Van Hoa Castle – The "Jewel" of Indochina
Indochina's precious gem
Located on the last peak of the Nine Peaks Mountain Range, Van Hoa Castle is not only a unique architectural work but also a historical symbol of Do Son, Hai Phong.
With its majestic and mysterious beauty, the castle is known as the "jewel" of Indochina. Even today, it retains its aesthetic value nearly a century later.
So, what factors make this architectural masterpiece so intriguing? Let’s explore it with Doson Resort & Casino!
The castle carries a mysterious historical story
The origin of Van Hoa Castle is a mysterious story of unexpected luck. Legend has it that the first owner of this structure was a street vendor from Hai Phong.
One beautiful day, “Lady Luck” visited her, and she won the Indochina lottery jackpot. Her luck continued when a young French architect proposed to her.
They decided to build the castle atop a majestic mountain in Do Son, overlooking the East Sea, to leave their legacy for future generations.
Known as the "precious gem" of Indochina
Van Hoa Castle was built in the Gothic style, with a solid foundation located right at the edge of the sea. Massive blue stone blocks, nearly two meters thick and over twenty meters high, form its structure.
From the sea, the castle stands tall and imposing like a medieval European fortress. After nearly a century, this magnificent castle, one of the finest in Indochina, has retained its original beauty.
Van Hoa Castle - A symbol of entertainment for all of Northern Vietnam for many decades
Not only famous for its stunning location and unique architecture, this massive castle is also known as the leading entertainment symbol in Northern Vietnam.
In 1994, Van Hoa Castle was transformed into Vietnam’s first legal casino, named Do Son Casino. Since then, Do Son Casino has quickly become an iconic landmark of Hai Phong City.
Furthermore, Do Son Casino is one of the largest casinos in Asia, attracting many international tourists and elites.
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A promising tourist destination in the port city
Amidst the growing focus on tourism investment in Hai Phong, Vạn Hoa Castle stands out as one of the sites that promises to bring historical value to promote culture and local beauty.
To the Port city, visitors will not only be visiting the ruins bear the stamp of history, but also enjoy landscape rich with the resort services top.
Doson Resort & Casino is one of the modern tourism service complexes, suitable for all types of visitors to this beautiful coastal city.
Besides Van Hoa Castle, visitors can explore many other tourist attractions in Do Son, such as a miniature Da Lat, Hon Dau Island, and 17 ancient gold apple trees,...
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