TIẾNG ANH HƯỚNG DẪN DU LỊCH
Question 1. Give an introduction to an ancient house in Hoi An
Hoi An is known as the heart of Quang Nam – a province in the central region
of Vietnam, which is 860 km from Hanoi to the north and 865 km from Ho Chi
Minh City to the south. To get to Hoi An from the two major cities, you will
need to arrive in Da Nang – which is 30 km from Hoi An – first, you can get
here by plane or you can take a bus or a train. Also you can go by taxi, motorbike from Da Nang.
Hoi An used to be an international commercial port, the meeting place of the
merchant ships of Japan, China and the West during the 17th and 18th centuries,
which affected a lot on its architecture. Some sites in Hoi antown which reflects
the history of the period you shouldn’t miss are Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc
Kien Assembly Hall, Ong pagoda, Tan Ky old house, Phung Hung ancient
house…Hoi An has been successful in preserving and restoring its charming
roots and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in December 1999.
Coming to Hoi An, we can walk around the old town at night, release lanterns,
take a boat trip on Hoai River in the evening, sew fashion clothes, play folk
games, buy lanterns as souvenirs.
You will be impressed and lured by the famous specialties like Cao Lau, Hoanh
Thanh, BanhBao, Banh Vac,… Besides , Hoi An has rustic dishes such as
BanhBeo, pancakes, rice paper .. . and especially My Quang.
Question 2: Give introduction to Trang An landscape complex as a
suggestion for visitors to visit
 Trang An landscape complex is the districts of Hoa Lu, Gia Vien,Nho
Quan, Tam Diep town and Ninh Binh city about 90km to the southeast of
HaNoi. This is the first world cultural and natural heritage in Viet Nam recognized by UNESCO.
 It is not difficult to get to Trang An Ninh Binh from Ha Noi, you can
book your bus or train tickets online. You can also take a taxi or moto taxi
from Ninh Binh to Trang An Ecotourism site.
 At Trang An scenic landscape complex, you have a variety of options for
what to do and see. The entire area offers a number of historical
monuments and beautiful nature sceneries such as: natural karst tower,
Trang An grottoes, tropical forests and river, relic sites, and tribal village
in Kong. One of the most popular activities are the boat tours in the
scenic areas of Trang An Ecotourism site and Tam Coc scenic area. Other
popular activities in the area include cycling trips and explorations and
trips to historic sites( Hoa Lu Ancient capital, Bai Dinh pagoda).
 Speaking of cuisine, Ninh Binh is really a must-visit destination for you.
It has some unique types of specialties that you can’t find in other places
in Viet Nam: scorched rice, goat meat made in different ways, raw nhech fish, Kim Son wine
Question 3: Give introduction to Ho Chi Minh city as a suggestion for visitors to visit
 Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon) is the largest city in Vietnam and its
principal center of cultural and social life. Located in Southern Vietnam,
lies along the Saigon River to the north of the Mekong river delta. You
can find a huge numbers of option to get here such as by plane, bus, train, car or mortobike,…
 Although HCM city is not rich in natural resources, it has a wide range of
street food and nightlight activities to choose from.. If you are interested
in local cultural, architecture, history or art, HCM city has many top
attractions for everyone to enjoy and explore. You can visit the Notre
Dame cathedral, the independence Palace, Bui Vien walking street, Ben
Thanh Market,.... You can experiencing a lot of interesting activities such
as: visit the Meseum of Vietnamese History, visit Notre Dame Cathedral,
Sai Gon central Post Office, Cu Chi Tunnels, take a walk around Nguyen
Hue Walking street in the evening; go shoppig at Ben Thanh Market. Ho
Chi Minh city is the busiest one in Viet Nam, therefore, it has the name the un-sleep city.
