Talking about ancient craft villages in the North in general and famous craft villages in particular, it is impossible not to mention Huong Canh pottery village in Vinh Phuc province. With an age of more than 300 years, the pottery village has had a period of decline, but thanks to the love of the profession and the desire to preserve the beauty of the traditional village of many genuine artisans. Now, although the pottery village has been renovated, it still retains its simple beauty and has become an attractive tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Located in Lo Cang village, Huong Canh town, Xuyen Binh district, Vinh Phuc province, Huong Canh pottery village is about 12km from Vinh Yen city, 42km from Hanoi, extremely suitable for short trips, combining with other famous tourist destinations in Vinh Phuc such as Dai Lai lake, Tam Dao, Tay Thien bamboo forest meditation, etc. Although not as famous as Bat Trang pottery, Hanoi, Huong Canh pottery village, Vinh Phuc has its own unique features. beauty and unique charm. Pottery here has been present for more than 300 years, but it was not until the 1950s - 1970s, when ceramic cooperatives appeared, that the craft village really grew, creating many ceramic products to supply to other areas. near far. This can also be said to be the most prosperous time of Huong Canh pottery village at that time. Now, the craft village has gone through many ups and downs but is still determined to survive, becoming one of the unique craft villages of the North in general and Vinh Phuc province in particular. During a trip to Tam Dao, visitors can stop by to admire ceramic products with high aesthetics as well as better understand the history of one of these ancient craft villages. The road to Huong Canh pottery village is not too difficult compared to some other tourist destinations in Vinh Phuc. Tourists who travel to Tam Dao on their own can rent a motorbike or take a bus from Hanoi's bus stations to save costs, and for those who need to travel by car or take a tour, it will be suitable. most reasonable. From Vinh Yen and Vinh Phuc cities, visitors can follow National Highway 2, ask for directions to Binh Xuyen Commune People's Committee, go a little further and you will reach Huong Canh pottery village. If traveling from Hanoi, visitors just need to ride a motorbike along Highway 23, go to Lo Cang bridge and ask for directions to the pottery village. This is truly a destination for those who love the art of ceramic making as well as have a passion for traditional ceramic products. Coming to the pottery village, visitors will have the opportunity to see and touch traditional ceramic products such as pots, bottles, vases, jars, jars, etc. In addition, to create rich diversity to meet the needs aesthetically, the pottery village not only produces ceramics but also extremely unique and valuable fine arts and ceramic reliefs. Another interesting thing is that the type of clay used to make pottery here is green clay, rich in flesh, so when the product is formed, it has a thick, beautiful color and, above all, has many more uses than just a product. for display. Ceramic pots used to make tea will help retain the heat and flavor of the tea for a long time. It is even better when storing wine because the wine will not lose its alcohol content and will also taste better if kept for a long time. In particular, due to the characteristics of the materials, when tapped by hand, ceramic products make a very interesting jingling sound just like metal products. Today, to meet the needs and aesthetic tastes of consumers, the artisans here have innovated and created, but at the same time have retained traditional products that are not only beautiful but also diverse. brings a stable source of income for local people. Coming to the pottery village here, visitors should not miss the opportunity to listen to artisans talk about the history of creating pottery, understand more about the pottery making process, and the most interesting thing is still "playing the role" of a real ceramic artist. to create handmade ceramic products. These are also wonderful experiences that promise to bring you the most memorable and meaningful moments when coming to Huong Canh pottery village, Vinh Phuc.
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From January to December
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Vinh Phuc is fortunate to be blessed by Mother Nature with charming and captivating natural landscapes, so when people mention Vinh Phuc, they will mention a potential tourist area with many famous tourist attractions. famous landscapes reaching the world level. These are the majestic mountain scenery of Tam Dao tourist area, Tay Thien pagoda where spiritual peace helps you nourish your soul, or Dai Lai lake with a poetic clear blue lake,... and especially cannot help but including Binh Son tower. Binh Son Tower is one of the tallest towers in Vinh Phuc province. Along with Tay Thien relic, Binh Son tower was received a special national monument on March 14, 2016. Due to a long history, Binh Son Tower currently only has 11 floors and 1 pedestal floor left. The top of the tower has been destroyed so the tower has a square plan and gradually gets smaller towards the top with the edge of the last floor being 4.45 meters, the edge of the 11th floor being 1.55 meters. Overlooking Binh Son Tower is a majestic, ancient masterpiece. The tower was built with 13,200 fired bricks, of two types: square bricks and rectangular bricks. These bricks do not need lime or mortar to assemble together, but are built using a very special method of firing at high temperatures. Because of this method, the tower is built quite solidly. The inside of the tower is not closed but has a hollow section running from the base of the tower to the top of the tower. The outside of the tower is covered with a layer of square tiles decorated with patterns such as lemon flowers, leaves, lions playing on bridges, meandering dragons, etc. The pattern lines are carved very meticulously and delicately. Economical, liberal, strong and bold with the artistic culture of the Ly and Tran dynasties. The unique feature of Binh Son tower is at the base of the tower. The base of the tower has many lotus belts overlapping each other, so when you look at it, you will feel like the tower is growing from a lotus flower, carrying a typical image of Vietnamese cultural beauty. The dragon image carved here is also very special, it has horns and is curled up, its head is tucked in the middle, its legs are kicked out, its spine has a serrated fin, and one front leg is raised. Binh Son Tower with many unique features in architecture, art as well as construction techniques, Binh Son Tower is considered one of the most beautiful towers in Tonkin. If visitors choose to visit on January 15, they can not only visit and admire the artistic beauty of Binh Son Tower but can also participate in the "Pagoda and Tower Festival" with rituals. Traditions include palanquin processions, prayers for favorable weather, peace and prosperity, cultural and artistic programs, sports and folk games.
