Tran Thuong Temple is currently a place to honor the national hero Tiet Trung Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the generals who fought against the Mongol army in the 13th century. With more than a century of existence, the temple still retains its original beauty and is a symbol of history and pride of the people of Ha Nam. The land of Tran Thuong is known for the saying "Personal Dao, Rice of Tran Thuong" and the poem engraved on the motto at the temple: "The land of Tran Thuong is immense in welfare, bustling with fruits every spring." Previously, Tran Thuong was the center of 6 water canals. From here, you can go up the Red River to Thang Long or down to the sea to the East. Only about 3km from here is where the Tran family's tomb is located. Tran Thuong Temple is one of three major temples worshiping Hung Dao Dai Vuong nationwide. Legend has it that, on his journey against the Mongol army, Tran Hung Dao realized that the terrain here was very dangerous, so he set up 6 food warehouses to serve the war. This place today has become a place to preserve the historical spirit and pride of the people of Ha Nam. Tran Thuong Temple, a majestic and ancient architectural work located on sacred land in the style of "Four water turtles". The overall landscape of the temple includes the outer gate, the inner gate, 5 buildings, 15 compartments, divided into 3 palaces: first, second, third and two hai vu, 5 wells... The architecture and natural landscape of the temple Tran Thuong Temple is like immersing yourself in religion in a sacred cultural space. The value of the temple is reflected in its delicate decoration with unique motifs: two dragons flanking the moon, flying dragons, dancing phoenixes, water waves, clouds and sky... Creating a vivid, ancient picture containing folk philosophy. . The temple's collection of altar objects and ancient books is also very diverse, especially the statue of Saint Tran with a serious face but still a nurturing smile. With traditional historical value, Tran Thuong Temple shines with unique culture. Every year, the temple organizes two major festivals: the Saint Tran food distribution ceremony takes place on the night of January 14 and early morning of January 15; The death anniversary celebration from the 18th to 20th of the 8th lunar month attracts a large number of people and tourists. During the festival, many folk cultural activities are held, from the water procession, the river swimming competition to the "Dong Dong performance" - a traditional ritual, all emphasizing the moral "Remember when drinking water". source". Tran Thuong Temple is not only a place to organize festivals, but also a place to preserve memories of culture, history and beliefs. This is a symbol of respect for the saintly figures who saved the country, the pride of a nation with endless filial piety.
Ha Nam
From January to December
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Lanh Giang Temple - a famous spiritual destination in Ha Nam, also known by the familiar name Lanh Giang Linh Tu. Specifically, this temple is located in Yen Lac village, Moc Nam commune, Duy Tien district, Ha Nam province. This tourist destination is located right next to the foot of the dike connecting the old Ha Tay, on the right bank of the Red River. Opposite Lanh Giang temple is Hung Yen province. Therefore, visitors can easily get here by many different means, from road to waterway. Because of this location, many people still mistakenly believe that Lanh Giang temple is located in Hung Yen. Ha Nam is a province without an airport, so to get to Lanh Giang temple, visitors can hunt for plane tickets to Hanoi at Traveloka. Traveloka's Fare Notification, Reschedule and Refund features will provide you with maximum support during the booking process. Currently, flights to Hanoi's Noi Bai airport are operated regularly. Therefore, visitors can easily book flight tickets for any period of time. After landing safely at Noi Bai airport, you need to choose the next suitable means of transportation to Ha Nam province. Most tourists often choose bus 206 or some typical bus companies such as Phuc Loc Tho, Viet Trung, Thoi Dai, Man Tinh,... After arriving in Dong Van town, Duy Tien district, tourists who want to visit Lanh Giang temple need to move another 8km along Highway 38 to Hoa Mac town. From here, go another 3 or 4 kilometers and you can reach Yen Lenh bridge. Next, just turn left and follow the road right next to the Red River dyke and you can reach Lanh Giang temple, Ha Nam. According to records from documents, until now, people have not been able to determine the time when Lanh Giang temple was built. According to the inscriptions left on the roof of the second building, it is likely that Lanh Giang temple was restored in 1944. Through historical ups and downs, this temple still retains its original grand scale. Many legends have told that Lanh Giang temple is associated with the Three Famous Gods - the children of the noble lady Hoa Giam. Not only were they instrumental in helping King Hung fight against Thuc Phan's army, but they also supported Princess Tien Dung and her husband. Therefore, Lanh Giang Temple was established to recognize and commemorate the gods who helped King Hung defend the country. Every year, Lanh Giang Temple will have two major festivals to express remembrance to the water gods and pray for good weather all year round so that people can settle down and settle down. The first festival will take place in the 6th lunar month, lasting from the 2nd to the 5th. The second festival will continue to take place in the 8th lunar month, specifically August 20. The festival at Lanh Giang temple not only brings together many extremely sacred and solemn sacrificial rituals and holy processions, but also brings together many interesting and exciting games. Coming to Ha Nam on this occasion, visitors can not only admire the unique landscapes and spiritual architectural works here but can also learn more about the customs and unique culture of Ha Nam. this land. In 1996, Lanh Giang Temple was officially ranked as a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Since then, the temple has become one of the works that need to be preserved, protected and developed. Lanh Giang Temple consists of 3 buildings with 14 compartments along with a guest house and altar surrounded by solid walls. In the temple there are many valuable items, many precious antiques and statues worshiping the three gods of the Hung King period. Standing in front of Lanh Giang temple, visitors will surely be extremely impressed with the massive and majestic architecture. The Tam Quan gate is designed in the style of a stack of matches with eight roofs, creating a feeling of airiness. The tip of the sword is a beautiful dragon shape interwoven with extremely harmonious motifs. In front of the Tam Quan gate is a calm, blue semicircular lake adorned with colorful and fragrant water lilies. Following the bridge from the temple gate to the middle of the lake, visitors will encounter a tower hidden in the shadow of an old sycamore tree, both majestic, ancient but also extremely poetic.
Ha Nam
From January to December
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Crescent Lake is still considered the golden heart of Hung Yen. This is a landscape that all Hung Yen people know about. Hung Yen Crescent Lake is located in the center of Hien Street, adjacent to Bach Dang Street, to the East is next to Bai Say, to the Southwest is the Red River dyke. From the city center, it only takes about 1km to get here. Traveling to Hung Yen, visiting Crescent Lake, visitors will be immersed in a quiet and peaceful natural scenery. Coming here, you can breathe in the clear air, it seems like all the fatigue and sadness have disappeared, leaving only moments of true peace. Hung Yen Crescent Lake not only has poetic beauty but is also located right in a sacred land, where there are many communal houses, shrines, temples and pagodas. There are two famous spiritual sites located right on the lakeside that many tourists visit: Tran temple and Mau temple. These are two places with many historical imprints, silhouetted on the quiet surface of Crescent Lake. True to its name, many people can imagine the shape of the surface of Hung Yen Crescent Lake. This place is like an impressive crescent moon. The beauty of the lake is shown to be both rustic and extremely vivid in every song, poem, and work of art. Coming to Crescent Lake, you will enjoy the peaceful, fresh atmosphere and leave many unforgettable emotions in your soul. Crescent Lake contains a slowly flowing stream of water, a quiet and peaceful space, creating a gentle and poetic scene. Initially, the lake was a section of the Red River left after changing its course. People here compare the lake to a falling piece of Hang Nga's mirror. Although the lake is not connected to anywhere, the water in the lake is always full and clear. On one side is the Red River dyke with lush green grass, on the other side is bustling streets. If you are looking for a quiet space, close to green nature in Hung Yen, Crescent Lake is a place that is hard to miss. Surrounding Crescent Lake are many green trees, each tree reaching out to cast a shadow on the calm lake surface. Every time there is a breeze, the swaying trees give people a rustic and peaceful feeling. In the middle of the lake is a 10m high flagpole with a red flag with a yellow star fluttering, this is considered a special highlight in the peaceful lake surface. Visiting Crescent Lake, visitors can rest on the benches, admire the scenery, and enjoy the cool breeze. Walking around the lake, you will hear the gentle sound of water flowing, letting your soul be blown by the wind, the scene is like a lyrical song. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, coming here makes time seem to settle down and the soul feels lighter. Crescent Lake is where many cultural events and annual festivals of Hung Yen city take place. In 1905, Governor Le Hoan organized the Kieu Bay competition at the lake with the participation of Nguyen Khuyen and Chu Manh Trinh. During the French colonial period, the French built a small road from the Mau Temple gate to the temple. guard, divide the lake in two to deploy recreational boating activities. After the success of the August Revolution, this road was demolished to return the lake's pristine beauty.
