Located in the Red River Delta but with its own unique characteristics, Ha Nam Province forms a distinctive and unique landscape that stands out among Vietnamese tourist destinations. With its beautiful natural scenery, long-standing temples, and diverse traditional culture, it has recently attracted the attention of many tourists. In this article, we will take you on a tour of the most representative tourist attractions in Ha Nam Province, which is full of power.
About an hour and a half south from Hanoi
Focusing on tourism development while preserving its historical value
Hamang Province is located approximately 65 km south of the center of Hanoi. The provincial capital is Phu Ly City. In recent years, it has focused on tourism development with a focus on historical religious sites surrounded by nature, making it popular as a destination for "spiritual tourism," a trend in Vietnam.
When it was established in 1900, the province of Ha Nam consisted of five groups: Kim Bang, Duy Tien, Nam Xang, Thanh Liem and the provincial capital city of Phu Ly. In 1965, the province of Ha Nam and Nam Dinh province merged to form Nam Ha province. In 1971, Nam Ha province merged with Ninh Binh province to become Ha Nam Ninh province. In 1991, Ha Nam Ninh province was split into Ha Nam Ninh and Ninh Binh provinces. The province has been repeatedly reorganized since then, and in 1997 it resumed its former name of Ha Nam Province and is now at its present stage.
The terrain of Khamon is full of changes; it is surrounded by rivers on all sides. The Day River, which flows through Khamon Province, is divided into two regions: the western part of the sedimentary plateau with its deposits, and the eastern part of the low plains.
How to get to Hamun Province
In addition to motorcycles and cars, you can choose from various means of transportation to get from Hanoi to Ha Nam. The journey usually takes between one and a half hours by car.
Train: Trains to Huoi Phu city depart from Hanoi Station. The fare is 60,000 to 100,000 VND one way.
Bus: Take the 206 bus from the Giap Bat bus terminal to Phuoi City. The fare is 35,000 VND.
Limousine buses: Ha Nam (Tel: 022-6357-8575), Thoi Dai (Tel: 024-6288-5958) etc. operate from 5:00 AM to 21:00 PM. The fare is VND 110,000 and reservations are required by phone.
Feel the gods and Buddhas in the natural environment
The largest temple in the country, the "Tumtuk Tourism Complex"
Located in Ba Sao Town, Kim Ban District, 12 km from Phu Hoi City, the Khu Du Lich Quoc Gia Tam Chuc tourist complex was built on the site of the former Tu Duc Temple, which is said to have been built during the Din Dynasty more than 1,000 years ago, and was completed in 2019. We will introduce its full details.
The Tam Thuc Tourism Complex covers an area of approximately 5,100 hectares and is the largest temple in Vietnam. Behind it stands the mountain of That Tinh. It is located in a position overlooking Luc Nhac Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy impressive architecture and breathtaking natural scenery. It also served as the venue for the United Nations World Heritage Day celebration held in May 2019.
Each attraction within the complex is free to enter, but you will need to travel by paid sightseeing boat or tram from the entrance to the first destination, Cong Tam Quan Noi. Once you get off the sightseeing boat, head straight to the vast grounds.
• Boat (round trip) & Tram (return trip): 200,000 VND
VIP boat (round trip) & tram (return trip): 270,000 VND
• Tram (round trip): 9,000 VND
Residence: Ba Sao, Kim Bang, Ha Nam
Phone: 022-6221-9999
Open: 6:00～21:00
URL: https://tamchuc.com.vn
International Convention Center / Trung Tam Hoi Nghi Quoc Te
With a total floor area of 100 hectares and seating for approximately 3,500 people, this area became the center of the event during the 2019 United Nations World Water Day celebration. It serves as the entrance to the complex, and tickets for sightseeing boats and trams can be purchased at the information desk on the first floor.
Tamquan Noi Gate / Cong Tam Quan Noi
This is the first destination after disembarking from the sightseeing boat. It is 28.8 meters high and covers an area of 1,958 square meters, and it is built in the traditional temple architecture style of Vietnam. In front of the gate, there is a boat landing area and a tram parking lot; on both sides, there are two wide passageways leading to the huge temples.
Buddhist Stupa Garden / Vuon Cot Kinh
Connecting the Tam Quan Gate and Quan Am Temple is a garden with 32 Buddha statues. The height of each statue is 13.5 meters and weighs approximately 200 tons, made from blue stone from Thanh Hoa Province. It consists of a lotus pedestal, a hexagonal body, and hand-carved inscriptions. The top is shaped like lotus bud.
