Dong Bang Temple is located in An Le commune, Quynh Luu district, known as a sacred temple built during the reign of the 18th Hung King. This temple received the title "Tam Ky Linh Ung - Vinh Cong Dai The Supreme King of the Divine Spirit". Up to now, Dong Bang Temple has become the most famous Thai Binh tourist destination in Hoa Binh, attracting many tourists to visit and experience. When Dong Bang Temple was built, it was a place to worship King Father Bat Hai Dong Dinh, who had the merit of helping King Hung expel foreign invaders and establish villages to help the people. From the end of the 13th century until now, this temple also commemorates Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the generals under the Tran Dynasty who contributed to protecting the country, three times defeating the Yuan - Mongol armies from the country's borders. Because of its history of more than 4,000 years, Dong Bang Temple is associated with many thrilling legends. Among them, the story about Father Bat Hai is the story that is passed down the most by word of mouth. Legend has it that during the reign of the 18th Hung King, when foreigners invaded the country, the court gathered powerful soldiers and prepared them carefully, but because the enemy was too strong, they had to set up Trieu Linh Son Tu Khi temple to pray. Gods help fight against enemies. This land at that time belonged to Hoa Dao site, located near the mouth of the Vinh River. This is where the Dragon Palace Crown Prince (ie Giao Long - son of Lac Long Quan and concubine Ngoc Nu) was reincarnated into a fisherman family living near the river mouth, in Trang Hoa Dao, Vietnamese land (An commune). Le, Quynh Phu now) helped the king fight the enemy. He was together with his two younger brothers and 10 powerful generals: the great mandarin, the Third mandarin, the Fourth mandarin, the Dieu That mandarin (Mr. Hoang Muoi), the military advisor from Nuoi, 28 internal generals and soldiers, along with working together to defeat the enemy on eight estuaries, bringing peace to the country. After that victory, he was given the title Vinh Cong Dai Vuong. Instead of staying at the court, he asked to return to his hometown to take care of his parents and develop and recruit people to set up hamlets in the coastal area, helping the king keep the land peaceful. When Vinh Cong Dai Vuong passed away on the 25th day of the 8th lunar month, the people here were grateful to him so they honored him as Father King - Bat Hai Dai Vuong. King Hung also repaired the palace and built it into a temple for people to remember. Many stories say that Vinh Cong Dai Vuong is very sacred. In the 13th century, when the Yuan-Mongol invaders invaded our country, Hung Dao Vuong brought his generals to the temple to pray for blessings. After driving away the Yuan and Mongol armies three times, Tran Dynasty soldiers contributed to renovating the temple to make it more spacious. Since then, despite going through thousands of years with many historical upheavals, Thai Binh people still have full incense and smoke, worshiping Vinh Cong Dai Vuong and Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and other heroes of the Tran Dynasty. with the country. The palaces at Dong Bang Temple fully converge the five elements according to traditional Vietnamese concepts. Between the palaces is an ancient well. According to ancient stories, this is the place where Vinh Cong once hid. Therefore, people believe that the water in this well can eliminate bad luck and bring luck. The beauty of this thousand-year-old temple has an old-fashioned look, expressing the architectural quintessence and spiritual culture of the nation. Through historical ups and downs and constant wars, the temple has been damaged many times. However, up to now, Dong Bang Temple has been repaired and expanded to serve customers who come from all over to worship. The current Dong Bang temple historical relic area has an area of about 20,520 square meters, including the King's temple, Sinh temple, Second mandarin temple, Dieu mandarin temple, Third mandarin temple, and Eighth mandarin temple. If you are a lover of exploring traditional festivals, do not miss the famous festival of Dong Bang Temple, held on the 20th day of the 8th lunar month every year. This festival is organized with two main parts: ceremony and festival. The ceremony will carry out the procession of gods from the temples of Mau Sinh, the First, Second, Third Mandarins, Quan Dieu That, and Eighth Quan to the temple of his father, King Bat Hai. After that, people will hold an incense offering ceremony, open gongs, dance drums to celebrate, and process tablets. The rituals are performed very methodically and on a large scale, attracting thousands of pilgrims. After the ceremony, the festival will be very bustling, you can experience folk games, participate in tug of war, swimming, Chinese chess, wrestling, and cockfighting.
Thai Binh
From January to December
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Keo Pagoda, whose literal name is Than Quang Tu, is one of the ancient pagodas in Vietnam whose 400-year-old architecture is preserved almost intact. The pagoda was built in 1632 under the reign of King Le Trung Hung, with the "Foreign Noi Cong" architectural style typical of Vietnamese pagoda architecture. Keo Thai Binh Pagoda is considered the largest-scale project among ancient pagodas in Vietnam. The entire temple campus is more than 41,500 square meters wide, including 16 architectural buildings with 116 construction spaces. The main architectural works are: Three gates, Buddhist pagoda, holy hall, bell tower, corridor, monks' quarters, tower garden... From the dike surface, going down is the outer three gates, in the middle is the inner three gates. Through the three gates is the Buddha worship area including Ong Ho pagoda, incense burner and Buddha hall. In particular, there are three large lakes in the temple grounds, making the scene even more peaceful. The entire temple is made of ironwood, without using rivets but only using wooden mortises joined together. The supporting columns are meticulously designed, showing the sculptural imprint of the Later Le period. The most impressive is the majestic 3-storey bell tower, with a frame made up of nearly 100 overlapping ridges with a total height of more than 11m, linked by wooden mortises, supporting 12 elegant curved tiled roofs. This bell tower has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Vietnam Records as the tallest wooden bell tower in Vietnam. Currently, Keo Pagoda still preserves hundreds of Dharma statues and offerings from the Le Dynasty. Keo Pagoda is considered an art museum of the early 17th century, with many unique masterpieces. Keo Pagoda Festival takes place on January 4 every year, attracting many tourists.
Thai Binh
From January to December
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Thai Binh is not a land with strong tourism strengths like neighboring provinces and cities such as Hai Phong and Hai Duong. But in Thai Binh there are many landscapes, landscapes, historical and cultural relics such as Keo Pagoda, King Tran relics, Bach Thuan garden, Thai Binh cathedral or beaches with rustic beauty. idyllic attracts tourists. Among them, it is impossible not to mention Con Den Beach Resort. Con Den is not a beach with golden sand, running long embracing the clear blue sea. Con Den is just a rustic, simple, pristine beach, but it was recognized by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve in 2004. It is the pristine natural scenery on the dune that makes Con Den beach so appreciated by many people. Gia is the most beautiful sea dune in the North, with a long landscape including fine sand beaches and clam farming areas. Accordingly, in the year Den Den is planned into an eco-tourism area with a beach, resort, entertainment area (sports field, water slide area), general cultural tourism area, and center. shopping, green system,... Coming to Con Den beach resort, visitors will be immersed in cool, clean water; Take a boat trip to explore the immense mangrove forest; Stroll along the pine forest to enjoy the fresh air. Tourists should also not forget to participate in interesting marine activities such as stilt walking, brass band performances, drumming, fishing competitions, etc. Con Den eco-tourism area currently has an experiential tourism program for tourists. students, families and teambuilding for the business sector. Con Den is also famous for the dream bridge - the longest bamboo bridge in the North, passing through the lush green mangrove forest for visitors to admire. This is also the longest bamboo bridge across the sea in Vietnam.
Thai Binh
From January to December
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Con Vanh Beach is located in Nam Phu commune, Tien Hai district. From the district center to here is only about 25km. If traveling from Hanoi, it will take about 2 hours to arrive. Tourists from inside and outside the province come here to swim, enjoy seafood and relax their spirits. Con Vanh beach was formed from the alluvial accretion process of the Red River over many years. The entire beach has an area of about 1,696 hectares. In particular, mangrove forests account for nearly 50% of the area of Con Vanh beach tourist area. The 6km long coastline covers 56 hectares of green casuarina forest. Con Vanh has a typical climate of the North of our country, so the peak tourist season is summer, when tourists flock here to "cool off". The ideal time you should go to Con Vanh is from April to September every year. At this time, the weather is sunny, suitable for outdoor entertainment and dining activities. The rainy season is muddy and muddy. In winter, the climate and sea breeze are quite cold. If the purpose of your trip is just to enjoy seafood, you can also go to Con Vanh at this time. The sand in Con Vanh beach resort is made up of alluvium, so it is not as smooth as other beaches. But the water is also quite clean and suitable for visitors to immerse themselves in the cool natural water. The sea water here does not have big waves and is not too deep, so it is safe for children. Near the beach, there is a swimming pool rental service and plenty of chairs. Con Vanh beach is the ideal place to catch the sunrise. Coming to Con Vanh beach resort, you should spend at least one early morning to breathe the fresh breath of the sea; Watch the sun rise and immerse yourself in the bustling shopping atmosphere of the early morning fish market.
