Thứ Tư, 15 tháng 1, 2020

Phu Quoc “pearl island”| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Have you ever been to Phu Quoc? If you are falling in love with Phu Quoc through the images on the websites and newspapers, don’t miss the opportunity to come to Phu Quoc. 

Phu Quoc is known as one of the famous tourist destinations for its beautiful white-sand beaches. Referring to Phu Quoc people can not help but mention Phu Quoc pearls, specialties become the island’s own brand dubbing the “pearl island”.

Tourists not only have the opportunity to conquer the beautiful landscapes on Phu Quoc island but also to discover pearls at pearl farm Phu Quoc. Let’s check it out top 3 Phu Quoc pearl farms for not missing.

1. Quoc An pearls

Visiting at Quoc An Phu Quoc pearl farm, visitors will be able to see the process and duration of farming, from the harvesting to the final quality pearl product stage. Besides, the spacious exhibition area and the airy along with the friendly, thoughtful staff and guides are comfortable.

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: dulich.phuquoc.gov

Visitors to Phu Quoc Quoc An Pearl Farm can freely learn and choose for themselves beautiful, high-quality pearls, as gifts for loved friends and family. The beauty of pearls is reflected in the exquisite craftsmanship. With the manipulation at the facility, visitors are confident in the origin and quality assurance to put their trust in the high-class jewelry, produced on the premises.

Address: Suoi May, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday – 9:00 – 20:00

Phone: 091 832 05 76

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Instagram@sackovska

2. Ngoc Hien pearls

Speaking of Phu Quoc pearls, Ngoc Hien pearl brand has become familiar to tourists. It has become a “heart” address for the people on the island. Ngoc Hien pearls are not only famous in the country but also known by the world for their excellent quality, diverse designs and catching the fashion trends in the world. Visitors will have chances to explore the cultivation process until peeling off the excellent pearls and can not forget to buy their own high-quality products as a gift.

Address: Group 1, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 – 18:00

Phone: 0933.221.221 – 0396.080.999 – 0776.820.999

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Instagram@juicy8teen

3. Long Beach pearls

As one of the largest pearl farms on Phu Quoc island, when visiting Long Beach pearls, you will easily choose to buy for themselves the gifts of shimmering sea and island. Not only witnessing the pearl culture process, but visitors also admire the beauty of more than 3000 unique designs. Choosing Long Beach’s products as gifts for Tet is a reasonable choice for travelers to Phu Quoc in the spring.

In addition to the traditional pearls, visitors can also choose delicate jewelry designs, combining pearls with gold, platinum, silver or other precious stones. You can find beautiful and elaborately designed pearl pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, rings …, or cosmetics that use pearl powder. The shells are also used to make beautiful and delicate carvings to be gifts for their Phu Quoc trip.

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Instagram@namakajewelry

“Luxury and sophistication” is what pearl products bring to visitors, especially extremely attractive gifts for their beloved women. Let’s come and discover how pearls are cultivated and turned into charming jewelry and give for your beloved people. 

Address: 124 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 – 22:00

Phone: 0965 252 789.

4. Explore Phu Quoc pearl farms with Luxury Travel

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Darren Nunis – Unsplash

If you are still confused about which pearl farm to discover and where to buy the “prestigious” pearls, let Luxury Travel plan the whole Phu Quoc escape and take care of you for an amazing trip.

Contact Us: 

Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120

Email: sales@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Hotline: (+84) 1234 68 69 96

Website: https://luxurytravelvietnam.com

Plan your trip here!

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Nha Trang scuba diving

If you come to Nha Trang, it would be a pity you miss out on the chance to try scuba-diving here!

I. Why Nha Trang is so perfect for scuba-diving?

Nha Trang is an ideal place for scuba-diving lovers all over the world with colorful, thriving coral reefs and lovely sea creatures. This beach city enjoys warm and gentle weather throughout the year, with the best time to visit starting from April to August with water temperature ranging between 28°C and 30°C.

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

Moreover, because of the thriving diving services here, tourists are offered a wide variety of dive schools, shops, tours and available guides to give you a good deal with the most satisfying experience. What is more, there are also some PADI Dive Centres offering full PADI certification courses with reasonable prices and experience divemasters.

