namno in Laotian territory. The core
zone of this national park covers 857.54 km2 and a buffer
zone of 1,954 km2.The park was created to protect one of
the world's two largest karst regions with 300 caves and

grottoes and also protects the ecosystem of limestone forest
of the Annamite Range region in north central coast of
Vietnam.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang area is noted for its cave and grotto
systems as it is composed of 300 caves and grottos with a
total length of about 70 km, of which only 20 have been
surveyed by Vietnamese and British scientists; 17 of these
are in located in the Phong Nha area and three in the Ke
Bang area. After April 2009, total length of caves and
grottoes are 126 km. Before discovery of Son Doong Cave,
Phong Nha held several world cave records, as it has the
longest underground river, as well as the largest caverns
and passageways.
The park derives it name from Phong Nha cave, the most
beautiful of all, containing many fascinating rock
formations, and Ke Bang forest.
The plateau on which the park is situated is probably one of
the finest and most distinctive examples of a complex karst
landform in Southeast Asia.
This national park was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage
Sites in 2003 for its geological values as defined in its
criteria viii.
In April 2009, the world's largest cave Son Doong Cave,
was discovered by a team of British cave explorers of
British Caving Association
This cave from which the name to the whole system and
the park is derived is famous for its rock formations which
have been given names such as the "Lion", the "Fairy
Caves", the "Royal Court", and the "Buddha". This cave is
7729 m long, contains 14 grottos, with a 13,969 m-long

underground river. The scientists have surveyed 44.5 km of
grottos in this cave so far, but tourists can only penetrate to
a distance of 1500 m. Phong Nha Caves, like most of the
caves in this area, has been continuously shaped by the
Chay River. As one gets farther into the cave, the more
illusory the stalactites and stalagmites look as they glitter
when bright light is shone on them. The Son River flows
into the mouth of the cave and keeps flowing underground,
where it is referred to as the Nam Aki River, then this river
emerges at a site 20 km to the south near Pu Pha Dam
Mountain. The main Phong Nha cave includes 14
chambers, connected by an underwater river that runs for
1.5 km. Secondary corridors branch off in all directions.
The Outer Cave and some of the Inner Caves have roofs
that tower between 25 and 40 meters above the water level.
From the 14th chamber there may be other corridors
leading to similarly large chambers, but this area proves
more dangerous for explorers because of the ongoing
erosion of the limestone of the cavern. The Shallow cave is
located 800 meters from the cave mouth where there is a
spectacular landscape of sand and rock
Hue Imperial city
Hue is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to
Vietnam. Straddling the Perfume River, this mysterious,
somber city is a historian's dream comes true, with
numerous 19th century ruins, royal tombs and an excellent
museum.
The grounds of the Imperial City were surrounded by a
wall 2 kilometers by 2 kilometers, and the walls were
surrounded by a moat. The water from the moat was taken

from the Huong River (Perfume River) that flows through
Huế. This structure is called the citadel.
Inside the citadel was the Imperial City, with a perimeter of
almost 2.5 kilometers.Inside the Imperial City was the
imperial enclosure called the Purple Forbidden City in
Vietnamese, a term that mimics that used by the Chinese
for their own Forbidden City. The enclosure was reserved
for the Nguyen imperial family.
In June 1802 Nguyễn Phúc Ánh took control of Vietnam
and proclaimed himself Emperor Gia Long. His rule was
recognized by China in 1804.
Gia Long confided with geomancers to decide which was
the best place for a new palace and citadel to be built. After
the geomancers had decided on a suitable site in Huế, in
1804 building began. Thousands of workers were forced to
produce a wall and moat, 10 kilometer long. Initially the
walls were earthen, but later these earthen walls were
replaced by stone walls, 2 meters thick.
The citadel was oriented to face the Huong River to the
east. This was different from the Forbidden City in Beijing,
which faces south. The Emperor's palace is on the east side
of the citadel, nearest the river. A second set of walls and a
second moat was constructed around the Emperor's palace.
Many more palaces and gates and courtyards and gardens
were subsequently added.
The rule of the last Vietnamese Emperor lasted until the
mid-1900s. At that time, the Purple Forbidden City had
many buildings and hundreds of rooms. It suffered from
termite and cyclone damage, but was still very impressive.
Many bullet holes left over from the war can be observed

