Top 8 Most Fascinating Historical Tourist Destinations in Binh Dinh

Quang Trung Museum stands as the largest Museum of National Heroes, drawing the most visitors in Vietnam. The museum comprises 9 exhibition rooms featuring numerous artifacts related to the hero Quang Trung – Nguyen Hue and the Tây Sơn uprising movement.

The uniqueness of the museum lies in its distinctive and splendid architecture. Particularly, in the old garden of the Tây Sơn family, two precious relics remain: an ancient cashew tree and an old well. Additionally, when visiting Quang Trung Museum, tourists can witness martial arts performances and the Tây Sơn war drum. This is an endless epic, showcasing the indomitable spirit of Quang Trung, representing the precious intangible cultural heritage of our people.

Here, visitors seem to reverse the flow of history to immerse themselves in the spirit of martial arts, heroism, chivalry, and the resilient struggle throughout the glorious history of the Tây Sơn uprising. Gain a deeper understanding of the splendid era of Emperor Quang Trung - Nguyen Hue in the history of the Vietnamese nation.

Address: Phu Phong Town, Tay Son District, Binh Dinh

The Imperial City - Once the central government of Emperor Thái Đức Nguyễn Nhạc. Known as The Imperial City or Đồ Bàn Citadel, it was built on the foundation of Champa's Đồ Bàn Citadel, leaving behind valuable relics from various dynasties: Stone Elephants (Champa period), stone-built citadel walls, Crescent Moon Lake (Tây Sơn period), the mausoleum area dedicated to Nguyen Võ Tánh and Ngô Tùng Châu (Nguyễn Dynasty)...

As a rectangular architectural ensemble, it consists of three rings: Outer City, Inner City, and Forbidden Purple City. The Outer City has a perimeter of 7400m. The Inner City, also known as the Imperial City, is a rectangular shape, 430m long and 370m wide. Inside the Inner City is the Forbidden Purple City, also rectangular, measuring 174m by 126m. Visiting The Imperial City, tourists will relive a glorious historical moment of the nation.

Address: Nhơn Hậu Commune, Tx An Nhơn, Bình Định

Ong Nui Pagoda, also known as Linh Phong Meditation Pagoda, exudes the pristine beauty of the ancestral cave situated on the slope behind the pagoda. Over 12 generations have inherited and each year, there is a festival at Ong Nui Pagoda on the 24th and 25th day of the Lunar New Year, commemorating the founder Vien Minh.

Visitors must climb hundreds of stone steps from the foot of Mount Ba, with a height of over 100m, to reach the three-gate entrance of the pagoda. In front of the Three Gates, one can admire the majestic Ba Mountains and overlook the Thị Nại lagoon, sparkling with silver waves. Near the base of the mountain, brown-tiled villages stand out amidst lush green rice fields. The Chua River meanders gracefully in the sunlight, along the coast, waves breaking into foamy white. In front of the Main Hall of the pagoda, with the statue of the Bodhisattva, heading west, there is a small bridge leading to the Thap tombs and up to the ancestral cave on the mountain behind the pagoda.

Address: Phuong Phi Hamlet, Cat Tien Commune, Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh

An Son Spiritual Tourism Area, also known as the Altar Area of Heaven and Earth, is a construction built to commemorate the achievements of the Tay Son Dynasty, while promoting national traditions and pride. It serves as a tourist attraction and pilgrimage site, where visitors come to worship and admire. The Altar of Heaven and Earth was initiated on November 26, 2011, on a 46-hectare site in the An Son area.

The construction includes the Altar Area, An Den Area, Thong Thien Tower, martial arts training ground, management area, welcoming gate, crescent moon lake, earth temple... and a stone-paved path from the foot of the mountain to the mountain peak. The altar is placed on the top of An Mountain, with two-tiered platforms symbolizing Heaven and Earth. Below the Altar, at the second level, is the An Den Area, which includes the location of the Tay Son brothers' memorial.

