If you have the opportunity to come back to Dong Thap, an address of historical sources you cannot fail to visit is the relic of the mausoleum of Pho Bang Nguyen Sinh Sac, the resting place of the great President Ho Chi Minh’s father.
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Sa Dec Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: One hour (approx)
Hours: Dawn – dusk
Food: Yes
Shop: Yes
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: 123/1, Pham Huu Lau Street, Ward 4, Cao Lanh City, Dong Thap Province.
Added values: After many years have passed, modified, and rebuilt many times, the relic area of Nguyen Sinh Sac has become a relic site preserving the historical and cultural values of Dong Thap in particular and the region of The Mekong Delta, in general, has both modern and historical beauty.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from The burial place of Nguyen Sinh Sac? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We’ve got some ideas! Check out our list: Huynh Thuy Le Ancient House (32 km), Xeo Quyt Forest – Xeo Quyt Relic Area (28 km), Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour) (39 km), Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap (43 km)…
2. Travel Guide to The burial place of Nguyen Sinh Sac
On the southwestern outskirts of town, a landscaped park contains a monument, shaped like an open clam, which marks the burial place of Ho Chi Minh’s father, Nguyen Sinh Sac. The park’s area has recently been expanded to include several examples of stilted houses typical of the south, as well as a replica of Ho Chi Minh’s house in Hanoi. With a lake and benches in shady areas, it’s a pleasant place to pass an hour or so.
3. What to Do – See – Eat at The burial place of Nguyen Sinh Sac
The relic area of the Vice-president Nguyen Sinh Sac is structured into 4 areas: the area of the tomb, the temple, and the house displaying the career life of Mr. Nguyen Sinh Sac; Uncle Ho’s stilt house and fish pond garden; the Cultural space model of the old Hoa An village and the area for organizing folk games and entertainment.
With a total area of more than 9 hectares, the overall relic site is a harmonious architectural complex, imbued with Dong Thap cultural ecology, a place for the people of Dong Thap in particular and the people of the whole country to gather here. holidays, the death anniversary of Pho Bang, the traditional New Year, anniversaries, big holidays of the year…
The main feature of the mausoleum is a prominent white color, bringing a sense of relaxation and relief to visitors. The mausoleum campus has many kinds of rare fruit and ornamental flowers that people from all over the country bring to show their gratitude.
The relic area is not only built very well but also carries a lot of profound meanings. The arch of the tomb facing the East is a stylized lotus petal shaped like a spreading hand facing down, above are 9 innovative folk dragons, reaching out into 9 gables, symbolizing the people of the plains. The Mekong River Delta always protects and embraces the grave of the patriotic martyr.
The tomb of Mr. Pho Bang is covered with marble, and the ash-gray grave rests on the ground of an irregular hexagonal white grinding stone, gradually expanding to the sides and front. On the grave, there is an agarwood peak made of Ngu Hanh Son stone, day and night with fragrant smoke. The mausoleum campus has many kinds of ornamental plants and rare fruits that people around the country bring to plant as souvenirs, especially the nearly 300-year-old star fruit tree located on the left side of the grave and the 300-year-old sycamore tree on the right side of the grave.
In front of the grave is a lotus pond in the shape of a 5-pointed star, in the middle of the lake is a stylized white lotus with a height of 6.5m, symbolizing the pure life of Mr. Pho Bang.
With open space, many works paying homage to Mr. Pho Bang are arranged independently but with a connection, filled with pink lotus and the shadows of ancient trees along each path.
The memorial house displays many artifacts and documents related to his life and career, especially his time in Cao Lanh. This place faithfully reproduces each stage associated with the life of Mr. Pho Bang from his hometown and family; years of hard work to achieve success; mandarin place – from mandarin to South operate; Nguyen Sinh Sac’s feelings for the people of Hoa An and the feelings of the people of Hoa An and the whole country for him…
Another highlight in the relic is Uncle Ho’s house on stilts, restored as a prototype of Uncle Ho’s house on stilts in the Hanoi capital. Here, the artifacts are reconstructed and arranged realistically to help each visitor to feel and visualize Uncle Ho’s frugal life from working corner to resting place. This is also a way for Southerners who cannot afford to visit the Hanoi capital still feel like visiting Uncle Ho’s stilt house in the Presidential Palace when visiting the relic.