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From January to December
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Located on the slopes of Thach Ban mountain in the Tam Dao range, about an hour's drive from Hanoi, Tay Thien is a charming mountainous area with rich flora and fauna and a cool year-round climate. That's why you can travel to Tay Thien Tam Dao at any time of the year, each season is a different experience. If you go in the spring, you will have a chance to pray for wealth and fortune for the whole year and participate in many unique cultural activities. Traveling to Tay Thien Tam Dao in the summer, you will enjoy a peaceful, calm atmosphere and attend a repentance ceremony at the monastery. Go in the fall or winter to breathe the fresh air of the mountains. Each season has its own unique characteristics, so you can come here at any time of the year. With an area of about 148 hectares, the Tay Thien relic complex is located in a biodiversity area with nearly 500 species of plants and 300 species of animals, including many rare species. In Tay Thien, there are pine trees that have lived to be thousands of years old, proudly stretching out and shining down on the winding paths in the forest. One day here, people can enjoy the aftertaste of the four seasons in a year: the caressing spring breeze at dawn, the warm summer sun at noon, the gentle autumn weather in the afternoon, and the chill of summer. winter when darkness falls. Tay Thien Tam Dao is not only attractive because of its lyrical natural landscape and romantic mountains, but is also a sacred spiritual spot in the North. If you are planning to visit the most beautiful scenic area of Vinh Phuc province, you cannot miss this place. The natural scenery is majestic, majestic, peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful in every second, every moment. It is the pristine mountain and forest scene, the ancient temples, the pure hermitage huts climbing on the towering heights or the murmuring source of Prajnaparamita, singing the music of returning the fragrance from time immemorial. In the distance, the Silver Waterfall stream is as white as the Milky Way, falling from the deep blue sky, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Not only does Tay Thien bring the beauty of majestic mountain and forest nature, but it also gives visitors very interesting and new experiences with ancient temple and pagoda architecture. In the endless silence is the sound of a bell ringing from afar, evoking peace and serenity to the soul of any visitor who has ever set foot here. Tay Thien Truc Lam Zen Monastery (or many people also call it Tay Thien Pagoda) is located about 65 km northwest of Hanoi, in Dai Dinh commune, Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province, and is a comprehensive cultural and tourist complex. fit. Along with Truc Lam Zen Monastery in Yen Tu Pagoda and Da Lat, Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is one of the largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam. If you are interested in the Buddhist religion, perhaps no one knows about Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, belonging to the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen lineage, which is one of the largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam. Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery was built right next to the ancient Tay Thien scenic spot. This is a place for systematic training in Buddhism, creating conditions for Vietnamese Buddhism to develop in both breadth and depth and promoting exchanges with Buddhist sects of other countries. If you visit Tay Thien, you should also experience Buddhism here. In Le Quy Don's Kien Van Tan Luc, there is also a description of Tay Thien: "Underneath the water is like indigo, so deep that the bottom cannot be seen; The mountainside has Tay Thien ancient pagoda, elegant scenery. On the top of the mountain there is Dong Co Pagoda; From the left side of Giai Oan ravine, climb up the mountain to reach the lotus lake, the water is blue, in the lake there are strange rocks and red lotus, flowers blooming in four seasons. On both sides of the lake, streams flow from the mountainside, on the left is Silver stream, on the right is Vang stream...". The Truc Lam Zen monastery system in Tay Thien area includes monk pagodas and nun pagodas. Truc Lam An Tam Zen Monastery was built in 2009 by nun Thuan Giac and was basically completed in 2012. An Tam has a main hall worshiping Shakyamuni Buddha, an ancestral house worshiping the ancestors. Zen Buddhism, a guest house, and a restaurant that can serve 200 people at a time. There are also nunneries and meditation halls for meditators to practice; Many meditation rooms for nuns to practice. In addition, visitors coming here can visit the great Mandala stupa, the first Vajrayana stupa in Vietnam. At the end of the journey is the National Mother Tay Thien Temple, a place to worship the National Mother Lang Thi Tieu, the concubine of the 7th Hung King, who contributed to helping the king expand the country and teach people to grow rice in the early days of building the country.
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From January to December
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As a medium mountain range located in three provinces of Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen and Tuyen Quang, the name Tam Dao mountain originates from the three highest peaks of Rung Rinh, Thach Ban and Thien Thi. The closed terrain along with the typical forest system evokes to travelers a mysterious mountainous area that needs to be explored. Most climbing trips start from Tam Dao National Park and go deep inside with many different routes such as Thai Nguyen Pass route, Thach Ban peak route or route to the southern peak.... The route is still very popular. Climbers' best choice is the route that passes through three peaks in order: Thien Thi, Thach Ban and Rung Rinh. Before starting the challenge, you must notify the ranger station at the foot of the mountain to receive a climbing permit. If this is your first time challenging yourself with mountain terrain in Tam Dao, you should hire a guide in Tam Dao town center to prevent getting lost and deal with bad situations. The Tam Dao mountain climbing route will include many types of sloping, slippery terrain, mysterious green bamboo forests but no less interesting and dramatic. The peaks of Thach Ban and Thien Thi, although the path is not too dangerous and dark, requires you to have endurance and judgment to be able to conquer the cliffs distributed along the climbing path. Standing from the first and second peaks, you will bring yourself surreal experiences when immersing yourself in nature, watching the mist and clouds drifting below. An overwhelming scene that perhaps one has to come here to easily feel. Conquering Rung Rinh peak (also known as Phu Nghia) is probably the real challenge for young people who decide to travel to Tam Dao. After getting tired of the obstacles at the previous two peaks, Rung Rinh peak requires you to have patience and determination to conquer as a climber. Normally such a climb takes about 4 to 6 hours. You should pay attention to the time and decide wisely if you do not want to stay in the forest. Safety is always a top priority for every trip, especially experiential journeys like climbing Tam Dao mountain. Clean water, snacks like chocolate, snacks, and instant noodles are the fastest, most compact, and lightest foods you should prepare, in case you have to stay in the forest at night. At night, the temperature at the mountain tops will drop. You should bring warm clothes or rent tents and thick sleeping bags to avoid heat stroke. In addition, a flashlight is a mandatory item if you need to move at night. Don't forget to bring nasal sprays, pain relievers, daggers and plastic bags to cover electronic items, in case of unexpected rain, insect bites or unnecessary accidents.
