Tourist destination
Truc Temple
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.
Ninh Binh
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Tran Thuong Temple
Tran Thuong Temple is currently a place to honor the national hero Tiet Trung Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan and the generals who fought against the Mongol army in the 13th century. With more than a century of existence, the temple still retains its original beauty and is a symbol of history and pride of the people of Ha Nam. The land of Tran Thuong is known for the saying "Personal Dao, Rice of Tran Thuong" and the poem engraved on the motto at the temple: "The land of Tran Thuong is immense in welfare, bustling with fruits every spring." Previously, Tran Thuong was the center of 6 water canals. From here, you can go up the Red River to Thang Long or down to the sea to the East. Only about 3km from here is where the Tran family's tomb is located. Tran Thuong Temple is one of three major temples worshiping Hung Dao Dai Vuong nationwide. Legend has it that, on his journey against the Mongol army, Tran Hung Dao realized that the terrain here was very dangerous, so he set up 6 food warehouses to serve the war. This place today has become a place to preserve the historical spirit and pride of the people of Ha Nam. Tran Thuong Temple, a majestic and ancient architectural work located on sacred land in the style of "Four water turtles". The overall landscape of the temple includes the outer gate, the inner gate, 5 buildings, 15 compartments, divided into 3 palaces: first, second, third and two hai vu, 5 wells... The architecture and natural landscape of the temple Tran Thuong Temple is like immersing yourself in religion in a sacred cultural space. The value of the temple is reflected in its delicate decoration with unique motifs: two dragons flanking the moon, flying dragons, dancing phoenixes, water waves, clouds and sky... Creating a vivid, ancient picture containing folk philosophy. . The temple's collection of altar objects and ancient books is also very diverse, especially the statue of Saint Tran with a serious face but still a nurturing smile. With traditional historical value, Tran Thuong Temple shines with unique culture. Every year, the temple organizes two major festivals: the Saint Tran food distribution ceremony takes place on the night of January 14 and early morning of January 15; The death anniversary celebration from the 18th to 20th of the 8th lunar month attracts a large number of people and tourists. During the festival, many folk cultural activities are held, from the water procession, the river swimming competition to the "Dong Dong performance" - a traditional ritual, all emphasizing the moral "Remember when drinking water". source". Tran Thuong Temple is not only a place to organize festivals, but also a place to preserve memories of culture, history and beliefs. This is a symbol of respect for the saintly figures who saved the country, the pride of a nation with endless filial piety.
Ninh Binh
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Lanh Giang Temple
Lanh Giang Temple - a famous spiritual destination in Ha Nam, also known by the familiar name Lanh Giang Linh Tu. Specifically, this temple is located in Yen Lac village, Moc Nam commune, Duy Tien district, Ha Nam province. This tourist destination is located right next to the foot of the dike connecting the old Ha Tay, on the right bank of the Red River. Opposite Lanh Giang temple is Hung Yen province. Therefore, visitors can easily get here by many different means, from road to waterway. Because of this location, many people still mistakenly believe that Lanh Giang temple is located in Hung Yen. Ha Nam is a province without an airport, so to get to Lanh Giang temple, visitors can hunt for plane tickets to Hanoi at Traveloka. Traveloka's Fare Notification, Reschedule and Refund features will provide you with maximum support during the booking process. Currently, flights to Hanoi's Noi Bai airport are operated regularly. Therefore, visitors can easily book flight tickets for any period of time. After landing safely at Noi Bai airport, you need to choose the next suitable means of transportation to Ha Nam province. Most tourists often choose bus 206 or some typical bus companies such as Phuc Loc Tho, Viet Trung, Thoi Dai, Man Tinh,... After arriving in Dong Van town, Duy Tien district, tourists who want to visit Lanh Giang temple need to move another 8km along Highway 38 to Hoa Mac town. From here, go another 3 or 4 kilometers and you can reach Yen Lenh bridge. Next, just turn left and follow the road right next to the Red River dyke and you can reach Lanh Giang temple, Ha Nam. According to records from documents, until now, people have not been able to determine the time when Lanh Giang temple was built. According to the inscriptions left on the roof of the second building, it is likely that Lanh Giang temple was restored in 1944. Through historical ups and downs, this temple still retains its original grand scale. Many legends have told that Lanh Giang temple is associated with the Three Famous Gods - the children of the noble lady Hoa Giam. Not only were they instrumental in helping King Hung fight against Thuc Phan's army, but they also supported Princess Tien Dung and her husband. Therefore, Lanh Giang Temple was established to recognize and commemorate the gods who helped King Hung defend the country. Every year, Lanh Giang Temple will have two major festivals to express remembrance to the water gods and pray for good weather all year round so that people can settle down and settle down. The first festival will take place in the 6th lunar month, lasting from the 2nd to the 5th. The second festival will continue to take place in the 8th lunar month, specifically August 20. The festival at Lanh Giang temple not only brings together many extremely sacred and solemn sacrificial rituals and holy processions, but also brings together many interesting and exciting games. Coming to Ha Nam on this occasion, visitors can not only admire the unique landscapes and spiritual architectural works here but can also learn more about the customs and unique culture of Ha Nam. this land. In 1996, Lanh Giang Temple was officially ranked as a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Since then, the temple has become one of the works that need to be preserved, protected and developed. Lanh Giang Temple consists of 3 buildings with 14 compartments along with a guest house and altar surrounded by solid walls. In the temple there are many valuable items, many precious antiques and statues worshiping the three gods of the Hung King period. Standing in front of Lanh Giang temple, visitors will surely be extremely impressed with the massive and majestic architecture. The Tam Quan gate is designed in the style of a stack of matches with eight roofs, creating a feeling of airiness. The tip of the sword is a beautiful dragon shape interwoven with extremely harmonious motifs. In front of the Tam Quan gate is a calm, blue semicircular lake adorned with colorful and fragrant water lilies. Following the bridge from the temple gate to the middle of the lake, visitors will encounter a tower hidden in the shadow of an old sycamore tree, both majestic, ancient but also extremely poetic.
Ninh Binh
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Crescent Lake - Hung Yen
Crescent Lake is still considered the golden heart of Hung Yen. This is a landscape that all Hung Yen people know about. Hung Yen Crescent Lake is located in the center of Hien Street, adjacent to Bach Dang Street, to the East is next to Bai Say, to the Southwest is the Red River dyke. From the city center, it only takes about 1km to get here. Traveling to Hung Yen, visiting Crescent Lake, visitors will be immersed in a quiet and peaceful natural scenery. Coming here, you can breathe in the clear air, it seems like all the fatigue and sadness have disappeared, leaving only moments of true peace. Hung Yen Crescent Lake not only has poetic beauty but is also located right in a sacred land, where there are many communal houses, shrines, temples and pagodas. There are two famous spiritual sites located right on the lakeside that many tourists visit: Tran temple and Mau temple. These are two places with many historical imprints, silhouetted on the quiet surface of Crescent Lake. True to its name, many people can imagine the shape of the surface of Hung Yen Crescent Lake. This place is like an impressive crescent moon. The beauty of the lake is shown to be both rustic and extremely vivid in every song, poem, and work of art. Coming to Crescent Lake, you will enjoy the peaceful, fresh atmosphere and leave many unforgettable emotions in your soul. Crescent Lake contains a slowly flowing stream of water, a quiet and peaceful space, creating a gentle and poetic scene. Initially, the lake was a section of the Red River left after changing its course. People here compare the lake to a falling piece of Hang Nga's mirror. Although the lake is not connected to anywhere, the water in the lake is always full and clear. On one side is the Red River dyke with lush green grass, on the other side is bustling streets. If you are looking for a quiet space, close to green nature in Hung Yen, Crescent Lake is a place that is hard to miss. Surrounding Crescent Lake are many green trees, each tree reaching out to cast a shadow on the calm lake surface. Every time there is a breeze, the swaying trees give people a rustic and peaceful feeling. In the middle of the lake is a 10m high flagpole with a red flag with a yellow star fluttering, this is considered a special highlight in the peaceful lake surface. Visiting Crescent Lake, visitors can rest on the benches, admire the scenery, and enjoy the cool breeze. Walking around the lake, you will hear the gentle sound of water flowing, letting your soul be blown by the wind, the scene is like a lyrical song. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, coming here makes time seem to settle down and the soul feels lighter. Crescent Lake is where many cultural events and annual festivals of Hung Yen city take place. In 1905, Governor Le Hoan organized the Kieu Bay competition at the lake with the participation of Nguyen Khuyen and Chu Manh Trinh. During the French colonial period, the French built a small road from the Mau Temple gate to the temple. guard, divide the lake in two to deploy recreational boating activities. After the success of the August Revolution, this road was demolished to return the lake's pristine beauty.
Hung Yen
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Nom Village
Nom village is located in Dai Dong commune, Van Lam district, Hung Yen province, about 20km from Hanoi capital. Years have passed, Nom village is still a land cherished and preserved by the people of Hung Yen. In the face of bustling, hustle and bustle life, it is difficult to find a place where people feel so peaceful. The beauty of architecture, culture and people are still intact after more than 20 years of upheaval. Because of that "sustainable" beauty, Nom village tourism in Hung Yen is also of interest to many people. Moving away from the city to a small village, you will find it both familiar and strange. Familiar like being at home, strange because of a new land. In Nom village, the simple traditional beauty such as banyan trees, wells, and communal house roofs are still preserved. Through the mossy village gate, the scene inside the village is typical of ancient Vietnamese villages. The small houses are all tinged with time, the daily activities of the people take place calmly and peacefully. Feeling extremely comfortable and relaxed. Traveling to Hung Yen will not be complete if tourists have not visited Nom village. In addition to enjoying Hung Yen specialties, going to Nom village is also an opportunity for visitors to learn about the culture of the people here. Through interesting architecture and destinations. Stepping through the village gate, Nom market is the place where you can experience the most perfect Vietnamese countryside market. Nom Market was formerly the busiest market in Van Lam area. The market is simple, not reinforced concrete like the city center markets. An attractive place in Nom village is Nom pagoda. The pagoda also has another name, Linh Thong Co Tu. According to many Chinese documents, the pagoda was built on a large pine hill during the Later Le Dynasty. However, through analysis of terracotta statues in the temple, many archaeologists believe that the temple has existed for about a thousand years. Nom Pagoda has bold Asian architecture, typical of ancient Vietnamese pagodas. The pagoda houses more than 100 terracotta statues with exquisite sculptures. The pagoda is very sacred and treasured by the people of Nom village. The houses in Nom village are also places many tourists come to explore. Many houses are 200 years old and have unique architecture. Kinh Bac culture is authentic and alive through every house.
Hung Yen
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Da Hoa - Da Trach relic cluster
The temple was built on a high, flat, rectangular area of land with an area of 18,720m². The temple's face faces west, looking straight at Tu Nhien beach (Ngu Doi village, Tu Dan commune) - where Princess Tien Dung, daughter of the 18th Hung King, met Chu Dong Tu and the two became husband and wife. The temple is divided into three zones. The outer area has an area of 7,200m², has no walls, the only architecture is a 2-storey stele house, 8 curved roofs, with doors opening in 4 directions. In the stele house, there is a stone stele with content about the time of restoration of Da Hoa temple and the fateful meeting of Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung. From here, follow the 6m wide paved road with rows of ancient rice trees radiating cool shade on both sides, and you will reach the main gate. Through the main gate you enter the middle area. This area has an area of 3,400m², surrounded by low walls, planted with many green trees and divided into two areas: the right area has a bell tower, inside there is a 1.5m high bronze bell; The left area has a porch, inside there is a stone porch with a width of 1.2m; Separating these two areas is a tiled road leading from the main gate to Ngo Mon with three entrances and exits, above which hangs a large letter with four words painted in red and gilded with "Bong Lai Cung Khuc". Stepping through the Ngo Mon gate is to enter the inner area. With an area of 11,520m², the architecture is in the royal style of the Nguyen Dynasty but has a harmonious combination of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The inner area includes: a courtyard, a worship house, an adoration yard, an incense burner, and a palace. second palace, third palace and harem. Connecting the palaces are the hermitage, the tarpaulin, the horse house, the artillery house... In the harem there are 3 shrines: Saint Chu Dong Tu (in the middle), Princess Tien Dung Queen (left), concubine Hong Van – Tay Sa (right). The overall architectural works in this area include 18 houses with curved tile roofs shaped like 18 stylized dragon boats. This is a special architecture to recreate the scene of Princess Tien Dung's boat sailing on the river wharf in the past. In addition to its unique architecture, Da Hoa Temple also preserves many rare relics, typically: 3 wooden altar thrones dating from the late 17th and 18th centuries. These are considered the oldest thrones still found. seen in our country today; pair of ceramic Bach Tho jars (one hundred Tho words, none of which are similar, are engraved on the side of the jar)... Leaving Da Hoa temple, visitors will go to Da Trach temple (Yen Vinh village, Da Trach commune), a place associated with the legend of Da Trach lagoon. Legend has it that at the location of Chu Dong Tu and his two wives, princesses Tien Dung and Hong Van, "transformed" into the sky on the night of the 17th day of the 11th lunar month, they collapsed into a large lagoon, Da Trach lagoon (the lagoon was formed). after just one night). Thinking that it was a divine response, local people built a temple to worship the three gods in the Da Trach lagoon area and named it Da Trach temple, also known as Hoa temple. Da Trach Temple has been restored many times, however, the current architecture is the result of the restoration in 1890 with the character Cong (工), facing east, overlooking a semi-circular lake, the roof is carved with many dragon shapes, The phoenix is very beautiful, consisting of three rooms. Among them, the harem is the most beautifully designed space with a three-step rolling dome, giving visitors the feeling of standing in a boat cabin. From the outside, on the right, first is the altar for worshiping the temple, the statue of military mandarins, then the altar for worshiping the parents of Saint Chu Dong Tu; On the left is the altar of Be Nguoi Quan Quan (a statue of a carp made of wood painted with lacquer and gilded with shiny gold), next is the altar of Trieu Viet Vuong (548 - 571). In the middle of the harem are 3 altars: Thanh Chu Dong Tu (in the middle), Princess Tien Dung Queen (left), concubine Hong Van (right). There are also statues of two horses, one red, one white. Legend has it that those were the two horses that Saint Chu Dong Tu and his two wives rode to heal the people. In addition to the main architecture, in the temple area there is also a bell tower, inside is placed a Da Trach bell (Da Trach temple bell) cast in the 14th year of Thanh Thai (1902), 1.5m long, 0.8m wide; two rows of nine-room houses. Previously, this was the place for nine palanquins; two stone stele standing opposite each other (one stele is broken), built in the 17th year of Gia Long (1819), 1.6m high, 0.8m wide, 0.17m thick; a semicircular lake; Many horizontal panels and parallel sentences record the legend of Chu Dong Tu - Tien Dung - Tay Sa; especially the image of a hat and a stick - two objects that Saint Chu Dong Tu used to save humanity. Da Trach Temple was recognized by the State as a national historical architectural and artistic relic in 1989. To remember the merits of Saint Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung, every year, local people organize the Chu Dong Tu festival. This is one of the 16 largest festivals in the country with attractive cultural and sports activities. The most unique is the water procession with the participation of 10 boats following each other to the Red River to take water for Holy Mass at Da Hoa and Da Trach temples. This activity is organized according to ancient customs, taking place for two hours. While the boats move, there is also a dragon dance performance on the boat.
Hung Yen
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Chu Dong Tu Temple
Referring to Hung Yen is mentioning a land with many places for tourists to visit. Hung Yen tourism is famous for types of tourism such as spiritual cultural tourism, community tourism, eco-tourism, and craft village tourism. Some famous tourist attractions include Nom village, Noi street, chrysanthemum garden, Tran temple, etc. Especially, it is impossible not to mention the famous spiritual place in this land, Chu Dong Tu temple. The temple was built on a rectangular high ground, and has a long history. The temple worships Saint Chu Dong Tu and his two wives, Princess Tien Dung and Princess Tay Sa. This place is associated with the legend of love and at the same time is associated with the famous victories of our nation such as the war of Quang Phuc against the Liang army; Tran Nguyen Han and Nguyen Trai fought against the Ming army; many uprising movements in the resistance war against the French colonialists,... The temple consists of two areas: Da Trach temple and Da Hoa temple. These two temple areas are not too far apart and are both located in Khoai Chau district. The total area of the temple is 18,720 square meters, including 18 rooftops of different sizes. These two temples have both been certified by the state as national cultural relics. The temple attracts tourists not only because of its ancient, mossy appearance, but the statues are also one of the notable highlights at the temple. A typical example is the statue of Saint Chu Dong Tu and his two wives placed in the harem. The statue is cast in bronze, painted, and has very sophisticated eyeliner, and currently there are three such statues placed in the Third Palace. Visitors can choose to come here from 10 to 12 of the second lunar month every year, to not only be able to see the temple but also participate in the Chu Dong Tu festival. This festival is held to commemorate the merits of Saint Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung for curing diseases and helping people. The festival is very unique with many diverse activities such as palanquin procession, dragon dance, ca tru singing, unique folk games,...
Hung Yen
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Xich Dang Temple of Literature
Located adjacent to the Red River, which is red and heavy with silt all year round, in Hung Yen city, Xich Dang Temple of Literature, also known as Temple of Literature of Hung Yen, is an important relic in the Pho Hien relic complex. The Temple of Literature was built in 1832, after nearly 400 years of existence and enrolling 161 students who passed the university entrance exam in Upper Son Nam town, the Temple of Literature has become a symbol of the studious tradition of the people of the "Nhat Nhat" land. Kinh period, second Pho Hien". Although located in a residential area, right on Yen Lenh bridge, on Highway 38 connecting Ha Nam with Hung Yen, you can observe Xich Dang literary temple from two hundred-year-old rice trees planted in front of the gate. Located on the entrance path, there are also statues of two large stone pigs carved in the 18th century. Tam Quan, also known as Nghi Mon gate, is one of the works that still retains unique architectural features among the remaining literary temples in Vietnam. Built in a matchlock architectural style, two floors and eight roofs have an attic. On both sides of the Tam Quan there are two loudspeaker platforms, used to announce the names of candidates and announce the regulations in the examinations. Instead of the drum tower like in the Quoc Tu Giam and Mao Dien literature temples, in the Xich Dang literature temple, the drum tower is replaced by a bell tower. The sound of the bell and the bell ringing is the signal that the exam has begun and ended, and it is also a call to express gratitude and gratitude to the wise men during each festival. The two bells and bells of the Temple of Literature are also ancient relics cast and created in the 18th century. Inside the gate there is a large yard, in the middle of the yard is the ten-way street, on both sides of the yard there are a bell tower and a grand building with 2 rows of left and right vu. These two rows are currently used to display images and artifacts related to education in Hung Yen province. The Xich Dang Temple of Literature is structured in the style of Tam: including the Pre-Temple, the Middle Temple and the Rear Palace. The roof system is structured in a "real estate" style, with the main side facing south. The interior of the temple shines with a system of grand pagodas, arches, hammock doors and a system of pillars and rafters completely painted with gold and covered with metal. The most valuable artifacts in the temple of literature that have been preserved to this day are 9 stone stele engraved with the names, hometowns, and positions of 161 people who passed the university entrance exam in the ancient town of Son Nam, including 138 people in Hanoi. Hung Yen and 23 in Thai Binh.