 Travel to Ho Chi Minh City you can enjoy as well as experience the
nightlife, this is the highlights and special of this city. There are rooftop
bars, high rolling casinos as well as jazz bands for entertainment in
District 1; District 3 and the backpacker street in Pham Ngu Lao street,
there are many street bars, cheap restaurants which is enjoyable place for
nigh falls. Some famous cuisine that you should try when coming here:
Hu tieu, banh xeo, banh mi Huynh Hoa. Banh canh, banh khot, com tam, ….
Question 4: Give introduction to Nha Trang as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Nha Trang is a coastal city of Khanh Hoa province. As one of the most beautiful
beaches in Vietnam, Nha Trang has long been known as a tropical sea paradise.
Nha Trang is also the land of the flourishing Champa Kingdom in the past.
There are many ways for tourists to move from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and
Da Nang to Nha Trang: by plane, train, coach, mortobike, limosine.
Coming to Nha Trang, you should visit beautiful, peaceful, and clear beaches or
islands such as Hon Mun island, Hon Tam island, Ninh Van bay,... In addition,
you should also visit some places such as: Ponagar Tower, Virtual Dai Palace,
Bird's nest islands. Visiting Nha Trang you can immerse yourself in the
refreshing water, dive down to the coral reefs, discover islands by canoe,
sunbathe on the beach, go for a sail, enjoy fresh seafood. Beside you can visit
Ponagar Tower, fishing village or go shopping at Dam market. Some dishes you
should try when coming to Nha Trang are Ninh Hoa grilled spring rolls, Bún
Chả Cá, bánh căn, bánh ướt Dien Khanh ...and especially indispensable seafood dishes.
Question 5: Give introduction to Da Nang as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Da Nang city is in the central part of Vietnam, which is 776 km from Hanoi to
the north and 961 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the south. You can get on Da
Nang by many vehicles such as: By plane, car, bus, train, mortobike,….
Da Nang is a famous city and always in top 10 livable city in VietNam.Da Nang
is an ancient land, closely related with the Sa Huynh cultural traditions. Many
imposing, palaces, towers, temples, citadels and ramparts.
Da Nang has other various interesting attractions as Ba Na Tourist Resort, Ngu
Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) as well as the Linh Ung Pagoda, Han River
attached with Dragon bridge, and My An, Non Nuoc beaches,…. Coming to
Nha Trang, you immerse yourself in the refreshing water, sunbathe on the My
Khe beach; visit the Ba Na Hills, the Non Nuoc stone carving village the Cham
Museum, enjoy thr views at the Hai Van pass; cimb the Marble Moutain, travel
to Son Tra Moutain, watch the show at Dragon Bridge; go shopping at Con market,….
Some dishes you should try when coming to Da Nang are Mi Quang, Com ga
(chicken rice), banh trang cuon (self-served spring rolls), Bun Mam Nem, Banh
Xeo, Banh Trang Kep (or rice paper sandwiches), Bun Cha Ca (fish cake noodle soup).
Question 6: Give introduction to Ha Long Bay as a suggestion for visitors to visit.
One of the top 7 natural wonders of the world recognized by UNESCO, Ha
Long bay is surely the dream destination for your journey in Viet Nam. It is
located in Quang Ninh province in the northeast of Vietnam. It is about 180km
away from Ha Noi. It very easy for you to go to Ha Long bay from Ha Noi: by
limosine, by car or by motorbike.
