Tourist destination
Yen Tu Mountain
Yen Tu Mountain is located in the border area of Quang Ninh province and Bac Giang province. The total height of Yen Tu mountain is 1068m above sea level, belonging to the Dong Trieu mountain range. The flora and fauna ecosystem on Yen Tu Mountain is extremely developed. To get to locations on Yen Tu Mountain, visitors have two options: walking or taking the cable car. Yen Tu Mountain is also known as an extremely famous spiritual tourist destination with a system of ancient relics. Coming here, visitors can not only explore beautiful nature but also immerse themselves in a sacred space. Helps you relieve a lot of pressure and stress in everyday life. The climate at Yen Tu Mountain has quite clear differentiation by color. The time from April to June is summer here. The weather in the mountains is quite cool, clear and without rain, very suitable for outdoor sightseeing activities. When coming to Yen Tu mountain, you can visit the following places. The first is Trinh Pagoda. Trinh Pagoda was built during the Later Le Dynasty and was majorly restored in 1993 and 1999 to have the appearance it has today. This pagoda is considered the gateway in tourists' journey to explore Yen Tu mountain. The entire Trinh Pagoda was built in the shape of a letter (一) including works such as: Front hall, Main hall worshiping Buddha, Huu vu worshiping Thap Bat Arhats, Ta vu, Ancestor house worshiping Tam Patriarch Truc Lam, Ban Tran Trieu, Tam Vuong and Tam Toa Thanh Mau. Trinh Pagoda still preserves many exquisitely crafted bronze and jackfruit wood Buddha statues. Next is Dong Pagoda. Dong Pagoda on top of Yen Tu mountain is 1068 meters above sea level. This is the largest bronze-cast pagoda in Asia. Looking down from outside Dong Pagoda, you will admire the wonderful scenery of Yen Tu mountains and clouds. Dong Pagoda was cast according to the prototype of Dau Keo Pagoda, Bac Ninh. The temple has a total area of about 20 square meters and weighs 70 tons. Dong Pagoda has four funny-nosed tiled roofs, and the knife heads are decorated with dragon motifs of the Tran Dynasty. Inside Dong Pagoda is where the statues of Shakyamuni Buddha and the three Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam are placed on lotus stands. Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery is one of the largest monasteries in Vietnam and is a place you should not miss when traveling to Yen Tu mountain. This is where Buddha Hoang Tran Nhan Tong became a monk and founded the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery appears majestically between heaven and earth in the Northeast region with a three-entrance gate built with two floors and eight roofs. The monastery campus is divided into two parts: the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard. Including works such as: Main hall, To hall, Bell tower, Drum tower, Meditation hall, Trai hall, Library, Exhibition house, Guest house for monks, Guest house for nuns, Buddha tower, Tinh Tam lake... And many other locations include: Ngoa Van Am, An Ky Sinh Statue, Emperor Tran Nhan Tong Buddha Statue, Heaven Gate Buddha Stele,...
Quang Ninh
From January to December
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Na Hang tourist area
Coming to Quang Ninh tourism, no one knows that Bai Chay beach is an artificial beach with many extremely attractive beautiful scenes, attracting a large number of tourists during the beach tourism season. To help you have a fun and enjoyable trip that fits your budget, perhaps the article below will help you a lot. It is the widest beach in Ha Long city, attracting all the attention of tourists. The artificial coastline, stretching more than 1000m long and more than 100m wide, is blessed by nature with wonderful beauty with clear blue water and clean beaches, attracting a large number of tourists. Along the coast is an endless row of pine trees creating fresh, peaceful, relaxing air of sea breeze combined with green trees. All domestic and foreign tourists come here to not only visit, rest, relax, take photos, surf the web, read books on the beach with free wifi internet service, but also listen to TV shows. the heroic theory of fighting against foreign invaders of our ancestors. The characteristic of this coast is a strip of low hills running straight down to the sea, on both sides of the beach are rows of ancient pine trees and, in addition, there are lovely villas and famous Quang Ninh hotel chains. Coming to this place starts with a clear blue beach with a long stretch of white sand with rows of ancient trees on both sides, romantic sunsets and sunrises, creating comfort and peace for visitors. strangely. In addition, this place also serves bicycle rental on the beach, surfing cars, kite rental, and a variety of extremely unique dining services. Besides, Bai Chay Bridge is also a tourist destination that tourists cannot miss when coming here. It is a bridge with a length of 1106m located on Highway 18. Connecting Hon Gai and Bai Chay through the Cua Luc estuary, two parts of Ha Long City. This bridge is also a symbol of Quang Ninh. In the evening, at night the bridge is a peaceful place for all families to walk and enjoy the fresh air on the bridge. Perhaps at that time, we will dispel all the burdens and worries of life and indulge our souls in moments of peace and relaxation with the sea breeze. When visiting Bai Chay, no one doesn't go to the night market. This place specializes in selling and displaying souvenirs and famous seafood restaurants here. More specifically, the souvenirs here are all hand-made by the people from snail shells, seashells, wind chimes, paintings of the bay area, and coal art - a specialty of the region. The night market begins in the late afternoon, when the sun goes down, people start displaying their goods. So maybe after swimming, going to dinner at restaurants and then preparing to go to the night market to shop for souvenirs and have fun is not a bad idea.
