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This plan is expected to transform Thien Cam into an even more attractive tourist destination, contributing to the socio-economic development of Ha Tinh province.
Thien Cam town was established on October 3, 2003, based on the entire natural area and population of the former Cam Long commune. Spanning over 14 square kilometers, with a beach designated as a national key tourist area, Thien Cam has many advantages for economic and social development, and for developing diverse industries such as: agricultural production, fisheries, salt production, seafood harvesting, and tourism and service businesses.
Thien Cam Beach is likened to a heavenly harp because of its beauty.
At Thien Cam, visitors can enjoy many unique experiences, such as immersing themselves in the cool, clear water, gazing at the vast blue sky, slowly walking on the smooth white sand, and feeling the cool breeze caressing their skin, truly appreciating the value that nature has bestowed.
Located near the sea is Thien Cam Mountain, 108 meters above sea level. The mountain isn't very high, yet it's situated close to the sea, creating a picturesque landscape. At the summit of Thien Cam Mountain is a temple dedicated to Ho Quy Ly and his son, built in the 13th century. However, after some time, the temple fell into disrepair. Later, following the policy of unifying communal houses, temples, and shrines, it was also used to worship Buddha, hence its name, Cam Son Pagoda. The path from the foot of the mountain to the pagoda is a series of 405 stone steps built around the mountainside, surrounded by lush greenery providing shade for visitors on their journey to this spiritual place. Although not grand in architectural scale, Cam Son Pagoda has been recognized as a provincial-level historical relic and is a destination of significant spiritual meaning for the local people.
Thien Cam Mountain - the giant "lighthouse" in the Thien Cam tourist area, is associated with many historical legends.
For many years, Thien Cam has attracted a large number of domestic and international tourists. The selection of Thien Cam as one of 61 potential locations for developing a National Tourist Area will significantly contribute to further promoting the image, people, and potential advantages of Thien Cam.
Currently, Thien Cam National Tourist Area is being planned as the "Thien Cam High-Class Resort Area" with a total area of 1,557 hectares, including the main functional zones.
The planning of Thien Cam as a National Tourist Area is being actively implemented. Several projects have been and are being implemented, such as the Thien Cam ecological tourism area, with an investment of 1,200 billion VND, including: entertainment areas, resorts, beach areas, and eco-tourism zones; the Thien Cam spiritual tourism area, with an investment of 500 billion VND, including: Thien Cam Pagoda, Cui Temple, and Ong Hoang Muoi Temple; and the Thien Cam high-end resort area, with an investment of 2,000 billion VND, including: resort villas, luxury hotels, entertainment areas, and sports facilities.
With a coastline stretching 137km, Ha Tinh is blessed with many beautiful beaches, among which Thien Cam is considered the most beautiful, captivating countless visitors from afar. Here, the sound of waves crashing against the mountain caves makes the stone bells and chimes resonate, and the stone platform of the sky becomes a symphony of melodies, like the celestial music of the sea, a sound that has existed for millennia.
Thien Cam possesses a strangely captivating beauty and charm, impressing visitors right from its name. Legend has it that King Hung XIII, upon passing through this area, heard the sound of the waves and the rustling of pine trees and mistook them for celestial maidens playing a lute. Seeing the mountain resembling a pipa (Chinese lute), he inscribed the three words "Thien Cam Son" (Heavenly Lute Mountain). Another story recounts that Ho Quy Ly, while fleeing to this place, was captured by the Ming invaders, hence the name Thien Cam (Heavenly Prison).