Address: Hoa Son Hamlet, Binh Tuong Commune, Tay Son, Binh Dinh

According to the Vo family genealogy compiled by Vo Thua Khuong in the 9th generation, based on ancient documents, the ancestral founder of the Vo family in Phu My was Vo Van Cua, originally from Nghe An. He migrated south in the 17th century, settling in Phu Loc village, An Tu hamlet, Thoi Don district, Tuy Vien province. In the second generation was Vo Van Tho, and the Vo family's status was relatively affluent. Vo Van Tho demonstrated talent and organized the construction of the Loc Dong dike, contributing to water irrigation in the fields, expanding agricultural economy not only for Phu My but also for many other villages in the region. The third generation was Vo Van Khanh, an intelligent person honored by the state with the title Nam. Vo Van Khanh married Nguyen Thi Diem and had two sons, Vo Van Chinh and Vo Van Dung.

From Vo Van Dung Street - a renowned general of the Tay Son movement. Every year on the 8th day of the 2nd lunar month, descendants of the Vo family gather here to commemorate Vo Van Dung, honoring their ancestors and remembering an outstanding general who made significant contributions to the Tay Son movement and the nation, bringing glory to the family, the village, and the homeland of Binh Dinh. Today, when visiting the hometown, standing on the foundation of the Vo family's From Vo Van Dung Street, we feel even more proud of the rebellious tradition and patriotism of our forefathers.

Address: Phu My Hamlet, Tay Phu Commune, Tay Son District, Binh Dinh

Ngoc Hoa Meditation Pagoda was built in 1960 by Elder Thich Giac An and is currently led by Venerable Thich Giac Tri. According to Venerable Thich Giac Tri, around 2013, local residents wished to have a stable place for ancestor worship and convenient for descendants to visit on memorial days. Ngoc Hoa Meditation Pagoda proposed and was allowed by the state to construct the Peaceful Home in the style of a Meditation Pagoda, with contributions from the Buddhist community. Designed to be over 100 m2, it can accommodate around 8,000 ash urns, with an estimated investment of around 5 billion VND.

According to local folklore, the golden Quan The Am Kiet Tuong statue facing the mountain symbolizes the golden forest, while the silver Quan The Am Nam Hai statue looking towards the sea represents the silver sea. Therefore, locals believe that these twin Buddha statues will bring prosperity and peace to this land, ensuring a prosperous and peaceful future for the people here.

Address: Bac Beach, Ly Luong Hamlet, Nhon Ly Commune, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh

Nui Ba is a resilient revolutionary stronghold of the military and people of Binh Dinh during the resistance against the United States. Positioned strategically in the East Region, Nui Ba holds a vital strategic position in Binh Dinh province, convenient for both maritime and overland transportation. From a military perspective, Nui Ba serves as both a strategic defensive position and an offensive position when the opportunity arises. Controlling Nui Ba means controlling the East Region of Binh Dinh. Hence, Nui Ba was chosen as the revolutionary base of the East Region of Binh Dinh province.

During the resistance against the French, Nui Ba had not yet become a base, but coastal watchtowers were established to alert the local residents whenever the French landed. Throughout the nine years of the anti-French resistance, most revolutionary bases in Binh Dinh were located here. During the Vietnam War, Nui Ba Revolutionary Base was reinforced, becoming a stronghold for the provincial forces and neighboring districts including Tuy Phuoc, An Nhon, Phu Cat, and Quy Nhon.

The revolutionary base of Nui Ba, like a caring and nurturing mother, sheltered and concealed revolutionary forces throughout the harsh war. Nui Ba recorded countless achievements of officers and soldiers, acknowledged the sacrifices, and deeply engraved the sins committed by the deceptive United States against our people. Those who lived and fought in Nui Ba Revolutionary Base perhaps will never forget the memories of the harsh wartime. Landmarks such as Zone 10, Khu Dong Station, Bup Sen Hill, Vinh Hoi, Ho Nhay, Rung Cave, Son Rai... are unforgettable images. And perhaps no location here lacks profound memories for those who lived and fought on the East Region battleground.

Address: Phuong Phi Hamlet, Cat Tien Commune, Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh