Ha Nam, Northern Vietnam: Photos, Best Things to Do, Suggested Tours

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Ha Nam “Historical Destination”

The Ba Danh Pagoda, which has been neglected by tourists for many years, is becoming a more popular attraction.

Ha Nam is located on south of Red River Delta, southern gateway of Hanoi.

Le Mat Village in Ha Nam.

Ngu Dong Son Cave in Ha Nam.

Phu Ly is a city beautiful of Ha Nam Province.

Waterfall in Tam Chuc Lake in Ha Nam.

Waterfall in Tam Chuc Lake, Ha Nam, Ha Nam Province

Ha Nam overview

Ha Nam is well-known for its many powerful mountains and magnificent caverns, as well as traditional festivals and long-standing historical sites. With many historic temples and pagodas, this is also a spiritual travel attraction.
With different traditional festivals held throughout the year, tourists can visit Ha Nam at any time of year, choosing the location rather than the time to arrive.

Attractions in Ha Nam

1. Tam Chuc Pagoda
This pagoda was inaugurated in May 2019 and has attracted a large number of Buddhist followers and visitors due to its beautiful construction and breathtaking scenery.
This is one of the tourist destinations classified as a nationally significant tourist destination by the Prime Minister, with the objective of supporting the growth of spiritual tourism. Tam Chuc Pagoda, around 1.5 hours from Hanoi, is ideal for a day trip to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
2. Kem Trong
It is still known as a river that flows between two mountains, this river is called the Day River, and its two sides are mountains; these mountains are close together, making this region a highly romantic and lyrical tourist destination.
Aside from the mountains, tourists can explore the wonderful caverns within the mountains, and some mountains are home to a large number of bats. All of these distinctive features have contributed to Kem Trong’s reputation as an amazing ecotourism destination, particularly for visitors who love to contact with nature.
3. Bat Canh Son
Bat Canh Son means this place has eight pagodas and one temple, and the scenery is quite beautiful. It also has both a river and mountains, which combine to produce a very unique panorama.
Although this temple does not see many visitors on a daily basis, its architecture and history are unique. This historical landmark has produced a particularly religious location with approximately forty dwelling spaces and various monuments.
4. Tran Thuong Temple
5. Lanh Giang Temple
6. Truc Temple
7. Nha Xa Silk Village
This is the place where practically all people work to make various silk products like clothing, towels, and so on.
8. Nha Xa Silk Village
9. Drum hamlet
This is also well-known in Ha Nam; this hamlet manufactures all types of drums, from the largest to the tiniest; many provinces in Vietnam travel here to purchase drums for important events.
10. Embroidery Village
This is the famous handicrafts district of Ha Nam, tourists will have the opportunity to purchase the most beautiful embroidery products made by the residents who work here.

How to travel to Ha Nam?

It takes about 50km by bus from Hanoi to Ha Nam, you are also possible to drive by yourself catch a local bus, or even ride a motorbike, or if you are a traveler who prefers to ride a bike this method is fine to use to go to Ha Nam from Hanoi, it is easy and convenient for you to go this province from Hanoi by any vehicle.

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