Located 50 km south of Hoi An ancient town, Tam Ky city is the capital of Quang Nam province, the world famous heritage land of Vietnam. Around the origin of the name Tam Ky, a number of theories have been put forward. Photo: Monument of Vietnamese Heroic Mother in Tam Ky. According to the opinion shared by many researchers, “Tam Ky” means “three branches”. This name is named after the mountain river shape of the land, where there are three high mounds and river confluence. Photo: Thach Ban River in Tam Ky. Looking in from the sea, you will see three high mounds rising into a triangle: An Ha Mountain, Quang Phu and Tra Cai. When you call a boat in the direction of these three mountains, you will meet the estuary, the confluence of the three rivers Tam Ky, Truong Giang and Ban Thach. Photo: On Tam Ky river. Another view is that the word Tam Ky indicates the position of the land in the middle of the three periods, namely Tonkin, Trung Ky and Cochinchina – the names of three regions of Vietnam during the French colonial period. This explanation is considered unreasonable because the name Tam Ky appeared in history books long before that. Photo: Tam Ky white sand dunes. Back in history, the place “Tam Ky” appeared for the first time in the book “Phu Bien Tap Luc” by Le Quy Don written around 1776. Photo: Dinh Thach Tan in the historical site of Ky Anh tunnels in Tam Ky. According to the article “Discovering Tu Ban (Lesson 1): Ancient Village” published in Quang Nam newspaper, Tam Ky officially became an administrative place in 1767, under the reign of King Le Hien Tong. Photo: Rice fields in Tam Ky. Initially, Tam Ky was just a commune in Ha Dong district, Thang Hoa district. In 1906, King Thanh Thai issued an official decree to upgrade Ha Dong district into a government and change its name to Tam Ky. After 1954, Tam Ky district was called Tam Ky district and belonged to Quang Tin province. Photo: Tam Ky Market. After 1975, Tam Ky became a district directly under Quang Nam – Da Nang province. In 1983, Tam Ky district was split into Tam Ky town and Nui Thanh district. In 1996, Quang Nam province was re-established, Tam Ky town became the provincial capital of Quang Nam province. In 2006, Tam Ky became a city. Photo: Tam Thanh Beach, Tam Ky. Today, Tam Ky city is known to tourists near and far through famous tourist sites and historical sites such as the Monument of Vietnamese Heroic Mother, Tam Thanh mural village, Cham Chien Dan tower, and Dao Ky cave. England… Photo: Chien Dan Tower in Tam Ky. This is also a city with many attractive specialties, inviting tourists who love to discover food to enjoy, such as Tam Ky chicken rice, Quang noodles, rice cakes, ram wet cakes… Photo: Special Tam Ky chicken rice product. Invite readers to watch the video: Hue – The Shadow of Kinh Do Ancient | VTV Travel.

