In 2024, Ha Nam was for the first time listed in the Leading Regional Cultural Destinations at the 31st World Travel Awards (WTA) for the Asia and Oceania region. It was no coincidence that the province was honored by such an award which is often dubbed the Oscar of the travel industry.
Founder and President of the WTA Graham Cooke once highly hailed the province’s values of culture, history, and tourism. He believed that with its on-going sound tourism strategy, Ha Nam would become an emerging tourism destination.
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So Kien Church - a must-visit place in Ha Nam |
Notably, Ha Nam is home to many ancient pagodas with a serene beauty, embodying the essence of the spiritual and cultural life of the Northern region, attracting millions of pilgrims and visitors each year. They are Long Doi Son Pagoda complex, Lanh Giang Temple, So Kien Church, Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, Ba Danh Pagoda, Tran Thuong Temple, and Bat Canh Son Pagoda.
Besides its cultural and spiritual sites, Ha Nam is also renowned for its pristine landscapes, showcasing the beauty of mountains, rivers, and lakes. Must-see destinations include Ao Dong, with its majestic natural scenery formed by towering mountains and forests; Luon cave, where visitors can drift on a boat to admire the unique shapes of the stalactites; and Phuc Long cave and Ngoc mountain, among others.
Meanwhile, Ha Nam is famous for many delicacies offered to the King in the past, such as Phu Ly rice rolls, rice vermicelli soup with perch, and Vu Dai village braised fish, to name but a few.
At present, the province has over 180 tourist accommodation establishments, concentrated mainly in Phu Ly city and Duy Tien town. In the near future, the Sun Group is going to build the “Era City” - Sun Urban City project covering an area of 420ha. After the project is completed, Ha Nam will be a classy entertainment and resort destination, and there will be many classier accommodation and resort options for tourists.
Translated by Chung Anh