National cultural and historical monuments and heritages in Khanh Hoa
Khanh Hoa Province is well-known for its long sandy beach and spectacular scenery (Dai Lanh sea beach, Mui Doi – Hon Dau (Van Ninh District), and Nha Trang Bay, and so on); monuments, heritages, and traditional festivals bearing typical cultural characteristics (Ponagar Temple, Whale Worshipping Ceremony, Am Chua Festival, etc.).
Khanh Hoa Province is well-known for its long sandy beach and spectacular scenery (Dai Lanh sea beach, Mui Doi – Hon Dau (Van Ninh District), and Nha Trang Bay, and so on); monuments, heritages, and traditional festivals bearing typical cultural characteristics (Ponagar Temple, Whale Worshipping Ceremony, Am Chua Festival, etc.).
Khanh Hoa is also a land of a long history and culture. Many heroes and noble people closely associated with the history of Vietnam and Khanh Hoa are solemnly honored at different places in the province.
Nha Trang Bay, one of the world’s most spectacular bays, was recognized as national sight in 2005.
Ponagar Temple (Nha Trang) became national cultural and historical monument in 1979. Ponagar Temple Festival was recognized as national intangible cultural heritage in 2012.
Hon Chong tourist site (Nha Trang), a national scenic spot recognized in 1998.
Dien Khanh Citadel was built in the early years of Nguyen Dynasty, recognized as national monument of culture and history in 1998.
Am Chua (Dien Khanh District) worshipping Thien Y Ana Holy Mother became national cultural and historical monument in 1999.
Shrine to strong-willed scholar Tran Quy Cap was built by Khanh Hoa people at the place he passed away (Can River, Dien Khanh District) in 1970, recognized as cultural and historical monument in 1991.
Shrine to hero Trinh Phong is located near Dipterocarpus alatus twin tree in Phu An Hamlet, Dien An Commune, Dien Khanh District, recognized as national cultural and historical monument in 1991.
Khanh Hoa’s heritage Dipterocarpus alatus twin tree, over 350 years old, closely associated with establishment and development of Khanh Hoa.
Ba Vu’s Tomb (Ninh Hoa Town) recognized as national monument of culture and history in 1999.
Monuments to Doctor Alexandre Yersin were recognized as national cultural and historical monument in 1990.