Ta Gu waterfall is located in Son Hiep commune, Khanh Son mountainous district (Khanh Hoa). From Cam Ranh city, turn along Provincial Road 9, go on the romantic Khanh Son pass about 40km to To Hap town. There is no signpost indicating where Ta Gu waterfall is, other than asking locals. Sometimes seeing you lost your way, people stop and say: “Are you going to Ta Gu waterfall? Let’s go this way.” I have met such enthusiastic people, so that once I can leave my footprints on this mysterious waterfall. From Hung Vuong street go forever, turn many times, go on a small dirt road, go up high, down low … finally to the waterfall. On holidays, there is only one person to keep the car, but normally, you just lock the car there and start conquering. On the way, you can stop at Apa Buoi bridge to see the unique stream flowing backwards to the West, feeling like water flowing from low to high. Ta Gu Waterfall was formerly known as Ivory Waterfall, later named Ta Gu because its water flows into the stream of the same name. The story associated with the waterfall is told by the old people here, then handed down. It was from the time when heaven and earth were in harmony, there was a stream with flowers blooming in four seasons and blue water. The fairies in the sky fly down to bathe in the stream, then go to the top of the mountain to dry their long hair. In it, there is the Ut fairy, because she was busy playing, the door of heaven was closed, and she turned into a waterfall on earth. The high mountain that the waterfall flows down like an ivory has a beautiful name: Mount Chalo. In fact, Ta Gu waterfall has been known for only a few years now, when many young people keep riding motorbikes and go out to explore. From then on, the discoveries to the waterfall kept increasing. It is undeniable that going to Ta Gu waterfall is a real adventure. The way down below is a dangerous one. The cliff collapsed, the tree roots protruded, the adventurer kept clinging to the tree’s roots, looking for the protruding mounds of earth to climb down to the waterfall. In fact, when I got there, I only saw rocks covered, and the water was flowing downhill. But you have to go to the end, so you jump on the cliffs to cross to the other side of the stream. The rocks here are very slippery, so many people in the front have deliberately dropped large bamboo branches for the following people to cling to. The simpler way is to just roll up your pants and wade through the water, because the highest place the water level is about 0.8m. After crossing the bank, go along the forest path opened by the previous person. The road is small, about 0.4m wide, very difficult to go, sometimes going up, sometimes going down, sometimes you have to cling to the roots of trees to climb. Finally to the cliff. The most difficult thing is to climb down the cliff at a height of 5m to conquer Ta Gu waterfall. There are many people who give up, just sitting on the rocks from afar and watching. Touching Ta Gu waterfall will feel different from any waterfall you have been to. The clear white water flows without noise, pouring into a lake about 200m2 wide. Next to the lake is a cliff about 6m high. There are many primeval forest trees here, many flat rocks to rest, sit there and watch the waterfall. In particular, there are many holly trees on the side of large trees. Currently, Ta Gu waterfall still has no services, but the attraction of the unspoiled waterfall has made more and more footsteps come. https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

