Hon Chen Temple - a holy site

Hon Chen temple was built on Ngoc Tran mount, Hai Cat. Ngoc Tran is precarious mont besides the deepest part of the Perfume River in Hue city Vietnam.

On the top of the hill, there is a big hole which looks like a cup, where often holds clean water. Thus, the mount was called Jade Cup Mount.

In the old time, the Cham erectd a temple to cult the Goddess Ponagar. Later, the Vietnamese followed Thien Tien Thanh and worshipped here under the name of Goddess Thien Y A Na, this is the local religion.

Under the Nguyen Dynasty, the temple was renovated and enlarged many times. From 1882 to 1885, drung the time waiting ot be crouwned, Emperor Dong Khanh asked his mother to go to Ngoc Tran Temple to pray ans aks for instructions fo Goddes Thien Y A Na.

When coming to the throne, Emperor Dong Khanh had temple rebuilt, and many iterms mad to worship her then he rename it, Hue Nam temple.

Hon Chen Temple is known far and wide not only because it religious remains but also for it landscape. This site was put into a poetic natural surrounding, romantic mount and river of Hue Vietnam. Hon Chen Temple is composed of some ten nice constuctions, all set half way of the south east smooth slope of the mountain hidden under ancient trees which give shave all the year round.

The water surface of the Perfume River is clear and blue transquil lik a mirror, reflecting the ancient temple and show its beauty.

Beautiful Beaches and Islands

Beautiful beaches are in Hoi An.
An Bang is the famous one in Hoi An, a wild local beach. Here are clean water and fresh air. You can find some retaustant here for your meal after swimming.
The second one is Cua Dai Beach. You will see beautiful coconut farm on the bach with white sand.
Cham Island
It is a small island in the sea of Hoi An. You can see this from the seashore of Hoi An beaches. It is very good for travelers who like to dive and to see coral. You can get boat trip to this island very easily from hotels of local booking office.

These are the attractive sites of Hoi An which travelers should come to visit to get nice time in Hoi An as well as the time traveling through Vietnam.

Hoi An - A peaceful town

Hoi An is a site rich of tradition an history. It has become the world heritage site since 1999. I was use to be an international trade port. Now it still keeps the old beauty which attracts many travelers from all around the world.

When visit Hoi An, travelers will get good chance to live in the peaceful area with the colorful at night time. Hoi An will be covered the color of lanterns and reflects its-self on the lovely Thu Bon River.

Stepping in the old town, you will feel you are going to the tranquil of life to find out another side of life. Espcially, the full moon time is really attractive. The old town is live without motobikes, which is good for walkers in this place.

Sometimes on the street of Hoi An, you can also listen to the traditional music or see some people playing chess or see some children playing football. That is great time for us to enjoy the life and culture.