Hung Yen
From January to December
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Nom village is located in Dai Dong commune, Van Lam district, Hung Yen province, about 20km from Hanoi capital. Years have passed, Nom village is still a land cherished and preserved by the people of Hung Yen. In the face of bustling, hustle and bustle life, it is difficult to find a place where people feel so peaceful. The beauty of architecture, culture and people are still intact after more than 20 years of upheaval. Because of that "sustainable" beauty, Nom village tourism in Hung Yen is also of interest to many people. Moving away from the city to a small village, you will find it both familiar and strange. Familiar like being at home, strange because of a new land. In Nom village, the simple traditional beauty such as banyan trees, wells, and communal house roofs are still preserved. Through the mossy village gate, the scene inside the village is typical of ancient Vietnamese villages. The small houses are all tinged with time, the daily activities of the people take place calmly and peacefully. Feeling extremely comfortable and relaxed. Traveling to Hung Yen will not be complete if tourists have not visited Nom village. In addition to enjoying Hung Yen specialties, going to Nom village is also an opportunity for visitors to learn about the culture of the people here. Through interesting architecture and destinations. Stepping through the village gate, Nom market is the place where you can experience the most perfect Vietnamese countryside market. Nom Market was formerly the busiest market in Van Lam area. The market is simple, not reinforced concrete like the city center markets. An attractive place in Nom village is Nom pagoda. The pagoda also has another name, Linh Thong Co Tu. According to many Chinese documents, the pagoda was built on a large pine hill during the Later Le Dynasty. However, through analysis of terracotta statues in the temple, many archaeologists believe that the temple has existed for about a thousand years. Nom Pagoda has bold Asian architecture, typical of ancient Vietnamese pagodas. The pagoda houses more than 100 terracotta statues with exquisite sculptures. The pagoda is very sacred and treasured by the people of Nom village. The houses in Nom village are also places many tourists come to explore. Many houses are 200 years old and have unique architecture. Kinh Bac culture is authentic and alive through every house.
Hung Yen
From January to December
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The temple was built on a high, flat, rectangular area of land with an area of 18,720m². The temple's face faces west, looking straight at Tu Nhien beach (Ngu Doi village, Tu Dan commune) - where Princess Tien Dung, daughter of the 18th Hung King, met Chu Dong Tu and the two became husband and wife. The temple is divided into three zones. The outer area has an area of 7,200m², has no walls, the only architecture is a 2-storey stele house, 8 curved roofs, with doors opening in 4 directions. In the stele house, there is a stone stele with content about the time of restoration of Da Hoa temple and the fateful meeting of Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung. From here, follow the 6m wide paved road with rows of ancient rice trees radiating cool shade on both sides, and you will reach the main gate. Through the main gate you enter the middle area. This area has an area of 3,400m², surrounded by low walls, planted with many green trees and divided into two areas: the right area has a bell tower, inside there is a 1.5m high bronze bell; The left area has a porch, inside there is a stone porch with a width of 1.2m; Separating these two areas is a tiled road leading from the main gate to Ngo Mon with three entrances and exits, above which hangs a large letter with four words painted in red and gilded with "Bong Lai Cung Khuc". Stepping through the Ngo Mon gate is to enter the inner area. With an area of 11,520m², the architecture is in the royal style of the Nguyen Dynasty but has a harmonious combination of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The inner area includes: a courtyard, a worship house, an adoration yard, an incense burner, and a palace. second palace, third palace and harem. Connecting the palaces are the hermitage, the tarpaulin, the horse house, the artillery house... In the harem there are 3 shrines: Saint Chu Dong Tu (in the middle), Princess Tien Dung Queen (left), concubine Hong Van – Tay Sa (right). The overall architectural works in this area include 18 houses with curved tile roofs shaped like 18 stylized dragon boats. This is a special architecture to recreate the scene of Princess Tien Dung's boat sailing on the river wharf in the past. In addition to its unique architecture, Da Hoa Temple also preserves many rare relics, typically: 3 wooden altar thrones dating from the late 17th and 18th centuries. These are considered the oldest thrones still found. seen in our country today; pair of ceramic Bach Tho jars (one hundred Tho words, none of which are similar, are engraved on the side of the jar)... Leaving Da Hoa temple, visitors will go to Da Trach temple (Yen Vinh village, Da Trach commune), a place associated with the legend of Da Trach lagoon. Legend has it that at the location of Chu Dong Tu and his two wives, princesses Tien Dung and Hong Van, "transformed" into the sky on the night of the 17th day of the 11th lunar month, they collapsed into a large lagoon, Da Trach lagoon (the lagoon was formed). after just one night). Thinking that it was a divine response, local people built a temple to worship the three gods in the Da Trach lagoon area and named it Da Trach temple, also known as Hoa temple. Da Trach Temple has been restored many times, however, the current architecture is the result of the restoration in 1890 with the character Cong (工), facing east, overlooking a semi-circular lake, the roof is carved with many dragon shapes, The phoenix is very beautiful, consisting of three rooms. Among them, the harem is the most beautifully designed space with a three-step rolling dome, giving visitors the feeling of standing in a boat cabin. From the outside, on the right, first is the altar for worshiping the temple, the statue of military mandarins, then the altar for worshiping the parents of Saint Chu Dong Tu; On the left is the altar of Be Nguoi Quan Quan (a statue of a carp made of wood painted with lacquer and gilded with shiny gold), next is the altar of Trieu Viet Vuong (548 - 571). In the middle of the harem are 3 altars: Thanh Chu Dong Tu (in the middle), Princess Tien Dung Queen (left), concubine Hong Van (right). There are also statues of two horses, one red, one white. Legend has it that those were the two horses that Saint Chu Dong Tu and his two wives rode to heal the people. In addition to the main architecture, in the temple area there is also a bell tower, inside is placed a Da Trach bell (Da Trach temple bell) cast in the 14th year of Thanh Thai (1902), 1.5m long, 0.8m wide; two rows of nine-room houses. Previously, this was the place for nine palanquins; two stone stele standing opposite each other (one stele is broken), built in the 17th year of Gia Long (1819), 1.6m high, 0.8m wide, 0.17m thick; a semicircular lake; Many horizontal panels and parallel sentences record the legend of Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung - Tay Sa; especially the image of a hat and a stick - two objects that Saint Chu Dong Tu used to save humanity. Da Trach Temple was recognized by the State as a national historical architectural and artistic relic in 1989. To remember the merits of Saint Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung, every year, local people organize the Chu Dong Tu festival. This is one of the 16 largest festivals in the country with attractive cultural and sports activities. The most unique is the water procession with the participation of 10 boats following each other to the Red River to take water for Holy Mass at Da Hoa and Da Trach temples. This activity is organized according to ancient customs, taking place for two hours. While the boats move, there is also a dragon dance performance on the boat.
Hung Yen
From January to December
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Referring to Hung Yen is mentioning a land with many places for tourists to visit. Hung Yen tourism is famous for types of tourism such as spiritual cultural tourism, community tourism, eco-tourism, and craft village tourism. Some famous tourist attractions can be mentioned such as Nom village, Noi street, chrysanthemum garden, Tran temple,... Especially, it is impossible not to mention the famous spiritual place in this land: Chu Dong Tu temple. The temple was built on a rectangular high ground, and has a long history. The temple worships Saint Chu Dong Tu and his two wives, Princess Tien Dung and Princess Tay Sa. This place is associated with the legend of love and at the same time is associated with the famous victories of our nation such as the war of Quang Phuc against the Liang army; Tran Nguyen Han and Nguyen Trai fought against the Ming army; many uprising movements in the resistance war against the French colonialists,... The temple consists of two areas: Da Trach temple and Da Hoa temple. These two temple areas are not too far apart and are both located in Khoai Chau district. The total area of the temple is 18,720 square meters, including 18 rooftops of different sizes. These two temples have both been certified by the state as national cultural relics. The temple attracts tourists not only because of its ancient, mossy appearance, but the statues are also one of the notable highlights at the temple. A typical example is the statue of Saint Chu Dong Tu and his two wives placed in the harem. The statue is cast in bronze, painted, and has very sophisticated eyeliner, and currently there are three such statues placed in the palace. Third. Visitors can choose to come here from 10 to 12 of the second lunar month every year, to not only be able to see the temple but also participate in the Chu Dong Tu festival. This festival is held to commemorate the merits of Saint Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung for curing diseases and helping people. The festival is very unique with many diverse activities such as palanquin procession, dragon dance, ca tru singing, unique folk games,...