on the stone walls.
The American bombing in 1968 in response to a
communist takeover of Huế flattened most of the Imperial
city. Only a few buildings survived, such as the Thai Hoa
Temple, Can Thanh Temple, The Mieu, and Hieu Lam Cac.
The city was made a UNESCO site in 1993. The buildings
that still remain are being restored and preserved.
Unfortunately, most of the buildings were destroyed during
the Vietnam war.
During the past few years, most of the destroyed buildings
have already been reconstructed by the cooperation of the
Vietnamese government, UNESCO, and other
organizations.The Imperial City of Hue was the capital of
Vietnam during the reign of the Nguyen dynasty, the last
dynasty in Vietnam. Even today, the Vietnamese regard
Hue with awe and respect. Hue also has the distinction of
being one of the rainiest cities in Vietnam, receiving more
than 120 inches each year.
The Citadel, a mooted, walled fort, constructed during the
early 19th century, dominates Hue. Within these walls lies
the forbidden Purple City, former home of the royal family.
The Citadel was also the scene of brutal fighting and
staggering casualties during the 1968 Tet Offensive, when
the North Vietnamese held the fort for 26 days before being
driven out by American forces. The damage inflicted to the
architecture is still being repaired and the Citadel may
never be fully restored. In somewhat better shape are the
various royal tombs of the Nguyen emperors, which can
easily be reached by boat, car or motorbike. The historical
museum is one of the best in the country.

The Vietnamese regard Hue as the pinnacle of Vietnamese
fashion, language and cuisine. The women of Hue, wearing
the traditional ao dai and non bai tho, are reputed to be the
most beautiful in all of Vietnam. Hue people have a very
special accent which is sweet and soft but a bit difficult to
understand if you come from other areas The Hue accent is
regarded as the most distinct and pleasing to the ear. The
food, including local dishes such as banh khoai, is said to
be the tastiest. Some of this is surely legend rather than
fact, but who am I to argue? You won't be alone when you
visit Hue. At any time of the year this small city is bustling
with tourists. Lots of tourists also means lots of hawkers,
cyclo drivers and children selling chewing gum. It
sometimes seems impossible to walk more than 10 feet
without being accosted by someone wanting to sell you
something. Smile a lot, say thank you (preferably in
Vietnamese) and go about your business and you will be
left alone.
Hue can easily be visited as a day trip from Danang, or as
an overnight stop on the way to Hanoi or before returning
to Saigon. The best time to visit Hue is from May to
August, when it tends to be driest. Bring a raincoat anyway,
as it's still likely to rain.
Hoi An
Location: Hoi An is an old town down the Thu Bon River,
on the coastal plain of Quang Nam Province, about 30 km
south of Da Nang City.
Characteristics: The architectural significance of Hoi An
has been recognized by UNESCO, during the 23rd
Congress which took place in Marrakech (Morocco) from

the 29th of November to the 4th of December, since the
town was officially listed as a World Heritage Site.
After a long period of absence from the tourist map, this
lovely town started to draw the attention of visitors and
researchers at the beginning of the 1980’s. What is so
special about Hoi An is that this little port town is in an
incredible state of preservation. It offers some of the most
densely concentrated sights in Vietnam with its old streets
bordered with ancient houses and assembly halls, its
pagodas, temples, ancient wells and tombs. In total, more
than a thousand places of interest.
The architecture of Hoi An is characterized by a
harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese
influences. After many centuries, Hoi An is still respectful
of its traditions, folk festivals, beliefs and of its
sophisticated culinary art.
Set in a quiet environment, Hoi An is surrounded by
peaceful villages, a beautiful river, the sea and sunny
beaches. Offshore, Cu Lao Cham Islands are very famous
for sheltering their prized birds’ nests.
Characteristics: Hoi An lantern is various size and shape,
from normal lantern to dragon lantern or fish lantern with
full of color. Hoi An people highly pride on their lantern. It
is very simple and easy to do only with hard-work. In past,
there was no "night of ancient city".
In past and now, when mention to Hoi An trade villages, it
is always said to Thanh Ha pottery, Kim Bong carpenter
villages, hardly to the lantern work. Years recently, Hoi An
lantern work has developed greatly because out of the rules
of town committee all families light lantern in the night of