Ha Long bay is made up of approximately 3000 islands which rise out of the
water and have a magical and mysterious aura about them.. You can visit many
destination, such as: Ha Long bay, Sun World Halong complex, Thien Cung
cave, Sung Sot cave, Kissing rocks, Ti Top island, Cửa Vạn Fishing village, Quang Ninh museum,…
Ha Long bay is a place where you can experiencing a lot of interesting activities
such as: You can sign up for a boat trip to cruise along the maze of channels and
uniquely shaped islets, kayaking, sunbathing, swimming, squid fishing and so
on. Some famous cuisine that you should try when coming here: grilled
chopped squid, Hoanh Bo rice wine, Lôi Âm grilled chicken, Sam, Cháo Hà
Question 7: Give introduction to Ha Noi as a suggestion for visitors to visit
As you know, Ha Noi - is a capital of a thousand years of civilization (sɪ v.əl.ə ˈze .ɪ ən ʃ
) and has a long history is located in the Red River Delta. Ha Noi is a
beautiful and peaceful capital. It is famous for its hustle and bustle.And you know
Hanoi has its own ancient beauty. In Hanoi, there are many scenic ( si ˈ .n ː k) ɪ spots
associated with historical sites. There are many types of transportation that you
can choose to go around Hanoi: bus, car, bike, mortobike, metro,…. There are a
lot of destination for you to discover Ha Noi: the Ancient Quarter, Hoan Kiem
lake, West lake, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoa Lo Prison,
Thang Long Citadel (sɪt .ə.del ) …. One of the best way to discover Ha Noi is to
go on a walking tour. You can take a walk around Hoan Kiem lake, the city or
you can wander around the Ancient Quarter (a business centre). The best time to
visit the Hoan Kiem Lake is from Fridays to Sundays because there is walking
street. Beside, you can visit many historical places such as: Ho Chi Minh
Mousoleum, Temple of Literature, one pillar pagoda, Ngoc Son Temple,…
You can get some souvernir, go shopping at souvernir shop, or Đồng Xuân
market. Ha Noi also have a lot delecios cuisine that you should try: Pho, Bun
Cha, La Vong grilled fish, Ho Tay crispy shrimp pastry,Vong green rice flakes,
Trang Tien ice cream, Egg coffe, so on,….
Question 8: Give introduction to Sa Pa as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Sa Pa town is located in Lao Cai city, in the northwest of Vietnam. It’s
376 km from Hanoi. You can get there by bus, train, limousine or motorbike
from Hanoi. Sa Pa has the name “the town of cloud” because of its location and
weather. The first impression in Sa Pa is fresh air and cool weather.
Sa Pa is the best choice for you to relax after hard-working, because it
experiences 4 seasons in a day: the chilly spring in the morning, the sunny
summer at midday, the cloudy autumn in the afternoon and cold winter at night.
Sa Pa has many destination you can visit such as Sa Pa stone church, Cat Cat
village, Ta Van village, O Quy Ho mountain pass, Silver Waterfall and Love
Waterfall,…so on. Besides, you can discover and enjoy the local daily life. Sa
Pa is home to many ethnic minorities like H’mong, Red Dao, Tay, Giay,… the
local people are very friendly, kind, nice and generous. Each ethnic group has
its own unique cultural features. You can enjoy their daily life with many
activities such as taking part in their holiday, their festival; enjoying their
cuisine or making some beautiful hand`crafts. Moreover you can conquer
Fansipan peak, the highest mountain in Vietnam, and the roof of Indochina. You
can reach the top of Fansipan by go trekking or go by cable car. It is one of the
best experiences which I recommend if you travel there.
Sapa has a unique cuisine, which is bold flavors of the Northwest
mountains area: Bamboo-tube rice, Barbecue, Salmon hotpot, Dried meat, Thang Co, Sapa Fish.
If you travel to Sa Pa, you will want to stay here as long as possible.
Question 9: Give introduction to Hue as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Hue has long become an attractive tourist destination for both domestic and
foreign tourists. Hue is located in central Vietnam on the banks of the
beautifully named Huong River. The weather at this time is extremely pleasant
(plez.ənt) , convenient for you to explore many places. Coming to Hue, you
will feel the friendliness and closeness of the people here.
From Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, you can easily go to Hue in the following
ways: by plane, bus, train, ,…
The destination that you must definitely visit in Hue are: Hue Imperial Citadel,
the Mausoleum of the Nguyen Kings, Thien Mu pagoda. In addition, when
coming to Hue, you can experience activities such as: listening to Hue songs on
the Perfume River and watching the Trang Tien bridge shimmering at night, go
shopping at Dong Ba market. If you have the opportunity to visit Hue, do not
forget to get lost in the ancient royal palace of the Imperial City to have very interesting experiences.