Quang Ninh
April to October
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Tra Co Beach
Tra Co Beach is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Quang Ninh with a length of up to 15km. Tra Co Beach is located about 8km from Mong Cai city and about 200km from Ha Long city. Tra Co is famous for its beautiful natural space, cool blue water and golden sand. Tra Co Beach is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Quang Ninh with a length of up to 15km. Tra Co Beach is located about 8km from Mong Cai city and about 200km from Ha Long city. Tra Co is famous for its beautiful natural space, cool blue water and golden sand. Beach tourism is definitely the best in summer. At Tra Co beach, the most ideal time will be from April to July. This time Tra Co beach will bring a super beautiful landscape with clear water, gentle waves, not too heavy, so it is very suitable for swimming. For those of you who want to experience the festivals at Tra Co beach, remember to come here between May 25 and June 6 of the lunar calendar. At this time, many interesting activities will take place such as the God Procession Ceremony, the Boat Procession Ceremony, the Elephant Procession Ceremony,... Visiting Tra Co beach, surely the first thing everyone wants to do is immerse themselves in the clear blue water of this place. Tra Co Beach makes a deep impression with its pristine scenery, blue sea water, and gentle waves throughout all seasons, making many tourists remember it forever. The beauty under the sea on the shore is even more wonderful, with fine white sand beaches, many green casuarina trees or blue morning glory strips creating an extremely wonderful scene. In the early morning or late afternoon, Tra Co beach also entertains visitors with extremely beautiful sunrise and sunset views. At this time, you will clearly see Tra Co beach as if it is wearing a completely new coat. Especially the sunset scene, both brings mesmerizing beauty and creates a feeling of regret when admiring. Da Den Beach, also known as Ngoc Son beach, is a beach located quite close to Tra Co beach. As the name suggests, Da Den beach possesses many black rocks with diverse shapes from small to large. They lie next to each other on the sandy shore, creating a scene that is both mysterious and attractive. Besides, Da Den beach also has a smooth white sand beach, blue water and beautiful wild scenery. Coming here, you will also find super beautiful check-in corners.
Quang Ninh
April to July
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Na Hang tourist area
Quan Lan Island is located on Bai Tu Long Bay, including Quan Lan commune and Minh Chau commune in Van Don district, Quang Ninh province. The entire island has an area of 11km2, stretching from the foot of Van Don mountain range to Got mountain with high mountains in the east like a strong wall blocking the waves to protect the island's residents. You can choose to travel to Quan Lan beach in summer or fall because this is the time when the weather is cool and favorable for you to have fun and relax. The period from April to June and from September to November is considered the best time to come to Quan Lan. Besides, you should also note that you should not go in July and August because this is the time when rainstorms often occur, which will affect the trip. The main means of transportation for tourists when coming to the island is the tuk tuk. Each bus can carry about 8-10 people, rushing along small roads to the beach. Normal price is about 100,000/trip. You can also rent a car to take you the whole journey for 2-3 days for about 500,000 VND. In addition, you can also rent a motorbike or ride a motorbike taxi to visit the island. However, motorbike taxi prices here are twice as expensive as on the mainland because gasoline on the island must be transported from the mainland, so you need to consider carefully. Quan Lan Island attracts tourists with beautiful beaches, fresh space, cool blue sea water and extremely quiet, not hustle and bustle like other beaches. Quan Lan has 3 beaches including Quan Lan beach, Minh Chau beach and Son Hao beach. Depending on the time and initial budget, you can choose to bring a camp or learn about the experience of renting a hotel to save maximum costs on your trip to Quan Lan. If you rent a motel or hotel, it is best to book a room in advance to avoid being charged high season prices. Food service in Quan Lan is not yet developed, so you should book in advance if you don't want to go hungry. You should also bring ready-made food and water because there is no fresh water on the island. Some famous types of seafood in Quan Lan are sea worms, geoducks, clams, co ky, cylindrical fish... these are specialties that you cannot miss when coming here.