II. Most popular sites for scuba-diving in Nha Trang

1. Whale Island

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Flickr

During peak season, if you don’t want to join the crowd at the ocean park, the dive site at Whale Island is a good alternative. Located 80 kilometers away from the city center of Nha Trang, this island has many scenes to offer with interesting species such as groupers, trevally or snappers among the soft coral reefs. Despite its name, there is a high chance you won’t catch any sight of whales here.

2. Hon Mun Marine Protected Area (MPA)

40 minutes away from the Cau Da Port, this place is where most of the diving excursions in Nha Trang city take place. The site has several water depths and swim-through tunnels, a great chance for divers to actually see the beauty of the underwater world. Some species you will see tropical fish, pufferfish, moray eels and of course, tropical coral reefs.

3. Moray Beach

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Instagram @nana.tho

With the ideal maximum depth of 18 meters, Moray Beach is a suitable site for divers of all certification levels. You shall see a wide range of hard and soft reefs, as well as interesting marine species namely razorfish, clownfish, pipefish, flying gurnards, black frogfish, and seahorses. 

4. Madonna Rock

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

This lovely site is located on the famous Hon Mun Marine Protected Area. With the 25-meter depth and many other caverns at different heights, you shall see many schools of fish here, especially the lionfish, scorpionfish and giant morays.

5. Mama Hanh Beach 

Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

Thanks to its large sandy area and a visibility of about 8 meters, Mama Hanh Beach is often used for Open Water training. You will see shallow coral gardens and a sloping reef as well as lionfish and many small reef fish here.

III. Insider tips and questions you should ask for divers of all levels

Check your equipment: You should read several online reviews or ask for personal recommendations when it comes to diving devices to make the best choice.

When you come to a dive school, ask about the student to dive teacher ratio: Chances are, you are an experienced diver who is paired with a beginner or vice versa. So ask before making any decision to make them arrange for the sake of your trip and preference! 

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

If you want your trip to be perfectly planned plus having experts taking care of every detail for you, here is a list of scuba-diving tours that you may need:

  1. Nha Trang Islands & Snorkeling Full day Tour: Your day will be full of exciting activities underwater. You will be catered with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as any necessary diving and snorkeling kits. 
  2. Nha Trang Beach Escape 4 days: With Luxury Travel’s exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service, you can throw out your worry and enjoy your customized schedule. You can change your plan upon your preference and how many times you can spend under the sea, enjoying the majestic view of Nha Trang’s raw nature? It is all up to you!

 

Contact Us: 

Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120

Email: sales@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Hotline: (+84) 1234 68 69 96

Website: https://luxurytravelvietnam.com

 

Contact us

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Phu Quoc “pearl island”| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Have you ever been to Phu Quoc? If you are falling in love with Phu Quoc through the images on the websites and newspapers, don’t miss the opportunity to come to Phu Quoc. 

Phu Quoc is known as one of the famous tourist destinations for its beautiful white-sand beaches. Referring to Phu Quoc people can not help but mention Phu Quoc pearls, specialties become the island’s own brand dubbing the “pearl island”.

Tourists not only have the opportunity to conquer the beautiful landscapes on Phu Quoc island but also to discover pearls at pearl farm Phu Quoc. Let’s check it out top 3 Phu Quoc pearl farms for not missing.

1. Quoc An pearls

Visiting at Quoc An Phu Quoc pearl farm, visitors will be able to see the process and duration of farming, from the harvesting to the final quality pearl product stage. Besides, the spacious exhibition area and the airy along with the friendly, thoughtful staff and guides are comfortable.

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: dulich.phuquoc.gov

Visitors to Phu Quoc Quoc An Pearl Farm can freely learn and choose for themselves beautiful, high-quality pearls, as gifts for loved friends and family. The beauty of pearls is reflected in the exquisite craftsmanship. With the manipulation at the facility, visitors are confident in the origin and quality assurance to put their trust in the high-class jewelry, produced on the premises.

Address: Suoi May, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday – 9:00 – 20:00

Phone: 091 832 05 76

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Instagram@sackovska

2. Ngoc Hien pearls

Speaking of Phu Quoc pearls, Ngoc Hien pearl brand has become familiar to tourists. It has become a “heart” address for the people on the island. Ngoc Hien pearls are not only famous in the country but also known by the world for their excellent quality, diverse designs and catching the fashion trends in the world. Visitors will have chances to explore the cultivation process until peeling off the excellent pearls and can not forget to buy their own high-quality products as a gift.