Quan Am Lord / Dien Quan Am
At Quan Am Temple, there is a 100-ton bronze statue of Guan Yin Bodhisattva cast by Vietnamese artisans and 8,500 stone reliefs depicting the story of the Buddha. The huge stone reliefs covering the four walls of the shrine hall depict the legend of Guan Yin Bodhisattva carved from volcanic stone.
Mr. Phap Chu / Dien Phap Chu
The height of the place where Shakyamuni Buddha is enshrined is 31 meters, and the building is designed with a curved roof and two floors. The most distinctive feature is a bronze statue of a 150-ton single-slab rock that is the largest in Southeast Asia. There are four giant volcanic stone paintings that tell the story of the Buddha’s life, just like Quan Am Temple.
Mr. Tam The
At Tamtay Temple, you can admire three large bronze statues symbolizing the past, present, and future in the center, as well as 12,000 relief panels on the walls made of volcanic rock. The direction in which you move clockwise from the entrance is in chronological order of the story.
Goc Temple / Chua Ngoc
Gokuji Temple is located at the summit of Mt. Tatting, at an elevation of 468 m. It is 13 m high and covers an area of 36 m². You can climb the 299 steps to reach the temple, where a 1.5-ton Amida statue made of ruby is enshrined. From here, you can overlook the entire view of Tamotsu.
Tam Tuc Hall / Dinh Tam Chuc
Since it is located on Lake Looknak, you need to travel there by boat to visit it. The Queen Dowager of the Din Dynasty is enshrined here, and you can see traces of the Din Dynasty.
Check out other attractions besides the complex!
Popular tourist spots and restaurants worth stopping by
After visiting the Tamtuck Tourist Complex, you might want to explore other attractions in Khameng Province and enjoy lunch or dinner as well.
Here we introduce popular attractions and recommended restaurants.
Diathang Phai Temple / Chua Dia Tang Phi Lai
It was built around the beginning of the 11th century and was originally called Dung Temple. However, it was renamed in 2015 during renovations. The spacious and peaceful courtyard has a pathway covered in white gravel and dark-colored stones. The temple
The sidewalks around the temple are paved with red bricks, and many wind chimes are hung along the corridors, allowing you to feel a sense of tranquility and peace.
Location: Liem Son, Thanh Liem, Ha Nam
Truc Shrine – Five Caves of Tien Son
Tuck Shrine is a temple that has been in existence since the Ly Dynasty (around 1069), commemorating the achievements of Ly Thuong Kiet, a military commander of the Ly Dynasty.
Residence: Thi Son, Kim Bang, Ha Nam
Price: 10,000 VND
At Cam Mountain, there are five caves that form the Tison Five Caves. Inside the caves are various forms of stalactites, and the path gets narrower the further you go inside.
Doi Tam Drum Village / Lang Trong Doi Tam
Doitam Drum Village, with a history of over 1000 years, is known as a popular craft village in Vietnam. The artisans meticulously carry out the crucial stages of leather making, hoof making, and leather tanning. The leather is made from female buffalo, and the hoof is made from jackals.
It is made from a fruit tree. There are various types, and the prices range from tens of thousands of VND to several million VND.
Location: Doi Son, Duy Tien, Ha Nam
Tam Tuc Restaurant / Nha Hang Tam Chuc
They offer characteristic dishes from northern Vietnam such as goat meat, Com Chay (a spicy dish made with ground rice), black pork, wild chicken, and wild eel pot. Prices range from VND 220,000 for a grilled goat meat dish to VND 150,000 for a chicken salad.
Location: Do Le, Kim Bang, Ha Nam
Phone: 038-992-3745
Tuocore Restaurant / Nha Hang Thu Co
This is a specialty restaurant serving chicken dishes. Their chim cu gay (chim cu gay = 120,000 VND per bird), chim cu dat (chim cu dat = 130,000 VND per bird), grilled chim cu dat (chim cu dat = 70,000 VND), and chicken oco (7,000 VND) are recommended.
Address: 60 Le Cong Thanh, Phu Ly, Ha Nam
Phone: 097-144-7888
Harchan Charcoal-Grilled Beef Banquon Store / Banh Cuon Cha Ha Trang
This is the most popular restaurant in Binh Quon in Phu Hoi. There is no filling inside, and it comes with a hot, sweet and sour pickled squid sauce and charcoal-grilled pork. The price is 30,000 VND per plate.
Address: 145 Truong Chinh, Phu Ly, Ha Nam
Phone: 094-474-5965