However, have you ever wondered where this huge treasure of knowledge, from drawings, historical books or records of artistic quintessence, is kept? The answer is papyrus. Traces of majestic history, primitive knowledge from one of the first human civilizations recorded on papyrus, passed from generation to generation. Therefore, the papyrus has become a symbol of culture, spirituality and history of ancient Egyptian society, as well as the precious heritage of modern Egypt. Paper roll of papyrus. (Source: UK McClung Museum) Ancient, versatile The papyrus papyrus is one of the oldest known plant species known to mankind and Egypt is considered the origin of this plant. The papyrus grows in the swamps on both sides of the Nile River, relying on the sediments of the Nile to nurture and grow. The oldest recorded record of the appearance of the papyrus tree is that of the Greek historian Herodotus, in 450 BC: “The papyrus grew from the swamps, the body was fine. cut and processed into different products, the lower rhizome is eaten or sold ”. The ancient Egyptians discovered the value of papyrus in everyday life. Not only was the main material in papyrus paper production, papyrus also had many other uses in the daily life of ancient Egyptians. The lower stems and roots can be eaten raw or grilled. One can chew on the papyrus stalk, swallow the water and then spit the pulp like gum. Papyrus is also braided as a rope, fishing net, even a boat or decorative details on a boat. In households, papyrus can be used as firewood for cooking, knitting into everyday items such as bags, corks, bed sheets, carpets, curtains, slippers … In the medical field, dry papyrus ash is used to treat skin diseases (caustic, calluses …) or prevent cold sores from developing. The Papyrus habitat is wetlands along the banks of the Nile. (Source: African Plants – A Photo Guide) Witness of history In ancient Egyptian cosmology, the world was created when the first god stood on a mound emerging from the infinite darkness, indistinguishable between darkness and water. Every year, this mound will emerge from the water with the papyrus. Therefore, the papyrus is the symbol of fertility, rebirth, the germ of creation. In that sacred sense, the ancient Egyptians used papyrus as amulets, funerals, mummies or paintings in temples. Amulets made from the papyrus tree are worn around the neck, sewn on a mummy’s scarf, or placed under the mummy’s head to help the deceased feel as warm as they were alive despite having stepped foot into the afterlife. The paintings on the walls of many tombs show that papyrus was used in ceremonies or funerals. The attendees at the ceremony often carry papyrus stalks as an offering to the gods. There is an opinion that when thinking of Egypt, people immediately think of papyrus. The ancient Egyptians invented papyrus paper for so long, so long that it is impossible to determine the exact time. Much of the history of Egypt and the ancient world came to the modern world through information written on papyrus. The use of papyrus paper from the I Dynasty, 3100 BC is recorded on frescoes in the shape of a scroll, and is also considered an image of a book. So how was papyrus produced by the ancient Egyptians? First, they pulled the papyrus stalk out of the swamp, tied it in bundles and brought it to the processing plant. Then, the stalk is cut into thin slices, soaked in water for several days to soften. Finally, the slices are layered, squeezed out of water and strengthened adhesion. The papyrus is dried, which can be glued to increase length depending on the intended use. The image of the papyrus tree is used as a decorative detail on the boat. (Source: UK McClung Museum). Ancient papyrus is found in many places, but mainly in tombs. During the 1903-1920 excavation at the village of Deir al Medina (the residence of those working for tombs in the Valley of the Kings), in the city of Thebes (now Luxor) by the Italian Egyptologist. Leading Ernesto Schiaparelli, historians found 16 meters of papyrus, known as the “Book of the Dead” on the tomb of the main craftsman Kha and his wife Merit (built around 1386-1349 BC ). This is an ancient Egyptian religious document, another name is “The Book of Light” or “The Letter”, a collection of spells and spells recorded to help the soul of the dead to the next world. the other through “Underworld Gate”. The book was written by many priests over a period of 1,000 years. Originally, this book was inscribed in hieroglyphs in pyramid mausoleums and served only to the Pharaohs. However, by the New Kingdom period (1550-1352 BC), this book was copied on papyrus by priests and used for princes, officials, and the upper class. The letter will be read during the mummification process and left in the tomb of the dead. Kha and his wife Merit in front of Death Osiris sitting under a papyrus tree in the Underworld. (Source: UK McClung Museum). Wait for the day “reborn” Today, under the influence of topography, environment and the development of modern settlements on the banks of the Nile, the papyrus tree is almost extinct in Egypt, and as a result, papyrus paper making has gradually faded. one. A small village in Egypt, one of the last to retain the papyrus tradition, is called Al Qaramous (Al Sharqia province). Artist Atef Mohamed Shehata is one of the few artisans in the village who also harvests papyrus and produces papyrus paper. Papyrus seeds are planted and it will take about a year to reach harvestable maturity. After harvest, the tree will regrow in about 1-2 months. Once upon a time, the whole village was covered with papyrus tree, but up to now, the area of ​​this tree is only about 4 hectares. At the end of the finishing process, the papyrus will be sold to other artists in the village, one of which is painter Saied Tarakhan. Finally, paintings on Papyrus paper will be sold at souvenir shops. However, the Covid-19 epidemic broke out, causing a significant decrease in the number of tourists, directly affecting the livelihoods of the villagers, who mostly depend on the harvest and sale of papyrus paintings. Tarakhan artist had to leave all of the studio’s painting staff and partially shut down the workshop. However, with the craftsmen Shehata and Tarakhan, papyrus has become a sacred part of life. They will continue to preserve the tradition of papyrus and papyrus painting for many generations to come, with the same hope that this tradition will continue to be restored, more brilliant and true to the meaning of the “rebirth” of the papyrus species. .

According to records, this is the settlement of the 27th descendant of Zhuge Liang. This village was also the largest residence of descendants of Gia Cat in the mid and late Yuan Dynasty.

Why is this Zhuge village said to be the first strange village in China? There are three reasons for this.

First, the vast majority of villagers are descendants of Zhuge Liang, a talented prime minister and military man during the Three Kingdoms period. In other words, almost everyone in the village has the surname of Zhuge Liang or is married to the Zhuge family. There are very few people who are not members of the Zhuge clan.

According to a statistic from the 7th Zhuge Liang Workshop, there are about 16,000 descendants of Zhuge Liang in China. Of these, a quarter (about 4,000 people) live alone in Gia Cat village.

Second, this village is still strange in its subtle and mysterious layout.