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March to October
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Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple is located in Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province. This ancient temple is located on the shore of a large, calm turquoise lake all year round. Behind the temple is a mountain system with beautiful stalactite caves that delight visitors. In 2009, Thac Bo Cave in the relic cluster was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism as a National Scenic Monument. Legend has it that Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple worships two female generals, Mrs. Dinh Thi Van from the Muong ethnic group and a lady (name unknown) from the Dao ethnic group. The two women were instrumental in Le Loi's reign, helping people and soldiers transport food and boats through Thac Bo to Muong Le to quell the rebellion. After the two women passed away, they often had epiphanies to help people safely cross the famous dangerous and harsh waterfall when the Da River had not yet blocked its flow that day. Grateful people built a temple to worship the two women to show their respect and hope that they would bless and protect them from danger when passing through the water. You should come to the temple from January 7 to the end of March (lunar calendar) because this is the time with the most bustling festivals. Thac Bo Ba Chua Temple owns a system of 38 statues, including 2 bronze statues worshiping two ladies. The temple has a large statue located in a cave that is dry and cool all year round. Surrounding the cave are shimmering and magical stalactite columns in the dim electric light, creating the sacred and attractive appearance of the worship cave. Tourists who want to offer incense first go to Trinh Temple and then to the Lord Temple. However, these two temples are located on two different "islands" so visitors are forced to take a boat for about 20 minutes to get there. Setting foot on the temple is a challenge of more than 100 steps to reach the place of worship. The special feature at Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple is that the back leans against the mountain and the face faces the vast, immense lake of jade green color. This beautiful scene has attracted many tourists to the temple to offer incense and admire the scenery. After offering incense, you can move to nearby locations in Thung Nai to enjoy delicious dishes of Hoa Binh. All foods are guaranteed to be "home-grown" so they are extremely fresh and delicious and carry a distinct specialty. Some dishes not to be missed include Da River fish, Muong pork, pickled vegetables, leaf yeast wine,...
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From January to December
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Possessing a spacious area of up to 350 hectares, Thang Thien Waterfall is part of the Vien Nam range, about 60km from the center of Hanoi. The road to Thang Thien Waterfall is quite easy, the route is short and the natural scenery is charming, so it is not surprising that this place quickly became a favorite sightseeing and picnic spot for many people. If you intend to go to Thang Thien Waterfall, you can go by bus or motorbike. If traveling by motorbike, don't forget to save the route MIA.vn revealed right below: Thang Long Avenue - Hoa Lac Hoa Binh Expressway - DT446 - Road 6 (AH13) - National Highway 6. From here, go A short distance further and you will reach the Ascension Waterfall. Many of you who have been here have shared that the most ideal time for you to start your journey to enjoy and explore Thang Thien Waterfall is between May and July. This is summer, the sky is clear, no rain. Suitable for you to participate in outdoor activities and picnics. Away from the bustling city, the journey back to Thang Thien Waterfall will soothe and comfort your soul. The scene at Thang Thien Waterfall is very beautiful with water rushing from above, creating white foam. Amidst the mist, the space at the waterfall seems more romantic. Thang Thien Waterfall is divided into many interesting levels, with each level covered by water creating a mysterious feeling. The higher you go, the road becomes quite slippery, so if you intend to reach the top, you should move slowly to ensure safety. Right below the foot of the waterfall is a lake full of cool water all year round. The water in the lake is clear and not too deep, so it is suitable for swimming. Surrounding the lake are rocks of all shapes and sizes, very suitable for those who want to have check-in photos during their Hoa Binh travel itinerary. Nestled deep in the heart of the jungle, the cuisine at Thang Thien Waterfall is mainly products of the highlands. After the journey to cool off and enjoy the scenery, you can recharge with a series of outstanding dishes, such as wild vegetables, bamboo-tube rice, buffalo meat cooked in bamboo leaves, spring rolls with grapefruit leaves, and grilled pork. , grilled fish, deep fried stream fish, etc.
Phu Tho
From January to December
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Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, Mai Chau is famous for its pristine and peaceful natural scenery. Located in the heart of the Northwest mountains, this place is a beautiful picture of natural colors and unique cultural features of the nation. Mai Chau has winding trails through green forests, yellow terraced fields, or traditional wooden houses looming in the majestic space. Not only is it a beautiful natural land, Mai Chau is also a rich cultural museum of the Thai people. Here, traditional cultural features are still preserved and carefully cared for, from soft hand-painted fabric paintings to exquisitely carved wooden items. The oral art of the Thai people has been and is becoming the pride of the entire country of Vietnam. Mai Chau is a district in Hoa Binh province, about 150km northwest of Hanoi capital. With the wild natural beauty and unique culture of the indigenous people, this is an attractive destination for tourists who love to explore and experience the national cultural identity, as well as enjoy the atmosphere. The peaceful, quiet atmosphere of Vietnam's mountains. From October to February is one of the best times to travel to Mai Chau. This is the time when the air becomes chilly and peach and plum blossoms bloom. The magical scenery of white flower petals makes the land become poetic. Surely you will be attracted to the peaceful natural beauty of Mai Chau this season. Furthermore, if you are a lover of romantic spaces, or always want to immerse yourself in the chilly atmosphere, winter is a great time to come to Mai Chau and enjoy memorable moments. From March to April is also a good season to go to Mai Chau. At this time, ban flowers bloom throughout Mai Chau. Besides, the weather during this period is often cool and pleasant, very convenient for participating in outdoor activities such as trekking or enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Northwest region. If you want to experience the freshness and radiance of spring, along with the soothing scent of blooming banyan flowers, March and April are the ideal times to visit Mai Chau and enjoy the unique landscapes. of this season.
