Where are those caves?

Ha Long Bay

1

2
Sung Sot Cave

Thien Cung Cave

4

3
Dau Go Cave

Tam Cung Cave

Ha Long
Bay

What do you know about Ha Long
Bay?

UNIT 5: WONDERS OF VIET NAM
Period 40: Skills 2 (Writing)

3

3. Have you or a family member visited a wonder of Viet Nam?
Make notes about it in the table below. Alternatively, you can
write about a wonder of Viet Nam you have read about.
Name
Location
Reason for
choosing the
place

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Main features
of the place

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Comments and
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feelings about
the place
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Name

HA LONG BAY

Location

- Northeast region of Viet Nam

Reason for
choosing the
place

- a magical place
- recognised by UNESCO
- its rich history and picturesque setting

Main features
of the place

- like a work of art
- 1,969 islands in two main zones: the Southeast
and the Southwest
- wonderful caverns in Ha Long Bay: Thien Cung,
Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung.
- one of the places where humans first existed

Comments and - It is truly unforgettable thanks to its long history
feelings about and astounding natural beauty.
the place

Name

-Hoi An old town

Location

-Quang Nam

Reason for
- A historic place
choosing the place - classified as a National Cultural Heritage Site
Main features of
the place

Comments and
feelings about the
place

- on the north bank near the mouth of the Thu Bon
River
- the town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign
cultures
- the town comprises a well - preserved complex of
1,107 timber frame buildings
- the surviving wooden structures and street plan are
original and intact and together present a traditional
townscape of the 17th and 18th centuries
-It is truly unforgettable, thanks to its long history and
the locals' hospitality.

Name

-Bai Dinh pagoda

Location

- The western of the Asian capital Hoa Lu, belong to Gia sinh
commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province

Reason for choosing
the place

- Many records : The largest pagoda of VN, the biggest gold –
plated copper of Asia……
- Tourist destination

Main features of the
place

Comments and
feelings about the
place

- In Dinh mountain
- Ancient pagoda area and a new pagoda area
- Ancient pagoda is located near the top of a quiet forest area,
including buddhist cave, the temple of god Cao Son and the
temple of Nguyen
- The new pagoda is a famous temple for its Asian and the
region record such as: Gilt bronze statues of Asian's largest:
100 ton statue, largest bronze Buddha in southeast Asia : 100
ton outside, The largest bell Vietnam; 36 tons, Largest
pagoda in Vietnam, pagoda is the longest corridor Asian
horn, park has many statues ArhatTemple in Vietnam
-It is truly unforgettable, thanks to its long history and the locals'
hospitality.

Khi viết đoạn văn mô tả một
địa điểm, ta thường viết bốn
phần.
- Đoạn 1: viết tên, vị trí nơi đó
và nêu lý do mà mình chọn.
- Đoạn 2 và 3: ta mô tả đặc
điểm chính. Ta nên mô tả
những thứ có thể thấy và làm
được ở đó.
- Đoạn 4: ta viết sự nhận xét và

Name

HA LONG BAY

Location

- Northeast region of Viet Nam

Reason for
choosing the
place

- a magical place
- recognised by UNESCO
- its rich history and picturesque setting

Main features
of the place

- like a work of art
- 1,969 islands in two main zones: the Southeast
and the Southwest
- wonderful caverns in Ha Long Bay: Thien Cung,
Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung.
- one of the places where humans first existed

Comments and - It is truly unforgettable thanks to its long history
feelings about and astounding natural beauty.
the place

Ha Long Bay is a famous tourist attraction in the northeast region of
Vietnam. It is situated in QuangNinh province. In 1994, it is recognized by
UNESCO as a world natural heritage . Ha Long Bay is a magical place. It's
famous for its rich history and picturesque setting.
Ha Long Bay is about 155 kms from Ha Noi. So it only takes you two hours
to get there by coach. We can get there by : motobike, car, bus,... Ha Long Bay is
like a work of art. It has 1969 islands in two main zones: the southeast and the
southwest.
There are many wonderful caverns in Ha Long Bay such as : Sung Sot,
Thien Cung, Tam Cung and Dau Go. It's also one of the places where humans first
existed.You can see Trong Mai island is on Ha Long Bay southwest side, about 5
kms from Bai Chay beach. The sea water in Ha Long Bay is very blue and clean.
You still have many interesting experiences or join tradition dance. And seafood is
so delicious. Ha Long Bay is Viet Nam's most beautiful natural wonder.
The trip to Ha Long Bay will be truly unforgettable thanks to its long
history and astounding natural beauty.

Hoi An ancient town is an amazing tourist attraction in the central
region of Vietnam. It is located in Quang Nam province. In 1999, it
is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Hoi An old town
is the city of history.
Wandering around the town, seeing old houses and many beautiful
structures is a memorable experience. The town reflects a fusion of
indigenous and foreign cultures. The surviving wooden structures
and street plan are original and intact and together present a
traditional townscape of the 17th and 18th centuries. Tourists can
enjoy the peace and fresh air there; it's really relaxing.
Street food of Hoi An is diverse, affordable and tasty. Tourists can
find many specialties of Quang Nam as well as snacks in the food
vendors along the street. In terms of human, the local people are very
friendly and helpful. They are willing to talk to tourists or show the
direction for tourists if being asked.
The trip to Hoi An will be truly unforgettable, thanks to its long
history and the locals' hospitality.

Bai Đinh pagoda is a large population known as many records such as: the
largest pagoda of Vietnam, the biggest gold - plated copper of Asia and the longest
lobby in Asia. The pagoda is located at the western of the ancient capital Hoa Lu,
belonging to Gia Sinh commune, Ninh Binh province.
The population of Bai dinh pagoda includes ancient pagoda area and a new
pagoda area. Ancient Bai dinh Pagoda is in dinh Mountain. it is located near the top
of a quiet forest area, including Buddhist cave, the temple of God Cao Son, and the
temple of Nguyen. The pagoda was recognized as historical-cultural of the nation.
The new Bai Đinh Pagoda is a famous temple for its Asian and the region
record such as Gilt bronze statues of Asia's largest: 100 ton statue, largest bronze
Buddha in Southeast Asian: 100 ton statue outside. the largest bell Vietnam: Great
bell weighs 36 tons in the Bell Tower, largest pagoda in Vietnam: total 539 ha (27 ha
own ancient temples, pagodas new 80 hectares.Pagoda is the longest corridor Asian
Horn And park has many statues Arhat Temple in Vietnam: 500 the blue stone about
2m high.
The trip to Bai Đinh pagoda will be truly unforgettable, thanks to it's long
history and the locals hospitality as well as beautiful scenery here

- Write a short article describing a
wonder of Viet Nam
- Prepare Unit 6 : Getting started (Ex
1.a,b,c)