Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple is an interesting historical site in Da Nang city center. It’s built to commemorate and worship a Vietnamese military administrator who was born in the area. Now, let’s HoiAn Day Trip Company provide all information about Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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Must Knows about Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple (Da Nang)
– Location/address: Ha Thi Than Street, An Hai ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Vietnam
– Other name(s): Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple and An Hai Ancestral Temple
– Opening hours: morning to afternoon
– Ticket price: free
– Year of construction:
– Reason(s) to visit: one of historical sites by Han River in Da Nang city center
– Best time to visit: anytime during the day
– Time to spend: 15-30 mins
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/thoai-ngoc-hau-temple-da-nang
– Recognition(s): national heritage site (2007)
– Tour guide: contact +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Parking lot: free
– Food & drink:
– Shopping:
– Fact: There is another Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Thoai Son district, An Giang province
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History & Architecture of Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang
Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang was constructed in March 2009, to commemorate the 194th death anniversary of Thoai Ngoc Hau (or Nguyen Van Thoai), a Vietnamese military administrator. He was born in 1761 in An Hai village in present-day Son Tra district, Da Nang city. In 1777, he and his mother left the hometown and moved to the Mekong Delta (or Southwest region of Vietnam). At age of 16, he followed Nguyen Anh princess and then worked in his government (Nguyen dynasty). In 1818, he led the construction of a 30-kilometers-long canal from the Mekong River to the Gulf of Thailand. In 1829, he passed away in Chau Doc. Local people and the king constructed a mausoleum for him at the foot of Sam Mountain, not too far away from Ba Chua Xu Temple (Lady Temple), the holiest temple in the area. A mountain and the district where it’s located, were named ‘Thoai Son’ (or Thoai’s Mountain’). The canal was also called ‘Thoai Ha’ (or Thoai’s Canal).
About the architecture, Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang has a temple to worship Thoai Ngoc Hau and ancestors of the village, a moon-shaped lake, a statue of Thoai Ngoc Hau, and lots of trees. On the 6th day of the 6th lunar month every year, a ceremony to commemorate him by local residents and city leaders.
In June 2007, Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple was honored to be national heritage site. In Da Nang, the road going from Tran Thi Ly Bridge to My Khe Beach is named after Thoai Ngoc Hau.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Tips to Visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang
– Comfortable shoes: use to climb many stairs, uphill and downhill, and walk on slippery eroded rock faces when you want to reach the peaks. The best is a pair of trekking or hiking shoes. Wearing slippers or high-heel shoes is dangerous, especially in the rainy season, so not highly recommended.
– Bottles of water: no shops or sellers at Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple to buy water to drink (if forget bringing a bottle of water, visitors have to climb stairs to Van Thong Cave or go down the stairs to the ticket counters)
– Umbrella or rain poncho/rain jacket, mosquito repellent: necessary during the rainy season (from October to January yearly)
– Hat/cap/umbrella, sunglasses and sunscreen if visit from February to September
– Smartphone or camera for taking pictures
– Cash to pay for entry fee ticket and elevator, or buy something
– It’s better to visit Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple with a local guide. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) to book.
How to Get to Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang
Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple is located on Ha Thi Than Street, An Hai Tay ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city, Vietnam.
From other west bank of the Han River (Hai Chau district, Thanh Khe district), visitors need to find the quickest way to the Dragon Bridge. After going cross this bridge, turn right immediately to see Tran Hung Dao Street (under the bridge). Turn left and then Ha Thi Than Street is on the left hand side.
From Hoi An, the distance to Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple is some 30 kilometers. Visitors often take a taxi or private car, and ride the motorbike to get there. The best motorbike route is the coastal road Lac Long Quan Street (Truong Sa Road, Vo Nguyen Giap Road in Da Nang). Follow this road, towards the north until seeing the crossroad of Vo Nguyen Giap Street and Vo Van Kiet Street. After that, turn left, go straight and then find Ha Thi Than Street (or Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple) near the Dragon Bridge.
Between Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple and Hoi An, must see attractions are the Marble Mountains, Am Phu Cave, Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, Non Nuoc Beach.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD daily organizes tours and transfers to Da Nang and Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Places to Visit Near Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple in Da Nang
Near Thoai Ngoc Hau Temple, visitors can go to these places: Museum of Cham Sculpture (distance:), Dragon Bridge (distance: 50m), Son Tra Night Market (distance: 700m), Love Lock Bridge (distance: 100m), Statue of Dragon Carp (distance: 50m), the APEC Park (distance: 150m), Bach Dang Walking Street (distance: 150m), Bach Dang Street & Promenade (distance: 50m), Da Nang Fresco Village (distance: 450m), Nam Duong Park or Phuoc Ninh Cemetary (distance: 700m), Phap Lam Pagoda (distance: 950m), Han Market (distance: 1km), Da Nang Cathedral or Pink Church (distance: 1km), Han River Bridge (distance: 1,5km), Con Market (distance: 1,5km), Le Duan Night Market (distance: 1,7km), Da Nang Fine Arts Museum (distance: 1,7km), Tran Thi Ly Bridge (1,9km), Nguyen Van Troi Walking Bridge (1,9km), Ho Chi Minh & Fifth Military Division Museum (distance: 2km), My Khe Beach (distance: 2km).
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