Quang Ninh
March to August
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Co To Island
Co To is an archipelago of about 50 islands located in the east of Quang Ninh province with an area of 46.2 km². Co To island district currently has 1,500 households, with nearly 6,000 people. The Co To archipelago has more than 50 islands, large and small rocks, of which Big Co To and Small Co To are the two islands with the most beautiful beaches. This is also a place with great potential for tourism development. Coming to Co To, you can visit the following places. First, Cau My Stone Beach. This is a place known as the paradise of love and youth amid the waves of Co To. The entire area is shaped like a mouse's tail, facing the sea, located south of Co To Lon island. Cau My with its sedimentary rock system eroded over tens of thousands of years by sea water creates a unique wonder among the islands of Vietnam. In addition to the rocks, high points from which you can enjoy panoramic views of this landscape will definitely make you feel like you are in the Mediterranean. Next is Hai Dang Co To, located in the eastern archipelago of Van Don island, Quang Ninh province, located on a mountain about 5km from the town, the highest point of the island, built in the late 19th century. The road from the foot of the mountain to the lighthouse is winding under dense forest foliage, rows of purple myrtle flowers, and bumpy rocks on a rarely traveled trail. Co To lighthouse has a bright view of 118m above sea level. From here, looking far away, we can see in the distance the vast ocean disappearing below the horizon, below are the mountains and forests, the beach, the clear blue water of the pearl island of Co To, taking in the view of the dreamlike coastal town, interspersed with green, peaceful forests and humble and simple roofs. Visitors to Co To cannot miss this unique experience. Next, Co To Lon Island Church in Area 4, Cam Pha Parish, Hon Gai County, Hai Phong Diocese, inaugurated on May 28, 2013. This is the first church on the island built to serve the parishioners on the island. This church was built at the foot of a hill with a length of 26.7 m and a width of 9.8 m. Although this is a small church, it is the only church on the island, and is one of the attractions that tourists visit when traveling to Co To. Besides, there are some other great places such as: Hong Van Beach, Van Chay Beach, Thanh Lan Island, Co To Island. Like the beaches of other tourist destinations, on Co To Island you can buy fresh seafood the same morning you return. Fishermen on the island often bring newly caught seafood to sell at the pier for the convenience of tourists. The vendors will also box and ice the seafood for you so you can take it home without worrying about the seafood spoiling. In addition, in Co To there are many impressive souvenirs made from oysters, clam shells, and snails. You can absolutely choose those items for yourself as gifts.
Quang Ninh
From March to October
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Na Hang tourist area
Tuan Chau Island is a super famous tourist resort destination in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh. Located about 2km from Ha Long city center, the island has an area of about 400 hectares with many beautiful landscapes, beaches, and tourist areas for tourists to visit. Tuan Chau Island is a super famous tourist resort destination in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh. Located about 2km from Ha Long city center, the island has an area of about 400 hectares with many beautiful landscapes, beaches, and tourist areas for tourists to visit. Tuan Chau Island is a beautiful beach tourist destination, so the ideal time to visit will definitely be in the summer. The time from March to October will be the most suitable time, at this time the sky is clear, the sea water is cool blue, the beach is white sand and the sunshine is extremely beautiful. However, you should note that the summer period from May to July will have very high temperatures, possibly up to 40 degrees Celsius. For those of you with weak health or families with children and the elderly, remember to be careful. kidney. When traveling in the summer, don't forget to bring sun protection items for yourself. Coming to Tuan Chau island, you can participate in activities such as swimming. Swimming is definitely always the first activity when coming to Tuan Chau island area. With a super beautiful artificial beach of up to 5km, fine white sand, cool blue sea water, Tuan Chau beach will definitely be a great medicine to forget daily fatigue. You can immediately dive into the cool ocean water, freely swim or participate in exciting activities. In addition, you can participate in the Tuan Chau water music program. Tuan Chau Island Water Music Performance Palace is a venue for many water music shows combined with extremely spectacular lighting. This place is designed with very special architecture inspired by the Roman school. The area of the Water Palace is 15 hectares with 12,000 seats. The programs here are very professionally invested, on average a performance will last about 40 minutes. And there are many other attractive activities.
