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Câu 1: Give introduction to Hoi An as a suggestion for visitors to visit

Location:
Hoi An is a provincial( pơ vin chồ) city with an area of about 63.55 square (SỜ QUÉT)
kilometers. It is located in the downstream area of Thu Bồn River in the coastal plain of
Quang Nam Province(po vừn). It is 28 kilometers away from Da Nang City to the
Southeast(sao ịt) and about 50 kilometers away from Tam Ky City to the Northeast. In
1999, Hoi An was recognized( re cừn nai)by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site ( he di tự
sai).
Means of transports for coming there:
You can get on Hoi An by many vehicles( vi cồ )
By plane: This is the fastest ( phét từn) way to go to Hoi An. From Hanoi or Ho Chi
Minh City, you can buy airline tickets (e len tích cờ)to Da Nang and then continue your
journey ( jon ni) to Hoi An by bus or taxi.
By train: Your train trip will stop at Da Nang Station (sây sừn) or Trà Kiệu Station with
the total travel time being around 15 - 20 hours.
By coach: You can get to Hoi An by taking coaches ( cau chờ) that go from Hanoi to Hoi
An or from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…):
Hoi An still retains ( re thên) almost 1,000 architectures( e di tếch trừn) from streets,
houses, assemblies ( x rep bờ li) , to communal( con mi nây) houses, temples, shrines and
bridges ( bơ trừn). So the first must-do thing in Hoi An is to explore the city with
renowned places like Japanese Covered Bridge( cau vừn bờ rít) , Tan Ky Old House.
Phung Hung Old House, Cantonese Assembly ( can tơ ni ơ xem bờ ly ) Hall.
Prominent activities:
+ Visiting some cultural (cau chời) assembly halls
+ Exploring the architecture of ancient( en sừn) houses
+ Taking pictures(pic tu rờ) at Japanese Bridge Hoi An
+ Enjoying famous food at Hoi An Night Market
Cuisine (foods and drinks):
Some specialties( s pe so ti) of Hoi An cuisine you should try here are cao lau, Quang
noodle, banh mi, wonton, water fern cake, Hoi An chicken rice...
Câu 2: Give introduction to Trang An landscape complex as a suggestion for visitors
to visit
Location
Stretching( sét ching) a total area of more than 2,168 hectares( hét tờ ) on 8
communes( con mừn) in Hoa Lu and Gia Vien districts in Ninh Binh City, Trang An is a
complex of Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel ( an sừn cen ti đồ) preserved(bờ sứn) area a center
area, grottoes ( gót tờ ), and Bai Dinh Pagoda.
In 2014, Trang An was recognized( re cừn nai)by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site ( he
di tự sai).
Means of transports for coming there
The most convenient(cơn vi niền) way to get to Trang An is booking daily tour in Trang
An with your travel agent in HaNoi by Bus, by motobike, or taxi, by train to Ninh Binh
station.
From Hanoi center, follow the direction(đi rếc sừn) of Văn Điển-Thường Tín and then go
on A1 High Way, you will get to Ninh Binh.
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
Coming to Trang An, the visitors cannot miss 12 beautiful caves such as : Sang Cave
(Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), Dia linh cave, Tran Cave,…
Come to Khong palace to listen to the story of the seven loyal mandarins(me đơ en), or
Tran temple to show your respect to the general under the reign of King Hung the 18th
who protected the border of the country.
- Prominent( bo mơ nừn) activities
+ Farm Trip In Trang An Landscape Complex
+ Kayaking at Trang An : There are 2 kayaking routes(râu) to choose from. The first
route is 8 km long (round trip), departing from Trang An wharf (uốt)), then passing Trinh
Temple, Tam Quan Gate, Dark Cave’s mouth, Quy Hau Cave’s mouth and Nui Ngoc. The
second route is shorter with about 5km long. It also starts from Trang An wharf to Kong
Island, Thủy Đình, Vũ Lâm Palace then paddling back to the wharf.
- Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Scorched(sờ cót) rice, meat goat, Ninh Binh Mountain Snail, kim son a cơ ho
- Ẩm thực (thực phẩm và đồ uống)
Cơm cháy, thịt dê, Ốc núi Ninh Bình, kim sơn cơ ho
Câu 3: Give introduction to Ho Chi Minh city as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location:
It is located near the Mekong delta, about 1,760 kilometers south of Hanoi, the capital of
Vietnam . Ho Chi Minh City is the second heart and soul of Vietnam, to Hanoi.
Is a young city founded in 1689 before named Saigon - Gia Dinh
Means of transport for coming there
Travellers can arrive in Ho Chi Minh City by bus, train or plane.
By plance to Tan Son Nhat Airport or by train to Sai Gon Station
Taxis are everywhere, but those with a Vietnamese SIM card can use ride-hailing apps
like Grab
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…):
Ho Chi Minh City has various( ve di) attractions as Ho Chi Minh Museum(mui di em),
formerly known as Dragon House Wharf(uốt), Cu Chi Tunnels ( tơ nồ), system of
museums, theatres(thia chờ), cultural houses...
Recently, many tourist areas are invested such as Dam Sen Park, Saigon Water Park, Suoi
Tien, Ky Hoa...,
And many pagodas and churches These include Nha Rong (Dragon House Wharf), Vĩnh
Nghiêm, Giác Viễn, Giác Lâm, Phụng Sơn pagodas...
Prominent activities:
Walk down Đồng Khởi street to acquaint(ớt quết) yourself with the Notre Dame
Cathedral(cen chuy dồ), the city's Central Post Office, and the Saigon Opera House.
Shop small boutiques( bu ti)
Explore the Chinese Quarter
The Chinese neighbourhood(nia bô hợt) known as Chợ Lớn is great for exploring on
foot.
Eat street food
Cuisine (foods and drinks):
Banh mi – Saigon sandwich
Phá lấu – A dish made from pork meat and offal
Fresh spring rolls – A popular dish in Saigon
Broken rice – One of the best Saigon foods
Hu tieu – Rice noodle soup…
Câu 4: Give introduction to Nha Trang as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location:
Nha Trang is a coastal city of Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam.
As one of the most beautiful beaches(bi chợt) in Vietnam. Perched(pớt) on a pristine(bớt
tin) stretch of the south
Means of transports for coming there:
To reach Nha Trang travellers have the option of arriving by plane to Cam Ranh airport
Nha Trang has a 25-kilometer-long North-South railway running across the city and
stopping at Nha Trang Station.
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots...):
Right in Nha Trang center, tourists can explore some impressive structural(trắc tờ rồ)
buildings :
Po Nagar Cham Tower is one of the remaining monumenta(mo nu men tờ) Champa
architectural complexes in the Central of Vietnam
Nha Trang Cathedral( cơ ri đồ)
VinWonders Nha Trang
Coming here, you will admire around Nha Trang Bay, and a series of small islands
nearby such as Monkey Island, Hòn Mun Island, and Yến Island still retain its wild(oai)
beauty
Prominent(pro mơ mừn) activities:
Go beach-hunting
Try a mud bath
Get on the water
Cuisine (foods and drinks):
+ Grilled beef, rice vermicelli(vơ mơ che ly) with grilled fish and jellyfish
+ Fresh seafood
+ Nha Trang grilled(g rưu) pork rolls
+ The swallow’s nest soup with bird's nests
Câu 5: Give an introduction to Da Nang as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location
Located in the South Central region, about 961 kilometers away from Ho Chi Minh City
to the South
It is surrounded(sơ dao tựt) by Thua Thien-Hue along the northern border and Quang
Nam on the southern border.(bo đờ)
Means of transport for coming there
By plance to Da Nang International Airport
By train to Da Nang station
By bus, car, taxi, motorbike; tour to Da Nang are available and easy to arranged(ơ rên)
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
Ba Na Hills
Non Nước Beach
Linh Ung Pagoda
Hai Van Pass : Hai Van Pass is the boundary(ban đô ry) between the two provinces(bờ rô
vừn ci): Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang
To famous bridges in Da nang : Fire Dragon Bridge(bri), Love Bridge located on the
banks of Hàn River, Thuận Phước bridge ( nam Đà nẵng ), Han River Rotating Bridge,
Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge
Prominent activities
Enjoy the beach and see the Sơn Trà Peninsula(bờ ni sờ lờ)
Learn about Cham culture(cau chờ)
Explore Marble Mountains ( ngũ hành sơn )
Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Nam Ô fish salad, Phá lấu - A dish made from pork and offal, Quang Noodles, Grilled
scallops with green onions,..