Looking down from above, the whole arrangement, distribution of houses, to the alleys in the village all coincide with the Bat Mon map of Zhuge Liang in history.

The topography of Gia Cat village is arranged in the middle of low and flat, the surrounding ascending. Water flows from above and converges in the central area, forming a pond.

This pond is a special feature of Gia Cat village, which is also the starting place for the Bat Battle. The pond is not big, but inside there is water, outside is earth, and has the same shape as Tai chi in the Bat Monster. What a strange thing.

Centered on the pond, there were eight alleys open in all directions, leading directly to eight high mounds outside the village.

In the village, there are also many narrow alleys connected horizontally, in the alley there are thousands of households, many ancient houses are scattered among the alleys.

The alleys near the central pond are at first relatively straight, then gradually fold and expand to the outside. Besides, there are many alleys that are connected vertically and horizontally, which looks like a maze.

It is difficult for outsiders to enter alleys, and even get lost. Therefore, for hundreds of years, no one has dared to enter this village. It has become a secluded place from the world.

Interestingly, the descendants of Zhuge Liang who have lived here for hundreds of years also do not realize the magic of this layout. It was not until the relevant records were found in an ancient book that everyone was at this point.

Hoan Kiem Lake in the city center with ancient Turtle tower is located on a small peninsula in the middle of the lake. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive architectural works and precious heritage of the city: But Tower, Research Station, The Huc Bridge, Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Khoi Minh

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a high mound northeast of Hoan Kiem lake. Almost every visitor to Hanoi takes the time to visit Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Vũ Long.

One Pillar Pagoda or Temple of the Secret, also known as Dien Huu Tu or Lien Hoa Dai has a unique architecture with a square structure on a stone pillar. That is a special architectural point for the pagoda to become one of the attractive tourist spots in Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam is a place to worship Confucius, place doctorate stele and is also the first university in Vietnam. Today, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam has become a popular destination for Hanoi tourism, where it awards certificates of merit to students with excellent achievements. Photo: Hong Minh.

St. Joseph Cathedral is a typical architectural work of Hanoi. The airy and pleasant view makes this place an attractive destination for Hanoi youth as well as tourists. Photo: Khoi Minh.

The Opera House is a smaller version of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. The Opera House is also home to many important events of the country. Photo: Vũ Long.

Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Hanoi tourism cannot ignore the political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly house, the Presidential Palace, historic Ba Dinh Square. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open 5 days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Photo: Vũ Long.

Tran Quoc Pagoda has architecture like a blooming lotus. The pagoda is located on the eastern peninsula of West Lake, built in the reign of King Ly Nam De. In the current temple, there are still many artifacts of historical and cultural value such as the statue of worship in Thuong Dien, especially the statue of Thich Ca entering Nirvana. Photo: Vũ Long.

Hoang Thanh Thang Long is a relic complex associated with the development of Thang Long – Hanoi. This is also an important relic in the system of historical relics of Vietnam. Here, you can visit outstanding places such as archaeological site No. 18 Hoang Dieu, Doan Mon, Dien Kinh Thien, Bac Mon, Hanoi flagpole. Photo: Vũ Long.

West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi by area. You can rent a water bike or take a cruise around West Lake. The best time for you to come here is at sunset and watch the sunset. Near the West Lake area, there are many traditional craft villages, which are the places to visit when traveling to Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Photo: Hong Minh.

Hanoi Old Quarter is a place where a large number of people live. Each street here mainly focuses on selling a certain product. Wandering in the neighborhood and enjoying old town cuisine such as Pho Bat Dan, La Vong fish ball, Bun cha Hang Manh, Dinh Liet vermicelli, O Quan Chuong cold vermicelli, … will make your trip more memorable. so many, so much. Photo: Vũ Long.

Referring to the tourist destinations in Hanoi, it is impossible not to mention the Long Bien bridge. The bridge was built by the French in 1898, is the first steel bridge to cross the Red River. Long Bien Bridge was associated with the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, and was considered a symbol of Hanoi during the difficult years. Photo: Khoi Minh