Ha Nam is known not only as a local cultural tourism destination, but also as a high-class entertainment and resort destination.

At the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania 2024 ceremony held on the evening of September 3, Ha Nam province was honored for the first time as "Asia's Leading Emerging Tourist Destination" in 2024.

This year, Ha Nam has successfully surpassed many other famous candidates such as: Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), Bohol (Philippines), Flores (Indonesia), Koh Kood (Thailand), Melaka (Malaysia), Morioka (Japan), Okinawa (Japan), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Sumba Island (Indonesia) and Taipei in Taiwan (China) to achieve the title of "Asia's Leading Emerging Tourist Destination".

Ha Nam is located at the southern gateway of Hanoi, about 65 km from the capital. This is a land with great potential for developing spiritual, cultural, ecological and culinary tourism with famous historical relics, landscapes and craft villages. Among them are tourist attractions that attract a large number of visitors such as Tam Chuc Spiritual Scenic Complex, Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, Ba Danh Pagoda, Long Doi Son Pagoda, So Kien Basilica, etc.

The beauty of Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda  (Photo: TITC)

In addition, Ha Nam also has many other relics, craft villages, and scenic spots such as Ba Kien's house - the prototype of Vu Dai village, Kem Trong tourist area, Truc Temple - Ngu Dong Son tourist area, Tran Thuong temple, Vu Dai fish cooking village, Doi Tam drum village, Nha Xa silk weaving village...

A highlight among the scenic spots of Ha Nam is the Tam Chuc Spiritual Scenic Complex located in Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district. Possessing the terrain of "leaning on the mountain, facing the water" and the peaceful space of a sacred Buddhist place, the pagoda has attracted a large number of tourists to visit here every year.

This place has a poetic and charming landscape with a vast lake in front, majestic limestone mountains in the back and natural forests surrounding. The peaceful space of the pagoda gives visitors the feeling of stepping into a peaceful world, without worries or sadness.

The simple beauty of Vu Dai fish stew village  (Photo collected)

When coming to Ha Nam, cuisine is a unique cultural feature that cannot be missed. Phu Ly grilled spring rolls, rice paper with perch, Vu Dai village braised fish, Dam village banh chung, Kien Khe rice paper, Binh Luc fish sauce, Dai Hoang royal bananas, Tam Chuc mullet, Cheu village rice paper, Voc wine, Chau Giang peanut candy... will all be "gifts" that keep tourists coming back.

In addition to the "Asia's Leading Emerging Tourist Destination" award in 2024, last year, Ha Nam province was also honored by the World Travel Awards as "World's Leading Local Cultural Destination".

Ha Nam is known not only as a local cultural tourism destination, but also as a high-class resort destination, a vibrant investment destination right at the gateway to Hanoi. This place contains rich and diverse cultural and tourism values. Come to Ha Nam, explore and experience "Asia's leading emerging tourist destination"!

Source: vtv.vn