MY SON
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y Son, located 69 km southwest of Danang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that 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..... |
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PHONG NHA
Viet Nam's Phong
Nha-Ke Bang national park has been recognised as a world natural
heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) at its 27th general assembly session
being held in Paris from June 30-July 5.
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HOCHIMINH MAUSOLEUM
The construction of the Mausoleum started in September 1973, on the foundations of the old pedestal in Ba Dinh Square where President Ho Chi Minh used to chair national meetings. The mausoleum was completed nearly two years later on August 28, 1975.
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PHU QUOC ISLAND
Phu Quoc, the largest island in Vietnam, lies in the Gulf of Thailand, 45 km from Ha Tien and 15 km south of Cambodia. Phu Quoc, in Kien Giang Province, covers an area of 585 sq. Km and is 50 km long.
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BA DEN MOUNTAIN
Ba Den Mountain, the highest elevation in the south at 986m, is the last peak in the Truong Son Mountain Range. It is located 15 km north-east of Tay Ninh. The area is a historical and beautiful site, and covers more than 24 sq.km.
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CAO DAI HOLLY
The Cao Dai Great Temple is the cathedral of the Cao Dai religion and is the main attraction in Tay Ninh. The temple, built between 1933 and 1955, is located more specifically in Long Hoa, 5 km south-east of Tay Ninh.
It is 140m long and 40m wide. The interior consists of a huge decorated hall and sanctuary. The two rows of columns are decorated with dragons and are coated in white, red and blue paint.
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VINH NGHIEM PAGODA
Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is located at 339 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia street in Ho Chi Minh City. It is was constructed between 1964 and 1971 following the design of architect Nguyen Ba Lang.
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GIAC VIEN PAGODA
Giac Vien Pagoda is located on Lac Long Quan Street in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built by Master Huong Dang in 1805 in honour of Emperor Gia Long.
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