Câu 6: Give an introduction to Ha Long Bay as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location
Located in the northeast region of Vietnam, Ha Long Bay has an area of over 1,500 km2.
The bay was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site twice: for its universal(ui ni
vơ sồ) aesthetic(e se tíc) value(va lu) in 1994
In 2012, it became one of New Seven Natural Wonders of the World
Means of transport for coming there
Most visitors to Ha Long Bay option for a packaged cruise(pa kịt, cru), including
transport to and from Hanoi or can take a bus to Ha Long City or Hai Phong and a taxi to
the port
In Ha Long City you can hire a taxi to get around town.
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
Top Sightseeing(sai tinh) In Halong Bay :
Bái Tử Long Bay
Lan Hạ Bay
Soi sim island, Bai chay beach, Sửng Sốt cave
Cửa Vạn Fishing Village
Prominent activities
Take a fantastic cruise through the beautiful landscape.
Do an adventurous activity such as kayaking or rock climbing.
View the local life in the floating villages.
Explore different islands with viewpoints and caves.
Be romantic with a luxury cruise, spa and dining in a cave
Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Sticky rice with grilled chopped squid (Xôi trắng chả mực ), Hoanh Bo soaked wine rice
(Rượu nếp ngâm Hoành Bồ ở Hạ Long), Halong Bay Oysters, Halong Bay Lobsters,..
Câu 7: Give an introduction to Hanoi as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location
Hanoi is located in the North of Vietnam, in the center of Red River Delta and It is the
capital and also the second largest city of the country.
The meaning of the name “Hanoi” is the combination of two separate names: Ha and Noi.
Ha means(min) river, Noi means interior(in tria ri ờ ). Majority of Hanoi area is
surrounded by the Red River
Means of transport for coming there
By plance to Nội Bài airport 45km from the city centre
By train: The Reunification Express line has trains to many major destinations including
Lao Cai (Sapa) and Đồng Hới (Phong Nha.)
There are many options for getting around Hanoi, including taxis, buses, and motorbikes
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
Visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The temple of literature, and glimpse local life in the backstreets of the french quarter
The fine Art museum and meet a traditional Hang Trong woodcut artist.
Bat Trang Ceramic Village
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum : this is the place to keep the remains of President Ho Chi
Minh
Tran Quoc Pagoda : Tran Quoc pagoda is the oldest temple in Hanoi city in particular and
in Vietnam in general.
