10 places were associated with symbolic of Dragon in Vietnam

Over the length of its long history, many places in Vietnam were associated with symbolic of Dragon – the most holy symbol of the four supernatural creatures (dragon, unicorn, tortoise, and phoenix). The symbol of Dragon was very familiar in cultural and spiritual life of Vietnamese for thousands of years ago. So many Vietnam places were associated with symbolic of Dragon in the form of Sino name (Han Nom) or the Sino Vietnamese name (Nom). Here are the top ten typical and widely known places in Vietnam:

1. Thang Long (Former name of Hanoi capital)


Thang Long is the name of the capital of Dai Viet during Ly, Tran, Le, Mac, Le Trung Hung dynasties spanning from 1010 – 1788, now its name is Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. According to the historical events, in 08/1010, when Emperor Ly Cong Uan moved the capital from Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh) to Dai La, he saw a Dragon ascending the Red River. Then he decided change the name of new capital from Dai La to Thang Long which means “Rising Dragon”.

2. Cuu Long river (River of Nine Dragons)


Cuu Long in English means River of Nine Dragons, is the common name of branches of Mekong River flows via Vietnam’s territory and empties into the sea at 9 points (today there are 7). Also, Cuu Long is the name of delta that was created by this river’s alluvium. Today the Mekong Delta was known as a important “rice bowl” and aquiculture of Vietnam. This is a land of unique culture, beautiful natural and abundant tourism potentiality.

3. Halong Bay (“Descending Dragon Bay”)


Halong Bay is a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. It is known as a wonder of nature with unique islands, amazing caves and fascinating beaches. The name HaLong came from the legend that in the foundation of this land, when the Vietnamese had to resist the aggressors, the Jade Emperor commanded Dragon Mother to take her children to help the people. When the boat of aggressors arrived, the dragons spat out their gems and pearls which then turned into thousands of islands in the bay , linking together and become a great wall against the invaders.
When the invaders were killed, the Dragons didn’t return to Heaven, they decided to stay on the earth, where the battle was happened.
The place where the Dragon Mother descended was named Ha Long Bay.

4. Bai Tu Long Bay



Also involved in the legend of Halong Bay, where the children Dragon landed was called Bai Tu Long Bay and the place where the children Dragon wriggled their tails was call Bach Long Vy island.
As a important part of the heritage of Ha Long Bay, with the beautiful island and white long sandy beaches, Bai Tu Long Bay is now attracting more and more foreign tourists to come and relax at beautiful beachside resorts.