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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