Discover 12 tourist attractions in Ha Tien Kien that attract tourists

1. Thanh Hoang Temple

Thanh Hoang Communal House is located in Quarter 1, Dong Ho Ward, Ha Tien Town, Kien Giang Province. This is an ancient communal house, over 250 years old, with great value in both architecture and culture. This is truly the first destination that you cannot miss when coming to Ha Tien - Kien Giang. The means of transportation to get here is by motorbike or rent a motorbike taxi to visit. Usually, there are many motorbike taxis in the area at Ha Tien bus station and near Ha Tien market.

Or if you come across a rickshaw - you should experience it once to visit the tourist attractions here, it will be very interesting. Thanh Hoang Temple is a place to worship the ancestors who have contributed to the discovery and development of the ancient land of Ha Tien. In the temple, there are 3 deities: Khai Tran Thuong Tru Quoc Vu Nghi Cong Mac Cuu in the reign of King Minh Mang, General of the Army, Grand Admiral Mac Thien Tich in the reign of Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu and Tham Tuong Mac Tu Sanh in the reign of Lord Nguyen Anh.

When you come here, you can freely visit and learn about Thanh Hoang temple without paying the entrance fee. Every year, on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of the second lunar month, Thanh Hoang temple organizes the Ky Yen ceremony with many cultural activities imbued with national identity. Next is the royal edict procession. After the festival singing ceremony, you will see a procession with gongs, drums, flags, and a lion dance team. This unique festival has attracted many tourists to attend.

2. Mac family temple

The Mac family temple is also an indispensable destination in a tour to Ha Tien. The Mac family temple is located on Mac Cuu street, Binh San ward, Ha Tien town. The tombs of the Mac family are all located on Binh San mountain with a very beautiful view. This is the place to worship the people of the Mac family who have contributed to the development of this ancient land. The means of transportation here can be motorbike, car or rickshaw and you will not have to pay any extra fee when visiting this temple. The sacredness and peace here have really attracted many tourists from everywhere to come and visit.

3. Standing Stone Mountain

About 6 km from the center of Ha Tien, Da Dung Mountain, formerly known as Chau Nham Lac Lo, is majestic with thorny rocks but has a mysterious and captivating look. From National Highway 80, you can easily travel by motorbike or car for more than 1 km, in the distance you will see Da Dung Mountain like an isosceles trapezoid, nearly 100m high. This place used to be an important strategic position in the heroic struggles to protect the country in the past. That is why it is recognized as a historical relic of our nation. Da Dung Mountain is very suitable for those who are backpackers - love to explore and experience. For only 5,000 VND entrance fee, you will see inside the mysterious, simple beauty of the caves imbued with the heroic traditional beauty of the nation in the historical years of struggle of the people of Ha Tien.

4. Lamp Mountain

Ha Tien becomes more attractive when there is another "valuable" tourist attraction, which is Den Mountain. Located along the coast and only about 1 km from Mui Nai beach, Den Mountain is also known as Den Roi Mountain, where a lighthouse over a hundred years old is located. People often compare Den Mountain to a savior for ships in this sea area to safely dock every night. You can ride a motorbike or car on the most beautiful coastal road here, admiring the beauty of mountains on one side, the sea on the other, full of sunshine and wind. Don't miss the winding road along the mountainside leading to the foot of Den Mountain, you will have the opportunity to admire the natural beauty of the mountain ranges, long beaches with rows of poetic casuarinas. Reaching the top of Den Mountain - where the lighthouse is located, you will be amazed to see the majestic natural landscape, feeling the cool breezes from the sea. It is really suitable to give yourself a selfie with friends or relatives here. A little secret, the moment of sunset slowly leaning down - a hot color highlight gradually appearing as a surprise gift that Den Mountain gives to those who have set foot on the top of this mountain, giving to those who are passionate about photography with beautiful photos in this charming place. It is truly an unforgettable feeling for visitors when blending their souls with the sun, wind, sea, sky and mountains when coming here.

5. Thach Dong

Thach Dong is one of the tourist attractions that attracts tourists not only because of its majestic landscape but also because of the legend of Thach Sanh saving the princess. This is a place in My Duc commune, about 5 km from the center of Ha Tien. You can easily get here by motorbike or car. When going deep into the cave, you will see that this is a magical cave system located in the heart of the stone tower with many strange stone animals. Inside the cave, there is also a Tien Son pagoda worshiping Buddha Shakyamuni and the sacred Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. If you pay close attention, you will see that the cave has a branch that goes deep into the ground and leads to Mui Nai sea. Especially here, the warm sunlight shines into the small alley leading to the sky. It is interesting that you can go up the paths to visit the mysterious alleys and feel the cool air spreading from the crevices in the cave. This mystery is the inspiration for many photographers when stopping at Thach Dong.

6. Hang Pagoda

Hang Pagoda, also known as Ha Son Pagoda, is a unique and quite famous pagoda in Ha Tien. Located in An Binh commune, Kien Luong district, Kien Giang province. Traveling by motorbike from Ha Tien to Ba Hon, turn left about 18 km, you will see the pagoda located right at the foot of Hai Son mountain. Hang Pagoda area was discovered in the early 18th century by Thai monks and fishermen who came here to reclaim land and make a living. The pagoda has a unique architecture, inside the pagoda there are many sacred thousand-eyed thousand-armed Buddha statues. If you pay close attention, right when entering the pagoda yard there is a 22-ton Maitreya Buddha statue, according to local people, the statue is made from Da Nang young stone. The pagoda is deep in the cave, so there are many strange-looking stalactites created by water erosion, just tap lightly and it will ring like a bell echoing in the cave. What is special is that in Hang Pagoda there is also a cave overlooking Phu Tu Islet. The quietness and mystery of the cave formed by nature combined with the compassion and peace emanating from the Buddha statues and temples have made this place a space with a distinct sound in the Buddhist realm. Attracting tourists when they come here to worship and visit Hang Pagoda.