Quang Ninh
From April to December
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Ha Long Bay
Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, about 180 km from Hanoi, is known as the tourist paradise of the North. With a convenient location, modern infrastructure and developed transportation system, Ha Long city attracts tens of millions of domestic and foreign tourists each year. Ha Long Bay has an area of 1,553 square kilometers including 1,900 large and small limestone islands with vivid shapes. The bay has been honored many times by UNESCO as a world natural wonder and is a tourist destination not to be missed. The weather in Ha Long is divided into two distinct seasons: summer - from May to October and winter - from November to the end of April. The average annual temperature is 25ºC, quite ideal for outdoor tours. With diverse vegetation and favorable climate, you can travel to Ha Long Bay at any time of the year. However, according to experience traveling to Ha Long Bay, you should avoid stormy times in July and August to have the most complete trip. Regarding travel costs from Hanoi to Ha Long city or Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh to Ha Long, you can refer to below: Regarding accommodation costs, depending on the area you choose, the room price will have a certain difference. Ha Long room prices usually range from 200,000 VND/night to 2,000,000 VND/night. Food costs also depend on the number of dishes you order, and the number of people eating. However, in general, the cost per meal is not too high. If you eat seafood in a restaurant, the cost is from 150,000 - 500,000 VND/person. The cost of visiting Ha Long Bay is about 250,000 VND - 2,000,000 VND depending on the type of tour you choose. Normally, people who have experience traveling to Ha Long Bay on their own will choose to visit the bay by boat for 250,000 VND/person. It can be seen that the cost for a trip to Ha Long Bay is not fixed but depends on the individual's schedule and entertainment needs of each tourist. However, if you choose to travel on your own, the most suitable cost to eat, rest and visit places for about 2 days will range from 3,000,000 VND to 5,000,000 VND. According to Ha Long Bay travel experience, there are many convenient means of transportation to visit every corner of Ha Long city: Motorbike: You can easily rent a motorbike to explore Ha Long city by yourself at a reasonable price. However, for many tourists, you should ask in advance the price of the car rental and remember the time to return the car to avoid "unjustly losing money". Bus: Ha Long has a bus system connecting famous tourist destinations. The average bus ticket price in Ha Long city is about 7,000 - 10,000 VND/way. Electric vehicle: Electric vehicle is quite a popular means of transportation, especially in the center and tourist destinations in Ha Long. According to Ha Long Bay travel experience, the price of a tram ticket is about 500,000 - 900,000 VND for one trip. You can use this service from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day. Taxi: This is a convenient means of transportation and suitable for most tourists. Tourist destinations in Ha Long Bay are not far from each other so the cost of traveling by taxi is not a problem. Taxi prices in Ha Long Bay range from 5,000 - 11,000 VND/km, depending on the car company and distance traveled. Ha Long Bay has majestic and poetic natural beauty with thousands of large and small islands and many unique caves. The bay is also recognized by UNESCO as a world natural wonder and attracts a large number of tourists every year. When going around the bay, you can admire beautiful natural scenery with beautiful destinations such as Sung Sot cave, Con Coc island, Dragon Eye island, Ti Top island, Ngoc Vung island,... Bai Chay Beach is an artificial beach located next to Ha Long Bay. This is the most beautiful beach in the city, with clear blue water and fine white sand stretching nearly 1,000 meters. According to Ha Long Bay travel experience, you can freely swim, check in and experience water games. Located on Tuan Chau island, Tuan Chau tourist area attracts tourists with its beautifully decorated and poetic space. When coming to Tuan Chau, you should attend a water music performance and have fun at the outdoor amusement park or the newly opened dinosaur park. Kayaking leisurely on the cool water, hidden behind the Luong cave mountain range will make you feel extremely peaceful. After visiting Luong cave, you can walk to Ti Top island and watch the sunset with friends on a yacht. Quang Ninh Museum is considered a miniature model of Quang Ninh province, a place that preserves the culture and peaceful life of Ha Long people. Young people traveling to Quang Ninh all have "lifetime" photos at this attraction.
