Things to do in Ha Tien
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Tam Bao Pagoda
Founded by Mac Cuu in 1730 is the Tam Bao Pagoda. It is now home to several Buddhist nuns. In front of the pagoda is a statue of Quan The Am Bo Tat standing on a lotus blossom in the middle of a pond. Inside the sanctuary, the largest statue on the dais is of A Di Da, the Buddha of the Past. It is made of bronze, but has been painted. Outside the building are the tombs of 16 monks.
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Mac Cuu Family Tombs
Not far from town are the Mac Cuu Family Tombs, known locally as Nui Lang, the Hill of the Tombs. Several dozen relatives of Mac Cuu are buried here in traditional Chinese tombs decorated with figures of dragons, phoenixes, lions and guardians.
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Xuan Thanh
You know you have hit the coast when shrimp is the cheapest dish on the menu. This local eatery has an English menu boasting a range of seafood and grills, plus cheap breakfasts.
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Huong Bien
This old favourite has recently relocated to the new part of town near the bridge. The menu remains blissfully simple with fewer than 20 dishes, but it draws a local crowd.
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Phu Dung Pagoda
This pagoda was founded in the mid-18th century by Mac Thien Tich’s wife, Nguyen Thi Xuan. It is now home to just one monk.
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Hai Van
This riverfront restaurant is popular for weddings and serves good Vietnamese, Chinese and Western meals.
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Thuy Tien
Overlooking Dong Ho, this is a nice spot for an iced coffee or sundowner beer.
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