This little known museum is dedicated to the Parcel & Spratly island groups. These were taken from Vietnam in 1974 unlawfully by the Chinese. Invaded and still occupied today ! The museum documents and shows from history that spans a few hundred years, detailing that the islands were NEVER sovereign to China. As we know China today are building military installations. There have been countless maritime incidents. The fishing boat that is outside the museum was hit by a larger Chinese freight vessel and sank. The boat was lifted out the water and now stands as a reference to the ongoing dilomatic argument between China and Vietnam. The museum is free and it is well worth a visit. I loved it for its historical accuracy and the little known dispute of...
Read moreFree museum about the Paracel Islands and the dispute over them with China. It's free and there was none, the musem displays some pictures and documents about the islands throught history. It's intesting because China's imperialistic regime is something we should know about. However, the museum is pretty small, just about the Paracel islands and a bit far from other points of interests. I wouldn't say it's a must see but if you are nearby then you might consider...
Read moreThis museum is very informative. We walked down the beach to get to this state ran place. Three stories, free to enter. Go up the stairs and follow the signs. You will do the bottom floor, on your way out of building. Highly recommend. They have URL interaction plates near most exhibits. One for english, one for Vietnamese. (Voice audio) They also have placards in english and Vietnamese. Be sure to look at hours of operation. They take a break in...
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