Hung Yen
March to April
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Located adjacent to the Red River, which is red and heavy with silt all year round, in Hung Yen city, Xich Dang Temple of Literature, also known as Temple of Literature of Hung Yen, is an important relic in the Pho Hien relic complex. The Temple of Literature was built in 1832, after nearly 400 years of existence and enrolling 161 students who passed the university entrance exam in Upper Son Nam town, the Temple of Literature has become a symbol of the studious tradition of the people of the "Nhat Nhat" land. Kinh period, second Pho Hien". Although located in a residential area, right on Yen Lenh bridge, on Highway 38 connecting Ha Nam with Hung Yen, you can observe Xich Dang literary temple from two hundred-year-old rice trees planted in front of the gate. Located on the entrance path, there are also statues of two large stone pigs carved in the 18th century. Tam Quan, also known as Nghi Mon gate, is one of the works that still retains unique architectural features among the remaining literary temples in Vietnam. Built in a matchlock architectural style, two floors and eight roofs have an attic. On both sides of the Tam Quan there are two loudspeaker platforms, used to announce the names of candidates and announce the regulations in the examinations. Instead of the drum tower like in the Quoc Tu Giam and Mao Dien literature temples, in the Xich Dang literature temple, the drum tower is replaced by a bell tower. The sound of the bell and the bell ringing is the signal that the exam has begun and ended, and it is also a call to express gratitude and gratitude to the wise men during each festival. The two bells and bells of the Temple of Literature are also ancient relics cast and created in the 18th century. Inside the gate there is a large yard, in the middle of the yard is the ten-way street, on both sides of the yard there are a bell tower and a grand building with 2 rows of left and right vu. These two rows are currently used to display images and artifacts related to education in Hung Yen province. The Xich Dang Temple of Literature is structured in the style of Tam: including the Pre-Temple, the Middle Temple and the Rear Palace. The roof system is structured in a "real estate" style, with the main side facing south. The interior of the temple shines with a system of grand pagodas, arches, hammock doors and a system of pillars and rafters completely painted with gold and covered with metal. The most valuable artifacts in the temple of literature that have been preserved to this day are 9 stone stele engraved with the names, hometowns, and positions of 161 people who passed the university entrance exam in the ancient town of Son Nam, including 138 people in Hanoi. Hung Yen and 23 in Thai Binh.
Hung Yen
From January to December
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Phu Lang Pottery Village is one of the hundreds of years old craft villages, located in Phu Lang commune, Que Vo town, Bac Ninh province. The pottery village is located next to Luc Dau river, very convenient for production and transportation of goods. Pottery making is considered the main economic activity of the people here. When visiting Phu Lang pottery village, you will see many ceramic products and dry firewood drying along both sides of the road. The products produced by Phu Lang pottery village are also extremely rich in design, style and color. In general, it will include three main product groups: household appliances, worship items and decorative items. Making pottery requires the artist to be meticulous and skillful through many different stages. From choosing and treating soil, shaping, glazing, and firing ceramics, all require a certain level of skill. By visiting Phu Lang pottery village and seeing it with your own eyes, you can fully appreciate the talent of the ceramic artists. Visitors can explore Phu Lang pottery village at any time of the year. The craft village is always open to welcome tourists from all over with many attractive activities. If you are passionate about collecting ceramics, go to Phu Lang pottery village in December. The end of the year is the period when the pottery village improves its productivity, producing many new and beautiful designs to serve the needs of spring joy and Tet. Besides, Bac Ninh also has many attractive festivals such as Lim festival, Dinh Bang festival, Dau Pagoda festival, Ba Chua Kho temple festival, Phat Tich pagoda festival... You can go to Phu Lang pottery village on During the festival months, you can both explore craft villages and experience the festive atmosphere in Bac Ninh province. Phu Lang Pottery Village has the peaceful, rustic beauty of a Northern village. Houses with undulating tile roofs, ceramic kilns, and piles of dry firewood piled high overhead run as far as the eye can see. Jars, jars, ceramic vases, ornamental pots... layered waiting to be completed. Checking in at Phu Lang pottery village promises to bring you beautiful photos of a lifetime. The products of Phu Lang pottery village have a unique beauty, extremely sophisticated and artistic. The characteristic that makes Phu Lang ceramic different is the enamel layer with eel skin color pattern, combined with the embossed method in the style of clamping. This helps make ceramic products durable and beautiful while still retaining the pristine features of earth and fire. Coming to the craft village, you will be able to admire the extremely beautiful ceramic works of Phu Lang artisans. Not only stopping at visiting or buying products as souvenirs, when coming to Phu Lang pottery village you can also transform into artisans. Making a beautiful ceramic product the first time is not easy. However, this will be an extremely interesting experience when having a product made by yourself. You will be guided by the artisans on the basic steps and unleash your creativity. Who knows, you may also become a ceramic master.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Where is Dong Ho Painting Village or which province Dong Ho Painting Village is in is a question that many tourists are interested in when learning about this famous tourist destination. This folk painting village is located on the banks of Duong River, in Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, about 16km from Bac Ninh city center. Because it is not far from Hanoi, about 35km, this place is also called Dong Ho Hanoi painting village. Visiting here, tourists will be introduced to the history of Dong Ho painting village by artisans. Starting in the 17th century in Dong Ho village, Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, up to now, the painting profession here has been around for more than 400 years. According to historical records, around 1945, Dong Ho village had 17 families, all of these families made paintings. Having gone through the ups and downs of history, Dong Ho village currently has two families practicing painting: the families of artisans Nguyen Dang Che and Nguyen Huu Sam. Ho village paintings are loved because they show familiar themes, associated with the image of the countryside and the simple daily life of Vietnamese people. The people of Ho village know how to filter and apply natural materials to create traditional colors that are both fresh and highly durable: indigo from the Cham tree, crimson from the bark of the Van tree, black from Bamboo leaf ash or Chiffon ash,... Unique paintings are printed on Do paper. This type of paper is handcrafted from the Do tree growing in the forest. The paper background is often coated with a layer of resin or a layer of paste mixed with a little powder from Scallop shells to create a sparkling color. Therefore, Do paper is also called Diep paper. To make vivid paintings, craftsmen need printing boards. There are two types of engraved and printed boards: color printed boards and sharp printed boards. Printed boards are usually made from squid wood or thi wood. Printing board engraving tools are chisels, also known as ticks, made from hard steel. Colored printed boards are made from fatwood because they have a higher ability to retain color. The process of making Dong Ho folk paintings includes the following steps: Step 1 - Prepare Do paper: After picking it from the forest, the worker will pound it, sift it into fine powder and process it into Do paper. Step 2 - Printing the painting: The artist prints colors on the painting to create shapes. Normally, a painting requires 5 engravings, printed in 5 times. Step 3 - Drying the painting: After printing, the painting needs to dry to prevent smudging and color durability. Dong Ho Painting Village is one of the famous tourist destinations near Hanoi. Coming here, visitors will experience many interesting activities, contributing to making the trip to Dong Ho painting village more attractive and memorable.