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From October to February
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Thung Nai in recent years has been a familiar destination every weekend for those who love peace, avoiding noise and dust. As a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai is located in the bed of Da river lake, 25 km from the city center and about 110 km from Hanoi. With the perfect combination of mountains, islands and clear blue lakes, Thung Nai brings poetic beauty and relaxing moments. Thung Nai in recent years has been a familiar destination every weekend for those who love peace, avoiding noise and dust. As a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai is located in the bed of Da river lake, 25 km from the city center and about 110 km from Hanoi. The name Thung Nai makes many people think of a valley with deer roaming around. According to local people, this place was once home to many species of wild deer. The poetic image of golden deer bewildered in the afternoon sunlight on the slopes, reflecting on the Da River, was used by people to name this land. Nowadays, coming to Thung Nai, although there are no longer wild deer, the poetic and romantic beauty of the mountains and rivers here seems to still be intact. To explore this "golden deer valley", you can only use a boat or walk. Leave the car on the shore, the motorboat will take tourists for a tour on the hydroelectric lake. In the strong wind blowing from the lake, the picturesque scene of Thung Nai appears before your eyes. A large lake surrounded by rolling mountains. In the lake, hundreds of large and small "islands" undulate like magnificent natural masterpieces. Floating on the water, the motorboat weaves through the rocky outcroppings, creating the feeling of enjoying "Ha Long on land". A perfect combination of rivers, lakes and mountain rocks, Thac Bo cave is a destination not to be missed when coming to Thung Nai. The cave is located deep inside the mountain and is quite wild, but the scenery inside is beautiful. The whole forest of stalactites grows up and down, with strange shapes. After the high water season, visitors entering the cave can enjoy schools of fish swimming freely in the shallow, clear water. Right near the cave is Ba Chua Thac Bo temple. Although the temple is quite small and located on a steep mountain slope, this place attracts many tourists from all over to worship. For many people, stopping at the temple is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Thung Nai from a high perspective with floating white clouds and glimpses of ethnic villages. An interesting thing here is that when the Da River water dries up, visitors to the temple have to climb up steep stone steps, sometimes stumbling. But during the high water season, the steps flood, visitors to the temple just need to step down from the boat. If you go on Sunday, don't forget to visit Thac Bo floating market. Not too noisy and crowded, but a very typical cultural feature of the Muong people in Thung Nai. Thung Nai in recent years has been a familiar destination every weekend for those who love peace, avoiding noise and dust. As a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai is located in the bed of Da river lake, 25 km from the city center and about 110 km from Hanoi. The name Thung Nai makes many people think of a valley with deer roaming around. According to local people, this place was once home to many species of wild deer. The poetic image of golden deer bewildered in the afternoon sunlight on the slopes, reflecting on the Da River, was used by people to name this land. Nowadays, coming to Thung Nai, although there are no longer wild deer, the poetic and romantic beauty of the mountains and rivers here seems to still be intact. To explore this "golden deer valley", you can only use a boat or walk. Leave the car on the shore, the motorboat will take tourists for a tour on the hydroelectric lake. In the strong wind blowing from the lake, the picturesque scene of Thung Nai appears before your eyes. A large lake surrounded by rolling mountains. In the lake, hundreds of large and small "islands" undulate like magnificent natural masterpieces. Floating on the water, the motorboat weaves through the rocky outcroppings, creating the feeling of enjoying "Ha Long on land". A perfect combination of rivers, lakes and mountain rocks, Thac Bo cave is a destination not to be missed when coming to Thung Nai. The cave is located deep inside the mountain and is quite wild, but the scenery inside is beautiful. The whole forest of stalactites grows up and down, with strange shapes. After the high water season, visitors entering the cave can enjoy schools of fish swimming freely in the shallow, clear water. Right near the cave is Ba Chua Thac Bo temple. Although the temple is quite small and located on a steep mountain slope, this place attracts many tourists from all over to worship. For many people, stopping at the temple is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Thung Nai from a high perspective with floating white clouds and glimpses of ethnic villages. An interesting thing here is that when the Da River water dries up, visitors to the temple have to climb up steep stone steps, sometimes stumbling. But during the high water season, the steps flood, visitors to the temple just need to step down from the boat. If you go on Sunday, don't forget to visit Thac Bo floating market. Not too noisy and crowded, but a very typical cultural feature of the Muong people in Thung Nai. As the boat slowly moves through the water, the windmill stands tall on the small island, attracting the attention of anyone passing by. This is like the invitation of a vacation home in the middle of the lake. Therefore, whether they come back during the day or stay overnight, most tourists coming to Thung Nai want to stop by this small island to see with their own eyes the seemingly unique windmill. in the Netherlands, or in the famous novel "Don Kihote - the talented nobleman of Manta". Not only is it unique, the windmill here also has a beautiful viewing spot. From here, you can zoom out into the distance, taking in the entire ink painting of Thung Nai in your sight. If you go up the "mill" early in the morning, you will see Thung Nai engulfed in mist, while when the sun rises, the clear blue lake surface sparkles yellow. In addition to the pristine natural landscape, the specialty parties of the Muong people have become a highlight in Thung Nai. It was a meal with stream fish, hill chicken and exotic wild vegetables.