7. Phu Tu Islet

Known as the second Ha Long Bay - Hon Phu Tu of Ha Tien is a famous tourist destination in Binh An commune, Kien Luong district, located about 38 km from the center of Ha Tien. You can travel by motorbike or car if you go from Ha Tien, you follow National Highway 80 through Kien Luong then continue through Hon Chong port to reach Hon Phu Tu. Hon Phu Tu is unique with a stone pillar several dozen meters high leaning on the sea. This place was once associated with a touching legend about father and son love, so there are two stones like a father and son embracing each other, facing the sea and connected by a stone pedestal about 5m high, surrounded by many small islands. This intimate image is one of the unique symbols of Ha Tien. The sea water around Hon Phu Tu is very clear and the waves are gentle, caressing day and night like a lingering lullaby, creating a wild picture, imbued with affection. Tourists coming here can rent a boat to visit Phu Tu island or take souvenir photos. Surely the poetic landscape and the touching story are the things that will make you remember Phu Tu island here forever.

8. Hon Chong

Along the sea, heading south, 31 km from Ha Tien town, visitors will easily see the famous landscape of Ha Tien, Hon Chong. With an area of about 3,000 hectares, Hon Chong is like a majestic landscape painting that visitors cannot ignore when coming here. Hon Chong is 221m high, formed over millions of years with its pristine beauty that not only attracts scientists but is also a fascinating passion for those who want to explore and experience the nature here. Visitors will be surprised to see in the distance sharp stone pillars pointing straight up to the sky like an army charging into battle. Experiencing the harsh weather, they become simple sculptors with a mysterious look. Why hesitate to come here right away to admire and keep these wonderful photos for yourself.

9. Pirate Island

When hearing the name "Pirate Island", many tourists will shudder when hearing this name. Pirate Island is considered a strange destination right from the name, located in Tien Hai commune, Ha Tien district. This place is nearly 28 km from Ha Tien coast and 40 km from Phu Quoc island. You can travel to Ha Tien by many means: motorbike for those who like to travel, car or maybe bus. Then from Ha Tien you will travel by boat to the island.

The best time to come here is during the dry season because the sea is quite calm and clear, but it is still directly affected by storms. A small note for those who want to come here, you should follow the weather forecast to avoid bad weather days! From the name, tourists coming here can imagine a past on the island.

In the past, the archipelago was an ideal place for pirates to live, hide, attack passing merchant ships and also a place to hide treasures. Therefore, Pirate Island was an important trade route with Western countries. This is what makes the island more special and attracts more and more tourists to come here. In addition to the creepy name that everyone knows, Pirate Island has a rare wild beauty.

Imagine waking up here one day, breathing in the fresh air and watching the sunrise on the island, immersing yourself in the gentle sound of the ocean waves, that feeling is truly comfortable, peaceful and dispels fatigue after the noisy pressures of the urban area. Believe me, it is really worth keeping a souvenir photo for yourself, your friends or relatives here.

10. Mui Nai Beach

Previously, Mui Nai Beach, also known as Loc Tri, is a beautiful beach located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, one of the 10 beautiful landscapes of Ha Tien. This is also one of the rare beaches that still exists today after more than 300 years of history. This is also a meeting place that makes many tourists fall in love when they come here. You can travel here by motorbike or car.

After passing To Chau bridge, turn left at the roundabout on Provincial Road 28 in Phao Dai ward, about 6 km west of Ha Tien town center, visitors will reach Mui Nai beach. The charming and poetic beauty here makes it hard for visitors to resist. Although the beach is not wide, it is peaceful and gentle. The gentle waves blend into the sand of Mui Nai beach. Surrounding it is a fishing village hidden in rows of green coconut trees, in the green of mountains, forests, and fruit trees.

Visitors coming here will not be able to help but enjoy all kinds of special fruits of the West, delicious seafood, can swim, sunbathe, blend in with nature and experience entertainment services on the sea. Mui Nai beach is also attractive because of its beauty at dusk, sitting on the long stretch of sand listening to the sound of seagulls, blending with the wind and listening to the sound of the waves, slowly watching the sunset on the sea. It is truly like a poetic picture in the land of Ha Tien, a unique feature of Mui Nai beach that no other place can compare.

11. Bai Bang

Previously, Bai Bang was not included in the list of tourist attractions in Ha Tien, but today Bai Bang is known to tourists for its pristine beauty. Located next to the front beach of Mui Nai, about 6 km from the center of Ha Tien town. Currently, the beach is increasingly exploited for tourism in recent years.

The beach here is clean, the white sand stretches but still carries a quiet, peaceful atmosphere, gently entering the hearts of tourists when they set foot on the wild and charming Bang beach. A piece of advice for tourists coming here, freely roll on the sand, play exciting beach games, sunbathe or walk on the long white sand beaches to welcome the sunset in the afternoon. Just that simple will gently enter your heart when you set foot here.

12. Ha Tien Night Market

If you have visited Ha Tien tourist attractions, please do not forget to visit Ha Tien market before returning. Located in front of the park of Dong Ho An Nguyet, Dong Ho ward of Ha Tien town. Ha Tien market is not only a place for local people to earn a living but also has great appeal to tourists from all over the world.

Ha Tien Market is expanding and extending day by day, developing into a bustling shopping area with many stalls selling specialties such as dried squid, fresh and dried seafood, Thai tamarind or green tea, forest tea... along with handicrafts made of stone, shells, glass, plastic sold on the sidewalk. That is the cultural crystallization between the Vietnamese - Chinese - Khmer ethnic groups, attracting the curiosity of tourists when coming here.

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