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Mrs. Kho was born into a poor family in Qua Cam village, Hoa Long commune, Bac Ninh city. After marrying King Ly, she asked the king to let him return to the village to recruit people to set up hamlets and clear the abandoned land. On that occasion, the king assigned her to take care of the food warehouse at Nui Kho (Bac Ninh). In the year of Dinh Ty 1077, she was killed by the enemy while distributing food to help the villagers. To commemorate her gratitude for wholeheartedly taking care of the people's prosperity and clearing wasteland, the people built a temple at the old royal food warehouse at Nui Kho and called her with reverence: Ba Chua Kho, her temple is ordained as "The sacred temple of Ba Chua Kho". In the early twentieth century, the French built a large-scale Indochina paper factory covering almost the entire Kho mountain and intended to demolish the temple but encountered fierce opposition from local people. In 1967, the American invaders bombarded the North. Bac Ninh City was one of the key areas that was bombed and destroyed in many places, but the temple still remains intact to this day. In 1989, Ba Chua Kho Temple was ranked by the State as a national historical and cultural relic and was restored, renovated and expanded by Bac Ninh province on a large scale today. Ba Chua Kho Temple is located halfway up Kho mountain, in Co Me area, Vu Ninh Ward, Bac Ninh City, Bac Ninh Province. Ba Chua Kho Temple today has the architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty in the style of Nhi, including 3 front worship rooms and 3 back palace rooms looking south. The main architectural works of the temple include the three-entrance gate, the temple yard, two dance bands, the front altar, the second gate and the harem. All create a unified, dignified population. Behind the harem of Ba Chua Kho Temple, there is still a tunnel with a dome-shaped structure located deep in the foot of the mountain, dug through the heart of Kho Mountain to the Cau River. Legend has it that this tunnel was built by Ba Chua Kho during the resistance war against the Song army. Currently, the temple still preserves many antiques of high historical value, which are two orders conferring the Khai Dinh era, bronze statues, silver brooches, ancient porcelain water vases,... Every year, on January 14, Ba Chua Kho Temple officially opens. However, right from the first days of the new year, lasting the entire month of January, many people flocked to Ba Chua Kho temple to attend the ceremony. Going to worship Ba Chua Kho has become an annual habit for many people. People pray for peace and fortune for their families, but mostly business people come to "borrow capital" from Ba Chua Kho, hoping for a year of abundant capital and favorable business. Because people believe that Ba Chua Kho is the person in charge of the food warehouse, the one who gives the "source of life" to everyone. The "borrow - repay" ritual is also very clear, people write in the note how much to borrow, what to do, and how long it will take to repay. Some people even promise to borrow 1, pay 3, pay 10, etc. With the concept of "borrow at the beginning of the year, pay back at the end of the year", so whether business is good or not, people still keep their promise at the end of the year. Pay homage at Ba Chua Kho temple, return the "capital" to thank her for her blessing throughout the year. During the festival, visitors will be immersed in the solemn atmosphere of traditional sacrificial rituals and bustling traditional folk games such as cockfighting, tug of war,... attracting the attention of visitors. a lot of tourists.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Bac Ninh is famous for its ancient sacred temples. One of them certainly cannot help but mention But Thap Pagoda. The pagoda has an extremely unique architecture and will be an ideal destination if tourists want to find a simple place. The pagoda is located right next to the Duong River, around the pagoda there is a winding river, creating an extremely poetic scene. The pagoda also has another name: Ninh Phuc Tu, located in Dinh To commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province. This is one of the few temples that still retains its original beauty. But Thap Pagoda is an ancient pagoda with extremely unique architecture in Bac Ninh. Ninh Phuc pagoda was built around the 17th century during the Later Le dynasty. The pagoda's construction architecture is in the "Foreign Internal" style. Although it has gone through hundreds of years of history, the pagoda still retains its ancient beauty. This is also one of the National historical sites that tourists should visit. In particular, you will not want to miss the opportunity to participate in the But Thap Pagoda festival. The main architectural structure of the pagoda faces south. According to Buddhism, this is the direction to express wisdom. The pagoda was built according to a strictly symmetrical layout. The central area of the tower is built with 8 folds of houses running parallel to an axis along the Shinto path model. The outermost area of the pen tower is Tam Quan, then the Bell Tower and other worship buildings. On the left side of the pagoda is the place to worship Zhet Tuyet and Bao Nghiem stone tower with 8 sides and 5 floors up to 13m high. Along both sides of Tien Duong building are two stele houses and two corridors built along the length of the temple. If you have the opportunity to attend the But Thap Pagoda festival, visitors should take the time to visit some of the recommended locations. Guaranteed you will have a complete spiritual trip. First is the Avalokiteshvara Buddha Statue. The Buddha statue is one of four national treasures recognized by the State located at the temple. In addition to the Avalokiteshvara Buddha statue, visitors will have the opportunity to admire: The Three World Buddha Statues, along with the Incense Burner and the Nine Product Lotus Palace. One of the places of special interest to many tourists in But Thap Pagoda is is the thousand-armed, thousand-eyed Guan Yin statue. This statue is very old and was confirmed to have been sculpted in 1656. The statue is 2.1m wide, 3.7m high, and 1.15m thick. It is called the thousand-armed-thousand-eyes Buddha statue because the Guan Yin statue has a total of 11 heads with 952 short arms and 42 long arms. This is truly a unique work of art imbued with Buddhist meaning. Second is Bao Nghiem Tower. A place that tourists must definitely visit when visiting But Thap Pagoda is Bao Nghiem Tower. The tower is located right inside the temple grounds. This is the place to worship Venerable Chuyet Chuyet. Bao Nghiem Tower was built in 1647 during the reign of King Le Chan Tong. This is also a project recognized as having a long history. The main door of the tower was also built facing the south with the words "Bao Nghiem Thap" right on the body of the building. The tower has a relatively unique architecture, gradually building from low to high. Viewed from above, Bao Nghiem Tower looks like a giant pen in the blue sky.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Dau Pagoda is also known as Ca Pagoda, Co Chau Tu, Dien Ung Tu, Phap Van Tu. Dau Pagoda is located in Thanh Khuong commune, Thuan Thanh district. Dau Pagoda is a cultural and religious work with extremely great and profound historical cultural value, including historical cultural value, religious beliefs and artistic architecture. In 2013, Dau Pagoda was recognized as a special National Monument. The process of formation and existence of Dau Pagoda is closely linked to the development history of our country. Together with a number of neighboring pagodas, Dau Pagoda creates the largest Buddhist center in Vietnam and the region. This is a Buddhist center that was formed earlier than the two famous Buddhist centers of China during the Han Dynasty, Pengcheng and Luoyang. Many famous ancient masters practiced and lived at Dau Pagoda such as: Mau Bac in the 2nd century, Khuong Tang Hoi, Chi Cuong Luong in the 3rd century and Buddhist monk Ty Ni Da Luu Chi in the 6th century. Dau Pagoda is also the Ca Pagoda in the system of pagodas worshiping Tu Phap, Dau Pagoda worships the God of Clouds (Phap Van), Thanh Dao Pagoda worships the Rain God (Phap Vu), Phi Tuong Pagoda worships the Thunder God (Phap Loi), and Phuong Quan Pagoda Worshiping the natural forces of the wet rice farming population is also an expression of Mother Goddess worship, a purely Vietnamese indigenous religion. The pagoda also worships "Duc Thanh Quang" - the symbol of the god SiVa in Hinduism. Thus, Dau Pagoda has typically integrated and improved indigenous beliefs and religions with major religions in the region but still retains a strong national identity. The Strawberry Festival is held on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month every year. This is a major festival of the ancient Mulberry district with many unique traditional cultural features still maintained. Over a long history, Dau Pagoda has undergone many restorations and embellishments. Overhauling all construction items, repairing Hoa Phong tower, painting the statue system, restoring the Three Entrances, clearing the ground in front of the pagoda to embank the lake, and building walls to protect the monument. Dau Pagoda includes the following construction items: Front room, Hoa Phong tower, Tien Duong, Ta Vu - Huu Vu houses, Tam Bao, Hau Duong, corridors and auxiliary works. The front house consists of 7 rooms, 2 wings, inside there are a number of tables and chairs for guests to prepare to worship before entering to worship Buddha. The most prominent of the pagoda's buildings is the Hoa Phong tower. According to ancient bibliographies, during the Tran Dynasty, Poinsettia Mac Dinh Chi restored Dau Pagoda and built a 9-storey tower. But the architecture of the tower is still from the Le Trung Hung period. The tower is built of old burnt bricks, with 3 floors, 15m high. Outside the tower there is a statue of a sheep made of stone 1.33 m long and 0.8 m high. In the tower there are 4 statues of Thien Vuong - 4 legendary gods who govern the 4 directions of heaven. In the tower, hang a bronze bell cast in 1793 and a gong cast in 1817. Tien Duong House consists of 7 rooms and 2 wings. In front of the house are three steps running through the 5 middle spaces. In the middle space, there are two stone steps carved with dragons, bearing the artistic style of the Tran Dynasty. At the front hall, there are altars to worship Ho Dharma, Monsignor, Duc Thanh Hien, and Bat Bo Vajra. The statue of Phap Van is worshiped in the Upper Palace. This is one of four statues in the Four Dharma statue system in Dau - Luy Lau region recognized as a National Treasure. The statue of Phap Van is majestic, quiet, bronze-colored, nearly 2 meters high. The statue has a beautiful face with a big mole in the middle of the forehead, reminiscent of Indian dancers and the homeland of Tay Truc. The area connecting the Front Room and the Back Hall is the place to worship the Eighteen Arhats (18 enlightened disciples of Buddha who have cultivated to the Arhat realm). In addition, statues of Bodhisattva, Tam The, Monsignor, and Saint Monk are placed in the back of the hall. Through many changes, ups and downs of history. Dau Pagoda is a destination for Buddhists across the country. Tourists coming to Dau Pagoda return to Buddhism and admire the beauty and values that the pagoda brings. As its simple name suggests, Dau Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Kinh Bac.