ancient city (monthly 14th lunar calendar) and tourists buy
a lantern as a souvenir.
There are about 30 families working lantern in Hoi An.
They have to use the old bamboo soaking ten-day in salt
water against wormhole and moth then drying it and
sharpening it as the size of lantern. Cloth must be silken or
nylon cloth, enough toughs for stretching and stretching
worker need good technique to do it. To be done a couple
of lantern requires 4-work day and 3 decorative works.
The recurrent night of ancient city, holidays, tet holiday
with multi- color lantern on very roads. It make everybody
feel a happier and more lovely Hoi An.
My Son Holy Land
Cham Pa culture had great influences on Vietnam's cultural
values . The once capital of Cham Pa Kingdom from 4th to
15th century was "Thanh dia My Son", called "My Son
Sanctuary" or "Valley of Kings" by French historians. In
those days, My Son became center for spirituality and
worship during the Cham Pa Kingdom. , The My Son
Sanctuary is a large complex of religious monuments
originally consisting of more than 70 structures; today,it's
remaining the 25 vestiges.it is the only witness of Asian's
cultures was disapppeared.
Location
My Son is located inside the valley of Quang Nam
Province, southern Vietnam around 69 kilometers
southwest of Da Nang city. From the 4th to 15th centuries,
it was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty. Besides
Hoi An old town, an ancient destination of historical value
in Da Nang, My Son in Quang Nam is also a place of

historical and culture-oriented tourism.
History
If you are enjoying a tour to My Son Holy Land, what can
not be missed is the historical story of the sanctuary to be
told to you by guides. The Cham people belong to an ethnic
group in Southeast Asia. Cham is remnant of the Cham Pa
Kingdom (7th to 15th centuries), closely related to the
Malay race.
From the 4th to 15th centuries, a unique culture which
owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism of Cham
developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. This is
graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of
impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site of My
Son, which was the religious and political capital of the
Cham Pa Kingdom for most of its existence.
According to records on the stone stele,this was a wooden
temple to worship the Siva Bhadresvera genie. In the late
16th century, a big fire destroyed the temple. Step by step,
historical mysteries were unveiled by scientists. Through
stone stele and royal dynasties, they proved My Son to be
the most important Holy Land of the Cham people during
the mentioned centuries, reflecting the style and history of
Cham People.
Cultural values
Religion
It is the religious role of My Son Holy land that draws
people’s curiosity. This archeological site represents the
longest continuous occupation for religious purposes, not
only of the Cham Kingdom, but also within Southeast Asia
as a whole.

Situated inside the 2-kilometer wide valley in Quang Nam
province, the My Son Sanctuary temple complex was ever
the central praying and worship ceremony place of Cham
Pa reigns. My Son is also a tool to assist the reigns to
contact with God and Saints. The land accordingly
becomes the significant religious and cultural center of
Cham Pa reigns.
Cham-style Architecture
The sanctuary comprises more than 70 architectural works.
They include temples and towers that connect to each other
with complicated red brick designs. The main component
of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to
reflect the divinity of the king. Bricks are main material for
the construction of the Cham Towers. However, it has yet
been unable to figure out the reasonable explanation for the
linking material, brick baking method, and construction
method of the Cham Pa. Even these days, this still remains
as an attractive secret to contemporary people.
Why should you visit it?
It recognized as a World Heritage in 1999, My Son Holy
Land is charming in various cultural values. Therefore, it is
extremely useful and meaningful for interesting in
Southeast Asian culture,the ancient Cham culture,.
Although the time and the wars have destroyed some
towers, the sculptural and architectural remains still keep
the style and history of the art of the Cham people.
Are you a Cham culture researcher? Are you an architect?
Are you an archeologist? Or are you only a normal tourist?
Well, whichever of those you are, you should visit this holy
land to have understanding of a Vietnam’s ancient cultural

of unique holy and mysterious beauty.
How to get there?
Every hotel and travel agency in Hoi An is selling trips to
My Son for unbelievably cheap prices. For a more
rewarding experience it would be a good idea to get there
before the tour buses arrive. You can hire a car and driver
in Hoi An for around $20 one of the centre towers of
indian,Mi Son sanctuary was compared with these big
towers:Angkor Wat (Campuchia), Ayutthaya (Thái Lan) …
The sculptural and architectures towers were affected by
indian style.Sanctuary had a main tower and many
auxiliary small towers around.they shape pyramid,to
symbolize for top Meru genie.,where lived of hindu
genie.the gate in the east to take the sunlight.
Bricks are main material for the construction of the Cham
Towers. However, it has yet been unable to figure out the
reasonable explanation for the linking material, brick
baking method, and construction method of the Cham Pa.
Even these days, this still remains as an attractive secret to
contemporary people
My Son Holy land - a unique beautiful sanctuary world
of the ancient Cham religion,it's attracting thousands of
tourists elsewhere
The fisrt,thank all of you have listened our topic. The main
things we want to send to you is we hope you will love
your country more and more, have good behavior to these
beautise to keep vietnam always have pretty impression to
visitors when they come to vietnam
Again,thank you so much and wish you have a nice
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