Especially enjoying Hue cuisine from various types of banh mi, filter cake, beef
vermicelli, and mussel rice to Hue tea... In, "Trang Tien noodles" is the most outstanding dish.
Question 10: Give introduction to Mui Ne as a suggestion for visitors to visit
Mui Ne is a famous tourist destination of Phan Thiet City in Binh Thuan
Province. The most common way to get here is via a sleeper bus that can take
up to around 5 hours. Alternatively, you can catch the train from Saigon Station
in District 3 to Phan Thiet Station (Phan Thiet Station) if you want to go by train.
There are many attractive destination in Mui Ne. You should visit Ke Ga Cape
and Lighthouse, Catch the sunrise at the White Sand Dunes, Visit the Red Sand
Dunes (and go sandboarding), Catch the morning bustle at the Mui Ne Fishing Village,…
Mui Ne is another coastal city to add to your list. Unlike any other beaches, Mui
Ne is a paradise for those into extreme water sports. You can do from
snorkeling, diving to surfing and parachuting. Riding past miles of white and
red stunning sand hills on one side and feel the ocean breeze blowing from the
sea from the other side, you will know why this destination keeps popping up in travel conversations.
And of course, live seafood is freshly brought to restaurants from the fishing
boats will fulfill your visit. Beside, you can try some special dishes like
Vietnamese thick noodle soup (Bánh canh), Hot pot drop (Lẩu thả), Cactus
Cake (Bánh quai vạc), Grilled squid teeth (Răng mực nướng), Mai fish salad (Gỏi cá mai)
Question 14. What do you know about Noon Gate – the main entrance gate
to the Imperial City of Hue?
 The other two outer gates which are called “Tả Dịch Môn” and
“Hữu Dịch Môn” were used for the servants and members of the Royal entourage. 
On the top of the arch is Five Phoenixes Tower (called “Lầu Ngũ
Phụng”). It‘s covered by a double roof supported by 100 solid pillars of
ironwood. The central roof is covered by a special type of tile called ‘Hoàng
Lưu Ly’ -Yellow enameled tiles. Under this roof is a set of eight smaller
roofs covered in blue enameled tiles (or Thanh Lưu ly). 
Formerly, the tower was the place where the Kings seated on festive
occasions. Behind the king’s seat, there is a big bell and a large drum.
Before, the big bell cast in 1822 under King Ming Mang, is 1.8m high, 815
kg weight. This drum was destroyed, after that it was restored. When they
were beaten, their sounds enhanced the importance of the ceremonies. This
was also the place where ceremonies were organized to announce the name
of laureates candidates from royal examinations. 
During the Nguyen king’s dynasty, Noon gate was opened only when the
Kings were passing by or receiving foreign ambassadors. Flanking two sides
in front of Noon Gate, there are 2 stone steles inscribed with “Tilt your hat
and dismount” to show respect before getting to the imperial city.
Question 21. What do you know about the architecture of temple-towers in My Son? 
The arrangement of temple-towers in My Son was followed
+ The Main temple (Kalan), located in the centre, symbolizes Meru
mountain in Hindu concept. It is the centre of the universe, where gods
gather, ordinarily there is a door facing east
+ Gate tower (Gopura), located right in front of Kalan, has 2 communicative doors facing east and west
+ Mandapa is a longhouse linked with the gate tower, where pilgrims and offerings were received
+ next to the main temple, there was a tower with one or 2 rooms. It was
used for holding praying clothes called Kosagraha 
Besides, there were subordinate towers around Kalan of worshipping
Gods of direction, God of planet 
A traditional Cham Tower has 3 parts:
+ The foundation (Bhurloka): having square of rectangle surface built by
brick or huge stone. It symbolized the world of human beings
+ The body (Bhurvaloka): built of brick, door supports made of sandstone
with stone lintel. It represents the world of spirit, where people purified
themselves could get in touch with gods and ancestors
+ The roof (Svarloka): having 3 storeys, smaller in the upper, decorated by
lotus petals. It symbolizes the world of divinities
Question 26. Give brief introduction to the Temple of Literature – School for the sons of the Nation 
The Temple of Literature is located to the South of Thang Long citadel. It
has the great significance that is a shrine to brilliant scholars of the past, a
place where students come to study and pray for good luck in exams and
repository of 9 centuries of Vietnamese history 
The temple was set up in 1070 under Ly dynasty dedicated to Confucius
and Chu Cong, who invented the teachings developed by Confucius 500 years later 
School for the sons of the Nation or Quoc Tu Giam was set up 6 years
later, becoming the 1st university of VN. At first, the university was only
open to members of royal families but it later admitted talent students who
had passed the provincial exams 
Khue Van pavilion was built in 1805 and it was built according to the
theory of Yin and Yang. Nowadays, it’s known as a symbol of HN capital 
VM – QTG is divided into 5 courtyards.
