5 destinations not to be missed when traveling to Cua Lo

(Baonghean.vn) - On the evening of April 29, Cua Lo Beach Tourism City will be in session. Here are the Top 5 interesting destinations in Cua Lo that tourists cannot miss on their trip during the April 30 and May 1 holidays.

Van Loc Temple

Located in Nghi Tan ward (Cua Lo town), Van Loc Temple was built during the Le Trung Hung period, is an ancient and large-scale architectural work. The temple is the place to worship Thai Uy Quan Cong Nguyen Su Hoi (1444 -1506) - the eldest son of Thai Su Cuong Quoc Cong Nguyen Xi. He was the one who made great contributions in helping the Le dynasty to repel foreign invaders and recruit people, establish hamlets, and establish Van Loc village today.

Van Loc Temple is a spiritual cultural heritage of the coastal villagers in Cua Lo. Photo courtesy

“Van Loc” is the village’s Chinese name given by Nguyen Su Hoi with the great meaning of wishing for “a thousand blessings to flow to this land”. Van Loc Temple has a very beautiful location, in front of the temple is the peaceful Cam River, behind is Lo Mountain, on the right is Dragon Mountain, on the left is Tuong Son Mountain creating the position of “dragon and tiger” and “beautiful landscape”. The temple was ranked by the State as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1991.

Lo Son Pagoda

The Chinese name is Pho Am Tu, Lo Son Pagoda was built during the Le Dynasty, in Van Loc village, Chan Loc district, now in block 6, Nghi Tan ward, Cua Lo town. Lo Son Pagoda was built by Prime Minister Nguyen Van Mien in the Vinh Thinh year (1705 - 1719) under King Le Du Tong.

In 2005, Lo Son Pagoda was ranked as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic. Photo: Internet

Over the centuries, Lo Son Pagoda still retains its ancient features, blending with the lyrical nature, making the relic a unique cultural work. Lo Son Pagoda was built at the foot of Cao Mountain, leaning on the mountain's position, the mountain and the pagoda blend harmoniously, complementing each other, hidden among the lush, green giant trees, making the pagoda blend into the panoramic natural landscape like a fascinating picture.

In 2005, the pagoda was ranked as a provincial historical and cultural relic. In particular, in early spring of Tan Mao 2011, the pagoda was honored to receive the Buddha's relics from Venerable SanVaDo at Suyli Pagoda (Myanmar).

Cua Hoi Eco-tourism Area

Peaceful dawn at Cua Hoi. Photo: Internet

Cua Hoi Ecotourism Area was established in 2000 on an area of ​​5 hectares, hidden under a cool green pine forest. The ecotourism area has seafood dining services, private stilt houses, freshwater lake fishing, sea bathing... This is an ideal resort for those who want to escape the noisy, bustling atmosphere of the city. Especially from this location, visitors can see Ngu Island with two islands connected to each other, explaining why the island is also called Song Ngu.

In particular, on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30, the Vinpearl Cua Hoi hotel, entertainment and resort villa complex is one of three projects in Nghe An province that will be inaugurated and put into use.

Hon Ngu Island

Also known as Song Ngu Island, more than 4 km from Cua Lo beach. There are 2 islands here: the small island is 88m high, the big island is 133m high, which has long been an attractive subject for many poets and writers. According to the ancients, King Le Thanh Tong also often went on patrol and rested to enjoy the poetic beauty here.

The poetic beauty of Ngu Island. Photo archive

Coming to the island, in addition to swimming and enjoying the fresh air, visitors can also climb mountains, take a boat around the island to see the beautiful scenery, visit the Do Dao Ngu fish farm. Or visit the famous sacred pagodas built in the 13th century of Cua Lo beach tourism located in the west of the island, the Upper Pagoda and the Lower Pagoda, to enjoy the clear, sweet, cool water of the Ngoc Well.

Pearl well on Song Ngu island (Cua Lo). Photo archive

But the most interesting thing is still sitting on a basket boat to catch squid - an entertainment service that has created the tourism brand of Cua Lo over the years. Coming here, you can also enjoy many Cua Lo seafood specialties, especially the famous dragon snail dish, seven-course cobia fish and extremely delicious Song Ngu wine.

Lan Chau Island

Located right next to Cua Lo beach, Lan Chau Island is also known as Ru Coc Island because the island has the shape of a giant toad stretching out to the vast ocean.

Lan Chau Island divides Cua Lo beach into two completely separate areas. At high tide, you have the opportunity to witness the entire foot of the island slowly sinking under the sea. At low tide, the west side of the island will connect to the mainland to form a peninsula. The east side of the island has steep cliffs stretching out to the sea. Over time, the erosion of wind and waves has created rocks with special shapes.

Lan Chau Island seen from above. Photo courtesy

In the past, King Bao Dai had the Nghinh Phong pavilion built on top of Lan Chau island, from here you can see the whole view of Cua Lo port, looking out to the vast ocean.

Cua Lo night, seen from Lan Chau island. Photo archive

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