Address: Group 1, Duong To commune, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang Province

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 – 18:00

Phone: 0933.221.221 – 0396.080.999 – 0776.820.999

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Instagram@juicy8teen

3. Long Beach pearls

As one of the largest pearl farms on Phu Quoc island, when visiting Long Beach pearls, you will easily choose to buy for themselves the gifts of shimmering sea and island. Not only witnessing the pearl culture process, but visitors also admire the beauty of more than 3000 unique designs. Choosing Long Beach’s products as gifts for Tet is a reasonable choice for travelers to Phu Quoc in the spring.

In addition to the traditional pearls, visitors can also choose delicate jewelry designs, combining pearls with gold, platinum, silver or other precious stones. You can find beautiful and elaborately designed pearl pieces of jewelry such as necklaces, earrings, rings …, or cosmetics that use pearl powder. The shells are also used to make beautiful and delicate carvings to be gifts for their Phu Quoc trip.

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Instagram@namakajewelry

“Luxury and sophistication” is what pearl products bring to visitors, especially extremely attractive gifts for their beloved women. Let’s come and discover how pearls are cultivated and turned into charming jewelry and give for your beloved people. 

Address: 124 Tran Hung Dao, Duong Dong, Phu Quoc, Kien Giang

Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 7:00 – 22:00

Phone: 0965 252 789.

4. Explore Phu Quoc pearl farms with Luxury Travel

Phu Quoc "pearl island"| Top 3 pearl farms in Phu Quoc

Source: Darren Nunis – Unsplash

If you are still confused about which pearl farm to discover and where to buy the “prestigious” pearls, let Luxury Travel plan the whole Phu Quoc escape and take care of you for an amazing trip.

Contact Us: 

Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120

Email: sales@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Hotline: (+84) 1234 68 69 96

Website: https://luxurytravelvietnam.com

Plan your trip here!

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Nha Trang scuba diving

If you come to Nha Trang, it would be a pity you miss out on the chance to try scuba-diving here!

I. Why Nha Trang is so perfect for scuba-diving?

Nha Trang is an ideal place for scuba-diving lovers all over the world with colorful, thriving coral reefs and lovely sea creatures. This beach city enjoys warm and gentle weather throughout the year, with the best time to visit starting from April to August with water temperature ranging between 28°C and 30°C.

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

Moreover, because of the thriving diving services here, tourists are offered a wide variety of dive schools, shops, tours and available guides to give you a good deal with the most satisfying experience. What is more, there are also some PADI Dive Centres offering full PADI certification courses with reasonable prices and experience divemasters.

II. Most popular sites for scuba-diving in Nha Trang

1. Whale Island

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Flickr

During peak season, if you don’t want to join the crowd at the ocean park, the dive site at Whale Island is a good alternative. Located 80 kilometers away from the city center of Nha Trang, this island has many scenes to offer with interesting species such as groupers, trevally or snappers among the soft coral reefs. Despite its name, there is a high chance you won’t catch any sight of whales here.

2. Hon Mun Marine Protected Area (MPA)

40 minutes away from the Cau Da Port, this place is where most of the diving excursions in Nha Trang city take place. The site has several water depths and swim-through tunnels, a great chance for divers to actually see the beauty of the underwater world. Some species you will see tropical fish, pufferfish, moray eels and of course, tropical coral reefs.

3. Moray Beach

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Instagram @nana.tho

With the ideal maximum depth of 18 meters, Moray Beach is a suitable site for divers of all certification levels. You shall see a wide range of hard and soft reefs, as well as interesting marine species namely razorfish, clownfish, pipefish, flying gurnards, black frogfish, and seahorses. 

4. Madonna Rock

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

This lovely site is located on the famous Hon Mun Marine Protected Area. With the 25-meter depth and many other caverns at different heights, you shall see many schools of fish here, especially the lionfish, scorpionfish and giant morays.