+ The 1st courtyard extends from the Great Portico to the Great Middle Gate.
+ The 2nd courtyard stretches from the Great Middle Gate to Khue Van pavilion.
+ The 3rd courtyard has a garden of stelae and a pound called Thien Quang Tinh.
+ The 4th courtyard is called the Sage courtyard and features a statue of
Confucius and a house of ceremonies.
+ The last one is for Thai Hoc building.
Question 29. Give an introduction to the First Courtyard: Entrance to the
Way of Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám 
The first courtyard leads from the Great Portico (Khu Nhập Đạo) to The
Great Middle Gate (Đại Trung Môn) with two smaller gates on sides:
Attained Talent Gate (Đạt Tài Môn) and the Accomplished Virtue Gate
(Thành Đức Môn), which implies that a successful person should have both talent and virtue. 
The central path is straight, the symmetry of both halves reflecting the
balance and harmony of a life lived according to the Confucian Middle Path,
or golden mean. The way is graced by lotus ponds and sacred trees like the bayan and frangipani. 
Virtue and talent were the keys to pass from the first to second
courtyards, deeper into the doctrine, as implied by the name of the two side
gates at the far end of the courtyard: Thành Đức, or Accomplished Virtue, is
situated to the right, while, Đạt Tài or Attained Talent, to the left of the central gate. 
The center gate is called Đại Trung Môn, translated as Great Middle Gate.
This is not only a physical descriptor. Đại Trung is also a reference to books
written by two of Confucius' closest disciples, the Đại Học (great learning)
and the Trung Dung (golden mean). Taken together, they extol the greatness of the Middle Way. 
Two carp perch atop the Great Middle Gate, making obeisance to a flask
of nectar from heaven, a flask of nectar to Confucianism. These carp
symbolize students, on their way to becoming mandarins.
Question 32. Give an introduction to the Great House of Ceremonies of Văn
Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám 
The Gate of the Great success leads to the Sage courtyard. The elements
of the Confucian doctrine, the learning of the past, and a knowledge of
Buddhism and Taoism are brought together here to complete a scholar’s knowledge. 
In the courtyard of Sage – the heart of the temple, there is the altar to
Confucius situated in the Great house of Ceremonies. 
The names of the two smaller side doors suggest the beauty and value of
the Confucian doctrine as its influence echoes throughout the world. Kim
Thanh, or Golden Sound, evokes the first pealing of a bell, and Ngoc Chan,
or Jade Resonance, the last reverberation of the gong. 
Great house of ceremonies was a place where the king would make his
offering to Confucius and the new doctor laureates would come to kneel and bow to pay their respects. 
The building, standing on two walls supported by nine pillars, is crowned
by jubilant dragons making obeisance to the moon. The altar occupies the
open center. Cranes perched atop tortoises on either side of the altar may be
taken as symbols of the union of heaven and earth. The eight wooden
standards represent the eight weapons of the scholar mandarins. 