Hung Yen
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Phu Lang Pottery Village
Phu Lang Pottery Village is one of the hundreds of years old craft villages, located in Phu Lang commune, Que Vo town, Bac Ninh province. The pottery village is located next to Luc Dau river, very convenient for production and transportation of goods. Pottery making is considered the main economic activity of the people here. When visiting Phu Lang pottery village, you will see many ceramic products and dry firewood drying along both sides of the road. The products produced by Phu Lang pottery village are also extremely rich in design, style and color. In general, it will include three main product groups: household appliances, worship items and decorative items. Making pottery requires the artist to be meticulous and skillful through many different stages. From choosing and treating soil, shaping, glazing, and firing ceramics, all require a certain level of skill. By visiting Phu Lang pottery village and seeing it with your own eyes, you can fully appreciate the talent of the ceramic artists. Visitors can explore Phu Lang pottery village at any time of the year. The craft village is always open to welcome tourists from all over with many attractive activities. If you are passionate about collecting ceramics, go to Phu Lang pottery village in December. The end of the year is the period when the pottery village improves its productivity, producing many new and beautiful designs to serve the needs of spring joy and Tet. Besides, Bac Ninh also has many attractive festivals such as Lim festival, Dinh Bang festival, Dau Pagoda festival, Ba Chua Kho temple festival, Phat Tich pagoda festival... You can go to Phu Lang pottery village on During the festival months, you can both explore craft villages and experience the festive atmosphere in Bac Ninh province. Phu Lang Pottery Village has the peaceful, rustic beauty of a Northern village. Houses with undulating tile roofs, ceramic kilns, and piles of dry firewood piled high overhead run as far as the eye can see. Jars, jars, ceramic vases, ornamental pots... layered waiting to be completed. Checking in at Phu Lang pottery village promises to bring you beautiful photos of a lifetime. The products of Phu Lang pottery village have a unique beauty, extremely sophisticated and artistic. The characteristic that makes Phu Lang ceramic different is the enamel layer with eel skin color pattern, combined with the embossed method in the style of clamping. This helps make ceramic products durable and beautiful while still retaining the pristine features of earth and fire. Coming to the craft village, you will be able to admire the extremely beautiful ceramic works of Phu Lang artisans. Not only stopping at visiting or buying products as souvenirs, when coming to Phu Lang pottery village you can also transform into artisans. Making a beautiful ceramic product the first time is not easy. However, this will be an extremely interesting experience when having a product made by yourself. You will be guided by the artisans on the basic steps and unleash your creativity. Who knows, you may also become a ceramic master.
Bac Ninh
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Dong Ho Painting Village
Where is Dong Ho Painting Village or which province Dong Ho Painting Village is in is a question that many tourists are interested in when learning about this famous tourist destination. This folk painting village is located on the banks of Duong River, in Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, about 16km from Bac Ninh city center. Because it is not far from Hanoi, about 35km, this place is also called Dong Ho Hanoi painting village. Visiting here, tourists will be introduced to the history of Dong Ho painting village by artisans. Starting in the 17th century in Dong Ho village, Song Ho commune, Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, up to now, the painting profession here has been around for more than 400 years. According to historical records, around 1945, Dong Ho village had 17 families, all of these families made paintings. Having gone through the ups and downs of history, Dong Ho village currently has two families practicing painting: the families of artisans Nguyen Dang Che and Nguyen Huu Sam. Ho village paintings are loved because they show familiar themes, associated with the image of the countryside and the simple daily life of Vietnamese people. The people of Ho village know how to filter and apply natural materials to create traditional colors that are both fresh and highly durable: indigo from the Cham tree, crimson from the bark of the Van tree, black from Bamboo leaf ash or Chiffon ash,... Unique paintings are printed on Do paper. This type of paper is handcrafted from the Do tree growing in the forest. The paper background is often coated with a layer of resin or a layer of paste mixed with a little powder from Scallop shells to create a sparkling color. Therefore, Do paper is also called Diep paper. To make vivid paintings, craftsmen need printing boards. There are two types of engraved and printed boards: color printed boards and sharp printed boards. Printed boards are usually made from squid wood or thi wood. Printing board engraving tools are chisels, also known as ticks, made from hard steel. Colored printed boards are made from fatwood because they have a higher ability to retain color. The process of making Dong Ho folk paintings includes the following steps: Step 1 - Prepare Do paper: After picking it from the forest, the worker will pound it, sift it into fine powder and process it into Do paper. Step 2 - Printing the painting: The artist prints colors on the painting to create shapes. Normally, a painting requires 5 engravings, printed in 5 times. Step 3 - Drying the painting: After printing, the painting needs to dry to prevent smudging and color durability. Dong Ho Painting Village is one of the famous tourist destinations near Hanoi. Coming here, visitors will experience many interesting activities, contributing to making the trip to Dong Ho painting village more attractive and memorable.
Bac Ninh
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