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Referring to Bac Ninh is not only mentioning folk songs that go deep into the subconscious of Kinh Bac people, but also mentioning a long-standing ancient land with unique cultural traditions. That culture is expressed through craft villages such as Dong Ho Painting, Bronze Casting Craft Village, Phu Lang Pottery... or spiritual places such as Do Temple, Dau Pagoda, Phat Tich Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda. Dinh Bang village communal house is a communal house located in Dinh Bang village (formerly Co Phap village) - hometown of Ly Cong Uan (also known as Ly Thai To), who founded the Ly dynasty and founded the capital Thang Long (in 1010). This is considered the most ancient and famous communal house in Kinh Bac. Since ancient times, Northern folk have had a saying: "First is Dong Khang communal house/ Second is Bang communal house, glorious Diem communal house" which is also to praise the architectural beauty and historical and cultural value that Bang communal house brings. again. Dinh Bang communal house was built in 1700. The founder was mandarin Nguyen Thac Luong (formerly the governor of Thanh Hoa) and his wife Nguyen Thi Nguyen. My grandparents bought ironwood, a precious and durable wood, and brought it as offerings to build the communal house. This project took nearly 40 years to build. Like many Vietnamese village communal houses built in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, Bang communal house has majestic architecture, in harmony with Vietnamese nature. Originally there were three gates, the middle door was built with two tall lantern-style brick pillars, on both sides there were rolling archways with fake roofs, behind was a large yard, on both sides were two rows of left and right vu. The communal house has a long, high roof, sharply curved ends, and is covered with thick, wide, square-tiled tiles. The corner of the roof, called the "sword boat", is curved upside down. Dinh Bang village communal house includes a massive communal house connected to the rear harem in a mallet-shaped plan. The most massive and important building is the Dai Dinh (Bai Duong). The communal house is rectangular, 20 m long and 14 m wide. The communal house has a structure of truss and beams, consisting of seven rooms and two wings (side rooms). The interior of the communal house is decorated with many rich themes such as the four precious animals, the four sacred animals, swords, and wine gourds. Sculpture art shows the trend of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, which was royal art overwhelming folk art.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Every spring, everyone gets excited and looks forward to the festivals that take place every year in many places. And one of the famous traditional festivals that everyone knows is Bac Ninh Lim Festival. Lim Festival is a festival of ancient villages located around Lim Mountain and the banks of Tieu Tuong River. It is a major festival of the region, expressing in the deepest way the culture, art and spiritual beliefs of the people of Kinh Bac. The history of Lim Hoi is passed down orally in many different versions. There is a belief that: Lim Festival originated from pagoda festivals and singing festivals, related to the singing of Truong Chi, whose ancient mark left behind is the trace of the Tieu Tuong river, which is quite clear in the villages of Lim region. This hypothesis is based on the legend of Truong Chi - My Nuong. The Lim Association has a very long history, and has grown to the size of a total association (General Noi Due). Based on the traditional festivals of the villages in Noi Due district (including 6 communes and wards: Noi Due (Dinh Ca and Lo Bao), Noi Due Khanh, Noi Due Nam, Lung Giang, Xuan O and Tien communal house singing ward Du (later Due Dong) with many processions, sacrifices and extremely rich folk art activities, such as: drum singing, cheo singing, ca tru singing, tuong singing and quan ho singing..., district officials Duke Do Nguyen Thuy - from Dinh Ca village, Noi Due, Kinh Bac region donated many fields and money to General Noi Due to restore communal houses and pagodas, expand festivals, and preserve fine customs and traditions. He stipulated Naturalization ceremony to pray for blessings takes place in January every year, according to the tradition of "spring and autumn two seasons". Thus, Duke Do Nguyen Thuy is the person who has contributed to the development of the festival of worshiping gods and praying for blessings of villages in the Lim region. Organized the Noi Due festival in the fall, August, with general regulations. At the same time, he was also the one who initially built the customs of the festival in the spring, January. 40 years later, in the second half of the 18th century, the same Dinh Ca villager, general Nguyen Dinh Dien, continued to develop and innovate the Lim festival. He provided fields and money for the generals to move the generals' association from the fall of August to the spring of January. He also spent money to buy half of Hong Van Mountain (ie Lim Mountain) to build his tomb on the top of the mountain. The Lim Association was maintained throughout the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. During the resistance war against the French colonialists and the Americans to save the country, the Lim Association was not opened for many decades until the years after the reform. Today, the festival is opened on the 13th day of the first lunar month every year. Due to its expansion in both area and scale, it must be said that the Lim festival is a large festival and is organized elaborately and majestically. The festival space takes Lim hill as the center, has Lim pagoda - a place to worship Mr. Hieu Trung Hau - the founder of Quan Ho singing custom and takes place in 3 surrounding localities: Noi Due commune, Lien Bao commune and town. Lim. Lim Festival usually lasts for about 3 days (from the 12th to 14th of the first lunar month every year), of which the 13th day is the main festival with many focused activities. That's why tourists also focus on traveling to Bac Ninh on the 13th to be present at the Lim festival itself. Lim Festival begins with a procession. The members of the procession are people dressed in ancient costumes with colorful colors. On the main holiday (January 13) with rituals of procession and worship to the village's tutelary gods, famous goddesses of the homeland at Co Lung temple, Hong Van mausoleum, Duke Do Nguyen Thuy mausoleum, offering incense Worshiping Buddha and midwife A at Hong An Pagoda. In addition to the ceremony, the festival also has many folk games such as martial arts, wrestling, chess, fairy swing, weaving competition, rice cooking... and the most special part is the festival singing. The ancient tradition left behind a special attractive and passionate custom that only Bac Ninh has, which is the cultural activities of singing Quan Ho folk songs - a type of folk song that has become a common cultural asset of the people. clan. Singing Quan Ho folk songs takes place from January 12 at Lim (Hong An Pagoda yard and Quan Ho camps) and throughout pagodas and communal houses. The Bac Ninh Quan Ho singing festival takes place anywhere: in the house, on the communal house yard, in front of the pagoda or floating on basket boats in the middle of ponds and lakes - ancient vestiges of the Tieu Tuong stream that once echoed with singing. Truong Chi captivated the beautiful My Nuong. As long as there are brothers and sisters there, He immediately wore a turban and a white shirt, while she wore a long-sleeved shirt and basket hat with straps to meet again, meet and welcome each other cordially, warmly, delicately and elegantly according to the ways of Quan Ho singers. with folk songs that have reached a high artistic level, a smooth and passionate combination of poetry and music to express pure love, wholeheartedly for the other person, faithfully looking forward to the hardships of love. love the couple. If you have the opportunity to enjoy the songs sung by the artists of Kinh Bac land, it will surely be an experience that you will "remember forever and never forget".
Bac Ninh
February
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Located in Dinh Bang village, Dinh Bang commune, Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province, Do temple was built in the 11th century and is also known as Co Phap Dien or Ly Bat De temple. The temple is the place to worship 8 Ly Dynasty kings: Ly Thai To, Ly Thai Tong, Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Ly Than Tong, Ly Anh Tong, Ly Cao Tong and Ly Hue Tong. With an area of more than 31,000 square meters, Do Temple has 21 large and small projects divided into inner city and suburban areas, with the main temple at the center. Coming here, you will be amazed by a vast landscape with majestic palaces, majestic harems, relaxing water pavilions and quiet epitaphs. In ancient temples, the scent of incense seems to spread throughout the space and makes us think of a heroic and heroic dynasty. Over many dynasties, the temple was repaired and expanded many times. Not only possessing unique cultural and historical values, Do Temple also possesses unique folk royal architecture in an overall charming landscape and harmony with nature. This is also a typical architectural work with the art of carving stone, wood, and statues with many delicate and elaborate carvings. The uniqueness of the architecture at Do Temple does not have high artistic value and partly represents the historical and cultural value of the Ly Dynasty in particular and the nation's historical culture in general. Every year, the Do Temple Festival is held on the 14th, 15th and 16th of the third lunar month to commemorate the day Ly Cong Uan ascended the throne and issued the "Edict to move the capital". This is a long-standing traditional ceremony and has become a custom deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual life of the people here. The festival attracts many tourists to offer incense and pay respect to the Ly Dynasty kings.
