Tay An Pagoda in Chau Doc town, An Giang province Sunday, December 16th, 2012 - 7:48 AM

 

 

 

 Located on the Sam Mountain, Chau Doc Town, An Giang Province, Tay An Pagoda is one of ancient pagodas that combines the architecture features of Vietnam and Asia.

According to “Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi”, a ancient history book about Vietnam, there has rows telling abaout Tay An Co Tu Pagoda (Tay An): ““located on one side of a mountain and headed towards the town with quiet and peaceful atmosphere, Tay An is really a beautiful sight”.

Sam Mountain in Chau Doc Town, An Giang province Sunday, December 16th, 2012 - 7:33 AM

 

 

 

Located in Vinh Te Commune, about 6km west of Chau Doc Town, An  Giang Province, Sam Mountain is high about 230m and has many beautiful landscapes and many historical relics.

Lying in the west of Chau Doc Town, Sam Mountain is located about 2km from frontier between Vietnam and

 Located in My Hoa Hung Commune, Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, Ong Ho Island had been formed by the silt of Hau River. Especially, there is the wooden house built on the island in which many artifacts of President Ton Duc Thang are being presented.

According to the inhabitants living in this island, the origin of name Ong Ho is because in the past there are many tigers and panthers residing on a area of rushes and reeds. After many years of accumulation of the silt of Hau River, Ong Ho Island was raised and people began to settle their living on the island. However, the name Tiger Island was still remained until now.

Oc Eo Remains Site in An Giang province Saturday, December 15th, 2012 - 4:01 PM

Located in the mountainous area of Sap – Ba The in Thoai Son District, An Giang Province, about 30 from Long Xuyen, Oc Eo Remains Site is a large area ancient vestige of the Phu Nam Kingdom, which was a powerful nation in the Southeast Asia around two thousand years ago. This ancient citadel of OC - Eo used to be a commercial center  in the Middle Ages.

Belonged to the chain of That Son Range (seven Mountains) along the national road 91 from Long Xuyen to Chau Doc, Anh Vu or Ket Mountain is one of the most famous tourist destinations in An Giang Province. The 225m mountain is located in Thoi Son ward, Tinh Bien district, An Giang province.

Co To Mountain in An Giang province Saturday, December 15th, 2012 - 3:58 PM

Being the most famous mountain in That Son, the mountain chain in An GIang Province, Co To Mountain is one of the most frequently crowded destinations by pilgrims and tourists.

Located about 50km from Chau Doc central, Co To Mountain is belonged to Nui To Commune, Tri Ton District. The mountain is about 5,800m long, 3,700m wide and rises to 614m above sea level.