The Palace

In Phu Quoc, many people used to make a living by fishing. While going out to sea, many fishermen encountered rough waves and never returned. One day, people saw a stone floating on the white sand and considered it a strange omen. Later, in 1937, Dinh Cau was built on the above stone to commemorate Thien Hau Thanh Mau - a woman of Chinese origin, she is said to have guided and helped ships from far offshore to return to the land. In times of severe weather, she was later seen as the guardian deity of fishermen at sea.

Besides, there is also a legend about a mandarin named Uncle, he deserves to be honored for his dedication to the country, so the local people established Dinh Cau to commemorate him.

Visitors can reach Dinh Cau by walking along Duong Dong beach, then climbing up 29 stone steps. The front area of the palace overlooks the wide sea, on the left is a boundless white sand beach with rows of green coconut trees while on the right is the harbor where boats are anchored, all creating a peaceful scene. , lightly. In particular, from the position of the stone slab, visitors can zoom in on the sunset on Duong Dong beach, as beautiful as a picture with the afternoon sunlight alternating on the wall of silver waves.

Inside the grounds of Dinh Cau is a shrine and a lighthouse. The shrine is not too big like other temples, but it always has the fragrant smoke of Phu Quoc fishermen, with the desire to be protected by the Holy Mother for a smooth sailing trip.

Dinh Cau is quite quiet all year round, apart from annual festivals such as Lunar New Year and Dinh Cau Festival (October 15–16), locals offer prayers and burn incense at Thien Hau altar.