Thai Binh
From April to September
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Located more than 30km from the city center, Dong Chau beach is a great place that you should visit once. This coastal area has become a place for people who want to get away from the noise of the city and enjoy the fresh, cool sea space. With a beach length of up to 5km, Dong Chau beach attracts young people and small families to relax on summer days. The beach impresses with a beautiful picture. Thanks to the long stretches of white sand, welcoming gentle ocean waves, combined with the casuarina trees, it creates a beautiful and attractive scene. In addition to satisfying your passion for swimming and relaxing in the sun, Dong Chau is also a wonderful natural school of marine ecosystems. Dong Chau Beach is also often used as a venue for outdoor events such as picnics and teambuilding. With its large space, beautiful nature, and fresh air, this place is the ideal choice for groups wanting to create cohesive and enjoyable experiences. If you want to experience more, you can visit the nearby fishing village and learn about the lives of local people. The best time to visit Dong Chau Thai Binh beach is definitely from June to August. This is the summer period that will bring you the best beach experience. During these months, the sun shines down on the beach, making the air temperature pleasant and creating ideal conditions for a long day on the sand. The sea water is clear and cool, waiting for visitors to enjoy a fun and refreshing swim. Besides swimming, summer is also the best time to participate in many interesting sea games. All will bring you a sense of thrill and adventure. When traveling to Dong Chau beach in Thai Binh, you must definitely experience swimming. The most notable feature of this beach is the color of the sea water. Instead of the usual blue color, the sea water here has a characteristic brown color. This makes the swimming experience at Dong Chau extremely different from many other beaches. Brown sea water is not only refreshing, but also has the potential to create a wonderfully relaxing experience for your skin and body. If you have ever experienced a hot mineral mud bath, you can imagine the cool feeling that Dong Chau sea water brings. Perhaps, watching the sunrise on Dong Chau Thai Binh beach is a way to enjoy a memorable trip. When you set foot on this beach, you will see many small, simply built huts lying everywhere. This location is ideal for rest and relaxation or you can also spend the night. Sunrise at this beach is truly surprisingly beautiful. When the sun begins to rise, the entire space becomes bright and radiant. The sea surface reflects sunlight, creating a sparkling sea surface that shines like precious gems. This time is when you can see the sea bluer and clearer than ever. Visitors can admire the sunrise at Dong Chau Thai Binh beach from the beach, leaf huts or sitting on the bow of the boat. The beautiful moments of a new day make you feel extremely peaceful, simple and thoughtful.
Thai Binh
From January to December
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Cat Ba National Park is an attractive destination in the "red phoenix" city of Hai Phong, one of the largest biosphere reserves in Vietnam and the world. Visitors to Cat Ba Garden not only can explore the diverse flora and fauna ecosystem but also have the opportunity to learn about history, culture and participate in interesting outdoor activities. Besides, this place is also an ideal picnic spot every weekend that families cannot miss. Cat Ba National Park is located in Tran Chau town, Cat Hai district, more than 40km south of Hai Phong city center. Cat Ba Park has a natural area of up to 17,360 hectares, with 11,000 hectares of forest and 6,500 hectares of sea surface. This place is one of the largest special-use forests in Vietnam, possessing a diverse ecosystem including sea, mangrove forests, terrestrial forests and rare flora and fauna species. In addition, in Cat Ba Garden there are many rare archaeological relics of high historical value. From April to November every year is considered the ideal time to travel to Cat Ba Garden. At this time, the air is extremely cool, it is sunny, and is favorable for sightseeing and sightseeing activities. Cat Ba Garden is known for its pristine, natural and extremely poetic beauty. Visitors coming here can freely experience interesting activities such as sightseeing, trekking or taking check-in photos. Cat Ba Garden possesses an extremely diverse ecosystem, home to thousands of plant and animal species. There are about 58 species of mammals, 55 species of reptiles, 274 species of insects and more than 200 species of birds. In particular, Cat Ba Garden is also a place to preserve rare animals such as golden-haired monkeys, black squirrels, chamois, white-headed squirrels... Cat Ba National Park has been recognized by UNESCO as a "World Biosphere Reserve", promising to be an attractive destination for those who love the natural world. Not only does it possess countless rare terrestrial animal and plant species, nature also favors Cat Ba Garden with a rich marine ecosystem. The marine ecosystem of Cat Ba Park is concentrated mainly on the coast, bays and limestone foothills, including nearly 1,500 species of fish, seaweed, coral and zooplankton. Not only does it possess countless rare terrestrial animal and plant species, nature also favors Cat Ba Garden with a rich marine ecosystem. The marine ecosystem of Cat Ba Park is concentrated mainly on the coast, bays and limestone foothills, including nearly 1,500 species of fish, seaweed, coral and zooplankton. Cat Ba Garden is the gathering place of countless mysterious caves, the most famous of which is Trung Trang cave. This is the largest and oldest cave in the cave system here, going through the mountain more than 300 meters long with beautiful limestone stalactites. In addition to checking in at Trung Trang cave, visitors can visit other destinations such as Da Hoa cave, Quan Y cave... Cat Ba Garden is the gathering place of countless mysterious caves, the most famous of which is Trung Trang cave. This is the largest and oldest cave in the cave system here, going through the mountain more than 300 meters long with beautiful limestone stalactites. In addition to checking in at Trung Trang cave, visitors can visit other destinations such as Da Hoa cave, Quan Y cave...
Hai Phong
From April – November
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Hai Phong Elephant Mountain complex is located across three communes: Truong Thanh, An Tien, An Thang in An Lao district, Hai Phong city and about 20km southwest of the city center. Elephant Mountain includes many populations of rocky mountains and dirt mountains interwoven together and shaped like an elephant. The mountain is 143m high and this is the highest mountain in Hai Phong. Hai Phong Elephant Mountain complex is located Stretching through three communes: Truong Thanh, An Tien, An Thang in An Lao district, Hai Phong city and about 20km southwest of the city center. Elephant Mountain includes many populations of rocky mountains and dirt mountains interwoven together and shaped like an elephant. The mountain has a height of 143m and this is the highest mountain in Hai Phong. Elephant Mountain is also associated with the nation's heroic war period when it was a refuge for many soldiers. The reason is that Elephant Mountain has quite rugged terrain and is very suitable for guerrilla warfare tactics. There are still many vestiges left here from the resistance war against France and America. In addition, Elephant Mountain is also a place that receives the attention of many domestic and foreign researchers and archaeologists. Hai Phong Elephant Mountain possesses an ideal climate that allows visitors to comfortably visit at any time of the year. However, according to experience, summer and autumn will be the most beautiful and coolest time for Elephant Mountain to travel. Furthermore, on the full moon day of the first lunar month each year, many extremely bustling Elephant Mountain festivals take place. Visiting Elephant Mountain in Hai Phong, visitors will witness many wild and rich cave systems such as Long Tien Cave, Nam Tai Cave, Ca Chep Cave, Elephant Throat,... these caves all have a very complex structure. with many layers of stalactites and stalagmites. The caves of Elephant Mountain have a very long history and still retain their beautiful wildness. In addition to its tourism benefits, Hai Phong Elephant Mountain also has great archaeological value. According to many documents, Elephant Mountain is one of the largest remaining works of Dong Son culture with a long history. about 2,500 years ago in Vietnam. That is why this place attracts many domestic and foreign archaeologists to explore. After admiring the pristine caves, visitors can continue their journey to explore unique spiritual works here, such as Chi Lai communal house and Long Hoa pagoda. With Chi Lai Communal House, this is a communal house built in the 19th century with ancient architecture, the entire interior space uses wood materials, using sophisticated and unique carving art. Long Hoa Pagoda was built in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty, a project that has gone through many ups and downs of history and is closely associated with the development of Hai Phong. Currently, Long Hoa Pagoda has been restored with a total area of 7.5 hectares including 40 construction items following traditional cultural and artistic architecture. In the temple, there is a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha made of 15 tons of bronze and is recognized as the largest Buddha statue in Hai Phong.