Bac Ninh
April
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Phat Tich Pagoda is one of the pagodas with a long history bearing the mark of the Ly Dynasty. These precious cultural heritages are a living, humane source of documents in the journey to find the nation's roots. So if you are interested in Buddhist beliefs and traditional historical values, Phat Tich Pagoda will be a place not to be missed. The pagoda is located in Phat Tich commune, this is the place where the meeting between ancient Vietnamese folk beliefs and Buddhism took place. That harmonious combination formed the first Buddhist center in our country. With its great historical and cultural values, Phat Tich Pagoda attracts many tourists to study and sightsee every year. According to historical records, the pagoda was built in the fourth year of Thai Binh, i.e. 1057. The purpose of building the pagoda was to meet the needs of spiritual beliefs and convey the faith of a large number of people. Initially, the pagoda was built with many horizontal and vertical buildings. Next, King Ly Thanh Tong built another Linh Quang tower here in 1066. Later, when the tower collapsed, it was revealed that inside there was an Amitabha Buddha statue made from monolithic green stone plated with gold. The villagers changed its name to Phat Tich and moved and lived on the mountainside in front of the magic of the Buddha statue. Until now, although it has undergone many changes over time, the temple still retains many ancient and quiet features. The pagoda is designed in the style of Internal Cong and Foreign Affairs. The yard of Phat Tich Pagoda is the first foundation level. This place is associated with the garden of the blooming peony legend passed down in the famous legend "Tu Thuc met the fairy". The second level of the pagoda is where ancient architecture is located, but over time it can no longer be seen today. The third platform is at the highest position, with Long Tri, a rectangular pond that is now dry. The unique feature of the pagoda is the green stone statue of Amitabha Buddha sitting on a lotus flower, 1.87 m high. This is one of the unique sculptures of top-notch sculpting techniques. In addition, at Phat Tich Pagoda there is also a statue of a bird playing a drum. This statue represents freedom from worldliness and the desire to reach people's dreams. Right in front of the pagoda there is a row of 10 animals: buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant, horse... of large size. All are made from stone, demonstrating the talent of Ly Dynasty artisans. Today, the pagoda has a total of 7 front halls used to welcome guests from near and far. The pagoda has 5 compartments worshiping Buddha, Amitabha and the three generations. In addition, there are 7 Mother Church rooms and 8 Patriarch's houses. The path to the pagoda has three tarpaulin steps into the mountainside with a vertical stone embankment like a 58m long wall. The three platform steps are 3–5m high and in the middle of the wall is a 5m wide stone walkway with up to 80 steps. You can visit Phat Tich Pagoda at any time of the year but the best time is January. At this time, the weather is cool and flowers and grass are growing, so it is very suitable to visit the temple. In addition, the Peony Festival at Phat Tich Pagoda is also one of the earliest and largest festivals in Bac Ninh. The festival is associated with the touching love story of Tu Thuc meeting a fairy. Phat Tich Pagoda Festival usually takes place for three days, from the 3rd to the 5th day of the Lunar New Year every year. The main day of the festival is the 4th. From the 3rd day, many tourists flock to the temple to worship Buddha, pray for luck and peace. Tens of thousands of tourists were eagerly present here to attend the festival. A small note is that when visiting the temple, tourists should dress politely and discreetly to show respect for Buddhism. Phat Tich Pagoda is truly a place that preserves the nation's thousands of years of historical values. Tourists come here not only to make a pilgrimage to worship Buddha but also to contemplate the ancient values of the nation.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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This national park is located entirely on the Tam Dao mountain range, stretching 80 km and belongs to 3 provinces (Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen and Tuyen Quang). Currently, the tourist area within the national park is being exploited in Vinh Phuc, allowing tourists to visit and relax. Possessing an area of up to 34,995 hectares, this is the largest ecological forest in the North. In particular, the ecosystem here is mainly natural evergreen humid rain forest with coverage up to 70%. This place is located in a mountainous area so the climate has a clear division according to altitude. With an altitude of less than 700-800m, the climate in Tam Dao National Park is characterized by high humidity, cool temperatures during the day and coldness at night. Thanks to that, the vegetation is always green all year round, creating a fresh natural landscape that many tourists enjoy. In addition, Tam Dao mountain range is divided into East and West slopes with different climate characteristics. Thanks to that, the ecosystem in this place is extremely diverse with many layers and many species. When you come here, you will learn many interesting things about nature and admire many unique landscapes in different areas within the national park. As soon as you set foot here, you can feel the cool atmosphere, completely different from the smog in the city. With pleasant weather and green landscape, visitors will feel pleasant and comfortable when walking on the trails here. Even in summer, the vast canopy of ancient trees softens the bright sunlight shining on the ground. The national park is also known for its forest paths, where you can stroll through the mysterious bamboo forest and listen to the chirping of birds. On the way, visitors will see typical flowers of Tam Dao such as azaleas, orchids, etc. Immersing yourself in the beautiful natural scenery will help you forget your worries and fatigue and enjoy the trip. in the most complete way. The national park is also known for its forest paths, where you can stroll through the mysterious bamboo forest and listen to the chirping of birds. On the way, visitors will see typical flowers of Tam Dao such as azaleas, orchids, etc. Immersing yourself in the beautiful natural scenery will help you forget your worries and fatigue and enjoy the trip. in the most complete way. In particular, when standing at an altitude of 1,300m, you will admire the entire scenery of the national park with lush green vegetation. This can be the perfect background for your "virtual living" photos. During this journey, many tourists also take the opportunity to check-in at the bamboo forest and visit Dong Co Pagoda on Thien Thi peak. Along the route through the forest, there are many flat lands, suitable for overnight camping. According to Tam Dao National Park travel experience, visitors should spend a day exploring all the attractions here and stop camping overnight. The poetic scenery and the sound of the gurgling stream will make you have extremely interesting experiences. Activities such as lighting a campfire, organizing an outdoor barbecue or stargazing will help you have more unforgettable memories with friends and relatives. Tourists can stay at some popular camping locations such as Gio Lau, May Hill, Gio Hill,... If you do not have time to stay overnight, organize camping at noon and Return to the town center at sunset. Visitors can choose to stay at one of the hotels in Tam Dao district to make their exploration journey most convenient.
Vinh Phuc
April to October
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Nestled in the middle of Con Trau mountain valley, in Minh Quang commune, Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc, Xa Huong lake is only about 60km from the center of Hanoi, so it is very easy for you to take a motorbike trip here. The lake is more than 83 hectares wide and is an artificial freshwater lake that has been dredged since 1984. Surrounding the lake are rolling mountains in accordance with the original design idea of a lake on the back of a mountain. Xa Huong Lake has two water seasons a year: flooded season and low water season. However, in any season, the lake is beautiful and clean. After more than 30 years, the lake has always maintained its breathtaking beauty, the surrounding natural scenery is still like charming water paintings that fascinate many tourists who come here. Every time the seasons change, Xa Huong Lake takes on a different, enchanting beauty. In the spring, young buds begin to bloom, and Xa Huong Lake blends with the mountains, forests, and trees growing after the cold winter days. The dreamy natural scenery of the myrtle flower petals radiating on both banks, of the calm water of the trees overflowing with life, makes the muse of Tam Dao land so beautiful! The arrival of summer also brings with it the appearance of bright golden sunlight, making the surface of Xa Huong water glow to greet summer. The harsh summer sun may also have to succumb to the cool air, the cool breezes flowing through the forest and water surface. An extremely suitable time for Tam Dao backpackers to camp. Fall is the time when the scenery of Xa Huong Lake is displayed at its most beautiful and charming. A clear blue sky with white clouds floating nonchalantly, silhouetted against the clear water surface. Tam Dao's muse is adorned with majestic mountains and forests highlighted in yellow and red. The whole dreamy, peaceful sky makes any traveler feel like he or she is lost in some European place. When winter comes, the coldness of Xa Huong Lake creates a magical and seductive beauty. Blended with the cold white mist, the mountains and forests also become more quiet. Winter days evoke an indescribable feeling in someone's soul.