5. Mama Hanh Beach 

Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

Thanks to its large sandy area and a visibility of about 8 meters, Mama Hanh Beach is often used for Open Water training. You will see shallow coral gardens and a sloping reef as well as lionfish and many small reef fish here.

III. Insider tips and questions you should ask for divers of all levels

Check your equipment: You should read several online reviews or ask for personal recommendations when it comes to diving devices to make the best choice.

When you come to a dive school, ask about the student to dive teacher ratio: Chances are, you are an experienced diver who is paired with a beginner or vice versa. So ask before making any decision to make them arrange for the sake of your trip and preference! 

Nha Trang scuba diving
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

If you want your trip to be perfectly planned plus having experts taking care of every detail for you, here is a list of scuba-diving tours that you may need:

  1. Nha Trang Islands & Snorkeling Full day Tour: Your day will be full of exciting activities underwater. You will be catered with breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as any necessary diving and snorkeling kits. 
  2. Nha Trang Beach Escape 4 days: With Luxury Travel’s exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service, you can throw out your worry and enjoy your customized schedule. You can change your plan upon your preference and how many times you can spend under the sea, enjoying the majestic view of Nha Trang’s raw nature? It is all up to you!

 

Contact Us: 

Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120

Email: sales@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Hotline: (+84) 1234 68 69 96

Website: https://luxurytravelvietnam.com

 

Contact us

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Thứ Ba, 14 tháng 1, 2020

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang | A look back from the bustling life 

Apart from the bustling pace of a tourist city like Nha Trang, Long Son pagoda should be on your bucket list as a perfect look back to ease your soul and find your inner peace. Let’s check it you Long Son pagoda ultimate travel guide.

I. Basic information about Long Son Pagoda

As the largest pagoda in Nha Trang, Long Son Pagoda attracts many tourists to admire the Vietnamese record ” the largest outdoor Buddha image in Vietnam”.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @joeofthejungle

Located on Trai Thuy hill, Long Son pagoda is also known as White Buddha Pagoda and formerly known as Dang Long Tu. Built-in the 19th century, with many renovations and newly rebuilt in 1940, Long Son Pagoda features architectural and sculpture art imprinted with the modern times. 

Over hundreds of years of existence, Long Son Pagoda has become the largest of the remaining temples in Khanh Hoa province creating a famous beauty spot of the beautiful city of Nha Trang.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @joeofthejungle

On the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, many tourists come to Long Son pagoda to worship, watch or “seek” peace and tranquility in their souls.

  • Address: No. 20 on 23/10 street, Phuong Son, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa.
  • Ticket: Free

II. What to explore in Long Son pagoda?

1. The Marble Statue Of Buddha

On the way to the top of Trai Thuy hill, at the first stop at the 44th step, you will admire the marble statue of Buddha and scene of 49 disciples of Buddha gathered on the day of Buddha’s death.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @janecrane87

2. Dai Hong Chung Bell

To the second stop is a bell tower with common persimmons weighing 1500kg by Buddhists in Hue donated in 2002. The bell rang in the middle of the vast forest makes the heart become deep, the scenery seems to more majestic and peaceful at Buddha’s door.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @andriusbalilionis

3. The Statue Of White Gautama Buddha, The Largest Outdoor Buddhist Sculpture In Vietnam

After climbing 193 steps to reach the hilltop, you can finally see the majestic white Buddha sitting sermon in the middle of the blue sky among the vast white clouds, peace and happiness as a symbol of Nha Trang for a long time. The statue is placed on a large lotus and stands out in the space of Long Son Pagoda.

Besides the giant white Buddha image, Long Son Pagoda also features a unique architecture with sophisticated and delicate carvings on the temple roof. The harmony between the unique architecture and the surrounding natural landscape of lush green gardens and high mountains in the distance have made visitors feel extremely fresh and cool.

At this ideal height, you can easily see the whole beautiful city of Nha Trang, from the sea and ​​islands to the immense scenery of the mountains and forests – all narrowed into the eye. Come to Nha Trang, it is ideal to take time to visit Long Son Pagoda to admire a Vietnamese record in the famous landscape space and rediscover the purity of soul in the peaceful Buddha’s gate in the middle of city life hustle and bustle.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @amili_69

III. Where to eat in Long Son pagoda?

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Cookpad

is the most favorite food stall right in Long Son pagoda. It is on the left from the temple gate to the inside of the temple. It is quiet and cool so sitting outside or inside the restaurant, you can feel the peace. The menu has a variety of dishes served from morning to evening with pho, noodles, hotpot, etc. On the full moon day, the service is always crowded. In addition, the restaurant also sells vegetarian foods, especially delicious seaweed.

  • Price range: 20,000 VND – 50,000 VND/ pax.

IV. Nearby attractions of Long Son Pagoda

1. Po Nagar Tower

Nha Trang is not only attractive with beautiful beaches but also impressed by the unique and beautiful architecture. Ponagar Tower is one of the largest Cham architectural cultural complexes in Central Vietnam.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @Liam.Truong

Located on a hill at 50m high above sea level, Ponagar Tower’s unique architecture is surrounded by the verdant scenery.

The overall architecture of the Ponagar tower consists of 3 floors: the lower floor is an ancient tower that is no longer available. On the middle floor is a guest house called Mandapa to rest after the pilgrimage, consisting of 4 octagonal columns creating an extremely strange overall architecture. The top floor is the residence of the towers with the special feature of bricks tightly arranged. There is a marble statue of a goddess sitting on a lotus throne giving off an imposing and majestic appearance. Don’t miss this bucket destination.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @baileyk716

2. Tram Huong Tower 

Tram Huong Tower has long been the famous tourist symbol of Nha Trang and is an attractive place not to be missed in this beautiful city.

Tram Huong Tower is considered as a place for displaying images, introducing the beauty of Nha Trang, a number of local products contributing to the cultural beauty and promoting tourism in Nha Trang Khanh Hoa.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

Tram Huong Tower has a special structure like a pen pointing to the blue sky, creating a beautiful picture. Around the walls are lotus petals enveloping the tower. Interior space features many transparent windows to admire the sea breeze and sunlight. Standing from the tower, you can zoom in to see the beautiful scenery of Nha Trang beach.

In the morning, Tram Huong Tower is like a tasting incense burning, spreading the sweet scent to the whole dreamy city. In the evening, it looks like a torch or a lighthouse, illuminating the whole sea and striking in the heart of the city and Nha Trang Bay with telescopes. Just 5 km from Long Son Pagoda, Tram Huong Tower is worth visiting too.

V. Explore Long Son Pagoda with Luxury Travel

For more details and itinerary, please have a look at these trips. Or feel free to contact Luxury Travel. Let’s check.

Or for more Nha Trang beach relief choices:

Contact Us: 

Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120

Email: sales@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Hotline: (+84) 1234 68 69 96

Website: https://luxurytravelvietnam.com

Contact us

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Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang | A look back from the bustling life 

Apart from the bustling pace of a tourist city like Nha Trang, Long Son pagoda should be on your bucket list as a perfect look back to ease your soul and find your inner peace. Let’s check it you Long Son pagoda ultimate travel guide.

I. Basic information about Long Son Pagoda

As the largest pagoda in Nha Trang, Long Son Pagoda attracts many tourists to admire the Vietnamese record ” the largest outdoor Buddha image in Vietnam”.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @joeofthejungle

Located on Trai Thuy hill, Long Son pagoda is also known as White Buddha Pagoda and formerly known as Dang Long Tu. Built-in the 19th century, with many renovations and newly rebuilt in 1940, Long Son Pagoda features architectural and sculpture art imprinted with the modern times. 

Over hundreds of years of existence, Long Son Pagoda has become the largest of the remaining temples in Khanh Hoa province creating a famous beauty spot of the beautiful city of Nha Trang.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @joeofthejungle

On the 1st and 15th of the lunar month, many tourists come to Long Son pagoda to worship, watch or “seek” peace and tranquility in their souls.