Hai Phong
From January to December
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Stretching along our country's coastline, there are hundreds of lighthouses of different sizes, but Hon Dau Island Lighthouse is still extremely prominent. It is surrounded by an ancient primeval forest and located more than 1km from the mainland, it can be considered a world separate from the hustle and bustle out there. Right from the moment we set foot on the island, we encountered sycamore and banyan trees with large, muscular trunks with giant python-sized roots slithering on the ground. Hon Dau Island Lighthouse belongs to the Do Son Beach entertainment tourist area and is associated with the legend of Old Than Vuong Island. Do Son mountain runs along the peninsula of Van Hoa hill, then stops and rises up a small hill completely separate from the mainland, which is Dau Dau. If the mountain range running along Do Son is a big dragon, then Hon Dau can be seen as a pearl playing right in front of the dragon's mouth. Coming to the island, you will visit the Hon Dau Island Lighthouse, built in 1892 and completed in 1896. In June 1898, the lighthouse was officially put into operation under the management of the French. The light is about 63.5m high above sea level and in May 1955 our army took over the lighthouse from the French. Since then this day has also become the starting day of the Maritime Safety Industry. During the years of resistance against America to save the country, the enemy attacked the lighthouse, laid mines to block Hai Phong port, and hindered aid ships to our country. Accompanying the people, the workers on the lamp chanted the slogan "As long as there are people, there is still light, the heart is still beating, there is still light". In 1964, when the US Air Force expanded its invasion campaign, Long Chau lighthouse and Hon Dau Island lighthouse contributed to protecting the safety of ships from socialist countries carrying goods. On April 27, 1967, it was completely demolished by the imperialists, but then the light station workers quickly rebuilt a 17m high iron light pole to replace it. In 1986, the new lighthouse was rebuilt right on the old foundation and then in 1995, it was remodeled according to the original foundation. This lighthouse is an imposing 2-story building with a light tower in the middle. We can climb up to the light stage using a wooden, spiral staircase with 90 steps and then reach the windy circular corridor, where you can admire the vast sea and sky, with flocks of birds flying. The lighthouse is designed with flashing lights and white light every 15 seconds. Below our feet and far away is Do Son mountain as if at eye level. When visiting the Lighthouse Museum staff and tour guides at Hon Dau Island Lighthouse will help us learn more about the history as well as interesting legends on the island. From the top of Hon Dau Island Lighthouse, you can breathe in the sea breeze full of life and immerse yourself in the beautiful space of heaven and earth. Right below us are still the torpedoes that the American imperialists dropped to extinguish the navigation lights for the numberless ships, they are still lying there as a living testament of a glorious time. Coming to Hon Dau Island Lighthouse, in addition to visiting the ancient lighthouse, you also have the opportunity to visit the Nam Hai Dai Than Vuong temple to light incense and pray for peace. This is a quite sacred place on the island that is highly respected by the people of Do Son in particular and Hai Phong in general. The ancients also had to lower their sails and go in to worship each time they passed by. One time, while on a trip to the North, King Tu Duc's boat encountered strong winds and storms. The king went to the temple to pray, but soon the sky cleared up. The 8th - 10th day of the second lunar month every year is the time for the traditional Dau Island festival of seafarers on the Northern Coast. On this day, fishermen from all over the provinces will come to worship, praying for a year of calm seas and a harvest of fish and shrimp.
Hai Phong
April to October
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About 20km from Hai Phong city center and about 120km from Hanoi capital, Do Son is known as a district of Hai Phong as well as a small peninsula that gradually narrows as it reaches the sea. Different from the white sand strips of the Central Sea, Do Son Beach possesses the characteristics of the Northern Sea, which is cloudy water and brown sand. However, because of its location near Hanoi, Do Son beach is always an ideal tourist destination in Hai Phong for people of the Capital as well as nearby provinces every summer. Do Son Beach always welcomes you at any time of the year. However, you should come at the beginning of the year and summer to fully enjoy the atmosphere here. Outside Do Son beach, you can participate in some traditional festivals to discover more about the culture here such as visiting Ba De temple, Dau island festival,... From Hanoi station, Long Bien station or Gia Lam station (if you want to bring a motorbike, you should go to Gia Lam station) to Do Son Beach takes nearly 3 hours. You can buy tickets directly at the counter or online on the station's website. Trains to Hai Phong during the day run at 6:00 a.m., 9:17 a.m., 3:20 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Train ticket prices are quite cheap, only from 52-85k/trip depending on seat type. Coming to Hai Phong, you can travel by taxi or bus to Do Son beach. In addition to the poetic natural scenery, Hon Dau Island also owns a magnificent tourist area with the largest artificial swimming pool in Asia. Besides, Hon Dau tourist area also has a zoo, bird garden and other attractive entertainment areas. If you don't like too much noise, you can also visit Hon Dau yourself, check in with the rocky beach, sunset or lighthouse that is over a hundred years old here. Your travel guide will be missing a page if you don't enjoy seafood at Do Son Beach. Especially in Do Son area 2, Hai Phong, there are coastal seafood restaurants and eateries for you to choose from, including surface fish, squid, shrimp,... In addition to Do Son seafood, you can also enjoy some specialties here such as Hai Phong crab cakes, shrimp rolls, Hai Phong crab spring rolls,... or you can also bring home local products. names like Bang La great-grandchild fish sauce, pork sausage, etc. Although it is among the "old-timers" in the sea tourism industry, Do Son Beach still has its own charms. Coming to Do Son beach, you can bask in the cool water, enjoy famous specialties, and explore the beautiful scenery. What could be more wonderful than that? Pick up your backpack and experience it right away.
Hai Phong
From January to December
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Lan Ha Bay is located in the south of Ha Long Bay and east of Cat Ba island. The total area of the bay is about more than 7,000 hectares, highlighted by the majestic beauty of about 400 dense islands, large and small, with many unique shapes. Unlike Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh, all islands in Lan Ha Bay are covered with green trees, even though they are extremely small islands. With a cool, fresh climate, you can travel to Lan Ha Bay at any time of the year. Normally, domestic tourists go in the summer from April to October. The weather at this time is beautiful sunny, clear blue sea, suitable for relaxing swimming and boating on the bay. As for foreign tourists, Lan Ha Bay becomes most beautiful from November to March. To get to Lan Ha Bay, you move to Ben Beo from the center of Cat Ba island, here buy tickets to visit the bay and then rent a boat to go to the tourist destination you want. If you only go around the bay, near the shore and not far, you should rent a motorboat from local people for convenience. In addition, with large groups, you can proactively rent a boat at the wharf. If you intend to rest in areas outside the bay such as Cat Ba Sandy Beach, Monkey Island Resort, you can ask to rent a boat to visit the bay at these resorts. Luon Cave is located on Bo Hon Island, on the right is the Heaven Gate, in front of the cave is Turtle Island. The cliffs surrounding the cave stand tall, and the water in the cave is clear and calm in all seasons. Luon Cave is a tourist destination in Lan Ha Bay that attracts tourists not only because of its unique shape but also because of its harmonious and charming natural scenery. From Beo wharf, follow the direction of Lan Ha Bay for about 15 minutes and you will reach the pristine Nam Cat island. This place attracts tourists because of its pristine features, without much artificial intervention. On the island there are 3 large wooden stilt houses and 6 guesthouses made from bamboo. When resting here you will be immersed in nature and the flavors of the sea. In addition, the beautiful Nam Cat beach is also a place for visitors to comfortably splash in the clear blue water, freely watching schools of small fish, coral reefs or bunches of seaweed. There are a full range of services to serve tourists such as kayaking, scuba diving, fishing... to group activities such as campfires and night activities. To get to Monkey Island, tourists will take a boat from Ben Beo, taking about 10 minutes through Cai Beo fishing village and some small islands. Previously, Monkey Island was called Cat Dua Island because there were many wild pineapple trees on the island. Currently, the name of the island is called Monkey Island because on the island there are more than 20 monkeys released here by the management board of Cat Ba National Park. Friendly monkeys often go to the beach to play with tourists, eat food given by tourists such as bananas, apples, tangerines, candies... they freely play and climb, creating a special impression on those who have visited them. come here. Located in the calmest part of the Bay, clear blue sea water and charming scenery make Van Boi beach popular with tourists. When traveling to Lan Ha Bay, everyone will be attracted by the shy, girl-like beauty of this landscape. This is a suitable place for kayaking as well as swimming. Seafood in Lan Ha Bay is very diverse and rich such as mud crabs, geoducks, sea horseshoe crabs, lobsters, sea snakes... However, the delicious specialties that you must definitely enjoy when coming to Lan Ha are grilled sea horseshoe crabs. , oven-baked lobster with egg sauce, salt-roasted crab, grilled geoduck, wine-poached lobster...
