Hung Yen Travel Guide

Not only that, Hung Yen is also famous for its attractive specialties. It is along with the fresh air from the endless rice fields. In addition, the gentle beaches, gentle waves and many unique cultural festivals also contribute to creating a unique attraction for this land. When coming here, you will be immersed in the peaceful natural scenery. Or enjoying unique local cuisine and enjoy wonderful moments of relaxation. Let’s explore this beautiful land with Origin Vietnam.

1. Where is Hung Yen?

Hung Yen is a coastal province, located in the central region of the Red River Delta of Vietnam. It is about 60 km northeast of Hanoi and about 1,650 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. Geographically:

• The north borders Bac Ninh province.
• The east borders Hai Phong city and the Gulf of Tonkin in the East Sea.
• The south borders Ninh Binh province.
• The west borders Hanoi city and part of Ninh Binh province.

2. How is Hung Yen unique?

Hung Yen possesses its own unique features thanks to the blend of cultural beauty – long history. And the rustic natural scenery of the Northern Delta of Vietnam. In addition, this place still retains its traditional features in ancient villages, sacred temples and relics with profound historical value. Each place, each story associated with this land creates a unique and unforgettable journey of discovery.

In addition, Hung Yen also attracts tourists with its rich culinary identity and rustic dishes with unforgettable flavors. Moreover, this is also an ideal place for you to feel the peace of the countryside, immerse yourself in the cool green space of the vast rice fields. Or enjoy relaxing moments on the pristine beach, smooth white sand and clear blue water.

With a harmonious combination of tradition and nature, Hung Yen promises to bring unique, romantic and complete travel experiences to all visitors.

3. When is the best time to visit Hung Yen?

The best time to travel to Hung Yen is in the first months of the Lunar New Year, especially from January to March. This is a vibrant traditional festival season, with many unique cultural events such as the Xich Dang Temple of Literature Festival (4th – 5th of Tet), Nom Village Festival (10th – 12th of January) and Chu Dong Tu Festival (10th – 12th of February of the Lunar calendar). The cool, fresh spring air and gentle drizzle will bring you a cultural experience imbued with Northern Vietnam.

Besides, from the end of December to May of the solar calendar is also an ideal time to explore the natural beauty and rural life in Hung Yen. You can admire the golden rice fields, enjoy the fresh air. Or explore the wild beauty of coastal areas or peaceful countryside.

In addition, July is the season of longan and lotus blooming – two famous “specialties” of Hung Yen. It is very suitable for those who love to experience garden tourism, take photos and enjoy local cuisine.

Note: from August to November is the rainy season, you can still travel here. But you should follow the weather forecast to arrange a suitable schedule. Avoid affecting outdoor activities.

4. How to get to Hung Yen?

Hung Yen city is only about 60km from the center of Hanoi with a complete traffic infrastructure. Therefore, you can easily get to Hung Yen by many means of transport suitable for your needs and conditions. Below are some ways to travel to Hung Yen that you can refer to:

• Personal means: Go by motorbike or private car following the directions of Google Maps for a flexible and convenient journey.
• Bus: From Hanoi, you can take many bus routes to Hung Yen such as: bus route 40B (Thong Nhat Park – Van Lam), bus route 205 (Gia Lam bus station – Hung Yen). Or bus route 207 (Giap Bat bus station – Van Giang), bus routes 208, 209 (Giap Bat bus station – Hung Yen).
• Coach: Phuong Hoang and Xuan Quynh are two coaches with many trips a day to Hung Yen that are chosen by many locals and tourists.
• Taxi: With a distance not too far, you can choose a taxi as a means of transportation for your trip to Hung Yen. Taking a taxi is the perfect suggestion to help you have a comfortable and convenient travel experience. It is suitable for groups of friends or families with young children or the elderly.

5. Sightseeings in Hung Yen

5.1 Tourist attractions in Pho Hien

In the 16th – 17th centuries, Pho Hien was a prosperous urban area, second only to Thang Long – Ke Cho. And it is often mentioned through the phrase “First Kinh Ky, second Pho Hien”. Today, Pho Hien has become a special national relic complex and is an attractive tourist destination in Hung Yen with many ancient structures still preserved:

5.1.1 Mau Temple:

Mau Temple is a famous religious structure in the Pho Hien relic complex. Moreover, the structure has beautiful, sophisticated architecture and a sacred, peaceful space in a cool green area of ​​nearly 3,000m2.

