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Tam Ky Palace is one of the renowned historical sites in Quang Nam province. It used to be the venue for three major uprisings of the nation. Today, the heritage site has become an ideal stop attracting domestic and international tourists for sightseeing and exploration.
Imprints of a glorious era
The resilient land of Tam Ky, where the Tam Ky Palace Heritage Site stands, bears witness to the countless heroic struggles of the nation, making it an ideal Quang Nam tourist destination for travelers seeking to connect with history. Located in An Hoa hamlet, Tam Ky commune, now part of An My ward, Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province, the Tam Ky Palace heritage site is evidence of the golden past of the nation.
In the historical records of the 18th year of Thanh Thai's reign (1906), the French advisers recommended renaming Ha Dong district to Tam Ky Palace and relocating the administrative center from Chien Dan village (Phu Ninh district) to An Hoa hamlet, Tam Ky commune, where the present-day Tam Ky Palace was built.
Not only does this Quang Nam tourist destination have a history spanning hundreds of years, but it also bears witness to significant events in the nation's history. It was the site of protests against high taxes in 1908, the Vietnam Restoration League uprising in 1916, the inauguration of the Revolutionary Interim Resistance Committee in 1945... During the wartime period, it became a revolutionary stronghold and endured numerous bombings, hence not retaining its original state.
The ancient traces of bygone eras are still preserved in the assembly hall with moss-covered tiled roofs, where the Revolutionary Interim Committee of Tam Ky Palace was established. Over 100 years of history, the old palace silently witnessed the vicissitudes of Tam Ky tourist attractions, now becoming an attractive destination for visitors near and far from Hoi An. Every visit brings nostalgic moments as visitors relive the glorious history of intense times.
In 2011, Tam Ky city invested in the restoration of Tam Ky Palace by constructing new monument halls, ceremonial yards, and gardens with greenery arranged within the premises, revitalizing the entire palace. While not as grandiose or visually stunning as many other Hoi An tourist spots, with its immense historical value, the Tam Ky Palace heritage site stands as a captivating highlight of Hoi An tourism for travelers.
Visit Tam Ky Palace and admire the hundred-year-old banyan tree
When visiting the Tam Ky Palace heritage site, tourists also have the opportunity to marvel at the centuries-old banyan tree. As part of Quang Nam province's heritage tree system, the banyan tree at Tam Ky Palace has become an intriguing tourist destination for nature lovers. According to historical records from the former Ha Dong province (now Tam Ky city), the banyan tree has been around since the 18th year of Thanh Thai's reign (1906).
After hundreds of years, the banyan tree still stands tall, bearing witness to the many ups and downs of the heroic land of Tam Ky. Like a part of Tam Ky's people, the banyan tree has become a legend for every resident here. Today, beneath the shade of the banyan tree, a monument hall for the Tam Ky Palace administrative center stands as a testament to the region's journey of development and growth.
If you ever find yourself in the historical land of Tam Ky, take some time to visit the tourist spot at the Tam Ky Palace heritage site not only to revisit the ancient traces of a tumultuous era but also to relive the sacred moments of our nation's history.
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