Hai Phong
April to October
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Summer is the most ideal time to travel to Cat Ba. From April to October, the weather is cool, suitable for relaxation and swimming. High season is from May to July. If you plan to go to the island between July and August, you should pay attention to the weather forecast three to five days in advance to ensure there are no storms. From November to March, the island is quite deserted. But this time is ideal to explore nature and relax. From Hanoi, visitors can take a private car to Hai Phong, cross the Tan Vu sea bridge to Got Ferry. The ferry stops at Cai Vieng wharf in Cat Hai district, driving about 20 km will reach the center of the island - Cat Ba town. In particular, the cost for cars with less than 9 seats includes 210,000 VND for roads and bridges, 190,000 VND for ferries. Ferry fee for motorbikes is 45,000 VND per motorbike. If traveling by bus, a ticket from Hanoi to Got Ferry station costs about 150,000 VND, then to the island by ferry costs 12,000 VND per person. In addition, visitors can choose car companies to go straight to the center of the island, for 250,000 VND per person. Cat Hai - Phu Long cable car helps save time getting to the island, only 10 minutes, instead of 20 - 30 minutes by ferry. Crossing Tan Vu bridge towards Got Ferry, visitors enter Cat Hai cable car station according to the roadside sign. Round-trip cable car ticket price is 200,000 VND per person, 150,000 VND for people with Hai Phong household registration. There is parking at the station. The cable car operates from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm on weekdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on weekends. On the island there is a motorbike rental service, about 40,000 VND per hour and 200,000 VND per day. Taxi service from Cat Ba center runs along the sightseeing route, costing 200,000 - 500,000 VND both there and back. Places you can visit and have fun when coming to Cat Ba include: Lan Ha Bay, Cai Beo ancient fishing village, Monkey Island, Cat Ba National Park, Military Hospital Cave, Trung Trang Cave, Cannon Fort, Beautiful beaches on Cat Ba island. Cuisine in the Gulf is mainly seafood. Tourists whisper to each other about specialties such as sea crab, geoduck, grouper, lobster, shrimp, sea snakes, snails, shrimp vermicelli... In addition, seafood can be bought as gifts, at a reasonable price. Reference prices are about 500,000 - 700,000 VND for a pair of crabs, 200,000 - 250,000 VND per kg of geoducks, lobsters from 600,000 VND to 1.8 million VND per kg... To enjoy cuisine, visitors can go to Cat Ba market, where there are many eateries with meals or buffets. In addition, Thuy Anh grilled hot pot restaurant on Cai Beo street is one of the restaurants chosen by many tourists. Average price is 200,000 VND per person. You should not swim after 6pm because the tide is high. You should travel by cable car on weekends because the Got ferry terminal is often overloaded. Tours to explore the bay may reduce some spots such as beaches and small islands due to high water levels. Before shopping, eating, visitors should ask the price.
Hai Phong
From April to October
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The Con Son - Kiep Bac relic complex is a particularly important national monument of our country, with a majestic scale and charming landscape that attracts tourists every year. The relic site includes historical relics associated with the Tran Dynasty's glorious victory over the Mongol invaders three times in the 13th century and the 10-year resistance war of the Lam Son insurgents against the invaders. Ming in the 15th century. Con Son relic area is located between the Phuong Hoang and Ky Lan mountain ranges with mountains, pagodas, pine forests, streams and famous relics associated with the lives of many famous people in history. Con Son Pagoda (customarily called Hun Pagoda) is located at the foot of Con Son Mountain and has the literal name Thien Tu Phuc Tu, meaning the pagoda is blessed by heaven. The pagoda was built in the early 14th century as one of three centers of the Truc Lam Zen sect next to Yen Tu pagoda and Quynh Lam pagoda (Quang Ninh). Experiencing historical changes, Con Son Pagoda today has been reduced compared to the architecture of the Le Dynasty, including works such as Tam Quan, Tien Duong, Thieu Huong and Thuong Dien. Visit Con Son pagoda, in addition to the unique architectural works, visitors will also have the opportunity to learn about Ngoc well. Ngoc Well is located at the foot of Ky Lan mountain, on the way to Ban Co Tien, behind is Dang Minh stupa - where the relics of Venerable Huyen Quang are placed. Located higher than the tiled roof of Con Son pagoda, Ngoc well is always full of water every season. The ancients believed that Ngoc well was the acupuncture point of Con Son mountain and the eye of the Ky Lan. This is not only a precious water source of the monument but also a tourist attraction with many spiritual values. From Ngoc well, you follow the stone steps to climb to the top of Con Son where the Fairy Chess Table is located - where Nguyen Trai and his ancestors stopped to play chess. From the top of Con Son, a majestic mountain area shrinks into the traveler's sight. In 1330, the Third Holy Patriarch Huyen Quang expanded the pagoda and established the Nine Products Lotus Flower. In 2017, this project was successfully renovated, creating an architectural highlight in the pure, sacred landscape of Con Son. The Nine-Rank Lotus Palace includes a 9-storey Pham tree and a Pham house. Pham House was built entirely of ironwood, yellowwood, Thanh Hoa green stone, restored funny nose tiles and thousands of Bat Trang bricks. With a 3-storey structure and 12 roofs, the whole building resembles an elegant lotus flower with 3 layers of fully blooming petals. The 9-storey octagonal Cuu Hoa tower is 10.3 m high with exquisite carved and sculpted details. All create a unique creative work of Buddhist art that is only available in Vietnam. The highlight of the Con Son scenic relic area is the temple of National Hero, World Cultural Celebrity Nguyen Trai, whose literal name is "Uc Trai Linh Tu". The temple is located at the foot of Ngu Nhac and Ky Lan mountains, leaning back against To Son, forming a "left dragon, right white tiger" position. The temple includes works such as Chinh Temple, Ta Vu, Huu Vu, Nghi Mon Inner Temple, Nghi Mon Outer Temple, Thau Ngoc Bridge, Giai Oan Temple,... bearing the architectural style of the post-Le period. Surrounding the temple is the Con Son stream that flows day and night like the sound of a harp echoing among the green mountains and forests that have entered poetry and history books. In particular, in the main temple's harem, there is a bronze statue of Nguyen Trai 1.4m high, weighing 600kg and statues of his parents. Nguyen Trai Temple is the place to preserve the soul, personality, and great virtues of this world cultural celebrity. Kiep Bac Temple, about 5km from Con Son relic area, is the place to worship Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. The name Kiep Bac is because the temple is located on a valley between the two villages of Van Yen (Kiep village) and Duoc Son (Bac village). Kiep Bac Temple has an extremely favorable location overlooking the Thuong River, behind is the towering Dragon Mountain, on the left is Bac Dau Mountain, on the right is Nam Tao Mountain, a place to gather energy to build a career. The temple includes the Tam Quan works, the Ngoc well, and the temples worshiping Hung Dao Vuong, Pham Ngu Lao, Princess Thien Thanh - Hung Dao Vuong's wife and her two daughters. Currently, the temple houses 7 bronze statues of great cultural and spiritual value.
Hai Duong
From January to December
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Coming to Hai Duong, in addition to visiting the scenic spots and enjoying local products, visitors will certainly not miss the opportunity to visit traditional craft villages, especially destinations with cultural beauty. Northern culture is characterized by Qinghai water puppet village. This place is the cradle of Vietnam's puppetry art, hundreds of years old. Through many changes in history, generations of Thanh Hai village are still passionate about and keeping the fire alive for the art. This wonderful art. Thanh Hai Water Puppet Village, also known as Thanh Hai Water Puppet Ward, is located in Thanh Hai commune, Thanh Ha district, Hai Duong province. This place is considered the origin of a unique traditional art form only found in Vietnam. This. According to the elders, Thanh Hai water puppet village has a history of formation and development for hundreds of years since the Ly Dynasty. Most of the artists in this water puppet village come from farmers, accustomed to working in the fields all year round and getting their hands dirty in the mud. However, with the strong love for traditional arts left to them by their ancestors, they still regularly practice and perform even though they are still worried about daily food and clothing. The unique feature of Thanh Hai water puppet village is that the performances are all thought up by ward leaders or ward members, most of them are about love for the homeland, daily activities, and cultural features. culture, traditional customs, the practice of worshiping gods, teaching people to live according to what is good and right. Currently, in Thanh Hai water puppet village, there is an active club with 36 people, many of whom regularly perform water puppet shows in provinces/cities nationwide. Thanh Hai water puppets have even appeared in many major events and competitions such as the puppet festival in Hue, the puppet festival in Hanoi, the Hue Cultural Week Festival, the Hung Temple festival, and large and small festivals in Vietnam. province and outside the province. In many competitions, the puppet troupe of Thanh Hai village has won great prizes. Like other villages in the North, Thanh Hai water puppet village also looks peaceful with the beauty of communal houses and water wharves. Coming here, the first thing visitors will enjoy is the beautiful, countryside scenery that brings a feeling of peace and relaxation. In particular, the beauty of this village becomes more prominent with the traditional art of water puppetry. Visiting Thanh Hai village, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about this four-name traditional art. Artists said that the first important step in water puppetry in Thanh Hai village is to manipulate the puppets so that they can turn their bodies and necks gracefully. The game is made from fig wood and chiseled, carved with stylized lines according to each character and then polished, drawn, painted... The puppet will usually have two parts: the body floating on the water and the base where the controller is installed underwater. When performing, the artists will shape and control the movements of the puppets to match the music, lyrics, drums, etc. When visiting Thanh Hai water puppet village, don't forget to admire the water pavilion, this is a place built in the middle of a pond, symbolizing the communal house of Vietnamese countryside. If you come to the village during festivals, at the end of the year or at the beginning of the year, visitors will enjoy top water puppet performances by artisans in the village. By enjoying the unique performances with your own eyes, you can fully see the talent of the artisans and the beauty and beauty of this art form. After visiting Thanh Hai water puppet village, don't forget to visit other famous tourist destinations also located in Thanh Ha district such as Bach Hao Pagoda, Dong Ngo Pagoda, Perfume River Ecotourism Area to have fun. The journey is so complete.