5.1.2 Chuong Pagoda:

Chuong Pagoda, also known as Kim Chung Tu, is located in Nhan Duc village, part of the Pho Hien relic complex. The pagoda has an ancient, mossy beauty, attracting many tourists to come for pilgrimage and sightseeing.

5.1.3 Xich Dang Temple of Literature:

Xich Dang Temple of Literature with more than 400 years of existence and the names of 161 great scholars is a symbol of the studious spirit of ancient Pho Hien. In addition, the building is recognized as one of the six remaining temples of literature. It is also one of the two oldest temples of literature in Vietnam, after the Temple of Literature of the Imperial Academy.

5.1.4 Dong Do Quang Hoi:

Dong Do Quang Hoi was built in 1590 as a meeting place for Chinese merchants. And this is also the place to worship three saints: Thai Y god, Hoa Quang god, and Nong god. In particular, the building has a Tam-shaped architecture with many items carved with sophisticated and meaningful patterns. It shows the ancient people’s wish for fortune and blessings.

5.1.5 Co Island:

In addition to the ancient buildings, Pho Hien is also famous for Co Island. It is located in the middle of a large lake in Nam Hoa park, Hung Yen city. This is an interesting Hung Yen tourist destination. It attracts many tourists and photographers to admire. Or record the beautiful images of white storks flying and calling their flocks, especially in the summer.

5.2 Phuc Lam Pagoda

Phuc Lam Pagoda makes a strong impression on visitors because it is covered in splendid gold. It creates a splendid, brilliant beauty. Besides, the pagoda still retains its Vietnamese architecture with a green campus and a peaceful space. It gives visitors a sense of peace and relaxation when visiting.

5.3 Nom Village Relic Complex

Despite the many changes of modern life, Nom Village still retains its ancient beauty. With an ancient stone bridge, village gate, roofs and ancient pagodas. The village has a simple, rustic beauty typical of the countryside of Northern Vietnam. When coming here, you can admire the peaceful images of the homeland. Or participate in traditional markets and experience the simple life.

5.4 Chu Dong Tu Temple

Chu Dong Tu Temple is associated with a famous folk story recorded in Linh Nam Chich Quai. Moreover, Hung Yen owns two of the three Chu Dong Tu temples in Vietnam. They are: Da Hoa Temple and Da Trach Temple in Khoai Chau District. Both temples are National Historical Relics. Of which, Da Hoa Temple makes a special impression with its ancient architecture and many unique carved dragon patterns.

5.5 Traditional Craft Villages

Hung Yen with its long-standing cultural heritage that relating with many traditional craft villages. Moreover, the craft villages still exist today and have become attractive destinations, attracting a large number of tourists. Below are 3 famous craft villages that you can visit during your trip to Hung Yen:

5.5.1 Yen Nhan Ban Tuong Craft Village:

This is a famous craft village in Hung Yen located in Ban village, Yen Nhan commune, My Hao district. The village specializes in making soy sauce – a famous local specialty with a rich flavor and shimmering golden brown color. And it has been mentioned in many poems, music and paintings.

5.5.2 Thu Sy Village:

The village is famous for its bamboo weaving craft, sophisticated utensils. When visiting the village, you will admire the peaceful space of the village. Or chat with the simple people and learn about bamboo weaving and bamboo carving.

5.5.3 Cao Thon Incense Village:

Cao Thon is one of the largest traditional incense villages in Vietnam. When visiting the village, you will see colorful incense rows and learn about the incense production stages that have been passed down through many generations.

5.6 Sen Ho Eco-tourism Village

Sen Ho is an attractive destination in Hung Yen tourism. When coming here, you have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful nature and explore local cuisine. This Hung Yen tourist area has a large campus with green living space, in harmony with nature and serves many delicious specialties. Therefore, Sen Ho eco-tourism area is extremely suitable for meeting friends and family gatherings.

5.7 Chrysanthemum field

If you visit Hung Yen in December, don’t miss the opportunity to admire the bright yellow chrysanthemum field along the Red River. This is the time when the small, pretty chrysanthemums bloom, creating a mesmerizing scene. Chrysanthemum or golden chrysanthemum, yellow chrysanthemum only blooms once a year and lasts about 2-3 weeks. This is an ideal destination for tourists who love nature and want to capture beautiful moments during their trip to Hung Yen.

5.8 Huong Lang Pagoda

Huong Lang Pagoda also has other names such as Lang Pagoda or Giac Vien Pagoda. This is a famous historical and cultural relic. People built this pagoda during the Ly Dynasty and they restored it after the war against French colonialism. The unique feature of Huong Lang Pagoda lies in the stone crocodile statues with unique shapes.

