Nam Dinh Province, situated on the south of Red River Delta, is contiguous to Ha Nam, Thai Binh provinces on the north, Ninh Binh Province on the west and the East Sea on the east. Endowed with pristine 74km long coastline and 4 large rivers, Nam Dinh has great potential to develop the economy of fishing and water tourism. In addition, Nam Dinh is one of the key agricultural regions in the Northern Vietnam.
Tran Temple Complex is the cluster of three temples, where Tran Dynasty’s Kings and royal family members and their meritorious mandarins are worshipped. This complex is located in Loc Vuong Ward, Nam Dinh City. Nam Dinh is considered as the native place of Tran Dynasty (1225-1400) which was the most prosperous dynasty in the feudal history of Vietnam.
Although there are several Tran Temples in northern provinces such as: Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Hai Duong, Thanh Hoa; Tran Temple Complex in Nam Dinh is still the most invaluable property because this southern Red River Delta province is the sacred land of the Viet people, Tran Kings and national hero Tran Hung Dao who defeated three Mongol invasions in 1258, 1285 and 1288.
Phu Day Relic is located in Kim Thai commune, Vu Ban district, around 15km southwest from Nam Dinh City. This complex consists of 20 cultural relics associated with the life and career of Goddess Lieu Hanh – one of four Immortal Gods in Vietnamese folk religion (Saint Tan Vien, Thanh Giong, Chu Dong Tu and Lieu Hanh).
The legend said that Lieu Hanh was the daughter of the Jade Emperor. She broke her father’s treasured cup and was banished to earth. The Emperor allowed her to be reincarnated three times because she loved her life on earth so much. During her reincarnations, she used her magic to help people fight against invaders, spent money to build dams to prevent floods, saved miserable people. She is considered as the symbol of feminine power which is opposite to the “Three Obedience, Four Virtues” – moral principles for women in Confucianism. Vietnamese women admired her with the freedom in action as well as independence in thought. This is the explanation of her immortality in the Vietnamese conscience.
Lying in Co Le town, Truc Ninh district, 20 km from Nam Dinh City is Co Le Buddhist Temple, a distinctive combination of Vietnamese and European architecture. It was originally built by Zen Buddhist Nguyen Minh Khong under the reign of King Ly Tran Tong (1128-1138). In 1092, Superior Buddhist Monk Pham Quang Tuyen rebuilt it with inspiration from European Gothic architecture. Arched domes was designed as cathedral but curved tiled roofs of a traditional Vietnamese pagoda were still preserved. The curved corners of the roof are also decorated with typical stone carvings of dragons.
Located 60km southwest of Nam Dinh City is Xuan Thuy National Park in Giao Thien Commune, Giao Thuy District. This ecological tourism destination is a perfect option for tourists who are interested in biodiversity and migratory birds. From November to April, Xuan Thuy National Park was selected as a door stop of thousands of birds migrating from the north to stay away from cold winter. Besides, this 12,000 ha area is home for 215 species of birds living in its forests and mangrove swamps all year round, including several rare types such as the Pelican, Spoon-bill Stork and Saunder’s Gull. More than 110 aquatic plant species, 500 species of benthos and zooplankton also found there. Visitors can choose tour packages with trekking or taking boat to visit the park, as well ask visiting other cultural sites in the surrounding areas.
It takes tourists around one hour for the drive from Nam Dinh City to Thinh Long Beach – a very popular weekend escape for locals in summer time. Its water isn’t crystal clear like other beaches in Central Vietnam because the Red River flows into the ocean from here so the color of the water is like soil color. On the other hand, seawater in this beach has high salinity so it can treat rheumatism and skin diseases. In comparison to beaches in Sam Son or Cua Lo, Thinh Long beach isn’t affected by hot southwest wind from Laos. Therefore, the climate here is cooler with pleasing sea breeze. You also can visit nearby fishing villages to experience the daily life of local people. Don’t forget to taste local seafood when you are in Thinh Long because this place is well known for its diverse and fresh seafood at very reasonable prices.
After celebrating Tet Holiday, locals will spend the 7th and 8th day of the first lunar month to visit Vieng Market. This spring market is held once a year in Nam Truc and Vu Ban Districts. Locals are more familiar with the name “Cho Am Phu” (Hades Market) because the busiest time to visit the market falls on the late night of the 7th and early morning of the 8th. That period is considered as the moment of heavenly-earthly, positive-negative exchange. This spring market is a kind of open-air fair, where displays handicraft products, antiquities and false antiquities, utensils, tools for agriculture production, and many kinds of ornamental plants.