Hai Duong
From January to December
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Kinh Chu Cave is located on the slopes of a limestone mountain range called Duong Nham, Bo Da or Xuyen Chau. It is a mountain range located on the banks of the Kinh Thay River, gracefully reflecting its reflection into the water. The cave door faces south to welcome the cool summer breeze. Standing here, visitors can see Market Mountain and Pen Tower - the two highest peaks of this massive mountain range; see An Phu peak where Tran Lieu temple and Cao pagoda are located; See fields, villages and in the distance is the bustling town of Kinh Mon. But when entering the cave, visitors are surprised by the skillful hand of nature to create two high, bell-shaped cave domes. Deep inside is a stream of clear and cool water. No one knows where the stream flows. The cave was once home to hundreds of thousands of crows and bats, which flapped their wings at dusk and rushed out of the cave to search for food. This is also the evacuation place of the Hai Phong shipyard during the war against America to save the country. In the cave, there is a pagoda worshiping Buddha and worshiping King Ly Than Tong. A branch of the cave turns west, located lower, leading visitors to the temple worshiping Mother Tam Phu. The most unique feature in Kinh Chu Cave is the National Treasure - the ma chew stele system. All steles here are carved right into the cliffs with 54 steles, the largest number of steles in any cave in Vietnam. There's beer down low. There is beer on high. There is also a stele towering above the cave dome. The handwriting of these epitaphs is still intact because they have not been eroded by rain or sun. More than 50 epitaphs mentioned above have exact dates from the 14th to the 20th century. The authors of the epitaphs are also very diverse: from the King to the Great Mandarin; from government officials, district officials to wanderers, teachers to local translators. The content of the stele is very rich: the stele records the restoration of Duong Nham Pagoda in the cave. The stele records the construction of three gates, the carving of stone statues, the bridging of the pagoda gate, the stele records the names of those who passed the exam in the whole district from the Tran dynasty to the early 17th century. In particular, there are nearly 20 stele engraved with poems. There is a complete poem. There are poems that illustrate the epitaph. Regarding characters, these epitaphs contain many Chinese characters. Some steles are in Nom, some are in the national language. All are carved by the talented hands of the local stonemason (Duong Nham village). The handwriting is very small, soft, sharp; Decorative motifs such as curled dragons, climbing flowers, perching birds and intricate and sophisticated seals make us surprised and extremely admired. The poems carved on the cliffs in the cave are mostly scene poems and express their feelings for their country and homeland. Right on the cliff of the cave entrance is a stele engraved with the pen of the Great Mandarin of the Tran Dynasty: Pham Su Manh. He is from Hiep Thach commune and Duong Nham district. On the trip to review military routes, he chose Kinh Chu Cave as a place to live and read books. Feeling moved by the beautiful scenery of his homeland, he wrote a five-word poem with 18 lines. The old man himself wrote on the rock wall and then had the workers chisel along the strokes of the pen. The generous poetic voice recalls the heroic atmosphere of a time when our ancestors fought the enemy on the Bach Dang River: Bach Dang's rolling waves/ Imagine the Ngo king's boat/.../ Thousands of battleships on the sea surface/ Thousands of flags on the mountain's gates. Entering the cave, looking up at the top of the cave is a poem by King Le Thanh Tong, a wise king skilled in both literature and martial arts, who vindicated Nguyen Trai, the founder of the Tao Dan Association. The poem consists of 22 verses in seven-word form, not only praising the rivers and mountains, Dear Master Looking in eight directions, so vast/ Endless blue sky and mountains everywhere, but also revealing his Zen thoughts and Zen mind full of humanity. . Those who love poetry cannot help but be fascinated with poems that are both engraved with Chinese and Nom characters, and engraved with the National language. Or the poems that appeared in the early twentieth century (before the August Revolution) by monks Tran Huu Dap, Tran Quoc Trinh, and by retired minister Nguyen Van Dao. In these poems, besides the verses praising the beautiful sceneries: Duong Nham, a peaceful beast/ It is Uyen Village or Bong Lai, making visitors standing in front of the Luc Cave Paintings, the eternal scenery all have the feeling of Earthly dust. is also clean, the practice is also thick (poetry of Tran Huu Dap), we also encounter verses with profound hidden meanings containing feelings about the times that for some reason are not convenient to say: Dear Master, where are you? is the opening verse. The eighth sentence, the conclusion of the poem, is still intact, but the mood is different. Placing the poem in 1935 - the year of the poem's birth, we can partly understand what Tran Quoc Trinh wanted to convey. Turning to the poem of Mr. Nguyen Van Dao, a retired minister, we also encounter the haunting verses: Mourning and mourning the faces of the world/ Why are you busy, O meritorious work. The poem he wrote 6 years before the August Revolution. What was the country like at that time? How were people at that time? Answering the above two questions means we understand what he wants to say. With more than 20 poems carved on stone and many historical traces, many relics, beautiful landscapes, the An Phu - Kinh Chu - Nham Duong relic complex can be said to be an attractive tourist destination. However, currently connecting this tourist destination with other destinations in Hai Duong province and neighboring provinces/cities is not effective. Perhaps, in order for this relic to attract many tourists, the tourism industry of Hai Duong province and Kinh Mon district needs to strengthen the construction of unique and attractive tourism products associated with Kinh Chu Cave and the national relic complex. special price; At the same time, there are unique presentations for the destination; Promote cultural promotion and tourism promotion in Kinh Mon district.
