Visit the pure and peaceful Mausoleum of Mac Cuu in Kien Giang

Dubbed as one of the most beautiful and famous landscapes in Ha Tien  , Kien Giang , the Mac Cuu mausoleum relic attracts visitors with its poetic and pure scenery.

Where is the address of Mac Cuu mausoleum?

Mac Cuu Tomb relic is located on Mac Cuu Street, at the foot of Binh San Mountain, Binh San Ward, Ha Tien, Kien Giang. This is the place of worship of the Mac family living in Ha Tien. Governor Mac Cuu was the one who explored and developed Ha Tien land more than 300 years ago.

Mac Cuu was originally from Guangzhou but went to Southeast Asian countries to trade. When he arrived in Ha Tien in 1680, he built and developed this place with the present appearance. Through 7 generations, the Mac family has built from a small Ha Tien town into the current economic – cultural – social center.
 

Mac Cuu Tomb is an attractive tourist destination in Ha Tien

How to move to the ruins of Mac Cuu mausoleum

Mac Cuu mausoleum is located in the center of Kien Giang, so the way to travel is quite convenient. You can take a bus from Saigon to Kien Giang of Thien Thanh, Huynh Tam, Hoang Hai, Tu Tien, Gia Hue bus companies, with prices ranging from 200,000 VND to 400,000 VND/ticket. If you are far away, you can take a plane to Rach Gia for about 1.5-2 million VND and continue to move by taxi to Mac Cuu mausoleum. 

Travel by bus from Saigon to Mac Cuu mausoleum

Admire the architecture of Mac Cuu mausoleum 

Mac Cuu mausoleum in Ha Tien is designed with Asian architecture, consisting of two parts: Tomb area and shrine area. In particular, the facade of Mac Cuu mausoleum has the East direction and leans against a solid cliff. The area in front of the mausoleum is a large lake planted with lotus flowers. Inside is the mausoleum gate with a spacious yard and opposite the Mac Cuu temple. The entire mausoleum has an extremely dignified, ancient and pure design.

The main hall of Mac Cuu’s mausoleum placed a worship sign with the words “Khailing the throne of the country”. On the wall of the mausoleum, traces of the poem in Ha Tien cross bay are still kept.
 

The exterior architecture of the Mac Cuu mausoleum relic

Visit the pure Mac Cuu mausoleum 

The first impression when visiting Mac Cuu Tomb is the pure natural space and cool, fresh atmosphere. The entire relic area is planted with many ancient trees that give shade. When moving inside the mausoleum, on the right is the house of the ancestors who came to Ha Tien before Mr. Mac Cuu. To the left of the mausoleum is the post-previous house to worship those who came after him.
 

The large courtyard area of ​​the relic site The main hall of the relic of Mac Cuu Kien Giang’s mausoleum is his altar with the left side worshiping the wives of the Mac family and the right side are the martial arts and officials in the court. The entire space of the mausoleum becomes ancient and quiet.
The campus inside the Mac Cuu relic area is planted with many cool and fresh green trees The area behind Mac Cuu’s mausoleum is his grave located at the foot of Binh San mountain, surrounded by many cool and fresh green trees. Here, there is a stone-stepped path moving to the mountainside up to 3m long, with a solid wall. In this relic area, there are 60 graves divided into 4 zones and the most prominent is Mac Cuu tomb with semicircular design.  There is a large lake in the area of ​​the relic siteAdmire the unique architecture of Mac Cuu relic site
Mac Cuu Tomb was built according to feng shui, with the face facing the sea and the back leaning against the mountain. The area on either side of the Mac Cuu statue is guarded by two extremely majestic generals. Continue moving, you will reach the family section of the Mac family. After that, you can go around the foothills of Binh San mountain about 3km and you will see Phu Dung pagoda built by Mr. Mac Thien Tich for his wife.The area inside the ruins Not only is a famous historical relic in Ha Tien, Mac Cuu mausoleum also attracts tourists to visit and check-in virtual living. The whole scenery of the mausoleum is beautiful and ancient, ideal for taking beautiful pictures as a souvenir. You will be delighted to admire and pose in front of the solemn and ancient space here.The area where Mac Cuu’s tomb is located has a peaceful space

Notes when visiting Mac Cuu Tomb

Visiting the ruins of Mac Cuu mausoleum in Ha Tien , you should also understand the following notes:

– Pay attention to dress discreetly and politely in accordance with the rules of the relic.

– Do not arbitrarily climb or break trees in the relic area.

– You can freely take pictures, but you should pay attention to the shooting angle to suit the scene.

– Check the weather before you go for the most complete tour.

– Bring food and water.

– For those of you who are far away and want to stay overnight, you can move to the center of Ha Tien town, there are many motels and hotels for you to choose from.

– If you have time, you can combine visiting other places near this relic such as: To Chau Mountain, Da Dung mountain, Thach Dong, Tam Bao pagoda, Mui Nai beach , …

Mac Cuu Mausoleum is an attractive attraction that you should not miss when you have the opportunity to visit Ha Tien with many interesting experiences. Hopefully, the information shared above will help you have the most perfect trip. Do not forget to save the Ha Tien travel information withmany experiences!

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