Prominent activities
Top things to do in Hanoi :
Sample the street food
Stroll the Old Quarter
Explore Hanoi's cafe culture
Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Apart from phở, Hanoi also has many special dishes such as bánh cuốn nóng (hot stuffed
pancake), bún đậu (rice noodle with tofu), Cháo Sườn (Pork Bone Congee), Bún Chả
(Kebab Rice Noodles : Bun cha served with fish sauce – this is also the soul of the dish to
determine the success. The dipping sauce is mixed with vinegar, sugar, fish sauce, and a
little minced garlic and pepper so that it is not too sour but not too sweet )
Câu 8: Give an introduction to Sa Pa as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location
Sapa is a little town in the northwest of Vietnam, Sapa is a famous hill station of Lao Cai
province near the China border
The name Sapa is derived from Mandarin Chinese. In Mandarin, SaPa or SaPá means
"sandy beach" because in the past Sa Pa Town was a small sandy beach
Means of transport for coming there
Overnight trains are the most popular way to reach Sapa
Alternatively, regular buses and shuttle vans run from Hanoi with a journey time of five
to six hours, stopping in the centre of town
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
Silver waterfall
Cau May- Rattan bridge
Explore Sapa town
Fansipan mountain
Visit minority villages ( the HMong, the Dao, the Tày and Giay. ) and Visit a local
market
Prominent activities
Summit Mount Fansipan
Go trekking in the hills : Sapa offers some of Vietnam's best trekking, and some villages
such as Cat Cat and Ta Phin can be seen without a guide
Stay in a mountain lodge
Mountain biking
Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Some specialties of Sapa cuisine you should try here are : Bamboo sticky rice (Cơm
Lam) , Horse stew (Thắng Cố), dried buffalo meat ( thịt trâu gác bếp ), “tao meo” wine
Câu 9: Give an introduction to Hue as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location
Hue City – the capital of Thua Thien Hue province, is a city in the middle of Vietnam,
located adjacent(ơ dây sừn) to the beautiful city of Da Nang
Hue is a former Vietnamese capital that served as the Nguyen Dynasty’s
⁸Means of transport for coming there
By plance to Phú Bài airport, a 30-minute drive from the city.
By train from Hanoi statiom to Hue station about over 13 to 14 hours or coach to Hue
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
Hue citadel
Dong Ba market
Thien Mu Pagoda : Thien Mu Pagoda was constructed in 1601 under the reign of the first
Nguyen Lord – Nguyen Hoang .
Hue Complex of Mausoleums
Perfume River ( Sông Hương ) : crossing the river is Tràng Tiền bridge – a symbol of
Hue city
It was named the Huong River because there were a lot of Thach Xuong Bo grass species
in the source of the river that blended the scent of herbs into the stream
Prominent activities
Top things to do in Hue :
Explore the city's Buddhist roots
Cycle in the rice paddies
Visit famous ancient architecture in Hue
Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Some specialties of Hue cuisine you should try here are : Hue Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
( Bún Bò huế ), Baby Clam with Rice ( Cơm Hến ), “che Hue” or Lui rice paper
Câu 10: Give an introduction to Mui Ne as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Location
Mui Ne is a coastal resort town in Phan Thiet – the capital of Binh Thuan province,
7south of Vietnam, along the South China Sea, known for its red and white dunes, fishing
village (vi lịt ) vibes and sandy beaches
Means of transport for coming there
From Hanoi to Mui Né by plance to Phan Thiết airport
Bus from Hanoi to Mui Ne buy bus tickets at Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. Buses usually
drop off passengers in Phan Thiet City from where you can take a taxi to Mui Ne
Train from Hanoi to Mui Ne stop to Bình Thuận station later you would need to take a
taxi for another 40 km to Mui Ne.
Places of interest (landscapes or beauty spots…)
The sand dunes of Mui Ne
Hòn Rơm beach
Mũi né fishing village
Fishermen show
Po sha Inu Chàm towers
Prominent activities
Mui Ne is a paradise for those into extreme water sports : snorkeling, diving to surfing
and parachuting.
Take photos at Mui Ne wind turbine
Visit Mui Ne seafood market at dawn
Drive out to Kê Gà Cape and Lighthouse,
Cuisine (foods and drinks)
Some specialties of Mui Ne cuisine you should try here are : One Sun Dried Squid, Phan
Thiet fish sauce, fresh seafood, Sweet snail
Mui Ne has many kinds of fruits, from lychee, mango to mangosteen, papaya, .. you are
spoiled for choice and enjoy.

Câu 14: What do you know about Noon Gate – the main entrance gate to the
Imperial City of Hue?