Inscribed on the wooden panel over the altar are the words: “teacher of
ten Thousand Generations”. In addition, there is the words in the brushstrokes
of the father of Vietnam’s great poet – Nguyễn Du: “Like the sun and the
moon, through time and present” (Cổ kim nhật nguyệt)
Behind the Đại Thành sanctuary, stand statues of Confucius flanked by his four
closest disciples as well as altars to 10 honored philosophers.
Question 38: What do you know about the Dynastic Temple The Mieu 
The Mieu temple is the most important monument of worship for the
Nguyen Dynasty, having great value in history and art. It is located in the
Southwest of the citadel. Originally, Thế Miếu was built in 1821, Emperor
Minh Mạng intended to use it for worship Emperor Gia Long and his successors 
The temple is a double-roofed house. Its front house has 11 compartments
and 2 wings while the rear ones has 9 compartments and 2 wings. Each
compartment is home to the altar of one Emperor. Roofs are connected by a
gutter decorated by dragons and clouds on both ends. 
Inside the temple, the altars are strikingly colorful. Formerly, only 7 red
and yellow lacquered altars existed (Gia Long, Minh Mạng, Thiệu Trị, Tự
Đức, Kiến Phúc, Đồng Khánh, Khải Định). Then now, there are 3 additional
reddish – lacquered altars for 3 anti – French Emperors (Hàm Nghi, Thành
Thái, Duy Tân). The altars are solemn with bamboo curtains, decorated with
dragon and clouds designs. Besides, around the temple there are some other
monuments such as, Hưng Tổ Miếu, The Nine Dynastic Urns, a wall with Hiển Lâm pavillion,.. 
Furthermore, the Thế Miếu has personal paraphernalia of great value
which belonged to the Nguyễn Emperors.
Question 39. Speak about Throne Palace and Great Rites Court 
The Throne Palace, or Palace of the Supreme Harmony, was the building for great court's meetings. 
It faces the Noon Gate and lies right on the central axis of the Citadel. 
It was constructed in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long and used later in 1806
for his coronation. Constructors of the Throne Palace have succeeded
masterly in creating two contradictory features: cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 
From the throne in the center, one can also distinctly hear sounds made
anywhere in the palace. Of this phenomenon, no researcher in acoustics or
architecture could ever give an exact explanation. 
The great court in front of the palace, known as the Great Rites Court consists of two terraces.
+ The upper was reserved for high-ranking civil and military mandarins,
with two rows of small stelea called Pham Son showing the positions
mandarins should take according to their ranks.
+ The lower terrace is for elders and village authorities on ceremonial
occasions. At both corners of the court stand two bronze Kylins. Kylin is
traditionally a harbinger of peace and a reminder of ritual solemnity.
Question 40. Speak about the Nine Dynastic Urns 
Nine Dynastic Urns are located in the shade of Hiển Lâm Pavilion and opposite Thế Miếu temple. 
They are known as the 9 greatest bronze urns in Vietnam and they were
cast in 1836 by king Minh Mạng to symbolize the sovereignty of the dynasty 
Each urn was carved with the proper name symbolizing the emperors
after they were worshipped in Thế Miếu temple, namely: Cao Urn - Emperor
Gia Long, Nhân Urn - Emperor Minh Mạng, Chương Urn - Emperor Thiệu
Trị, Anh Urn - Emperor Tự Đức, Nghị Urn - Emperor Kiến Phúc, Thuần
Urn - Emperor Đồng Khánh, Tuyên Urn - Emperor Khải Định, Dụ urn –
Emperor Hàm Nghi, Huyền urn – Emperor Duy Tân 
After their casting, the 9 dynastic urns were placed in accordance with the
disposition of the altars Thế Miếu. The Cao urn is the biggest one, weight
2601kg and height 2.5m. It stands in the centre and is moved 3m forward to
honor the king Gia Long who established the Nguyễn reign. 
Take the Cao urn as standard, to the left are Nhân urn, Anh urn, Thuần
urn, Dụ urn and to the right are Chương urn,
Nghị urn, Tuyên urn, Huyền urn. 
