Ha Nam 2-Day 1-Night Travel Guide

Located not far from Hanoi, Ha Nam possesses charming landscapes and tranquil natural beauty that everyone should experience at least once. If you are planning a weekend getaway to Ha Nam for 2 days, the following article provides comprehensive information on dining, accommodation, activities, and more, ensuring you have a joyful and memorable trip.

1. Ideal Time for Traveling to Ha Nam
 

Ha Nam, situated in northern Vietnam, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with all four distinct seasons throughout the year. Each season brings its own unique beauty, making any time a suitable time to visit Ha Nam. If you enjoy lively festival atmospheres, consider traveling from January to March. Alternatively, the autumn months from August to October offer pleasant weather for exploring Ha Nam.

2. How to Get to Ha Nam

There are various transportation options to reach Ha Nam, including by car, motorcycle, and bus. Here are some suggested methods:
  • Motorcycle: Travel along National Highway 1A, cross the Giẽ Bridge, and continue straight to reach Ha Nam. Ensure you have all necessary documents and adhere to traffic regulations.
  • Bus: From Giap Bat Bus Station in Hanoi, take bus number 206 Hanoi - Phu Ly. Buses depart approximately every 15 minutes.
  • Coach: Coaches from Hanoi to Ha Nam often take the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway. Additionally, there are coaches traveling along National Highway 1A through Kim Bang to Phu Ly city.
3. Travel Itinerary

Ha Nam boasts serene natural landscapes and is renowned for its spiritual and sacred tourist destinations. In this article, Tiến Lộc Palace Hotel will suggest a detailed itinerary for your exploration of Ha Nam!

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1:
 

+ 7:00 - 8:00: Hanoi - Tam Chuc

As Ha Nam is less than 60km away from Hanoi, the journey takes about 1 hour. Therefore, you can plan your departure time to suit your transportation and personal schedule.

+ 8:00 - 11:30: Explore Tam Chuc Pagoda - The Largest Pagoda in the World

Tam Chuc Pagoda is part of the Tam Chuc Tourism Complex in Ha Nam province. The complex includes various structures such as Thuy Dinh Guest House, Tam Chuc Communal House, Tam Quan Gate, Column Garden, Three Palaces (Tam The Palace, Phap Chu Palace, and Quan Am Palace), and Ngoc Pagoda.

+ 11:30 - 14:00: Lunch and Rest

Near Tam Chuc Tourism Complex, there are several restaurants and eateries. Here, you can comfortably choose from a variety of Ha Nam specialties for your lunch, such as Vu Dai village braised fish, Phu Ly rolled cakes, river catfish vermicelli, Ta Kenh vermicelli, mountain goat meat, etc.

+ 14:00 - 15:00: Visit Ba Danh Pagoda
 

Ba Danh Pagoda (Bao Son Tu), located in Danh Xa village, Ngoc Son commune, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam, exudes ancient charm, solemnity, and profound spirituality. The pagoda worships Buddha, the Four Noble Truths (Dharma Cloud, Dharma Temple, Dharma Rain, and Dharma Wind), and the village's Mother Goddess.

+ 15:00 - 18:00: Explore Five Grottoes of Thi Son
 

Five Grottoes of Thi Son consists of five interconnected caves, forming a continuous cave system with various stalactite formations that ignite the imagination: shapes resembling a mother's breast, an open rice pot, an elephant, a turtle, and more. Afterward, visit the Truc Dang Huong Temple and immerse yourself in the refreshing green space covered entirely by bamboo.

+ Evening: Dining, Rest, and Explore Phu Ly City at Night

Return to Phu Ly city, check in at the hotel, and have dinner. Rest and explore Phu Ly city at night. You can visit the Vincom shopping center, Nam Cao flower garden, Bau market, and more.

Day 2:

+ 8:00 - 11:30: Explore Nguyen Khuyen Street and Vu Dai Village
 

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, you can move to Nguyen Khuyen Street and Vu Dai Village.

At Nguyen Khuyen Street, where the poet Nguyen Khuyen (a prominent figure in Vietnamese literature) is worshiped, explore the place that preserves memorabilia, horizontal lacquer boards, couplets presented by scholars to the poet, photos of historical events, and his works.

In Vu Dai Village, visit Ba Kien's house, pay respects at the tomb of the writer Nam Cao, and learn about the process of making braised fish.

+ 11:30 - 14:00: Lunch and Rest

+ 14:30 - 16:00: Visit Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda
 

Explore Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu Pagoda, a famous and serene temple beloved by both tourists and locals. It is not only a sacred place for worship but also a spiritual hub for the local community, guiding people towards moral and aesthetic values.

Conclude your 2 - day journey exploring Ha Nam, and then return to Hanoi. On the way back, you may stop to purchase some Ha Nam specialties as gifts for family and friends.

4. Where to stay during the trip to Ha Nam? 

You can consider Tien Loc Palace Hotel for this exploration journey. Located right in the center of Phu Ly city, on the main route of National Highway 1A, Tien Loc Palace Hotel offers convenient access to famous tourist destinations in Ha Nam.
 

Choosing Tien Loc Palace Hotel, you not only get to rest in modern rooms but also enjoy enticing cuisine at the luxurious restaurant. Additionally, you can work out at the professional gym, relax with a cup of coffee at Enjoy Coffee, and do some shopping at the convenient supermarket on the first floor. The hotel promises to provide you with the most relaxing moments.

With the information shared here, I hope you will have a smooth and enjoyable journey of exploration in Ha Nam.
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