Ladies and gentlment
Now I will give you some inpormant about the noon gate
Noon gate means is facing the south
It is located oppsite ki dai and in front thai hoa palace
There are three stoney structure is 58m long, 27.5m wide and 17m hight and it is the
main entrain to the imperial city
There are 5 gate to ngo mon
+ with the central gate being severd the kinh only
+The two adjacent gate on bith side of the central gate are exclusively for court oficial
+ the other outer gate are used to for severd and member of the royol entourages
On top off the arch is Five phoexic -Ngu phung tower, has 2 floors, the frame struture
entirely made of ironwood with even 100 columns
There are a big bell and large drum it were used in important it ceremonis and were used
to enuounce opening time- closeing time of the imperial citadel
Uder the nguyen dynasty the gate was only opend when the kinh passing by or recived
foreign ambassodors
Ngo mon is not onl the gate the imperial citadel but also the plance where important
ciremonies take plance such us: Truyen lo cerimonies, Ban soc cerimonies, parrade
cerimonies.
On the side of the road pass the ngo mon stand 2 store steles inscribed wtih” tilt your hats
and dismount”reminding passing by to tilt their hat and get off their horesewhen passing
this mounment
That all i want to talk to you ngo mon

Câu 26: Give a brief introduction to the Temple of Literature – School for the Sons
of the Nation

Câu 28: Give an introduction to the Great Portico of Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám
When you first come to the temple of literature I you see the great portico of van mieu
quoc tu giam. And now t will introduce you to it
First you will see dismount steles, commanding horsemmans, to dismount and the show
their respect.
Behind the steles there four pillars which famours by ancient couplets means this is the
destination for gifet student from everywhere
On two pillar in the middle they decorate them with enimals. Those are “Nghe- a mystic
animal that we think its can distingguish good and bad people.
Two lower pillars on the both sides with of motif four phoenix - a sacred animal with of
VN
After those 4 pillar on the way you will see a big gate.
The great portico is built in the styles of a triangular architecture with two floots3 doors a
lager door on both side.
Above the gate the are three chinese words “van mieu mon” which means the gate of the
temple literture.
There are two pair stoney dagron infont and behind thr temple of literature.
That all I want to talk to you the great Portico

Câu 29: Give an introduction to the First Courtyard: Entrance to the Way of Văn
Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám
Now I will give you some impormant about the fist contyand
The first countyard leads from the great portico to thr great middle gate. The first
counyard threr is a straight central path and this is path creates the symmetry of both
hales recflicting the blace and harmoney of life accoording to the confuctionmiddle path
and gold means. Because of this symmertry there are two lotus pands and some sacried
tree such as : banyan, frangipani on both side.The next we can see the two side gates at
the far and of the contyand the are attainet talented gate or virture gate. The name admine
the student that of theywant to become wardarn you must have talent and viture. In
vietnam it called dai trung mon because of the combinatin 2 name of 2 very famous book
of confuction they are dai hoc and trung dung. The book are 2 of four classic book of
chinese comfucianism. On the top of great middle gate there are two caps obei same to a
flast and nectar from newns. Legend had it that god hold an anial compition for the fish
and the one which to leap obev the trongest ware. These two caps sybomnized for student
on their way become the madeir.
Câu 32: Give an introduction to the Great House of Ceremonies of Văn Miếu –
Quốc Tử Giám
Now I will give you some impormant about the great house of cenemonies od the temple
of literature.
The great house of cemonies in the conuryard of sages, the heart of the temple literature
there is the altar to confucius situated. In the midlle of the gate in the roof boder there is a
horizontal painting engraved with 3 chinese words. Ddai Thanh mon whichs means the
door of great achievenment. Dai thanh aslo take the meaning from “manh tu” quote about
confrusion asck a gate success.
The altar is always laid in the center and most sacred place of the house where people
worship their ancestors. In the altar, there must be 5 basic elements including Metal,
Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth filling with offerings and smell of incense.
Cranes perched atop tortoises on either side of the altar may be taken as symbols of the
union of heaven and earth.The eight wooden standards represent the eight weapons of the
scholar mandarins. Behind it is Dai Thanh sanctuary, where are worshipped Confucius
and his 4 closet disciples: Yunhui, Zenghshen, Zici, and Mencius. The sanctuary houses
as well as altars to 10 honored philosophers.