Vinh Phuc
From January to December
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Talking about ancient craft villages in the North in general and famous craft villages in particular, it is impossible not to mention Huong Canh pottery village in Vinh Phuc province. With an age of more than 300 years, the pottery village has had a period of decline, but thanks to the love of the profession and the desire to preserve the beauty of the traditional village of many genuine artisans. Now, although the pottery village has been renovated, it still retains its simple beauty and has become an attractive tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Located in Lo Cang village, Huong Canh town, Xuyen Binh district, Vinh Phuc province, Huong Canh pottery village is about 12km from Vinh Yen city, 42km from Hanoi, extremely suitable for short trips, combining with other famous tourist destinations in Vinh Phuc such as Dai Lai lake, Tam Dao, Tay Thien bamboo forest meditation, etc. Although not as famous as Bat Trang pottery, Hanoi, Huong Canh pottery village, Vinh Phuc has its own unique features. beauty and unique charm. Pottery here has been present for more than 300 years, but it was not until the 1950s - 1970s, when ceramic cooperatives appeared, that the craft village really grew, creating many ceramic products to supply to other areas. near far. This can also be said to be the most prosperous time of Huong Canh pottery village at that time. Now, the craft village has gone through many ups and downs but is still determined to survive, becoming one of the unique craft villages of the North in general and Vinh Phuc province in particular. During a trip to Tam Dao, visitors can stop by to admire ceramic products with high aesthetics as well as better understand the history of one of these ancient craft villages. The road to Huong Canh pottery village is not too difficult compared to some other tourist destinations in Vinh Phuc. Tourists who travel to Tam Dao on their own can rent a motorbike or take a bus from Hanoi's bus stations to save costs, and for those who need to travel by car or take a tour, it will be suitable. most reasonable. From Vinh Yen and Vinh Phuc cities, visitors can follow National Highway 2, ask for directions to Binh Xuyen Commune People's Committee, go a little further and you will reach Huong Canh pottery village. If traveling from Hanoi, visitors just need to ride a motorbike along Highway 23, go to Lo Cang bridge and ask for directions to the pottery village. This is truly a destination for those who love the art of ceramic making as well as have a passion for traditional ceramic products. Coming to the pottery village, visitors will have the opportunity to see and touch traditional ceramic products such as pots, bottles, vases, jars, jars, etc. In addition, to create rich diversity to meet the needs aesthetically, the pottery village not only produces ceramics but also extremely unique and valuable fine arts and ceramic reliefs. Another interesting thing is that the type of clay used to make pottery here is green clay, rich in flesh, so when the product is formed, it has a thick, beautiful color and, above all, has many more uses than just a product. for display. Ceramic pots used to make tea will help retain the heat and flavor of the tea for a long time. It is even better when storing wine because the wine will not lose its alcohol content and will also taste better if kept for a long time. In particular, due to the characteristics of the materials, when tapped by hand, ceramic products make a very interesting jingling sound just like metal products. Today, to meet the needs and aesthetic tastes of consumers, the artisans here have innovated and created, but at the same time have retained traditional products that are not only beautiful but also diverse. brings a stable source of income for local people. Coming to the pottery village here, visitors should not miss the opportunity to listen to artisans talk about the history of creating pottery, understand more about the pottery making process, and the most interesting thing is still "playing the role" of a real ceramic artist. to create handmade ceramic products. These are also wonderful experiences that promise to bring you the most memorable and meaningful moments when coming to Huong Canh pottery village, Vinh Phuc.
Vinh Phuc
From January to December
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Vinh Phuc is fortunate to be blessed by Mother Nature with charming and captivating natural landscapes, so when people mention Vinh Phuc, they will mention a potential tourist area with many famous tourist attractions. famous landscapes reaching the world level. These are the majestic mountain scenery of Tam Dao tourist area, Tay Thien pagoda where spiritual peace helps you nourish your soul, or Dai Lai lake with a poetic clear blue lake,... and especially cannot help but including Binh Son tower. Binh Son Tower is one of the tallest towers in Vinh Phuc province. Along with Tay Thien relic, Binh Son tower was received a special national monument on March 14, 2016. Due to a long history, Binh Son Tower currently only has 11 floors and 1 pedestal floor left. The top of the tower has been destroyed so the tower has a square plan and gradually gets smaller towards the top with the edge of the last floor being 4.45 meters, the edge of the 11th floor being 1.55 meters. Overlooking Binh Son Tower is a majestic, ancient masterpiece. The tower was built with 13,200 fired bricks, of two types: square bricks and rectangular bricks. These bricks do not need lime or mortar to assemble together, but are built using a very special method of firing at high temperatures. Because of this method, the tower is built quite solidly. The inside of the tower is not closed but has a hollow section running from the base of the tower to the top of the tower. The outside of the tower is covered with a layer of square tiles decorated with patterns such as lemon flowers, leaves, lions playing on bridges, meandering dragons, etc. The pattern lines are carved very meticulously and delicately. Economical, liberal, strong and bold with the artistic culture of the Ly and Tran dynasties. The unique feature of Binh Son tower is at the base of the tower. The base of the tower has many lotus belts overlapping each other, so when you look at it, you will feel like the tower is growing from a lotus flower, carrying a typical image of Vietnamese cultural beauty. The dragon image carved here is also very special, it has horns and is curled up, its head is tucked in the middle, its legs are kicked out, its spine has a serrated fin, and one front leg is raised. Binh Son Tower with many unique features in architecture, art as well as construction techniques, Binh Son Tower is considered one of the most beautiful towers in Tonkin. If visitors choose to visit on January 15, they can not only visit and admire the artistic beauty of Binh Son Tower but can also participate in the "Pagoda and Tower Festival" with rituals. Traditions include palanquin processions, prayers for favorable weather, peace and prosperity, cultural and artistic programs, sports and folk games.
Vinh Phuc
From January to December
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Located on the slopes of Thach Ban mountain in the Tam Dao range, about an hour's drive from Hanoi, Tay Thien is a charming mountainous area with rich flora and fauna and a cool year-round climate. That's why you can travel to Tay Thien Tam Dao at any time of the year, each season is a different experience. If you go in the spring, you will have a chance to pray for wealth and fortune for the whole year and participate in many unique cultural activities. Traveling to Tay Thien Tam Dao in the summer, you will enjoy a peaceful, calm atmosphere and attend a repentance ceremony at the monastery. Go in the fall or winter to breathe the fresh air of the mountains. Each season has its own unique characteristics, so you can come here at any time of the year. With an area of about 148 hectares, the Tay Thien relic complex is located in a biodiversity area with nearly 500 species of plants and 300 species of animals, including many rare species. In Tay Thien, there are pine trees that have lived to be thousands of years old, proudly stretching out and shining down on the winding paths in the forest. One day here, people can enjoy the aftertaste of the four seasons in a year: the caressing spring breeze at dawn, the warm summer sun at noon, the gentle autumn weather in the afternoon, and the chill of summer. winter when darkness falls. Tay Thien Tam Dao is not only attractive because of its lyrical natural landscape and romantic mountains, but is also a sacred spiritual spot in the North. If you are planning to visit the most beautiful scenic area of Vinh Phuc province, you cannot miss this place. The natural scenery is majestic, majestic, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful in every second, every moment. It is the pristine mountain and forest scene, the ancient temples, the pure hermitage huts climbing on the towering heights or the murmuring source of Prajnaparamita, singing the music of returning the fragrance from time immemorial. In the distance, the Silver Waterfall stream is as white as the Milky Way, falling from the deep blue sky, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Not only does Tay Thien bring the beauty of majestic mountain and forest nature, but it also gives visitors very interesting and new experiences with ancient temple and pagoda architecture. In the endless silence is the sound of a bell ringing from afar, evoking peace and serenity to the soul of any visitor who has ever set foot here. Tay Thien Truc Lam Zen Monastery (or many people also call it Tay Thien Pagoda) is located about 65 km northwest of Hanoi, in Dai Dinh commune, Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province, and is a comprehensive cultural and tourist complex. fit. Along with Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Yen Tu Pagoda and Da Lat, Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is one of the largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam. If you are interested in the Buddhist religion, perhaps no one knows about Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, belonging to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen lineage, which is one of the largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam. Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery was built right next to the ancient Tay Thien scenic spot. This is a place for systematic training in Buddhism, creating conditions for Vietnamese Buddhism to develop in both breadth and depth and promoting exchanges with Buddhist sects of other countries. If you visit Tay Thien, you should also experience Buddhism here. In Le Quy Don's Kien Van Tan Luc, there is also a description of Tay Thien: "Underneath the water is like indigo, so deep that the bottom cannot be seen; The mountainside has Tay Thien ancient pagoda, elegant scenery. On the top of the mountain there is Dong Co Pagoda; From the left side of Giai Oan ravine, climb up the mountain to reach the lotus lake, the water is blue, in the lake there are strange rocks and red lotus, flowers blooming in four seasons. On both sides of the lake, streams flow from the mountainside, on the left is Silver stream, on the right is Vang stream...". The Truc Lam Zen monastery system in Tay Thien area includes monk pagodas and nun pagodas. Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery was built in 2009 by nun Thuan Giac and was basically completed in 2012. An Tam has a main hall worshiping Shakyamuni Buddha, an ancestral house worshiping the ancestors. Zen Buddhism, a guest house, and a restaurant that can serve 200 people at a time. There are also nunneries and meditation halls for meditators to practice; Many meditation rooms for nuns to practice. In addition, visitors coming here can visit the great Mandala stupa, the first Vajrayana stupa in Vietnam. At the end of the journey is the National Mother Tay Thien Temple, a place to worship the National Mother Lang Thi Tieu, the concubine of the 7th Hung King, who contributed to helping the king expand the country and teach people to grow rice in the early days of building the country.
