Suoi Tien Amusement Park in Ho Chi Minh City is famous at
home and abroad for its airy and fresh space and the harmonious combination
between nature and human creativeness, between old and contemporary
architecture. All these create a fascinating tourist site which is modern and
full of the cultural identities of the Vietnamese people.
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In the past, the area where Suoi Tien is situated now was a small forestry farm on a wild and swampy area with luxuriant vegetation. In the middle of this area there was a winding stream which was nearly 2km long. Near the stream there was a shrine. According to the local people, in the old days seven girls went to the stream to swim and unfortunately they stumbled and drowned. Thinking that these girls became sacred fairies, the villagers set up a shrine to worship them. Since then the stream has the name Suoi Tien (Fairy Stream).
Since the tourist site was officially opened for tourists in 1992, each year it receives 1.5-2 million tourists.
The unique feature of Suoi Tien is that the construction of the works in the park was inspired by the legends of the Vietnamese people and the ideas of Oriental mysticism. With a dream of peace and prosperity the designers built the park into four sections according to the legend of four sacred animals; the dragon, unicorn, tortoise and phoenix.
Mingling with the recreational facilities are historical works, such as the Hung King’s
Also, the designers have skillfully integrated the religious and legendary works into the community’s recreational space. Some of them have become
 biggest statue in Vietnam (2010).  Part of the “Phuc cung Tam phuoc” area in Suoi Tien Amusement Park.  Thien Dang Bao Thap - the highest tower in Vietnam (2005).  Every year, major cultural events, such as the Hung Kings’ Death Anniversary and the Southern Fruit Festival are held at the site.  Boat-rowing area in the Amusement Park.  Tourists go around Suoi Tien Amusement Park by electric train.  Each year, the tourist site receives 1.5-2 million visitors. |
Going to Suoi Tien, visitors also have an opportunity to contemplate and discover many interesting things at over 150 superb and unique entertainment works which are worthy of the man-made wonders. For example, the Dai Cung Lac Canh Tien Ngu where there are impressive performance of the mermaids, sea lions and dolphins from Indonesia; the 4D Cinemax which introduces many interesting films; the Snow Castle with temperatures from - 50C to - 150C and the cute polar bears and beautiful snowflakes that make visitors feel lost in the North Pole.
Suoi Tien has a reserved space for children called “
Visitors to Suoi Tien are also interested in a world of plants and flowers overshadowing all the paths can see many rare animals, such as aquatic species, chimpanzees, tigers and bears. There is also a pond with nearly 2,000 crocodiles and a beautiful aquarium with hundreds of species of fish.
Every year,
With the motto “Constant renovation, constant development”, every year Suoi Tien Amusement Park puts 2-3 new projects into operation to serve visitors. The park has become a destination which visitors cannot ignore when they visit
Suoi Tien Amusement Park:
Address: 120 Hanoi Highway, Tan Phu Ward, District 9, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: (+84)8 38 964 703 - (+84)8 38 960 260 Fax: (+84)8 38 964 705 Website: www.suoitien.com Email: info@suoitien.com |
Story: Thanh Nhan - Photo: Le Minh
Source: vietnam.vnanet.vn
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