Nam Dinh Province, situated on the south of Red River Delta, is contiguous to Ha Nam, Thai Binh provinces on the north, Ninh Binh Province on the west and the East Sea on the east. Endowed with pristine 74km long coastline and 4 large rivers, Nam Dinh has great potential to develop the economy of fishing and water tourism. In addition, Nam Dinh is one of the key agricultural regions in the Northern Vietnam.
Tran Temple Complex is the cluster of three temples, where Tran Dynasty’s Kings and royal family members and their meritorious mandarins are worshipped. This complex is located in Loc Vuong Ward, Nam Dinh City. Nam Dinh is considered as the native place of Tran Dynasty (1225-1400) which was the most prosperous dynasty in the feudal history of Vietnam.
Although there are several Tran Temples in northern provinces such as: Thai Binh, Ha Nam, Hai Duong, Thanh Hoa; Tran Temple Complex in Nam Dinh is still the most invaluable property because this southern Red River Delta province is the sacred land of the Viet people, Tran Kings and national hero Tran Hung Dao who defeated three Mongol invasions in 1258, 1285 and 1288.
Phu Day Relic is located in Kim Thai commune, Vu Ban district, around 15km southwest from Nam Dinh City. This complex consists of 20 cultural relics associated with the life and career of Goddess Lieu Hanh – one of four Immortal Gods in Vietnamese folk religion (Saint Tan Vien, Thanh Giong, Chu Dong Tu and Lieu Hanh).
The legend said that Lieu Hanh was the daughter of the Jade Emperor. She broke her father’s treasured cup and was banished to earth. The Emperor allowed her to be reincarnated three times because she loved her life on earth so much. During her reincarnations, she used her magic to help people fight against invaders, spent money to build dams to prevent floods, saved miserable people. She is considered as the symbol of feminine power which is opposite to the “Three Obedience, Four Virtues” – moral principles for women in Confucianism. Vietnamese women admired her with the freedom in action as well as independence in thought. This is the explanation of her immortality in the Vietnamese conscience.
Lying in Co Le town, Truc Ninh district, 20 km from Nam Dinh City is Co Le Buddhist Temple, a distinctive combination of Vietnamese and European architecture. It was originally built by Zen Buddhist Nguyen Minh Khong under the reign of King Ly Tran Tong (1128-1138). In 1092, Superior Buddhist Monk Pham Quang Tuyen rebuilt it with inspiration from European Gothic architecture. Arched domes was designed as cathedral but curved tiled roofs of a traditional Vietnamese pagoda were still preserved. The curved corners of the roof are also decorated with typical stone carvings of dragons.
Located 60km southwest of Nam Dinh City is Xuan Thuy National Park in Giao Thien Commune, Giao Thuy District. This ecological tourism destination is a perfect option for tourists who are interested in biodiversity and migratory birds. From November to April, Xuan Thuy National Park was selected as a door stop of thousands of birds migrating from the north to stay away from cold winter. Besides, this 12,000 ha area is home for 215 species of birds living in its forests and mangrove swamps all year round, including several rare types such as the Pelican, Spoon-bill Stork and Saunder’s Gull. More than 110 aquatic plant species, 500 species of benthos and zooplankton also found there. Visitors can choose tour packages with trekking or taking boat to visit the park, as well ask visiting other cultural sites in the surrounding areas.
It takes tourists around one hour for the drive from Nam Dinh City to Thinh Long Beach – a very popular weekend escape for locals in summer time. Its water isn’t crystal clear like other beaches in Central Vietnam because the Red River flows into the ocean from here so the color of the water is like soil color. On the other hand, seawater in this beach has high salinity so it can treat rheumatism and skin diseases. In comparison to beaches in Sam Son or Cua Lo, Thinh Long beach isn’t affected by hot southwest wind from Laos. Therefore, the climate here is cooler with pleasing sea breeze. You also can visit nearby fishing villages to experience the daily life of local people. Don’t forget to taste local seafood when you are in Thinh Long because this place is well known for its diverse and fresh seafood at very reasonable prices.
After celebrating Tet Holiday, locals will spend the 7th and 8th day of the first lunar month to visit Vieng Market. This spring market is held once a year in Nam Truc and Vu Ban Districts. Locals are more familiar with the name “Cho Am Phu” (Hades Market) because the busiest time to visit the market falls on the late night of the 7th and early morning of the 8th. That period is considered as the moment of heavenly-earthly, positive-negative exchange. This spring market is a kind of open-air fair, where displays handicraft products, antiquities and false antiquities, utensils, tools for agriculture production, and many kinds of ornamental plants.
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