Experience of spring traveling in 2023
Ha Nam is known as one of the famous spiritual tourist destinations in the North. Therefore, on every New Year's occasion, people whisper to each other about Ha Nam traveling to spring, wishing for a happy and peaceful new year. You also plan to travel to Ha Nam this spring, so please pocket the following tips right away to have a smooth trip!
1. The means of transportation
Vietnam's transportation system is increasingly complete and developed, so moving to Ha Nam is not tricky. You can choose one of the ways below:
Bus: It is a cheap and very convenient means of transport because there is a trip every fifteen minutes. If you are in Hanoi, you can take bus code 206 from Giap Bat bus station to Phu Ly.
Coach: It is a popular means of transport, helping you to move to Ha Nam quickly. This type of bus is available at most coach stations such as My Dinh, Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam, …
Private transport: For those who love freedom and initiative, you can choose personal vehicles such as motorbikes, private cars, etc. However, if you select this way, you should bring all documents and obey the road traffic regulations for a safe ride.
2. Stay in Ha Nam
Choosing where to stay is also one of the concerns of tourists when coming to Ha Nam.
If you only go for a day, you can eat, drink and rest at the tourist destination.
If you come from far away or want to stay in Ha Nam to have more time to explore the famous tourist attractions here, you should find a hotel to stay in.
Currently, in Ha Nam, there are many prestigious hotels near tourist attractions for you to choose from. One of them is Tien Loc Palace Hotel.
Located on National Highway 1A, near the center of Phu Ly city, Tien Loc Palace Hotel with 208 clean, luxurious and modern rooms, along with many convenient services such as a convenience store, gym, Enjoy Coffee, …, which promises to bring you moments of relaxation and comfort after a long day of exploration.
3. Spring travel destinations in Ha Nam
Traveling to Ha Nam spring, there are some famous places you should not miss, such as Tam Chuc Pagoda, Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, Ba Danh Pagoda, Truc Temple, …
Tam Chuc Pagoda
Tam Chuc Pagoda, the world's largest temple, is located in Ba Sao commune, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province. This place owns a prime location, when there is a large Tam Chuc lake in front and That Tinh mountain surrounds the back, creating a charming landscape that impresses visitors from the first time they set foot next.
Tam Chuc pagoda located in the tourist complex of Tam Chuc pagoda with a total area of up to 5,000 hectares, includes many massive construction items such as the Thuy Dinh guest house, Tam Chuc pagoda, Tam Chuc communal house and Ngoc pagoda. In particular, built on the foundation of an old temple more than 1000 years old, Tam Chuc Pagoda is a sacred place, attracting many tourists from all over the world to visit and worship every year.
Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda
Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda (or Dung Pagoda) is located in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province. The temple is famous for its pure beauty, a peaceful place anyone wants to find.
Nestled in the green pine forest on An Nhien mountain, spreading the view along the vast field, making the temple more majestic and dignified.
Coming to Jizhong Phi Lai Temple, visitors can't help but be surprised by the courtyard completely covered with white gravel, but not red brick like other temples. Come to hear the birds singing, the wind ringing, the wind chimes ringing, ..., so the soul becomes very relieved and relaxed.
That is also why Buddhists come to the temple to pray for happiness and sightseeing and sometimes to find peace after so much chaos.
Ba Danh Pagoda
Ba Danh Pagoda, the most beautiful and ancient temple in Ha Nam, is located in Danh Xa village, Ngoc Son commune, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam.
The pagoda has a total area of up to 10 hectares. The temple campus includes many architectural and artistic works with nearly 40 large and small rooms. Like many other temples in the Northern Delta that worship Buddha, Ba Danh Pagoda also worships the Four Dharmas (Phap Van, Phap Vu, Phap Loi, Phap Dien), a nature worshiping belief that is very close to life agriculture in our country.
After burning incense at the temple, visitors can continue to go to the top of Ngoc mountain, watching the miniature panorama of Kim Bang land, Ha Nam. It will undoubtedly leave many exciting experiences for visitors.
Truc Temple - Ngu Dong Thi Son
Truc Temple is located in Quyen Son village, Thi Son commune, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam.
The temple is hidden in the bamboo forest, so Truc Temple has a quiet and ancient beauty, attracting millions of tourists to visit and worship every year. In particular, from the 1st of January to the 10th of the second lunar month, the Truc temple festival is held with many religious activities imbued with traditional culture, expressing gratitude and remembrance of the ancestor's ancient national hero.
In addition, when coming here, visitors can also visit and explore Cam Mountain - Ngu Dong Thi Son, located right near Truc Temple. This place converges all the wild, magnificent beauty of nature, and is a destination you should not miss if you have the opportunity to visit Truc Temple.
4. What to eat when spring traveling to Ha Nam?
Braised fish in Vu Dai village
Braised fish in Vu Dai village is the most famous specialty in Ha Nam. To make a standard pot of braised fish necessary to go through a rigorous selection of ingredients, along with many sophisticated and elaborate processing stages. The finished bank of braised fish has a delicious brown cockroach wing color; the fish no longer has a fishy smell but a characteristic, greasy, attractive aroma. When enjoying, fish meat is soft and rich in fiber. Worthy of being on the list of must-try delicious dishes when coming to Ha Nam.
Phu Ly steamed rice rolls
Steamed rice rolls are a rustic dish, familiar in many places, but Phu Ly steamed rice rolls have an unmatched feature.
Phu Ly rolls are coated with the famous eight-knuckle rice flour, then sprinkled with a bit of fried onion and a few drops of fat to add a smooth taste to the cake. The cake is most delicious when eaten hot, served with fragrant grilled pork rolls and unique sweet and sour dipping sauce, giving diners a delightful and irresistible taste.
Anabas rice noodles
Vermicelli with perch is one of Ha Nam's specialties, attracting diners with its sweet broth and firm, firm goldfish meat mixed with the sweetness of green vegetables. All make an attractive bowl of vermicelli, bearing the flavor of the homeland, leaving many problems in the hearts of diners after each enjoyment.
5. What to buy as a gift?
Bananas Ngu Dai Hoang
Dai Hoang king banana, or king banana, is like a small banana with bright yellow skin arranged evenly on a bunch, looking very beautiful. When ripe, it has a characteristic sweet aroma. In particular, the Dai Hoang banana contains high nutritional content and a lot of potassium, amino acids, 11 minerals and six amino acids, so it is perfect for health. It will be a meaningful gift for friends and relatives during your upcoming spring trip to Ha Nam.
Kien Khe rice paper
Kien Khe rice paper gradually becomes a local gift that any visitor to Ha Nam wants to buy as a gift for relatives and friends because the cake is more fragrant, crispy and decadent than in other places.
You can buy Kien Khe rice paper at many places in the province, most in Kien Khe town, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province.
Melientha Suavis Pierre
Melientha Suavis Pierre is one of the famous specialties of Ha Nam. This vegetable grows a lot in the hilly areas of Thanh Liem and Kim Bang districts, has a dark green color, is glossy, especially protein, vitamin C ... so it is good for health.
The vegetable season usually lasts from January to the end of April (lunar calendar). Vegetables are combined with familiar ingredients such as minced meat, shrimp, ... to create beautiful dishes.
Voc village wine
Voc village wine is a famous specialty of Voc village, Vu Ban commune, Binh Luc district, Ha Nam province. The wine is cooked from sticky rice with yellow flowers and brewed with 36 traditional herbs, creating a solid and rich yeast like the love of the people here.
The whole set of Ha Nam spring travel tips is mentioned in this article by Tien Loc Palace. Please refer to it for the perfect spring trip!