Vinh Phuc
From January to December
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As a medium mountain range located in three provinces of Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen and Tuyen Quang, the name Tam Dao mountain originates from the three highest peaks of Rung Rinh, Thach Ban and Thien Thi. The closed terrain along with the typical forest system evokes to travelers a mysterious mountainous area that needs to be explored. Most climbing trips start from Tam Dao National Park and go deep inside with many different routes such as Thai Nguyen Pass route, Thach Ban peak route or route to the southern peak.... The route is still very popular. Climbers' best choice is the route that passes through three peaks in order: Thien Thi, Thach Ban and Rung Rinh. Before starting the challenge, you must notify the ranger station at the foot of the mountain to receive a climbing permit. If this is your first time challenging yourself with mountain terrain in Tam Dao, you should hire a guide in Tam Dao town center to prevent getting lost and deal with bad situations. The Tam Dao mountain climbing route will include many types of sloping, slippery terrain, mysterious green bamboo forests but no less interesting and dramatic. The peaks of Thach Ban and Thien Thi, although the path is not too dangerous and dark, requires you to have endurance and judgment to be able to conquer the cliffs distributed along the climbing path. Standing from the first and second peaks, you will bring yourself surreal experiences when immersing yourself in nature, watching the mist and clouds drifting below. An overwhelming scene that perhaps one has to come here to easily feel. Conquering Rung Rinh peak (also known as Phu Nghia) is probably the real challenge for young people who decide to travel to Tam Dao. After getting tired of the obstacles at the previous two peaks, Rung Rinh peak requires you to have patience and determination to conquer as a climber. Normally such a climb takes about 4 to 6 hours. You should pay attention to the time and decide wisely if you do not want to stay in the forest. Safety is always a top priority for every trip, especially experiential journeys like climbing Tam Dao mountain. Clean water, snacks like chocolate, snacks, and instant noodles are the fastest, most compact, and lightest foods you should prepare, in case you have to stay in the forest at night. At night, the temperature at the mountain tops will drop. You should bring warm clothes or rent tents and thick sleeping bags to avoid heat stroke. In addition, a flashlight is a mandatory item if you need to move at night. Don't forget to bring nasal sprays, pain relievers, daggers and plastic bags to cover electronic items, in case of unexpected rain, insect bites or unnecessary accidents.
Vinh Phuc
March to October
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Ham Long Church is one of the largest churches in Hanoi, located at 21 Ham Long Street, Hoan Kiem District, whose patron is Saint Anthony of Pavoda. This architectural building was designed by architect Doctor Than, who studied abroad in France before returning to Vietnam. The church was completed in December 1934, is 17m high and has extremely unique architecture. The most special feature of Ham Long church lies in the choice of materials. Thanks to the use of folk materials such as cork, paper combined with lime straw and a few other special materials to create dome details without the help of equipment. Modern sounds, the sounds of ceremonies are still echoed very loudly. Not only that, the uniqueness of Ham Long church also comes from the motifs, the most famous of which is the rope motif, like the straps of the Franciscan order, carved on the church pillars as well as the on altar pedestals. The land of Hanoi has many architectural works with high historical value, but Ham Long church is always an attractive destination not only for parishioners but also for those who love to learn about public culture. teacher. Known as one of the most beautiful churches in Hanoi, don't miss the opportunity to visit Ham Long church if you have the opportunity.
Hanoi
From January to December
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In Hanoi, perhaps everyone is too familiar with names like Nhat Tan flower village, Ngoc Ha flower village or Nghi Tam, Quang Ba. These are not only flower villages with famous beautiful scenery over time, but also carry deep historical and cultural meanings, contributing to the poetic and famous beauty of this ancient land. Not as old as Nhat Tan flower village, Me Linh flower village is known to many people because it is the main flower supplier for Hanoi and some northern provinces on holidays. Flower growing has been established on this land for more than 20 years. The soil here is most suitable for growing roses. On frosty nights, Me Linh flower garden is beautiful under the light of hundreds of lights running across the field, creating a special scene. With fresh, vibrant scenery and fresh, natural atmosphere, Me Linh flower village is becoming one of the interesting tourist destinations in Hanoi. Not only is it popular with young people, it has become the number one choice for many families' weekend picnics. The flower village is located 30 km from the city center, near Noi Bai airport. Visitors can ride a motorbike or take bus number 7. From the center of the capital, tourists follow Thang Long bridge to the overpass into Thang Long industrial park, turn onto the road to the industrial park but do not go inside. If you continue about 5km, you will reach Me Linh flower village. Visitors will also immediately see vast flower fields on both sides of the road. People in Me Linh grow many types of flowers such as roses, chrysanthemums, peonies... But the most popular are still roses including velvet roses and red roses. The flowers here have bright, diverse and eye-catching colors. Just standing from afar can feel the smell of flowers blowing in the wind, giving visitors a very enjoyable feeling. Visitors will be even more interested in the rustic, rustic simplicity of the scenery here. Fresh air and a feeling of relaxation are also factors that make visitors reluctant to leave. That is the advantage that makes Me Linh flower village a priority choice when compared to other flower villages such as Nhat Tan or Quang Ba. Because while other flower villages, because they emphasize commercialism too much, have replaced the natural beauty of the landscape with the gaudy, gaudy appearance of artificial decorations, the naturalness and rusticity of flower villages Me Linh has become an impressive attraction for tourists. If in 1995, Me Linh commune (Me Linh district) only had 2 hectares of flower growing, then now the whole commune has 236 hectares. In Me Linh, most households grow and trade flowers. Flowers in the fields and gardens are all covered, making the village here always colorful and bringing a prosperous life to the people. Of the 236 hectares planted with flowers, roses and chrysanthemums play the leading role. In addition, Me Linh farmers also grow a number of other flowers such as lilies, calla lilies, peonies, gladiolus...
Hanoi
From January to December
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Quan Thanh Temple is located at the intersection of Thanh Nien Street and Quan Thanh Street, opposite West Lake, which is always cool all year round. Built in the Ly Dynasty, Quan Thanh Temple is also called Tran Vu Quan because it is a place to worship Huyen Thien Tran Vu - a deity guarding the north of the ancient capital Thang Long. Right from the entrance gate, you will be impressed by four pillars decorated with back-to-back phoenix images and flanked by ancient screens. Around the pillars are a pair of striking red parallel sentences. Stepping inside, you will be amazed by the ancient space of the three-entrance gate, the courtyard, and the three layers of the front house - the middle house - the harem in Chinese architectural style. With extremely unique wood carvings in a harmonious space, the temple's architecture has extremely high artistic and aesthetic value. The most prominent highlight in Quan Thanh Temple is the statue of Huyen Thien Tran Vu cast in black bronze with a height of nearly 4 meters and weighing about 4 tons on a marble block more than 1 meter high. In ancient legends, Huyen Thien Tran Vu is the god who fought off many foreign invaders, helped the people of Thang Long exorcise evil spirits and monsters, and govern the North. The statue has a square face that is majestic but gentle and calm with straight looking eyes. This is a unique work of art and partly affirms the ingenuity and talent in sculpting and bronze casting techniques of Vietnamese artisans three centuries ago. The statue is placed in the Harem area. Every month or Tet holiday, people flock to Quan Thanh Temple to pray for health, peace and fortune. Legend has it that if you use your right hand to rub the left leg of Huyen Thien Tran Vu statue, the person rubbing will receive good luck and prosperity. In addition, the Quan Thanh Temple festival also takes place every year on the 3rd day of the third lunar month, attracting a large number of people to offer incense, sacrifice and pray for peace.
Hanoi
From January to December
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