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FOUR HOLY ANIMALS IN VIET NAM

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Four Holy Animals in Vietnam, What they are? As you know, in  Vietnam , there are  four holy animals (4 sacred animals ),  (in Vietnamese: Tứ Linh or Tứ Thánh Thú) They include the Vietnamese dragon (Long) in the East, the Unicorn (Lân or Nghê) in the West, the Turtle (Quy) in the North, and the Phoenix (Phụng) in the South. Each of them has different powers and tobe different symbols. The dragon  is a symbol of the power of Emperors, the emperor was like the Son of Heaven. Phoenix  is a symbol of the richness and purification of females such as princesses, empresses, the emperor’s mother, or grandmother. Turtle  is a symbol of longevity and education (long-life and wisdom). At  Thien Mu pagoda  in Hue city. There is a giant Turtle made of marble from 1675. Because of the symbol for Education. Some students, before taking examinations, come to Linh Mu pagoda to touch the head of the giant turtle to get good luck. The last one is  Unicorn , I know in other countries, A unicorn is a hors
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Marble Mountains Da Nang Travel Guide

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  1. Marble Mountains History Located on the route of Da Nang – Hoi An,  Marble Mountains  or  Ngu Hanh Son  is a complex of 5 limestone mountains rising on the coastal sand: Kim Son, Moc Son, Thuy Son, Hoa Son and Tho Son. Ngu Hanh Son Mountain has majestic landscapes with ancient mossy rocks and many unique cultural and historical architectural works. 2.  The ideal time to visit the Marble Mountains in Vietnam Marble Mountains Weather With fresh, cool weather and beautiful 4-season scenery, Ngu Hanh Son is one of the attractive Da Nang tourist destinations that you can visit at any time of the year. If traveling in the summer, besides Ngu Hanh Son, you can also combine vacation at the beaches in the area. 3. How to visit the Marble Mountains Danang? Directions to Marble Mountains Da Nang The distance from the center of Da Nang city to Ngu Hanh Son is only about 7km so you can choose to travel by motorbike, bus or taxi. Motorbike: You can follow 2 roads to Ngu Hanh Son: Vo Nguyen Giap
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Bao Quoc Pagoda- The Buddhist Center of Hue

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  Bao Quoc Pagoda   is one of the oldest and sacred pagodas in Hue Imperial Capital. As you know, each pagoda covers the up and down history, delicate architecture as well as ancient stories. It is known as the must-visit attraction in the spiritual tourist destination of Hue with beautiful landscape and quiet spaces. Bao Quoc Pagoda Location Located on Ham Long hill, Bao Quoc Street, Duc Ward, Hue City.  Bao Quoc pagoda  was built in the shape of Khau (Mouth) following the Nom language character by the Venerable Master Giac Phong in the 17th century. During the reign of Le Du Tong King,  Bao Quoc Pagoda Hue  was named Ham Long Pagoda. In 1747, Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat gave the pagoda a signboard “Sac Tu Bao Quoc Tu” which means Bao Quoc National pagoda. The Pagoda History In 1808, Gia Long emperor restored and built three relics including the Great Bell with a weight of 826 kg; 1.4 m high, diameter is 1.2 m and named the pagoda as Ham Long Thien Tho. Later on, because Gia Long mausoleum
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HOI AN SUNRISE FISH MARKET TOUR

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  Hoi An Sunrise Fish Market Tour  is a fabulous and unique tour to enjoy the best moments of the early fish market. Booking this tour, you will be at the  Duy Nghia harbor  to observe the daily ritual of fishermen in  Hoi An countryside . Moreover, it is a great chance to enjoy the beauty of Sunrise of Hoi An ancient town.  HOI AN SUNRISE FISH MARKET TOUR At 5:30 am, our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel/ homestay in Hoi An and we start the  Hoi An Sunrise fish market tour . Along the way to the harbor, our local tour guide will tell you a lot of interesting information about the daily life of fishermen, how they enjoy their life, their unique culture as well as the basket boats. Around 5:45, we arrive at the harbor and it is also the right time that the fishing boats dock at the harbor after a day, the long night made friends with the Ocean. You will enjoy the noisy but very local atmosphere of the wives, the wholesalers as well as the echo of the Ocean. Thousands
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