Every year, Dong Thap province organizes the death anniversary of Vice Chairman Nguyen Sinh Sac on the 28th day of the 10th lunar month, attracting more than 100,000 visitors. Tourists come from all over the provinces and cities, bringing products from the wild to the exotic, making offerings to and worshiping in front of the sacred instruments, demonstrating the tradition of “Drinking water, remember the source”, preserving the national cultural identity.
With its unique architecture and profound cultural and historical value, the relic site of Nguyen Sinh Sac’s grave has become a tourist destination in Dong Thap, the famous source of the land of a pink lotus. Now, not only the local people but also those who have been to this land once, consider the grave of Nguyen Sinh Sac as a symbol of patriotism and revolutionary will.
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If you do not have much time left, it is easy to check out spots in one full day by boat or with bike or with motorbike and car. But there are much more than tourist sites like these in Dong Thap. Make sure you have more time to feel and explore more about the hidden gems and the culture, food, night life, wildlife and forest as well. Top tip: Stay in a homestay nearby, so you have more chances to visit it and surroundings. If you are looking for the package Dong Thap daily tour with local, you can contact www.vemekong.com or Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo +84939888559; email: hello@vemekong.com
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6. Visit The burial place of Nguyen Sinh Sac by yourself
Solo traveller? Travelling on your own means you will get out of any difficult situations by yourself. This, in turn, leads to more satisfying travel experiences and helps you improve your problem-solving skills. These days we rarely get the chance to sit with ourselves and simply be. That’s why you should consider the time you spend alone on your trip as a gift.
It is possible for solo travellers to use google maps and do it alone. But sometimes they need to update local maintained roads and bridges which close and lead you a longer road than the road from google maps. It is just about the time. It takes more time to find the correct garden to come. Adventure is always fun. Wifi is strong in Dong Thap village! The locals find it hard to speak English as well. Top tip: Sticking to one canal and keeping going along it which gives you more things to see and avoids getting lost. Contact vemekong.com to hire a car, scooter with English-speaking-guide or cycling tours in Dong Thap.
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10. Pro Tips
You can stay in a homestay which is in the Sa Dec flower village, this will help you have the best experience in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province. There are so many flower gardeners who are watering and gardening the Sadec flower farms in the early morning with the amazing Sa Dec sunrise.
If you plan to extend your travel to Sa Dec homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Sa Dec or do any customized tours, please choose reputable providers with boat trips equipped with lifebuoys, jackets, motorcycle and cycling tours with the helmets and. Safety is a priority! Choose Sa Dec responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Sa Dec food & drink guide ranges from street food, authentic, fancy to fusion foods. As a tropical land of many fresh vegetables and homegrown gardens, which always make Sa Dec cuisines fresh, close to nature and very traditional. If you are a food lover, don’t hesitate to put other bites onto your food lists such as Hu Tieu Sa Dec (Sa Dec noodle soup), Sadec Crab Hotpot, Nem Lai Vung (Vietnamese fermented pork roll in Lai Vung), Sa Giang shrimp chips, Lai Vung tangerine fruit…
Bring your hat, sunglasses, and sunblock, scarf to wear when visiting temples, pagodas, and the cathedral.
Bring the raincoat if you’re planning a trip to Sa Dec in the rainy season, as Sa Dec always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Sa Dec tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Sa Dec Flower Village, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, Tu Ton Rose Garden, Dong Thap Museum, Xeo Quyt forest – Xeo Quyt relic area, Gao Giong Ecotourism park (Cao Lanh), Lai Vung tangerine garden, Tram Chim National Park (Birding tour), Kim Hue Pagoda, Thap Muoi Lotus Field in Dong Thap, Dinh Yen Mat Making Village, Kien An Cung Pagoda, Phuong Nam Cultural Tourism Area, Phuoc Kien pagoda (lotus leaf pagoda), The Burial Place of Nguyen Sinh Sac, Sa Dec Town Park, Happy Land Hung Thy Tourist Area, date fruit garden, Sa Dec Market, Lai Vung Tangerine Garden
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Sa Dec, Dong Thap province, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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