Entering the spiritual tourism season, thousands of people come to worship

One of them is Tuong Long Tower - a unique century-old construction located on Long Son peak (Ngoc Xuyen ward, Do Son district). The first of the nine mountains running along Do Son peninsula was built on the foundation of a tower built in the 11th century, covering an area of about 2,000 m2. Tuong Long Tower bears the architectural features of the Ly Dynasty with contemporary Buddhist art. From afar, the tower resembles a flute, with a hollow interior and many tiered windows, where the Amitabha statue is located.

The outside of the tower is paved with bricks and characteristic red marble. The tower is decorated with detailed carvings such as lotus and chrysanthemum flowers. Around the base of the tower is a sacred place to worship Buddha. Before moving to the base of the tower, visitors often offer incense to the gods in each temple and admire the exquisite beauty of the architectural art of the Ly Dynasty.

Visitors can visit Tuong Long Tower at any time of the year. Especially in the early spring, the tower puts on a special coat of brilliant spring scenery and the spring festivals to pray for good luck in the new year are held very bustlingly.

Not only Tuong Long tower, Ba De Temple (in Ngoc Hai ward, Do Son district) is one of the famous and sacred temples in Hai Phong . This place not only possesses a beautiful landscape but also the story of the tragic life of a beautiful and ill-fated girl who is worshiped here.

Ba De Temple is one of the famous and sacred temples in Hai Phong. Photo by Vinh Quan

Ba De Temple is a famous sacred temple, built against the foot of Doc Mountain, with a simple but graceful and elegant structure, facing the sea, creating a unique natural wonder.

Ba De Temple was built against the foot of Doc Mountain. Photo by Vinh Quan

The temple is separated from the sea by a system of solid and sturdy stone walls. Every year, during the festival, visitors flock here to admire the beautiful scenery and sincerely pray for wealth and fortune... Especially every year on January 26th, which is the day of spring opening and rice offering, February 24th, 25th, 26th are the days of thanksgiving to Our Lady. Coming here, visitors will be able to visit, admire the unique architecture of the temple and explore the beauty of the culture and traditions of this place. Every afternoon, when the sun has set behind Doc mountain range, visitors stand under the temple's bell tower to watch the sunset.

Hang Pagoda is also a wonderful masterpiece that tourists must visit during their trip to Hai Phong. Hang Pagoda, whose Chinese name is Coc Tu, was formerly located in Van Tac, Do Son Commune, Nghi Duong District, Kinh Mon Prefecture, Hai Duong Province; now it belongs to Van Son Ward, Do Son District. This pagoda is the first place where Buddhism was introduced to our country, opening up a religion that has developed over the centuries.

Hang Pagoda is the first place where Buddhism was introduced to our country. Photo by Vinh Quan

The pagoda is hidden deep in the mountains and faces Do Son sea. When visiting Hang Pagoda, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and admire the beauty of the centuries-old spiritual work.

Coming to Do Son, visitors cannot miss a tourist destination, Hon Dau Island, in Van Huong Ward, Do Son District. The island is nearly 01km from the mainland with an area of 13.79 hectares. On Hon Dau Island, there is a temple worshiping Nam Hai Than Vuong. This place worships a Tran Dynasty general who sacrificed his life in a naval battle with the Yuan-Mongol army on the Bach Dang River and drifted to this island. The people of Do Son District built a temple to worship him in 1288.

Coming to Do Son, tourists cannot miss a tourist destination which is Hon Dau Island. Photo by Vinh Quan — Coming to Do Son, tourists cannot miss a tourist destination, Hon Dau Island. Photo: Vinh Quan

Hon Dau Island also has a primeval forest with diverse and rich vegetation. In particular, the island has a thousand-year-old natural rock beach surrounding the island between the clouds, mountains and water, and Ban Rock is a check-in point attracting tourists to experience and enjoy the exciting feeling of majestic nature.

On Hon Dau Island there is a temple to worship Nam Hai Than Vuong. Photo by Vinh Quan — On Hon Dau Island there is a temple worshipping Nam Hai Than Vuong. Photo by Vinh Quan

Located on the highest peak of the main island is Hon Dau Lighthouse - The Pearl Eye of the Fatherland. This is a project designed and built by a French architect in 1892 with the task of guiding ships entering and leaving Hai Phong port.

Bell Tower at Nam Hai Than Vuong Temple. Photo by Vinh Quan

With natural, historical and cultural elements, Hon Dau Island is recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Scenic Spot. From the 1st to the 10th of the 2nd lunar month, the People's Committee of Do Son District will organize the Hon Dau Island Festival.

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