Hai Duong
From January to December
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As a land associated with the names and careers of many Vietnamese celebrities such as Tran Nguyen Dan, Huyen Quang and especially the national hero - world cultural celebrity Nguyen Trai, Con Son has gathered many famous people. of great value in many aspects: history, culture, religion and landscapes like Con Son. Con Son Pagoda is located in Cong Hoa commune, Chi Linh district, Hai Duong province. This is a historical and cultural relic and famous landscape in the country, restored and built in 1304. Since the Tran dynasty, Con Son pagoda was one of the three centers of the Truc Lam Zen sect along with Yen Tu pagoda. and Quynh Lam Pagoda (Quang Ninh). This is a mountainous area of soil and gravel, approximately 200m high, over 1km2 wide with a desolate landscape, typically a pine forest. The natural landscape has been embellished into a landscape. Coming to Con Son, visitors can enjoy many hours of sightseeing with many different relics. In the Con Son relic complex, you can visit: Con Son Pagoda, Ngoc Well, Thach Ban, Bach Van Am (with the (Fairy Chessboard area), Nguyen Trai Temple, vast pine forest. Con Son Pagoda located at the foot of Con Son Mountain has the literal name "Thien Tu Phuc Tu", meaning the pagoda blessed by heaven in the people, people are used to calling it by the name of the mountain, Con Son Pagoda, also known as Hun Pagoda. During the Le dynasty, the pagoda was restored and expanded to be very magnificent and massive. Experiencing changes in history and time, Con Son pagoda today is only a small pagoda hidden under the green foliage of ancient trees. The pagoda's architecture is built in the style of Cong script, including Tien Duong, Thieu Luong, Upper Palace, and the Patriarch's Church. The upper hall is a place to worship Buddha, including Buddha statues from the Le Dynasty up to 3 meters high. Behind the pagoda is the Patriarch's house, with statues of the three Truc Lam ancestors (Tran Nhan Tong - Phap Loa - Huyen Quang), statues of Mr. and Mrs. Tran Nguyen Dan, two statues of Nguyen Trai and Nguyen Thi Lo. The road to Tam Quan is paved with bricks, running long under hundreds of years of weathered pine trees interspersed with lush, dark green lychee canopy. The three-entrance gate was renovated in 1995, in an ancient style, with 2 floors and 8 roofs with stylized floral and rattan motifs of the architectural art of the Le Dynasty. The temple yard has 4 stele houses. The pagoda yard has a 600-year-old frangipani tree, 4 stele houses, especially the "Thanh Hu Dong" stele dating from the Long Khanh period (1373-1377) with the handwriting of King Tran Due Tong and the hexagonal stele. Located on the side of Ky Lan mountain, on the right is the entrance to Ban Co Tien, at the foot of Dang Minh Bao Thap is the Jade Well. Legend has it that this is a well created by Zen Master Huyen Quang, who had a dream from the gods to give the pagoda a precious water source. The well water is clear and green all year round. Drinking it feels refreshing and pleasant. The water from the well is used by monks as water for offerings at the temple. From Con Son Pagoda, climb about 600 stone steps to reach the top of Con Son Mountain (200m high). Con Son peak is a flat area of land, there is a quite large stone slab, commonly called Ban Co Tien. Currently, Ban Co Tien has a beer hall built in the style of Vong Lau communal house, with two ancient floors and eight roofs. Standing from here, visitors can see over a large area. From the foot of the mountain, follow the rocky path down to the foot of the mountain. There is a large, flat, smooth rock next to the stream called Big Thach Ban. Legend has it that in the past, Nguyen Trai used it as a "mat" to rest, admire the scenery, write poetry and reflect on state affairs. Here, Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist cultures coexist and develop over the centuries, but all are imbued with Vietnamese cultural identity, leaving their mark through every architectural detail and carving. , through stone stele, worship statues, horizontal panels, couplets... Every year, the Con Son pagoda festival is organized by the community of residents of Cong Hoa ward, Le Loi commune, Chi Linh town, Hai Duong province together with the Management Board of Con Son - Kiep Bac Monuments in January every year, from 15th to 22nd.
Hai Duong
From January to December
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Co Chi Lang Nam Island is a famous eco-tourism area in Hai Duong. This place has an open, airy, peaceful natural landscape typical of the Northern countryside. Coming to Chi Lang Nam Stork Island, visitors will be able to sit on a boat to enjoy the extremely impressive scenery. A small island located in the middle of a vast lake. Flocks of white storks flew across the sky, chirping and calling each other back to their nests. The lake is vast and green. On the island, storks perch close to the trees, looking like white flowers standing out on the lush green trees. All create an extremely wonderful space so that after enjoying it, each visitor will feel more precious and love the beautiful life that nature has given to humans. Chi Lang Nam stork island belongs to An Duong village, Chi Lang Nam commune, Thanh Mien district, Hai Duong province. Co Island eco-tourism area is about 30 km from Hai Duong city, more than 60 km south of Hanoi capital. People in the area have passed down generations that the An Duong lake area used to be a sunken field in the middle with a raised mound of land. Around the 15th century, a great flood broke the dyke of the Luoc River, flooding the entire area. Around the high mound in the middle of the sunken field, giant whirlpools appeared and formed a large lake. The good land the birds landed on gradually became the home of hundreds, thousands of storks. Realizing that this is a "unique" natural landscape, the local government and people of Chi Lang Nam district decided to propose building a nature reserve. From here, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island was born and gradually became a famous eco-tourism area in Hai Duong province. With a total area of 31,673 hectares, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island Ecological Area has an extremely diverse flora and fauna ecosystem with more than 170 species both on the island and under the lake. Stork Island is home to many precious species of storks, egrets, and water birds. Species of cauldron such as green-backed cauldron, gray cauldron, star cauldron... Water birds such as gray egret, kingfisher, peacock, owl, hoe, peacock... And especially countless species. types of storks such as rapid storks, white storks, storks, fire storks, herons, and flying storks. Currently, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island usually has about 16,000 storks and 6,000 cauldrons living. The island is the residence of the stork family, while the deep and wide An Duong lake is home to many types of precious fish such as bass, loach, flounder, catfish, carp, fruit fish... or turtles, turtles, shrimp, crabs...
Hai Duong
From January to December
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About 40km northeast of Hai Duong city, there is a sacred temple worshiping An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu, father of Saint Tran Hung Dao. The relic has been recognized as a special National Monument but is not known to many people. The Cao An Phu Temple relic complex, commonly known as Cao Temple, located in An Sinh commune, Kinh Mon district, Hai Duong province is an attractive spiritual and cultural destination. The temple's self-name is "An Phu Son Tu", located on the top of An Phu mountain with a length of 17 km and a height of 246m. The Northeast looks towards the towering Yen Tu range, the Northwest is Kinh Chu Cave, known as "Nam Thien De Luc Dong", with the Kinh Thay River winding close to the foot of the mountain, and the Southwest is the vast delta. This place has charming feng shui and is a beautiful scene worth visiting. Tran Lieu was born in the first year of Kien Gia (1211) and was the biological brother of Tran Canh - the first king of the Tran dynasty. In 1237, the court cut off the land of An Phu, An Sinh, An Duong, An Hung, An Bang to Tran Lieu as a fief and named him king: An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu. He and his wife Thien Dao Quoc Mau contributed to the creation of the genius National Cong Tiet Che Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, a loyal son, a national hero, both literary and martial, with great merits in three wars. resistance war against the Mongol invaders. An Sinh Vuong Tran Lieu died on April 1, 1251. After his death, people built a temple on the top of An Phu mountain, from then on the 1st day of the 4th lunar month every year became the festival day of An Phu high temple. People from all over come here to offer incense to pay tribute to their merits. The temple was built in the first and last architectural style, including the front altar, the middle temple and the back palace. The harem worships statues of Tran Lieu and his two grandchildren, First Vuong Co and Second Vuong Co, the two daughters of the famous sacred Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. At An Phu relic complex, there is also the ancient Tuong Van Pagoda, commonly known as Cao Pagoda, built in the 13th century, under the Tran Dynasty. In front of the pagoda, there are two giant trees over 700 years old as historical witnesses to the changes on this mountain top. Experiencing ups and downs in history, the temple was severely damaged and restored many times. Today, Tuong Van Pagoda along with the model house, aunt's house and a number of other items at An Phu have been spaciously renovated. In 1992, the historical and cultural relic and scenic spot Cao An Phu Temple was ranked as a national relic. On December 22, 2016, the An Phu - Kinh Chu - Nham Duong relic area of Kinh Mon district was ranked by the state as a special national relic complex, the second relic in Hai Duong to be recognized after Con Son - Kiep Bac.
Hai Duong
From January to December
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Kiep Bac Temple is about 70km northeast of Hanoi capital, belonging to the Con Son Kiep Bac relic complex. This place preserves many artifacts, works, and stories related to the resistance war of the Tran Dynasty against the Mongols in the 13th century and the resistance war of the Lam Son insurgent army against the Ming invaders in the 15th century. The journey to visit Kiep Bac temple in particular and Con Son - Kiep Bac in general will be an extremely meaningful trip back to the source. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to understand more about the lives, backgrounds and careers of national heroes and cultural celebrities, listen to stories associated with the thousands-year journey of protecting the nation full of hardships. nan. In addition, Kiep Bac Temple is also a place to store and display many important antiques of the country related to the life of Hung Dao King Tran Quoc Tuan. Therefore, the Government has recognized the Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Area as a special National Monument, opening its doors to visitors to better understand the country's culture and history. From the center of Hanoi capital to Kiep Bac is about 70km, so traveling by self-driving vehicle is chosen by many young people. By motorbike or car, it will take about 2 hours to go straight in the direction of National Highway 1A. When you arrive in Bac Ninh city, look up GoogleMap to get to Kiep Bac Temple. If you are not confident with the steering wheel and want to choose a safer method of transportation, you can consider buying a bus ticket. You should buy a ticket from My Dinh wharf to Quang Ninh, tell the driver to drop you off at Sao Do and Chi Linh intersection, about 5km from the Con Son - Kiep Bac relic site. Then, you take a motorbike taxi or taxi to get here. As for those from the Central and Southern regions, you can consider flying to Hanoi to visit the capital, then spend an extra day renting a motorbike to explore this famous relic complex. Kiep Bac Temple is a project located in the center of Kiep Bac valley. Surrounding the temple is a large forest, the space is very quiet and solitary. This work was built in the early 14th century and has undergone many restorations, still retaining its traditional architectural beauty and clear traces of time. Kiep Bac Temple worships Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, the campus is up to 13.5 km2. This place holds 7 statues cast in bronze: statues of Tran Hung Dao, his wife, two daughters, Pham Ngu Lao, Nam Tao and Bac Dau. In addition, the temple grounds also include many special construction items such as Shinto path, horse landing station, left and right guard... Inside the shrine rooms are decorated very elaborately and sophisticatedly, true to the architecture of ancient temples and pagodas. Walking around the temple grounds, you will feel very relaxed and comfortable because the space here is extremely fresh, cool, and quiet. People in Chi Linh, Hai Duong are very respectful and grateful for the contributions of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan to the nation. Therefore, the temple has always been full of incense and smoke for more than 7 centuries since it was built. Nowadays, many visitors from far away come to the temple to worship and worship with the desire to pray for peace and luck. Kiep Bac Temple Festival is usually held on the 15th to 20th of the eighth lunar month every year, which is the death anniversary of Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan. This festival commemorates the death anniversary of the national hero, and gratitude for his contributions in the journey to protect the country, expelling the Mongols three times. The festival is held extremely solemnly, according to ancient ritual standards. During the 5 days of the festival, rituals will take place such as the procession of the Holy altar, the military review ceremony on the Luc Dau river, the praying ceremony, and the ceremony of giving the seal of Saint Tran. The festival will include a lantern festival and folk games (tug of war, boat racing...) to entertain visitors from near and far.
