The Ta Kou Nature Reserve is located just an hour from the vibrant resort of Mui Ne, in the Ham Thuan Nam district. Starting at the coast the nature reserve encompasses verdant hills rivers and natural beauty while the main attraction is the 49mt long reclining Buddha statue. To make the most of Vietnam’s beautiful coastline choose to stay at a resort in Mui Ne. And if its elegance and local charm you seek check out the luxurious Anantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa.
Enjoying a scenic spot on Vietnam’s southern coast this luxury hotel sits right on the unspoilt Mui Ne Beach. Signature comforts and Vietnam’s best dining experiences await you here. Be dazzled by the gorgeous sunsets from the soothing infinity pool and look forward to loads of pampering at the lush spa. Beautiful garden paths lead down to the 89 rooms, suits and pool villas, encompassing traditional architecture, modern comforts and loads of light and space for total relaxation. Outdoor dining, poolside bars and plenty of water activities are available while the tour desk will happily organise excursions to exotic locations such as Ta Kou Mountain.
Nature lovers will love this verdant reserve, boasting winding rivers, coastal borders and plenty of scenic hills to trek across. Just an hour’s drive from Mui Ne and you are surrounded in the tranquil bliss of the mountain summit. Here you may explore the ancient pagodas and marvel at ‘Thich-Ca-Nhap-Niet-Ban’ or reclining Buddha. Vietnam’s largest reclining Buddha is found at the summit of Ta Kou, 100 metres from the ancient Pagoda.
Explore the mountain temples, caves and tomb towers while a tourist restaurant at the summit and vegetarian café within the pagoda adds comfort to the thrilling experience.
Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+