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From January to December
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Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant was built at Hoa Binh Lake, Hoa Binh province, on the Da River in Northern Vietnam. Before Son La hydroelectric plant was inaugurated, this was the largest hydroelectric plant in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant - a century project built with help from the Soviet Union in 1979 in Hoa Binh City. Where Soviet experts and tens of thousands of engineers and workers, many of whom were teachers and students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering - Water Resources University, had unforgettable years, with determination and thirst. A burning desire to create miracles in conquering the Da River. On the largest scale construction site in Southeast Asia at that time, at peak there were up to 40,000 workers working. Although there are still many difficulties, lack of electricity, lack of water, hard and dangerous work, the enthusiasm of working youth has urged the hands and minds of engineers and workers to turn the river into a source of doll. Everyone did not care about difficulties and hardships, enthusiastically working up to 3 shifts, 4 shifts, all night long "for the tomorrow's electricity of the Fatherland". Labor slogans have now become legendary such as "High altitude". 81 or die" has shown the spirit of working urgently, enthusiastically, and overcoming difficulties of the young generation on the construction site. People's efforts and efforts to overcome all time and all dangerous terrain have been rewarded. On December 31, 1988, the first generating unit of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant generated electricity to the system, signaling a historic moment for the country and the Vietnamese Electricity industry. On April 4, 1994, the eighth and last power unit of the plant was officially completed, with a total installed capacity of 1,920 MW. On December 24, 1994, our country excitedly celebrated the important event of the inauguration of the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant on the Da River, marking the result of 15 years of selfless labor for the electricity of tomorrow for the Fatherland. Tens of thousands of officials, employees and experts on the construction site were constructing for the first time a great project of the twentieth century. After more than 30 years of operation, by 2021, the plant has provided the country with a total output of over 250 billion kWh, annually contributing more than 1,000 billion VND to the province's State budget. In addition, TDHB actively and effectively participates in flood control, ensuring safety for the Northern Delta and Hanoi Capital. With a large reservoir capacity of up to 10 billion cubic meters of water, the flood prevention capacity Flood estimated at 5.6 billion cubic meters, Hoa Binh hydropower plant has made a great contribution to flood prevention, ensuring safety for the entire Northern Delta region, especially Hanoi capital. Since the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant was put into operation until now, the Northern Delta region has no longer had flooding. TDHB has controlled dozens of major floods of over 10,000 m3/sec; Typically, the historic flood in August 1996 had a flow of more than 22,650 m3/sec; The late flood that appeared in October 2017 (when the reservoir was full) had a flow of nearly 16,000 m3/sec with very complicated and unpredictable developments. At the same time, maintain the safety of the project and the downstream area of the Northern Delta.
Phu Tho
From January to December
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Nine waterfalls Tu Son includes 9 waterfalls, each waterfall possesses its own unique beauty, both unique and blending together to create a beautiful landscape that makes many people ecstatic and fascinated. These include Au Co love waterfall, Tien Tam waterfall, Trai Chieu Quan Lang waterfall, Ut Lot waterfall, Silver waterfall, Truong Phu waterfall, Thuong Ngan month, Mau waterfall and Thien Ngoc Thach waterfall. Nine waterfalls are located in Kim Boi nature reserve, Cu hamlet, Tu Son commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province and about 60 km from the center of Hanoi capital. Therefore, this is an ideal rendezvous for people in Hanoi and neighboring provinces to have the opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and wander to pristine nature on short holidays or weekends. . Walking on the trail around those waterfalls, you will feel like you are going on an exciting trekking trip in a primeval forest with a poetic space and fresh, airy atmosphere. Somewhere you will also see a few wildflowers blooming, a few small squirrels on the rows of green trees. You will also listen to the roaring sound of the waterfall and the chirping of birds. The beautiful scenery will make you more excited, and the long journey will no longer be tiring. Continuing your journey to explore different waterfalls one by one, you will encounter enchanting waterfalls, containing the magical beauty of nature. These waterfalls have beautified the wild space, making it more poetic, sparkling, and charming. That scene not only makes you more excited and eager to explore nature, but also connects you and nature, making you even more connected and familiar. In the early mornings, the scenery around the waterfalls becomes dim and magical, making travelers from far away admire it in amazement. When the sun comes out to give bright yellow rays of sunlight, the water color of the waterfalls has a slight yellow tint, then at sunset it changes to a shimmering pink color. Perhaps the most beautiful time the waterfall is when a colorful rainbow spans across the "silver silk ribbons", illuminating the entire sky. Au Co Waterfall is located in the upper reaches of Tu Son peak at an altitude of about 1300 m above sea level. With this waterfall, travelers from far away will feel like they are admiring a shimmering silver silk strip in the middle of the ocean, like the long, silky hair of a young girl. Tiny sparkling water sprays illuminate a corner of the forest and vague, dreamy images flicker behind the waterfalls. Au Co Love Waterfall flows into Lac Long Quan Lake, next to it there is a giant round stone block, associated with the legend of the eternal love story between Au Co and Lac Long Quan and their 100 children, sharing the forest and the sea. If you have the opportunity to set foot in the royal garden at an altitude of more than 1,000 m in the nine waterfalls of Tu Son, visitors will also have the opportunity to freely admire the charming natural picture, letting their soul be blown away by the wind. At that time, you will surely feel fresh, gentle emotions and feel peaceful even in the middle of the wild mountains and forests. Visitors can also stop, enter small huts to rest, enjoy lunch and take a relaxing nap for a few minutes to get ready for the next journey of discovery. Just like that, it won't be too difficult for you to conquer these 9 beautiful waterfalls of Muong country!