There are 17 traditional patterns in each urn, such as the universe,
mountains, rivers, animals or weapons… symbolizing the reunified Vietnam country under Nguyen dynasty
Question 43. Speak about the best known monument in Hoi An 
Bridge pagoda is considered as the highlight of Hội An and it’s located in
Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai street 
This pagoda was built in the 17th century with the donation from
japanese, therefore, Chùa Cầu is also called “The Japanese Bridge”. The
bridge has the special architecture with the yin-yang tiles roof covered the whole bridge 
At the main entrance of Chùa Cầu, there’s a large sign embossed with 3
chinese letters: “Lai Viễn Kiều” meaning “Welcome visitors from far away”.
There is a pagoda in the middle of the bridge. Both the bridge and the pagoda
are made from wood with red lacquer and are elaborately carved 
At each end of the bridge is a pair of statues, one of them dogs and the
other monkeys. These statues are carved in jackfruit wood. In front of each
statue, there is a vase with joss-sticks. Some people explain their presence by
the fact that the construction of the bridge started the year of the Monkey and
ended the year of the Dog. Others say that it is linked to the Japanese
tradition. According to oriental belief, plagues are caused by a sea monster
called Mamazu which head is in Japan, body in Viet Nam and tail in China.
Every time it moves, it provokes some natural catastrophes. The statues on
the bridge might have been put there by the Japanese to control this monster,
since the dog and the monkey are sacred animals according to their Totem religion. 
On 17 Feb 1990, it was recognized as a National Heritage Site of
historical and cultural interest.
Question 44. Give an introduction to an ancient house in Hoi An 
The Tấn Ký ancient house is located at 101 Nguyễn Thái Học street, is
one of the most typical ancient houses in Hội An. 
It was built nearly 200 years ago. The owner of the house has preserved
its interior design and old furniture, as well as many relics of the prospering
trade and cultural exchanges among the Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese in the late 17th century. 
In addition, Tấn Ký house is considered as one of the first 3 old houses
which was granted the title of cultural Site and it was built from traditional
materials by skilled local artisans and was influenced by Chinese and Japanese styles. 
This old house includes the front hall and the second compartment
constitutes the centre of the house. It is bigger than the first one, and it used
to be a guest room. Today, it is devoted to worshipping of the ancestors and
Buddha, as well as receiving guests. 
Beside the architecture, Tấn Ký ancient house also attracts visitors by an
old table and chairs made of black lacquered wood. Their surfaces are made
of centuries old marble from Ngu Hanh Mountain. On the walls are Chinese-
inked pictures of mountains, rivers and horses in the old Chinese style. The
columns are adorned with different parallel sentences. On two columns, in
the middle of the sitting room, are two mother-of-pearl inscriptions named "a hundred birds."
Question 45. Give an introduction to Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall 
Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall is located at 46 Tran Phu Street. Originally,
the house was a thatched pagoda called Kim Son, which was built by the Viet
people living in Hoi An in 1692. This pagoda was dedicated to Buddha. 
Over the course of time, it was damaged. In 1759, the owners had to sell
it to the rich Phuoc Kien traders from China who came to Hoi An, so that it
could be restored. After the restoration, the pagoda was renamed "Phuoc Kien
Assembly Hall" and was dedicated to the worship of Buddha, gods and
former times' sages. The pagoda is also a place of gathering for the natives of Phuoc Kien. 
A place at the centre of the back sanctuary is dedicated to six generals of
the Ming Dynasty who came from Phuoc Kien Province. Two sides of the
back sanctuary are dedicated to Chinese popular gods. 
The left altar is dedicated to three Sanh Thai goddesses (Kim Hoa Nuong
Nuong, Sanh Thai Nhi Chua, Sanh Thai Thap Nhi Tien Nuong) and 12
midwives. The right one is dedicated to the God of Wealth. As for the back
sanctuary, it is dedicated to people who donated their wealth to build the pagoda. 
The Assembly Hall houses a lot of statues, bronze drums, bronze bells,
big incense burners, 14 horizontal lacquered boards and other valuable artifacts.