Đại Nam Văn Hiến
 Main square of the complex | |
 Interactive map of Lạc Cảnh Đại Nam Văn Hiến | |
| Location | Hiệp An ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 11°2′36″N 106°37′57″E / 11.04333°N 106.63250°E |
| Status | Operating |
| Opened | September 11, 2008 |
| Owner | Dai Nam Joint Stock Corporation |
| General manager | Nguyễn Phương Hằng (as of 2024) |
| Area | 450 hectares (1,100 acres) |
| Attractions | |
| Total | 20+ |
| Water rides | Several, including wave pool |
| Website | Official website |
Lạc Cảnh Đại Nam Văn Hiến is a large tourism and entertainment complex in Bình Dương Province, Vietnam, approximately 40 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City.[1] Opened on September 11, 2008, by entrepreneurs Huỳnh Uy Dũng and Nguyễn Phương Hằng, the complex spans 450 hectares (1,100 acres) and combines cultural, historical, religious, and recreational elements.[2][3] It features Vietnam's first open safari zoo, the largest artificial sea in the country, temples, man-made mountains, amusement rides, hotels, and shopping areas.[2] The site aims to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural heritage, with an estimated construction cost of around 6,000 billion VND (approximately US$219 million at the time).[4]
History
Construction began in the late 1990s on a 450-hectare plot, with the goal of creating a multifaceted destination honoring Vietnamese history and culture.[4] The project was spearheaded by Huỳnh Uy Dũng, a prominent businessman known for industrial developments, and his wife Nguyễn Phương Hằng. It opened to the public in 2008, quickly gaining recognition for records such as the largest man-made mountain and artificial sea in Vietnam.[5] In 2014, the complex faced a temporary suspension of operations due to a land dispute with Bình Dương provincial authorities over 61.4 hectares of land use rights.[4] Huỳnh Uy Dũng announced a closure from November 10 to December 31, 2014, as a protest, demanding compensation of 1,800 billion VND.[6] Financially, the operating company has reported losses in some years, attributed to high maintenance costs despite tourism revenue.[7] In 2024, management saw changes with Nguyễn Phương Hằng returning as deputy chairwoman, first deputy general director, and executive general director of the tourism area, following her release from prison after serving a sentence for abuse of democratic freedoms.[8]
Attractions
.jpg)
Đại Nam Quốc Tự (Temple Area)
The centerpiece is a large gold-plated temple blending Vietnamese architecture with statues of historical figures like the Hùng Kings and national heroes.[9]
Bảo Sơn Mountain Range
This man-made mountain range features peaks modeled after natural formations, with internal exhibits on Vietnamese history and culture.[1]
Đại Nam Sea
A 21.6-hectare artificial sea with waves up to 1.6 meters high, designed by international experts, offering beach relaxation and water activities.[9]
Zoo and Safari
The 12.5-hectare open zoo, Vietnam's first safari-style park, houses over 100 species, including rare animals like white lions, white tigers, rhinos, elephants, zebras, and giraffes.[9][3] It operates daily until 9:00 PM.
Entertainment and Rides
Rides include a roller coaster reaching 75 km/h over 680 meters, F1 racing tracks, water slides, pirate ships, a 4D cinema with immersive effects, and paintball games. Other facilities include hotels, campgrounds, theaters, and dining areas.[9][1]
References
- ^ a b c "Đại Nam - Điểm du lịch dành cho mùa hè". VnExpress.
- ^ a b "5 khu du lịch sinh thái hút khách ở Bình Dương". VnExpress.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Plan on movie studio complex targets tourists". Việt Nam News.
- ^ a b c "Ông Dũng 'Lò Vôi' sở hữu hơn 99,9% cổ phần Đại Nam". VnExpress.
- ^ "Lạc cảnh Đại Nam văn hiến". VnExpress.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ ONLINE, TUOI TRE (2014-12-27). "Khu du lịch Đại Nam hết miễn phí". TUOI TRE ONLINE (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ "Cậu bé một tuổi thành tỷ phú trong ngày thôi nôi".
- ^ ONLINE, TUOI TRE (2024-09-24). "Bà Nguyễn Phương Hằng trở lại điều hành khu du lịch Đại Nam". TUOI TRE ONLINE (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2025-10-24.
- ^ a b c d "5 hoạt động giải trí không nên bỏ lỡ khi đến Đại Nam".