Phu Tho
From January to December
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Lung Van is located at the highest peak of Muong Bi. That's why this place is known as "the roof of Muong". Isolated by traffic, perhaps that is why Lung Van retains its pristine beauty from ancient times. Visitors coming here not only have the opportunity to admire the nature of the mountains and forests, but also enjoy the fresh, pleasant space, helping you feel extremely relaxed and comfortable. The road to explore Lung Van, although difficult, always creates a strange attraction for any traveler. Perhaps because of the clouds of sky hovering around the traveler, mixed with the natural scenery of mountains and forests. All create a beautiful, unreal picture. In particular, visitors can go to the highest position in Lung Van to admire the clouds flying in the early morning, when the sun has not yet risen. In the morning in Lung Van, the wind is cool and the sunlight is gentle, white clouds hover around the mountain tops and villages... When the sun appears, its rays penetrate straight through the dense layers of clouds and spill into the valley. The morning dew drops on a winter day settle on the green leaves of the terraced fields like sparkling jade. The white of the clouds, the yellow of the sunlight and the green of thousands of trees blend into one. All create a wonderful poetic picture in the middle of a mountainous region that can only be found in Lung Van. Besides the "cloud hunting" experience, visitors also enjoy other discovery activities such as climbing Co Tien mountain, trekking U Bo hill, enjoying the feeling of bathing in Mo stream or immersing yourself in fresh nature. Not only that, tourists also have the opportunity to participate in community cultural activities, or even experience the daily work of Muong people such as rice planting, rice harvesting, and fruit harvesting. This is also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural identity and life of the region here. Lung Van is known as the ideal "Rattan Hunting" spot. So which season of the year is best to travel to Lung Van? This is the question of many tourists. Lung Van is known as the "roof of Muong" and is most beautiful from after Tet to April every year because this is the time with the most clouds. The clouds drifted slowly from evening until the next morning. And it's not until noon that you see the clouds completely clear. Moreover, this is also the time when Muong people begin the planting season across the long terraced fields. So according to the experience of many backpackers, traveling to Lung Van Hoa Binh in April is the best time for cloud hunting. Or if you don't need to hunt clouds, choose the golden rice season in Lung Van in August, it will definitely not disappoint you.
Phu Tho
From January to December
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Favored by Mother Nature, Thanh Thuy Hot Mineral possesses underground water with temperatures ranging from 45 to 60 degrees Celsius all year round. In recent years, Thanh Thuy Hot Minerals is a Phu Tho tourist destination that has attracted the attention of many people, especially those who are concerned about health issues. As the first hot spring source in the Northern region rich in Radon content that can strengthen the immune system, it is not surprising that this is a tourist destination with a large number of people visiting each year. In particular, today, the resort's campus is also designed with more entertainment areas and amenities such as swimming pools and restaurants to give people more options. Thanh Thuy hot mineral water is the result of geological tectonics. The water temperature is always hot from 45 to 60 degrees Celsius all year round, even on rainy season days. The nutrients in water have the effect of beautifying, treating skin diseases, good for the heart as well as increasing immunity. Coming here, you can relax and soak in Thanh Thuy hot mineral water to circulate blood and relieve stress after busy days at work. Within the resort grounds, there are saunas, mud baths, jacuzzis and swimming pools for everyone to choose from. Besides bathing in Thanh Thuy hot spring, when you come here, you also have the opportunity to enjoy a series of specialties of the ancestral land of Phu Tho. The resort's restaurant is designed in the style of a stilt house, located right next to the lake so it is always cool and airy. The restaurant's menu is very diverse, mainly local specialties, such as Da River barb fish, lentil fish, carp, wild boar, hill chicken and mountain goat, etc. The dishes are seasoned with local flavors and made from fresh ingredients, promising to bring you memorable culinary moments. In order to bring memorable moments of relaxation to everyone, Thanh Thuy hot mineral tourist area also arranges tennis courts, karaoke rooms, fishing, bicycles and campfires. Surely your trip back to the ancestral land of Phu Tho will be more memorable and unique than ever.
Phu Tho
From January to December
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Long Coc tea hill or Long Coc tea oasis is a tourist destination located in Long Coc commune, Tan Son district, Phu Tho province. About 125 km from Hanoi, Long Coc is a collection of hundreds of bowl-shaped hills located one after another. The tea hill area is up to 677 hectares, the tea area that can be harvested is 610 hectares. As a new tourist attraction of Phu Tho province, this place attracts tourists with its poetic and picturesque scenery. Not only can they admire the long, winding green tea hills, visitors to Long Coc also have the opportunity to learn about high-quality tea varieties such as LDP1, LDP2, PH1, PH8... In addition, this is also an opportunity to Great for you to enjoy Shan Tuyet tea and specialty Bat Tien tea. With heavenly landscapes and mild climate, Long Coc is a destination that you can visit at any time of the year. The most ideal time to travel to Long Coc tea hill is from March to December every year. At this time, green tea leaves cover the entire hill, forming vibrant green carpets. From December onwards is the "hibernation" time of tea, tea hills become diverse in lines and shapes, stimulating the imagination of viewers. If you want to take beautiful photos, you should come here early in the morning, which is best in early summer. At that time, the entire space will be immersed in a mist, with a little light light at the beginning of the day. In that atmosphere, everything around was suddenly strangely beautiful and peaceful. Dubbed the "Ha Long Bay of the midlands", Long Coc is one of the most beautiful tea hills in Vietnam. Possessing countless potential for tourism development, this place has no shortage of interesting experiences waiting for you to explore. Long Coc tea hill has a total area of more than 600 hectares, characterized by a lush, picturesque landscape. The hills are undulating, running one after another to the horizon, like giant upside-down bowls. Dotted on that majestic picture of nature are images of workers picking tea, carrying bamboo baskets on their backs and wearing conical hats, so beautiful it's heartwarming. The most beautiful tea hills in Long Coc Phu Tho are Doi 3 and Doi 5 tea hills. These are the two tea hills located at the highest position in the hill system in Long Coc. From here, you can see far away and see the entire lush tea hill landscape. During each season change from autumn to winter, fog thickly covers the hill, creating a poetic and mysterious scene. At dawn, the clouds rush in and blend with the mist to cover the path, making an extremely impressive impression. The stretching green color of Long Coc tea oasis is a super beautiful check-in background for "virtual living" believers. Dawn is the most ideal time for you to take photos of the tea hills. At this time, the tea hills were still sleeping under the mist, the morning dew condensed on the leaves, creating a scene that was as dreamlike as reality, as beautiful as a fairyland. One of the most interesting experiences when coming to the green tea capital of Long Coc is enjoying the specialties here. Visiting this land, visitors must definitely try the following list of dishes: Thanh Son sour meat, Banh tai, Braised fish filling, Banana stir fry,... and many other delicious dishes.