Quang Ninh
May to October
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Na Hang tourist area
Xuong Giang ancient citadel, located exactly in Xuong Giang ward, right in the center of Bac Giang city, Bac Giang province. When talking about Bac Giang, people think of a land of outstanding people, with a rich history of building and defending the country, marking resounding victories. Among them, it is impossible not to mention the magnificent place Chi Lang - Xuong Giang. Since then, Xuong Giang Citadel has become a spiritual and tourist destination, honored as a special historical relic. National level, an interesting destination when visiting Bac Giang. Xuong Giang is the name of the ancient citadel built by the Ming army in the 15th century (1407). The citadel was built of soil. According to the remains excavated, the citadel was built in a rectangular shape, along the East - West direction with a measured length of 600m, width measured in the North - West direction. South is 450m and with a total area of 27ha. Surrounding Xuong Giang Ancient Citadel is a thick and sturdy high earthen wall, with four corners surrounded by a fortress and a wide moat, with four open doors, the main door facing west. According to the actual survey and relic records left behind by Xuong Giang Ancient Citadel, there are not many vestiges of the ancient citadel left, in which the citadel wall is about 3-4m higher than the surrounding ground, the base is 25m wide and the front is 16-20m wide. The 4 corners of Xuong Giang ancient citadel have 4 fortresses 4 meters higher than the citadel surface, protruding completely outside and outside the citadel is a surrounding trench system running around to ensure the ancient military strategy. According to historical books, Xuong Giang Citadel is a place associated with the Xuong Giang victory of the famous Dai Viet army and people led by Le Loi. Here, the army defeated 100,000 Ming invaders in a battle lasting nearly a month stretching along the areas of Lang Son and Bac Giang today with four major victories: October 10: Defeated the enemy and finished off Crown Prince Lieu Thang at Chi Lang gate; The battle on October 15 defeated the military service in the Can Tram area, today Huong Son - Lang Giang, causing enemy general Bao Dinh Ba Luong Minh to commit suicide; The battle of Ho Cat on October 18, located in the area of Voi, Xuong Lam, Phi Mo - Lang Giang today, caused Minister Ly Khanh to commit suicide. Especially the battle of Xuong Giang on November 3, 1427, on Xuong Giang field (today in Tan Dinh, Xuan Huong, My Thai communes, Lang Giang district and Tho Xuong, Bac Giang city), our army won after 10 days of siege. In that battle, the insurgent army defeated up to 70,000 enemy troops, led by two talented generals Thoi Tu and Hoang Phuc, forcing the Ming army at that time stationed in Dong Do - Hanoi to withdraw to the country. Last year's victory of the Lam Son insurgent army led by the talented general Tran Nguyen Han to take over Xuong Giang citadel and destroy Lieu Thang's powerful army made an important contribution to drawing a historic victory from which to continue. The foundation to help our country overthrow the brutal rule of the Ming Dynasty that lasted for 20 years, deciding our country's independence in the 15th century. At that time, Xuong Giang Citadel was considered the center of the battle and was continuously a historical witness to many important historical events of the homeland at that time, especially the famous uprising with its leadership. The leadership of general Nguyen Huu Cau, also known as District He, occurred in the second half of the 18th century. As a historical witness of many illustrious historical events, Xuong Giang Ancient Citadel is still chosen every year by Bac Giang province as a festival venue, usually on January 6-7. During the festival, there are many unique rituals and fun games to commemorate the historic victory of the Lam Son insurgent army at Xuong Giang Citadel that year. Before the opening day of the festival, usually on the evening of January 5, young people here organize campfires and at communal houses, pagodas and cultural houses, they will light torches all night to wait until the fifth watch to line up. party, banging gongs and dancing drums and bringing them back to the gathering place to open the festival. Therefore, every year in the early morning of the 6th day of the first lunar month, we will enjoy the wonderful festive atmosphere with groups of people from the wards and communes, raising flags, beating drums, and all kinds of floats and pants. Brightly dressed, one after another poured from the streets towards the festival center and started the biggest festival of the year here. With that historical significance, on January 22, 2009, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a decision to classify Xuong Giang Citadel as a national historical relic, with 14 relic sites: northeast, east gate, north gate, southwest gate, south gate, central area, traces of the citadel, the section of Xuong Giang river flowing through the citadel; Archaeological excavation sites No. 2, 3, Phu well, Thanh temple and 2 points outside the protected area: southeast gate, west gate.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Na Hang tourist area