Câu 38: What do you know about the Dynastic Temple The Mieu
The To Mieu (Thế Tổ Miếu) temple or The Mieu temple is located in the southwest of
Imperial city inside Hue imperial citadel is dedicated to ten Emperors of the Nguyen
dynasty, was built by Emperor Minh Mang in 1821
The Mieu temple which was constructed in the rectangle yard . It was designed in style
“trùng thiềm điệp ốc” (means two roofs in one floor)
The To Mieu Temple places a variety of personal items and portraits of its ten emperors
of great value which belonged to the Nguyen Emperors. The frontal hall is divided into
11 compartments and two single lean-tos, while the main hall consists of nine
compartments and two double lean-tos
Outside the temple, there is a large courtyard made with Bat Trang tiles. This ancestral
temple is close to Hien Lam Pavilion, an ornate three-tiered pavilion built in 1822. It is
considered the tallest building in the temple complex, placing artefacts such as
meticulous carvings of dragons and a gold wine gourd inside its rooms.
On the other side of a courtyard, there is the solemn To Mieu Temple where to house
shrines to each of the emperors. Between two temples are Nine Dynastic Urns (cửu
đỉnh).
Today, besides the altar of Gia Long King and two queens housed in the middle.
According to the Nguyen Dynasty’ s customs and habits, emperors who were considered
“deposed king” or “resigned king” would not be worshipped in The Mieu temple.
Therefore, before 1958, Emperors Gia Long, Minh Mang, Thieu Tri, Dong Khanh, Tu
Duc, Kien Phuc and Khai Dinh were worshipped in the temple. Until October 1958,
altars of three patriotic kings Ham Nghi, Thanh Thai and Duy Tam who were assumed
“resigned kings” were housed in Thai Mieu To temple. Today, the shrines of Bao Dai
(Bảo Đại), Duc Duc (Dục Đức) and Hiep Hoa (Hiệp Hòa) still have not been placed in
the temple.
Câu 39: Speak about Throne Palace and Great Rites Court
Was constructed in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long and used later in 1806 for his coronation.
In 1833, it was moved onto a foundation of 2.33m high by Emperor Minh Mang.
A 5-compartment, two-bay main building connected with a 7-compartment, two-bay front
building. The columns are lacquered red and decorated with golden dragon designs. On
the roof ridge rest two dragon designs paying homage to the moon. The roof is covered
with yellow enameled tiles.
Over the middle compartment hangs a carved board with big Chinese characters "Thai
Hoa Dien" (Palace of Supreme Harmony). Inside is the throne, covered by a golden
canopy with brocaded circular dragon designs. Above each compartment hangs a colorful
glass-sided hexagonal or octagonal lantern. In 1899 was supplied with European-styled
paving by Emperor Thành Thái
The interior decorations include some jugs and other antiques . Constructors of the
Throne Palace have succeeded masterly in creating two contradictory features: cool in
summer and warm in winter.
The great court in front of the palace, known as the Great Rites Court (or Esplanade of
Great Salutation), is paved with Thanh stones and consists of two terraces: the upper was
reserved for high-ranking civil and military mandarins. On both sides of the court are two
rows of small steles called Pham Son showing the positions mandarins should take
according to their ranks.
The Throne Palace is the site where solemn ceremonies took place such as: the
Coronation Day, the Crown Prince Coronation Day, the Ambassador Receiving
Ceremony, Emperor's Birthday Anniversaries,..
Câu 40: Speak about the Nine Dynastic Urns
Nine Dynastic Urns are located in the shade of the Hien Lam Pavilion, in front of the The
Mieu Temple. The nine Dynastic Urns are the greatest bronze ones in Vietnam They were
cast by Emperor Minh Mang in 1836 to symbolize the sovereignty of the dynasty.