  • Address: No. 20 on 23/10 street, Phuong Son, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa.
  • Ticket: Free

II. What to explore in Long Son pagoda?

1. The Marble Statue Of Buddha

On the way to the top of Trai Thuy hill, at the first stop at the 44th step, you will admire the marble statue of Buddha and scene of 49 disciples of Buddha gathered on the day of Buddha’s death.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @janecrane87

2. Dai Hong Chung Bell

To the second stop is a bell tower with common persimmons weighing 1500kg by Buddhists in Hue donated in 2002. The bell rang in the middle of the vast forest makes the heart become deep, the scenery seems to more majestic and peaceful at Buddha’s door.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @andriusbalilionis

3. The Statue Of White Gautama Buddha, The Largest Outdoor Buddhist Sculpture In Vietnam

After climbing 193 steps to reach the hilltop, you can finally see the majestic white Buddha sitting sermon in the middle of the blue sky among the vast white clouds, peace and happiness as a symbol of Nha Trang for a long time. The statue is placed on a large lotus and stands out in the space of Long Son Pagoda.

Besides the giant white Buddha image, Long Son Pagoda also features a unique architecture with sophisticated and delicate carvings on the temple roof. The harmony between the unique architecture and the surrounding natural landscape of lush green gardens and high mountains in the distance have made visitors feel extremely fresh and cool.

At this ideal height, you can easily see the whole beautiful city of Nha Trang, from the sea and ​​islands to the immense scenery of the mountains and forests – all narrowed into the eye. Come to Nha Trang, it is ideal to take time to visit Long Son Pagoda to admire a Vietnamese record in the famous landscape space and rediscover the purity of soul in the peaceful Buddha’s gate in the middle of city life hustle and bustle.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @amili_69

III. Where to eat in Long Son pagoda?

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Cookpad

is the most favorite food stall right in Long Son pagoda. It is on the left from the temple gate to the inside of the temple. It is quiet and cool so sitting outside or inside the restaurant, you can feel the peace. The menu has a variety of dishes served from morning to evening with pho, noodles, hotpot, etc. On the full moon day, the service is always crowded. In addition, the restaurant also sells vegetarian foods, especially delicious seaweed.

  • Price range: 20,000 VND – 50,000 VND/ pax.

IV. Nearby attractions of Long Son Pagoda

1. Po Nagar Tower

Nha Trang is not only attractive with beautiful beaches but also impressed by the unique and beautiful architecture. Ponagar Tower is one of the largest Cham architectural cultural complexes in Central Vietnam.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @Liam.Truong

Located on a hill at 50m high above sea level, Ponagar Tower’s unique architecture is surrounded by the verdant scenery.

The overall architecture of the Ponagar tower consists of 3 floors: the lower floor is an ancient tower that is no longer available. On the middle floor is a guest house called Mandapa to rest after the pilgrimage, consisting of 4 octagonal columns creating an extremely strange overall architecture. The top floor is the residence of the towers with the special feature of bricks tightly arranged. There is a marble statue of a goddess sitting on a lotus throne giving off an imposing and majestic appearance. Don’t miss this bucket destination.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Instagram @baileyk716

2. Tram Huong Tower 

Tram Huong Tower has long been the famous tourist symbol of Nha Trang and is an attractive place not to be missed in this beautiful city.

Tram Huong Tower is considered as a place for displaying images, introducing the beauty of Nha Trang, a number of local products contributing to the cultural beauty and promoting tourism in Nha Trang Khanh Hoa.

Long Son Pagoda Nha Trang A look back from the bustling life
Source: Luxurytravelvietnam

Tram Huong Tower has a special structure like a pen pointing to the blue sky, creating a beautiful picture. Around the walls are lotus petals enveloping the tower. Interior space features many transparent windows to admire the sea breeze and sunlight. Standing from the tower, you can zoom in to see the beautiful scenery of Nha Trang beach.

In the morning, Tram Huong Tower is like a tasting incense burning, spreading the sweet scent to the whole dreamy city. In the evening, it looks like a torch or a lighthouse, illuminating the whole sea and striking in the heart of the city and Nha Trang Bay with telescopes. Just 5 km from Long Son Pagoda, Tram Huong Tower is worth visiting too.

V. Explore Long Son Pagoda with Luxury Travel

For more details and itinerary, please have a look at these trips. Or feel free to contact Luxury Travel. Let’s check.

Or for more Nha Trang beach relief choices:

Contact Us: 

Address No.456 Lac Long Quan Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Phone: (+84) 4 3927 4120

Email: sales@luxurytravelvietnam.com

Hotline: (+84) 1234 68 69 96

Website: https://luxurytravelvietnam.com

Contact us

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