Historically, Cham is an ancient civilization that was really
influential in Southeast Asia, especially in Vietnam
and Cambodia Vietnam India
History and location
Commonly known as Thap Ba, the Po Nagar Cham Towers are a complex
of temples erected approximately before 781 A.D. This complicated site belonged
to the medieval principality of Khauthara, a small country near modern Nha
Trang. The Po Nagar Towers are now situated on a mountain called Cu Lao, in
downtown Nha Trang and next to Cai
River
What to see
Compared to the original design, the towers nowadays have only a
few differences (except for the Golden Dome which has been robbed by pirates).
The four Po Nagar Towers today are truly beautiful and charming. Each of them
was built to dedicate to a unique deity.
The largest, which is 23m high, was built in 817 AD and contains a
linga and a statue dedicated to Ponagar, who is said to have taught new
agricultural and weaving techniques to people of the area. In gratitude they
have built the complex to honour the Goddess. The central tower is in honour of
Cri Cambhu who blesses devotees with fertility, ence childless couples often
visit and pray there. The North West
If you are interesting in history, you can be amazed to find
hundreds of ancient relics displayed inside the complex. If you love taking
travel photographs, the promontory on which the towers stand has a fantastic
view of Cai River
How to get there
The entrance fee is as low as $1 and the site opens from 7am to
7pm. Access to the site is easy done by both car and motorbike.
OCEANOGRAPHIC MUSEUM OF VIETNAM
History and location
Located at
1 Cau Da St. Bao Dai Village
What
to see
Nowhere
can people expect to see a more extensive collection of living beings from the
Eastern Sea like in this museum, particularly in areas like the bays of
Thailand, archipelagoes of Paracels (Hoàng Sa) and Spratlys (Truong Sa), shore
regions of Vietnam and the gulf of the Vat Bô.
The
collection of this museum spreads out over two floors. The ground floor is home
to fish tanks of varying sizes that house all manner of marine life. All kinds
of fish you would find in the sea area of Khanh Hoa Province
The
upstair flooor is for exhibiting specimens, local boats and fishing artifacts,
plus an 18 metre long whale skeleton. Over its long history, this museum has
been holding more than 20000 specimens of tropical marine creatures. Apart from
the real fishes, there are also rare species’ skeletons or bodies preserved in
formaldehyde solution. There are even finds of endemic species from Kampuchean
Vietnamese seas and from other nearby countries, some of which are extremely
rare, like the dugong or sea cow. Kids are often very excited to visit the big
tropical turtles and crocodiles.
Apart from
the museum aquariums, there are also many of the theme rooms in the National
Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam which focus on marine science featuring the
history of its research equipment and technology such as: “From Light to Life”
(features algae and phytoplankton), “Life in a Drop of Water” (microscopic
aquatic organisms), or rooms illustrating coastal natural disasters, sacred
legends, traditions and culture of Vietnam fishing.
How
to get there
The museum
opens from 6.00AM to 6.00PM. Entrance fee is VND 30,000/adult. Travelling by
motorbike or car is convenient.
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VINPEARL
LAND
Located on one of the world’s most famous bays, Vinpearl Nha Trang Resort
& Spa – an international five star hotel in the Vinpearl Nha Trang of
hotel, tourism, resort and entertainment is considered to be “a twinkling pearl
glued on the crown of the Sea queen”.
Lying on the north of Hon Tre Island , Vinpearl Land East Sea Coast ,
or beautiful Nha Trang City. Another attractive feature of Pearl of
Vietnam is modern tuktuk cars that take tourists to the hotels or interesting
places on a winding road in charming mountain scenery.
What to see and do
Not only can tourists be impressed deeply with monuments and famous
spots, but they also are paid attractive attention to the five-star hotel on
island with 485 stunning architectural rooms including 29 luxury rooms, one
presidential room, and one royal room. Besides, there are three independent
villas for family enclosed with professional services that can satisfy the most
fastidious guest. Coming to Vinpearl Resort & Spa, tourist can have
opportunities to be immersed in the chain of seafood restaurants,
experience the massage treatments rendered by skillful practitioners, or relax
with lots of bars and clubs. Vinpearl also built a freshwater pool, which is
the largest one in Southeast Asia with more
than 5700m2 areas for sunbathing and traveling.
At Vinpearl Resort & Spa, a variety of sports and indoor game,
such as beach volleyball, table tennis, archery or billiards, table tennis,
jogging and cycling, make the resort even more exciting. Thus, Vinpearl is
worthy to be the tropical paradise of Nha Trang in
particular and Vietnam
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