Hai Duong
From January to December
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No need to go far, right in Ha Nam there is a pure and beautiful temple loved by many people, which is Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda. This pagoda also has other names such as Phi Lai Dia Tang Pagoda or the Nom name Dung Pagoda, with a history of more than 1000 years old. On both sides there are mountains shaped like a left dragon, a right white tiger and many ancient objects of sacred historical value, bearing the mark of the history of Vietnamese Buddhism. The pagoda's location is right on a small hill, behind a green pine forest and in Ninh Trung village. The space inside is extremely spacious and flat with a spacious entrance path. Those who come here for the first time will be somewhat surprised when the yard leading to the temple is covered with white gravel instead of red bricks like many other places. According to local people, Dung Pagoda was initially built around the 11th century with more than 100 compartments. There was a time when King Tran Nghe Tong chose this place as a hiding place and King Tu Duc also came to pray. After many years of being known as a place of worship, the pagoda's architecture gradually eroded over time, surrounding it with trees, making people forget it. In December 2015, the pagoda was received, renovated, rebuilt and renamed by Venerable Thich Minh Quang. The name of the temple refers to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva who always comes or may never come to this place. The place that transformed into Buddha's land is the place where Ksitigarbha does not return. Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda has a charming mountain-like landscape and a small lotus pond on the premises. The whole ensemble seems to be hidden in a magnificent forest. Right in front of the Ancestral Hall are 12 circles drawn on the gravel floor symbolizing 12 human causes and conditions. Right in those 12 circles, there is a sign "Kho hai (sea of suffering) because it is the sea, so please go ashore" is placed, carrying a gentle message reminding you to go on those smooth rocks, don't step on the pebbles. . Moon pebbles also have a meditative significance. That's also the reason why when walking around the yard, just looking at the pristine pebbles, people's hearts become peaceful. The image of Ksitigarbha statue exuding kindness and majesty is placed at Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda with the main colors brown, yellow and white. On the campus you can also find gardens of fruits, herbs, wild vegetables... well taken care of by the people and monks. At the foot of the mountain, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda also built a mushroom growing house of about 20 square meters to provide clean food when cooking vegetarian hot pot or making vegetarian shrimp paste. For those of you who enjoy reading books, especially books that nourish the soul, Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda is a paradise on earth with the number of books covering the walls. In addition, when you need to breathe fresh air, you can also admire the orchid pots located behind the Ancestral Church or go to the Zen garden to enjoy tea, lie in a hammock, or sit on a stone bench to watch the pagoda from above. Visiting here at the beginning of the year, you will see the image of Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda decorated with many bright fresh flowers to celebrate the traditional New Year. In addition, from September to October of the lunar calendar, the pagoda will also recreate the countryside market scene with many familiar items to impress visitors. June - July is the time when Ksitigarbha Phi Lai Tu Pagoda organizes summer retreats that many Buddhist families love to enroll in. More specifically, on the 30th day of the 7th lunar month, the pagoda will hold the Vu Lan ceremony, the extremely solemn ceremony of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. Another ideal time to visit is the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th of the 8th lunar month when we can enjoy the full moon and enjoy the open space around.
Ha Nam
From January to December
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Through many ups and downs, Phat Quang Pagoda, an ancient pagoda nearly a hundred years old in Du Nhan village, has experienced many difficulties. Initially it was just a small temple serving the spiritual needs of the local community. However, due to its long history, many buildings began to deteriorate and become damaged. Faced with this situation, Abbot Venerable Thich Thien An decided to restore the entire temple space. The restoration of Phat Quang Pagoda officially began in 2015 with many impressive architectural works such as fish pond, lecture hall, tea house, rockery, Patriarch's house, Tam Bao... on an area of more than 6,000 m2. The brilliant new look of Phat Quang Pagoda is not only the result of restoration but also the dedicated contribution and support of many monks, nuns and Buddhists. Venerable Thich Thien An, with calligraphy, paintings, and landscape decoration of the pagoda, creates a unique and impressive artistic space that makes visitors amazed. Phat Quang Pagoda is an interesting destination with exquisite architecture, rockery, fish pond, and massive stone tables and chairs. The pagoda's airy space is characterized by Japanese design with attention to every small detail, from bonsai to calligraphy on stone. Exploring this temple, visitors will feel peace, forgetting all worries and pressures of life. Tourists not only enjoy tea and flowers, but also have the opportunity to listen to monks preach. The pagoda is open to visitors and is willing to answer any questions about the history and meaning of each landscape within the pagoda grounds. Not only admiring and sightseeing, tourists also have the opportunity to enjoy attractive specialties of Ha Nam. Delicious Dishes Like Banh Chung of Dam Village, Braised Fish of Vu Dai Village, Banh Cuon Phu Ly will enrich your trip
Ha Nam
From January to December
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Tam Chuc Pagoda belongs to the newly formed super tourist complex project in Ha Nam. Tam Chuc Pagoda is also known as the largest pagoda in the world with a landscape system and many rare treasures. We invite you to join Vntrip to visit with your own eyes the special things of this majestic temple. Tam Chuc Pagoda is located in Ba Sao town, Kha Phong commune, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province. From here it is about 60km from Hanoi center. This pagoda has a very special location that can be considered a bridge connecting Huong Pagoda and Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh. Located in an extremely spiritually favorable location, behind the pagoda is That Tinh and in front is Luc Nhac Lake. In the lake there are 6 islands that according to legend represent 6 bells given by heaven. Currently, the transportation system connecting Hanoi and Ha Nam is very convenient. Tam Chuc Pagoda is about 30Km from Bai Dinh Pagoda and 4.5Km from Huong Pagoda, creating a "golden triangle" complex in spiritual tourism activities. The entire Tam Chuc tourist area complex project is up to 5,000 hectares wide, including many landscapes such as large lakes, rocky mountains, and valleys creating grandeur and splendor. Tam Chuc Pagoda project is still under construction and it is estimated that it will take another 30 years to complete this entire complex. Tam Chuc Pagoda was built on the foundation of a previous ancient pagoda, which according to archaeologists dates back more than 1,000 years ago. Through time and many historical events, this place only retains ancient traces such as stone pillars, stone beams, and many artifacts buried for thousands of years. Tam Chuc Pagoda was rebuilt with 12,000 stone paintings depicting the stories of Buddha, these works were carved by Indonesian Muslims from volcanic stone and brought to Vietnam. Outstanding works in this complex include: Jade Pagoda, Tam The Palace, Phap Chu Palace, Quan Am Palace, Tam Quan Gate, International Meeting Room. Tam Chuc Communal House is a place to worship the Queen of the Dinh Dynasty named Duong Thi Nguyet. According to historical legend, Dinh Bo Linh, during the war to quell the rebellion, 12 warlords came here to recruit troops until he won the battle and ascended the throne. He ordered the temple to be built here. The spiritual tourism relic complex of Tam Chuc Pagoda deserves to be an attractive destination for Buddhists around the world to make pilgrimages as well as domestic and foreign tourists to enjoy, worship and pray for the best luck and peace. is the occasion in the months following the Lunar New Year. The pagoda is a perfect combination of sacred ancient features of a thousand-year-old relic along with majestic and vast natural scenery. Tam Chuc Pagoda now and in the future will certainly be an attractive destination and is expected to create a driving force for breakthrough socio-economic development for Ha Nam province.
