Nam Nha Pagoda – Official Can Tho Visitor Guide
The year 1890 marked the establishment of a medicinal herb shop called Nam Nha Duong in Binh Thuy market from Binh Nhut hamlet held by Nguyen Giac Nguyen for keeping liaison and gathering patriots against the French colonialists. By 1895, the coming back of Nguyen Giac Nguyen to Binh Nhut hamlet (at the end of Binh Thuy bridge) formed the establishment of a pagoda named "Nam Nha Duong".
By Thomas Vietnam at vemekong.com | Official Can Tho Visitor Guide
1. Better to Know as a Tourist
Ticket: Free
Spend-time: Half an hour (approx.)
Hours: Dawn – dust
Food:
Shop:
Parking lot: Yes
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Address: 612 CMT8 street, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City.
Recognition(s): The pagoda Nam Nha became a historical - cultural relic on January 25th 1991 with the approval of MOCI.
Nearby attractions and hidden gems: Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Nam Nha pagoda? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We've got some ideas! Check out our list: Binh Thuy ancient house (15 minutes away), Binh Thuy temple (5 minutes away), Son islet (10 minutes away), Bang Lang stork garden (45 minutes away).
2. Travel guide to Nam Nha pagoda
In the first days, the pagoda housed just three simple apartments made from trees and tiles. The entity comprised sanctum, the eastern and western houses. The pagoda was rebuilt with five apartments and two lean-tos in 1905. Its central chamber experienced a third reconstruction in 1917. When the high-ranking bonze Nguyen Giac Nguyen passed away on December 22nd 1917, the half-done work had been undertaken by Mr. Tran Van Nhieu, Mrs. Thai Tu and Thai Nam.
The 100-odd year pagoda is distinguished by its both ancient beauty and contributions to the revolutionary movements for national liberation.
- In February 1913, in the trip back to the South in the aspiration of mobilizing the patriotic movements, Cuong De secretly stayed in Nam Nha Duong for deliberatoin on national affairs with Nguyen Giac Nguyen. This event involved clandestine watching by enemy spies.
- On September 7th 1926, the Nam Nha Duong pagoda granted foundation of "Viet Nam quang phuc hoi" then renamed "Viet Nam phuc quoc hoi".
- In September 1929, after Special Commissioner of An Nam Communist Party - Hau Giang Branch activated in Binh Thuy (Can Tho), Nam Nha Duong turned out to be the address which the Special Commissioner of the southern regional party committee assuming touch with other units
3. Google Maps of Nam Nha pagoda
4. Pro Tips
If you plan to extend your travel to Can Tho homestay, do not forget to bring mosquito repellent cream.
Visit Can Tho 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 Can Tho responsible tours which help you give back while traveling. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Can Tho 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 Can Tho 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 Cong cake in Can Tho, Ut Dzach Fine Rice Vermicelli…
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 Can Tho in the rainy season, as Can Tho always looks fantastic in the full rain and full sun.
Can Tho tourist attractions are magnificent itself, but if you have enough time, don’t forget to put other places onto your bucket lists such as Can Tho Wildlife & Forest, Binh Thuy Ancient House, Organic Cacao farm, Can Tho Floating Markets, Can Tho Small Canals & Sampan Ride, Can Tho Fruit Garden, Can Tho Paddy Rice Fields, Can Tho Giant Ficus Tree – Secret VC base, Can Tho Rice Noodle Factory, Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho Old Market, Phong Dien floating market, Truc Lam Phuong Nam Zen Monastery, Can Tho to Con Dao – Express boat, Son Islet – Community-based Tourism…
Hopefully, the above tips will help you to come up with a great plan for your adventure in Can Tho, Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Have a safe trip!
“Sleep less, travel more, respect more” – Thomas Vietnam – Local travel expert.
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