Phu Tho
From March to December
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According to experience traveling to Xuan Son National Park, traveling here at any time is reasonable because each season has different beauty. In the dry season, the road is easier to travel, can limit more risks, the scenery is fresher and more convenient for going out. But in the rainy season, although the road to Xuan Son National Park may be a bit difficult, visitors will admire the rare, majestic and powerful murmuring waterfall. Depending on each person's needs, the amount of items they carry may vary. Because there are not many grocery stores or places providing consumer services near this tourist destination, visitors must proactively bring clothes, personal items, food (candy, instant noodles, milk...), shoes..etc... If you are more careful, bring a spare battery charger for your phone or camera. When coming to Xuan Son National Park, first, we must mention: Hang Na, Hang Lang, Hang Lun, Thien Nga Cave, Tho Than Cave with many wild, cool and beautiful scenes, close to humans but not Less magical and mysterious. Next, visit the villages in Xuan Son National Park to learn about the culture, primitive and simple life, and unique customs of the people here. Join them to experience daily tasks such as knitting utensils, weaving brocade or fermenting wine, fishing in streams near the village, etc., ensuring that these activities will be no less attractive. interesting. After that, take a walk around the market. Many ethnic items are sold in the market so you can freely choose meaningful items as gifts for friends, relatives or to use for your own needs. me. If you go home during the day, you can proactively eat and drink and bring your own fast food. Otherwise, you have to move to Tan Son town or Viet Tri city to enjoy delicious dishes in Phu Tho. Some suggested dishes are: Phu Tho sour meat, Phu Tho dog meat, cassava vegetable soup stewed with pig's feet...etc. Prices at eateries and restaurants in Phu Tho are very affordable, with absolutely no cutting corners for profit.
Phu Tho
March to August
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8km from Au Co Mau Temple, Ao Gioi - Suoi Tien tourist destination is located on Na mountain in Quan Khe commune, Ha Hoa district. This is a tourist destination with wild beauty, fresh and cool air, suitable for tourists who love to explore. According to legend, on the morning of January 7, Mother Au Co went west to No mountain, later called Na mountain, and encountered a rock crevice. She went up the cliff and met a group of fairies who brought down dresses for her. Replace and welcome Mother to heaven according to the Jade Emperor's orders. The water where Mother bathed flowed down to the foot of the mountain, forming a stream, later generations called it Ao Gioi - Suoi Tien and anyone who bathed in Ao Gioi - Suoi Tien for 3 years would have smooth white skin like pearls and a bright face. beautiful like the full moon. The road to Ao Gioi - Suoi Tien has many large and small mountain peaks on both sides, in which Mount Na towers higher than the surrounding mountains. Visitors can take two main routes to visit Ao Gioi, Gieng But, Vuc Xanh, Tien Cave, Bottomless Cave, Ban Che Waterfall, and Canh Tien. Fairy Stream originates from Na mountain, flows through rock crevices like a silver-white silk strip, across the mountainside, standing out among the smooth green of the mountains and forests mixed with the blue of the clouds and sky, creating a poetic scene. just close. Water flows from Na mountain through many waterfalls into a clear stream. The stream bed is thick with gravel and yellow sand, making the stream water pure, clear, and sparkling with reflected sunlight. At the source of the stream is Fairy Well. From the bottom of the well, cool and sweet water sprays out to form Fairy Stream. Fairy Stream winds through many levels and steps, creating many vertical waterfalls. Along the length of the stream, there are many waterfalls, some 20m high, white foam day and night, including Ban Co and Canh Tien waterfalls are the most beautiful waterfalls. Both sides of the stream are covered with a dense green color of tropical plants, crowded together in layers and layers. The wild scenery and fresh air create a rich flora and fauna system in Ao Gioi and Suoi Tien. At the foot of the high waterfalls are giant stone slabs that, over a long period of time, have eroded into small ponds whose bottom is a whole slab of stone, creating a unique beauty here. Ao Gioi - Suoi Tien is still pristine, has abundant tourism potential, can develop all types of climbing, camping, relaxation and scientific research because the flora here is very diverse and rich. rich. Currently, the road to this tourist destination has been paved, making it convenient for visitors to have interesting experiences here.
Phu Tho
March to November
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Since ancient times, Mother Goddess worship has become a typical beauty in Vietnamese culture. Many historians believe that this custom comes from the land of Hien Luong (Ha Hoa district, Phu Tho province), where the Au Co Ancestor Temple is located. Under the lush foliage of the ancient banyan tree, countless generations of Lac Hong's descendants have offered incense to pay their respects to Mother Au Co and told each other the legend of the nation's great mother. Legend has it that, the day Au Co was born in Lang Xuong cave (now in Thanh Thuy district, Phu Tho province), there was auspicious clouds protecting her, and a fragrant fragrance spread throughout the space. Growing up, she was beautiful, smarter than most people, read carefully, was good at playing the flute, and was proficient in phonics. After marrying Lac Long Quan - son of Kinh Duong Vuong, Au Co gave birth to a sac of eggs, which hatched into one hundred children. One day, seeing that his children had grown up, Lac Long Quan said to Au Co's mother: "I am a Dragon, you are a Fairy. Although yin and yang come together to form a hundred children, it is difficult to unite because of the different lineages." copper". Having finished speaking, Lac Long Quan led 50 children into the sea. Au Co's mother took her 50 children to the mountains, wherever they went, they conquered people's hearts and cleared the wild forests. One day, passing through Hien Luong, where there were high mountains, wide fields, and long rivers, Mother immediately cleared the land and taught people to cultivate rice, grow mulberries, raise silkworms, and weave cloth. When the farm was beautiful, Mother hurried to a new land. Later, Au Co's mother returned to Hien Luong, remaining attached to this place for the rest of her life. On the 25th day of the twelfth month of the year Nham Than, Au Co's mother flew to heaven, leaving a silk bib under the banyan tree. There, the people built a temple to worship and forever commemorate the National Mother. Au Co Ancestor Temple was officially built during the reign of King Le Thanh Tong (1442 - 1497). The legend of the temple records that the temple is hidden under an ancient banyan tree, facing south, on the left is Loan well, on the right is Phuong well, in front is Giac mountain as beautiful as a script, behind is Giac mountain. The Red River meanders like a sacred dragon surrounding it. Over more than five centuries, the Mother Temple has seriously degraded. In 1998, the Party Committee and people of Hien Luong restored the temple. The temple is not large or massive, but it is highly appreciated for its art. Visitors can find here many relics such as the statue of Au Co, the statue of Monsignor Cao Son, or delicate carvings on the hammock doors, crossbeams, and friezes around the upper palace door. Currently, the main temple has a Dinh-style layout with three harem rooms and five grand worship rooms. Mau Au Co Temple combined with Linh Phuc Pagoda creates a relic complex that has a special attraction for tourists from all over. Ms. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai, Head of the Management Board of Au Co Mau Mau Temple Relic Area, said: "With the consent of the government, we are quickly restoring the temple to worship Monsignor Dot Cao Son (the second son of Mau Temple) is located 500m east of Mau Temple to meet the sightseeing and religious needs of the people.
