About Dai Nam Park
Dai Nam Park, also known as Dai Nam Tourist Complex or Dai Nam Van Hien, is a large integrated tourist complex in Hiep An Ward, Thu Dau Mot, Ho Chi Minh City. Opened in 2008 and covering about 450 hectares, it combines a temple complex, zoo, artificial sea, water park and amusement park. It is notable for the Dai Nam Van Hien Temple, extensive landscaped grounds and as one of southern Vietnam's largest entertainment and cultural tourism destinations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast complex with multiple distinct zones including the Dai Nam Van Hien Temple with traditional Vietnamese architecture, an open zoo, an artificial beach with wave pool, a water park, amusement rides, and landscaped gardens and lakes. The site is expansive and largely outdoors with wide walkways, bridges and open squares. Visitors explore on foot or by internal shuttle/train, viewing temple halls, animal enclosures, ride areas and beach facilities within a single ticketed complex.
Key highlights
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Dai Nam Van Hien Temple - large temple complex dedicated to Vietnamese ancestors and history
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Dai Nam Zoo - open zoo with diverse animal species
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Dai Nam Artificial Sea - large artificial beach and wave pool
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Amusement park with roller coasters and family rides
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Extensive landscaped gardens, lakes and bridges across 450 hectares
History of Dai Nam Park
Developed by Huynh Uy Dung and opened on 11 September 2008 after nearly a decade of construction. The complex was conceived as a large-scale cultural, historical and entertainment project covering about 450 hectares, with the Dai Nam Van Hien Temple as its central historical-cultural structure.
Culture & Context
The Dai Nam Van Hien Temple within the park is dedicated to honoring Vietnamese ancestors, the Hung Kings and national historical figures, reflecting traditional Vietnamese beliefs in ancestor worship and national heritage. The complex incorporates traditional architectural styles and cultural displays intended to present Vietnamese history and identity to visitors.
Route
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