Ha Nam
From January to December
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Ba Danh Pagoda is located close to Ngoc Mountain and surrounded on three sides by the Day River. The outside of the pagoda is adjacent to the walking road, the three-entrance gate of the pagoda is near the river bank, so the three-entrance gate is five steps high and the two ends are closed. The three-door pagoda has three compartments, two floors, the upper floor has two layers of roof, roofed with male tiles, around the wooden floor are railings and convenient bars, this floor is used as a bell tower, the lower three compartments have wooden doors. lim. Outside the door are two bronze pillars, on the top of the three-door gate is a pair of flanking dragons. On both sides of the main gate is a small gate with eight roofs and a semicircular curving door. On weekdays, guests enter and exit through the small door, only when there is a ceremony at the temple does the main door open. Ba Danh Pagoda worships Buddha, in addition to Buddha, there are also statues of Thai Thuong Lao Quan, statues of Nam Tao, Bac Dau and worshiping the Four Palaces belief (Phap Van, Phap Vu, Phap Dien, Phap Phong). In particular, the pagoda worships the goddess Phap Vu, the goddess of wind. According to legend, the sacred goddess Phap Vu oversees the control of rain and wind, bringing favorable weather for good harvests and helping people's lives to be prosperous, so the pagoda is called Notre Dame de Danh village, or Pagoda for short. Mrs. Danh. In the central space of the pagoda is a statue of Ba Danh in a meditating position on a shiny black throne with a kind, gentle, feminine and close face. The harmony between the statue and the throne creates the appeal of sculpture art in the Northern Delta. Almost all of the temple's architectural and carving art is concentrated in the worship hall - the place for daily ceremonies. The pavilion has five ironwood compartments, gabled ends and two dragons embossed on it. Observing from the middle of the brick yard, visitors will see a system of embossed statues of "four dragons flanking the moon" on the roof of the street. All four dragons, from their designs to their bodies, are curvy, their eyes, antennae, claws, and fins are very lively, flexible, but also very fierce, looking like they are playing with each other, flying in the vast space. The dragon here carries the colors of the Nguyen Dynasty. At the beginning of the two corridors and adjacent to the worship house are two tall, majestic pillars. On each column are embossed images of four sacred animals: dragon, lyre, tortoise, and phoenix in a symmetrical, harmonious, and balanced position. Every line shows the talent of ancient artisans. Although beautiful and ancient, Ba Danh Pagoda is known for its desolation and desolation. There have been many theories to explain this, but the most convincing is that the pagoda is very sacred, if passersby or people coming to worship, if they laugh, talk loudly, or disrespect even a single sentence, they will be punished. Therefore, pilgrims visit the temple less and less. In addition, the pagoda is located far from residential areas, with few people living around it. Three sides of the pagoda are rivers, forests, and trees, so very few people come to the pagoda, except during major Buddhist festivals. The above reasons have made the already deserted temple even more deserted. Today, the pagoda has been invested and rebuilt to be quite spacious and spacious, with more visitors coming to the pagoda. Therefore, the old saying has now been changed to: "Once upon a time it was quiet and deserted/ Now it is as busy as Ba Danh pagoda." Ba Danh Pagoda currently preserves many rare antiques and ancient books, especially Buddha statues, Bodhisattva statues, great pagodas, stone carvings, parallel sentences and incense sticks...
Ha Nam
From January to December
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Eight scenes in the mountainous area of Tuong Linh commune (Kim Bang) were once the place where Lord Trinh Sam established his palace and were compared by the lord to eight famous beautiful scenes such as in Tieu Tuong (Yunnan, China). For a long time, the Bat Canh Son range (mountain range with 8 wings) has been considered a scenic spot of Son Nam town. According to Phan Huy Chu's Lich Trieu Chuong Chuong Loai Chi (Du Dia Chi section), in the 16th century, Trinh Doanh's Trinh Doanh came here to admire and likened Bat Canh Son to Tieu Tuong in China and established a palace to go there. about enjoyment. In the past, in Bat Canh Son, there were 8 pagodas and a temple worshiping the great earth spirit, arranged and built according to the theory of the eight trigrams and five elements. Attraction 1: Ong Chua Tien, also known as Ong Pagoda. Ong Chua Tien (Ong Pagoda) was built during the reign of King Tran Nhan Tong on Tuong mountain about 200m. The mountain is the first wall in the Bat Canh Son system in Ha Nam. The pagoda has an extremely sophisticated architectural style with eight battlements and four dragon corners, so this is the first and most important point in the Bat Canh Son landscape. Scenic spot 2: Ong Temple 2. This scenic spot has a large semicircular lake surrounded by rows of deep green trees. The lake has an area of up to 320 acres with green water all year round with an average depth of about 5m. According to legend, this is the lake left by the temple after a flood. Currently in the lake there are countless species of fish that can be exploited. Ong Temple was built in a triangular structure with hundreds of majestic and magnificent Buddha statues. Coming here, you will find your soul more quiet and peaceful. Scenic spot 4: Kieu Pagoda. Kieu Pagoda is located at an altitude of 150m on the mountain of the same name. Kieu Pagoda is located in the Southeast with a large area. The pagoda currently has 3 stele carved into the cliff, which is one of the important features of this place. Besides, the pagoda is also associated with legends about moonlight. Scenic spot 5: Ba pagoda. The pagoda became sacred when the village organized a procession to worship Phap Vu Buddha. Phap Vu Buddha belongs to the Four Dharma system at Dau Pagoda (Bac Ninh) including: Phap Van, Phap Vu, Phap Loi, Phap Dien. History also records the inspiration every time the Ly Dynasty kings came to Dau Pagoda to pray, from then on, pagodas from all over asked to receive the Four Dharmas to worship.
Ha Nam
From January to December
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If you don't know, zinc drum in Ha Nam is one of the poetic and majestic landscapes. This place includes rivers, mountains, fields, surrounding vegetation, in addition, people create more landscapes to have an overall scenic area as it is today.
Ha Nam
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Ha Nam Truc Temple is located in the Truc Temple - Ngu Dong Thi Son tourist area, in Quyen Son village, Thi Son commune, Kim Bang district, more than 7km from Phu Ly city along National Highway 21A. There are many stories about Ha Nam Truc Temple, but according to the old people who took care of the temple, in 1089, on the way to conquer the South through Quyen Son village, Ly Thuong Kiet's war fleet was caught by a sudden wind. blew the mast and swept the flag to the top of Cam Mountain. Feeling strange, he and his generals stopped, preparing to make offerings to heaven and earth, praying for the army's great victory. And that military victory was truly a great victory. Ly Thuong Kiet and his soldiers returned to pay their respects and allowed everyone to celebrate the victory. The festival lasts for months, the atmosphere is jubilant and bustling, and during that time he even taught the people here how to raise silkworms and weave cloth. Later, to commemorate the merits of Ly Thuong Kiet, the villagers built a temple right at the place where he held the festival, which is today's Truc Temple located deep inside the vast green bamboo forest. Truc Temple in Ha Nam is designed in the style of the letter "Dinh" including the temple gate, front hall and harem. The temple gate has 4 pillars: 2 central pillars over 6m high and 2 small pillars on both sides. Truc Temple's front hall is divided into 5 compartments and the harem has 3 compartments, all built in the traditional style of the 17th - 19th centuries: roofed with male tiles, built with interior bricks, exposed to the ceiling, and carved door system. following the themes of four sacred animals, four precious animals... with high artistic value. Not only can you admire the beautiful scenery and participate in the festival, coming to Truc Ha Nam Temple, visitors will also have the opportunity to see with their own eyes stone artifacts from the Ly Dynasty bearing the historical imprint of a heroic time. It is known that currently in Truc Temple, two unresearched antiques from the Ly Dynasty are kept: a pair of dragons and a stone aquarium. The pair of dragons are not very large, located symmetrically vertically, their heads facing the front hall but have different shapes. According to archaeologists who have been here, the dragon on the right, seen from the outside, is a Ly dynasty dragon with a soft, flexible shape; The dragon on the left is the dragon of the Tran Dynasty and has a bigger, stronger and fatter figure. The stone aquarium is made from monolithic stone, has a rectangular, square shape with sharp edges, the bottom of the tank is surrounded by a wave-shaped border, and the tank wall has a four-quarter pattern. Although the exact age of this ornamental tank is unknown, looking at the moss-covered details, one can tell that the tank dates back hundreds of years ago.
Ha Nam
From January to December
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