Phu Tho
February to May
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Hung Temple is a place of worship for 18 generations of Hung Kings and the king's royal family, those who contributed to building the country and are considered the Ancestors of the Vietnamese people. In the past, this land was the capital of Van Lang country, surrounded by two rivers and rolling mountains. That terrain has caused this place to have many rivers, lakes, mountains, hills and fertile alluvium, creating favorable conditions for people to settle down, and at the same time it is easy to defend or retreat in case of disaster. case of conflict. According to scientific documents, the Hung Temple complex began to be built on Hung Mountain during the reign of King Dinh Tien Hoang (968 - 979). Then, around the 15th century, under the Later Le dynasty, the entire relic site was completely built to the current scale. Hung Temple has a total area of 845 hectares with 4 temples, 1 pagoda, 1 mausoleum and many other architectural items, distributed from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, in harmony with the overall majestic landscape. Over time, many relics in the Hung Temple complex have been embellished and supplemented but still retain their ancient and solemn features. For thousands of years, Hung Phu Tho Temple has been a solemn, respectful symbol, closely associated with the cultural and religious life of the nation. Hung King's death anniversary is held on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year and has entered the subconscious of every Vietnamese person with the folk song "No matter who goes back and forth - Remember the death anniversary on the tenth day of the third month". Every year on this day, millions of Vietnamese people from all generations of "Dragons and Fairies" eagerly return to their ancestral land to offer incense at Hung Temple to express their gratitude to their Ancestors and remember their roots. nation and pray for peace, health and good things. With special historical, cultural and scientific value, Hung Temple is ranked as a special national relic according to Decision No. 1272/QD-TTg, dated August 12, 2009 of the Prime Minister. It can be said that Hung Temple is a convergence of profound spiritual cultural values of the Vietnamese ethnic community throughout history. This is expressed very specifically and vividly through the worship of Hung Kings and the Hung Temple festival. Hung Temple Festival is a major festival in Vietnam of national stature, attracting the attention of all Vietnamese people with the blood of "Dragon and Fairy", whether living in the country or abroad. . Since 2012, the worship of Hung Kings has officially been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity thanks to its unique and distinct values. This is an important milestone and a great honor not only for the people of our country but also for the entire nation.
Phu Tho
February to April
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To go to Dai Lai tourist area, you should go in the summer, from April to September. This is the right time to go to avoid the heat, Dai Lai will have beautiful sunshine during the day and will be chilly at night. At night, the air is always air-conditioned because there are many green forests surrounding it, extremely suitable for fun activities here such as boat racing, duck riding, and yachting around the lake. Dai Lai is about 60km from Hanoi so it is quite easy and convenient to get here by car or motorbike. If departing from Hanoi, you follow Highway 2, after passing the Thang Long-Noi Bai ticket checkpoint, turn left at the first intersection, turn right at the Xuan Hoa leg and then go straight for about 10km. is to arrive. Because the distance is not far, you can go by motorbike, but you need to pay attention on the way to ensure your safety. Dai Lai Lake is 525 hectares wide, surrounded by a vast green forest of protective trees. From the beach under the lake, you can go to the top of Than Lan mountain in the south to admire the scenery from above, far away is the magical Tam Dao mountain range. Besides, visitors can visit the villages of the San Diu people to discover more about customs and enjoy extremely unique and interesting ethnic dishes. Pearl Island, also known as Bird Island, located in the middle of Dai Lai Lake is a gathering place for hundreds of different species of birds flying from all over, making this place like a vivid natural picture. which is rarely found anywhere else. Coming to Dai Lai, you can participate in many interesting outdoor activities such as swimming in the lake, duck riding, taking a boat to visit the islands around Dai Lai lake, admiring the scenery, taking photos and visiting the green mountains and forests. cool. You will have unforgettable experiences when splashing in the cool water or leisurely pedaling ducks while admiring the scenery. Because Dai Lai Vinh Phuc tourism has recently developed a lot, many motels have also sprung up. Finding a place to stay overnight with good service and reasonable prices is not too difficult, however you should book in advance because it is easy to run out of rooms. Especially recently, the Flamingo Dai Lai resort is also popular with many people because of the combination of natural scenery and human-created architecture. In addition to delicious food, there are also extremely attractive services and games. You can enjoy everything according to 5-star hotel standards and more: swimming pool, billiards, tennis, golf course, boat, garden... however the price is also quite high compared to other places to stay.
Phu Tho
From January to December
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