They are placed on large stones in accordance with altars order in The Mieu temple. In
particular, Cao urn is placed 3m forward the others to glorify the great merit of the first
emperor of Nguyen dynasty. The highest urn is 2,5m while the shortest one is 2,3m. The
heaviest and lightest urn weighs 2061kg and 1935kg respectively
Each copper censer has its own name which is named after the name of every king of
Nguyen Dynasty. They are respectively Cao Censer, Nhân Censer, Chương Censer, Anh
Censer, Nghị Censer, Thuần Censer, Tuyên Censer, Dụ Censer and Huyền CenserThe
central urn, also the largest and most ornate, is dedicated to dynasty founder Gia Long.
In terms of fine arts, there are 17 embossed carved drawings describing Vietnamese
famous places of interest and specialties such as sea, mountain, river, bird, flower, fruit
and weapon. 153 drawings carved on the nine urns are separated and completed ones.
Of particular note are the country’s sea and islands carved on the three largest and most
significant urns.
The Đông Hải (East Sea) is depicted on the “Cao Urn”, positioned in the middle and
above the others, which is dedicated to Emperor Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen
Dynasty. The Nam Hải (South Sea) appears on the Nhân Urn, and the Tây Hải (West Sea)
on the Chương Urn.
Alongside various ancient documents, the patterns on the urns serve as a valuable
historical source affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa
(Spratly) archipelagos.
Câu 43: Speak about the best known monument in Hoi An
Hoi An has many monuments, landscapes to please people in which Cau Pagoda is the
soul of Hoi An for many decades that tourists should consider when visiting Hoi An. Cau
Pagoda is located on a bridge across a creek in the Hoi An ancient town.
Initially, the bridge was built by Japanese tradesmen possibly in the 17th century, thus it
is also called the Japanese bridge. It was not until 1653 that a tile-roofed structure was
erected, connecting to the northern railings, protruding between the bridge, that’s why
local people often call the covered bridge Chua Cau (Pagoda Bridge) with unique
architectures: a tiled roof structure on top, a bridge below.
The bridge was made entirely of painted wood, 18m long. At the main door, of this
ancient pagodavthe í lager plates embossed with three chinese character, lai viễn kiều.
The Pagoda Bridge is decorated with enameled porcelain pieces or porcelain plates, a
typical architectural style of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Although it is a pagoda, the pagoda is not worshipping the Buddha but a spirit is Bắc Đế
Trấn Võ that protects and brings happiness to the local people.
The two ends of the Cau Pagoda stand two wooden animal statutes, one is a dog statute
and the other is a monkey head statue. Japanese legend has it that there was a monster in
the sea namely Mamazu. Its head was in Japan, its tail in India and its back crossed Hoi
An. The sea monster often caused earthquakes in Japan and Hoi An also was not
peaceful. To constrain the monster, the Japanese built the bridge to worship the genies of
monkeys and dogs at the two bridgeheads and the bridge was considered a sword
plunging into the back of the Mamazu monster that made it unable to wave its tail,
causing earthquakes.
On 17 February 1990, the bridge was recognized as a National Heritage Site of historical
and cultural interest.
Câu 44: Give an introduction to an ancient house in Hoi An
Ladies and gentlment . Now I will give you some imposmant about tan ki old house.
It is located at 101 on nguyen thai hoc street. This ia one of the most typical one of the
hooi an ancient town. And one of the first three the house which was grand the title of
cutural site. It was built nearly 200 years ago by minh huong a chinese native. The olwer
of the house has preserved its interior desing and old furniture. As well as many relics of
the prospersing trade and cultural exchanges among the vnese, chinaese, japanese in the
later 17th century. Its was built from traditinal materials by skilles local artisans and was
infuenced by chinese and japanese styles. The old house has 2 floor and 3 compartment is
the cetral of the house it is devoded to worship of the ancertor and buddha receing
guset.The next, in the middle of the house is a skylight the back door of the house is a
bridge. In ditition, the are also two small to by souvenirs gifts