Cam Son Lake is located in Son Hai commune, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province, and is considered the fourth largest irrigation project in the country. The main task of the lake is to provide water for agricultural production. Although it has an average area of 2,600 hectares, in the summer and during times of heavy rain, the lake surface can expand to more than 3,000 hectares. Cam Son Lake is surrounded by majestic high mountains and lush green forests, creating a enchanting natural space. To get to Cam Son Lake, you can drive from the center of Hanoi along a road about 100km long. On the way, you will have to pass Long Bien bridge and Tu Son town, then go to Bac Ninh and drive about 22km to Bac Giang. Here, you will continue to follow Highway 31 to Chu town (Luc Ngan) and find a left turn to go to Khuon Than lake (provincial road 289). When you arrive at Kien Thanh commune committee, you are only about 15km away from Cam Son Lake. However, because the road is quite far and includes many different sections, to ensure the safety of your trip, you should go with a large group of people and rest periodically along the way. In addition, you can also ask local people for more specific directions to avoid getting lost and wasting time. Cam Son Lake is a suitable tourist destination to visit at any time of the year. However, according to the experience of those who have been here, summer is the best time to experience the open space and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake. You can camp with friends or experience swimming in the lake here. In addition, autumn is also a great time to travel to Cam Son Lake, at this time the climate is cool and the trees begin to change leaves, creating a romantic natural space. If you want to experience the bright red lychee crop of Luc Ngan hills, you can plan to come here around June or July. This is also the time to immerse yourself in the harvest atmosphere of the residents. local. Cam Son Lake is like a charming natural painting of mountains and water, with the special feature of this place being that the lake shore is surrounded by overlapping mountains. People travel mainly by boat, preserving many traditional cultural features. When coming here, visitors will admire the wild beauty of high mountains and rows of green trees creating shadows on the fresh lake surface. In addition, hundreds of large and small islands undulating in the middle of the lake surface enhance the feeling like you are living in a miniature version of Ha Long, in Bac Giang. You may not know, the romance and poetic nature here once inspired musician Pho Duc Phuong to create the song "Lake on the Mountain", which has become a famous work to this day. In addition, you can travel with your loved ones to small islands and admire the majestic clouds and mountains at Cam Son Lake by motorboat. In addition to admiring the beautiful nature, visitors can also participate in many interesting activities at Cam Son Lake such as boating, climbing, fishing,... This will definitely make your trip more enjoyable. becomes full of excitement and meaning. Not only that, Cam Son Lake tourist area is also a "hot" destination in Bac Giang, attracting many young tourists to come here for camping and picnics. After exploring the island on the boat, you can stop by the fishing village to buy specialty products such as shrimp and fresh fish. In addition, you can visit the surrounding houses to buy hill chicken and rent the homeowner's kitchen to cook the typical dishes of this land yourself. This is truly a great experience to learn about local culture, customs and feel the warmth and friendliness of the people here.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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Na Hang tourist area
Duc La Pagoda (also known as Vinh Nghiem Pagoda) is located on a low hill in Duc La Pine, Tri Yen Commune, Yen Dung District, Bac Giang Province. Duc La Pagoda is located about 18 km from the city center. Maybe that's why this place is free from the hustle and bustle of the city. The pagoda was built from the beginning of the reign of Ly Thai To (1010-1028) until the reign of King Tran Thanh Tong (1258-1278). The pagoda was a place where many high-ranking monks practiced. Therefore, the pagoda has been renovated to be more magnificent and splendid. The pagoda is also the place where King Tran Nhan Tong came to receive ordination and founded the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist sect. At Duc La Pagoda, King Tran Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Quang created the Truc Lam Tam To of the Truc Lam Zen sect. Duc La Pagoda stands out with its charming and poetic natural landscape. The pagoda is located on a low hill, at the confluence of Luc Nam and Thuong rivers. Surrounding the pagoda is Co Tien Mountain. A great location, meeting the mountains and rivers. Not noisy or bustling, standing here, people seem to be immersed in the vastness of heaven and earth. Duc La Pagoda is located on a large campus with an area of about 10,000 square meters. The beginning is Tam Quan gate and then Tien Duong. Entering the temple yard, the old imprints that are still preserved appear right before your eyes. Among them, the large 6-sided stele of Hoang Dinh year is considered the oldest. Duc La Pagoda has a unique architectural style, preserved for thousands of years. The pagoda has a structure with 4 blocks: the pagoda is shaped like the letter "cong", on both sides there are rows of Ta vu and Huu vu. The rows in the pagoda are spacious with 18 compartments. Duc La Pagoda is also known for its sophisticated and artistic sculpture values. Shown most clearly through the system of Buddha statues arranged in 3 main blocks: Three Jewels, First Patriarch's House and Second Patriarch's House. Besides, the pagoda also retains many valuable relics. Notable to mention are the horizontal panels - couplets and the epitaph system with 8 panels recording the historical and development process of Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Center.
Bac Ninh
From January to December
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