5.9 Hai Thuong Lan Ong Relic Site

Hai Thuong Lan Ong Relic Site is the place to worship Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac. He was a good doctor, a good writer and a progressive thinker who deeply understood the national spirit. In addition, when coming to the relic site, you can visit the temple of Dr. Le Huu Muu, Dai Ton Church, Van Pagoda and the Le family tomb,…

5.10 Dao Xa Temple:

Dao Xa Temple is located in Dao Xa village, Vinh Xa commune, an attractive cultural and spiritual destination. This temple preserves many valuable artifacts. Among them, the 24 statues with extremely unique beauty stand out. In addition, the temple also has many famous sacrificial objects such as the Ngoc Bo palanquin, the votive gate, and the parallel sentences. Along with many rare antiques such as vases, flower vases, incense bowls, etc.

5.11 Trung Chau Parish Church

This is a place for religious activities of local parishioners. And it is also an interesting destination with the very typical architecture of Catholic churches. If you have the opportunity to come here, don’t miss the opportunity to visit this famous place.

5.12 Grand World

Grand World is a brand new tourist destination in Hung Yen, located in the center of Ocean City – the city east of Hanoi. This is an attractive meeting place for entertainment and shopping with trendy neighborhoods and a bustling, bustling festival space. Grand World is divided into two sub-areas with a unique blend of Asian and European culture and architecture. These are the Venice – Western Market by the river and K-Town – Eastern Street by the sea.

• The Venice subdivision has the beauty of prosperous Italy with hundreds of brilliant shophouses on both banks. When you come here, you can cruise the blue Venice canal on Gondola boats. Or visit unique architectural works, artworks and experience the Carousel game, …
• Next is The K-Town subdivision, which recreates the bustling atmosphere of famous shopping and cultural streets of Korea. Such as: Gangnam, Itaewon, Hongdae, Myeongdong. This is an ideal destination for those who want to experience cuisine, explore Korean culture and architecture from the past to the present.

5.13 VinWonders Wave Park & ​​Water Park

VinWonders Wave Park & ​​Water Park is an attractive entertainment destination during a trip to Hung Yen. This Hung Yen entertainment area is known as an entertainment paradise. With a variety of interesting activities and beautiful scenery of the artificial sea, long white sand beaches and large saltwater lakes. In particular, VinWonders Wave Park & ​​Water Park is only about a 30 minutes drive from Hanoi’s inner city districts. And you can easily access it through the dense network of Vinbus electric buses.

• Located in Vinhomes Ocean Park 2 urban area, VinWonders Wave Park will bring you a memorable vacation on the beautiful beach. You can immerse yourself in the cool water, relax on the white sand, explore 6 wave pools, and a cluster of 10 water games. And experience sea sports activities, such as: kayaking, jet skiing, surfing, …
• With VinWonders Water Park, the park is located in Vinhomes Ocean Park 3 urban area. The park offers dozens of water entertainment experiences, including a modern slide system and lively children’s playgrounds. In addition, VinWonders Water Park also has a large outdoor swimming pool and an indoor four-season swimming pool along with many attractive entertainment and resort services and amenities.

5.14 Tran Temple:

Tran Temple is one of the most famous national historical relics. This is a relic site containing the tombs and temples of the Tran Dynasty kings. Moreover, the architecture of the relic site was built in a majestic and imposing manner, with 3 mounds of seals and swords (kings’ tombs) in front. The annual festival at the temple is held from the 13th to the 18th of the first lunar month.

5.15 Con Den Beach

When talking about check-in spots in Hung Yen, it is impossible not to mention Con Den Beach. This is a place that has attracted tourists from near and far in recent years. Con Den Beach is not only a place where you can capture wonderful moments of the ocean. But it also gives you the wild experience of the primeval forest.

Especially at dawn and dusk, Con Den Beach becomes more magical and charming than ever. The golden sunlight of dawn creates a tranquil picture, while the sunset brings a warm orange world.

In addition, this is not only a place for visitors to enjoy the ocean space. But also a great destination to relax and immerse yourself in the wild natural beauty. With the scenery blending the sea, forest and sky, this is truly a place not to be missed when you visit Hung Yen.

5.16 Dong Xam Temple:

Dong Xam Temple is a complex of relics about 1,000m², built to worship King Trieu Vu De. Together with Queen Trinh Thi (wife of King Trieu Vu De) and the founder of the traditional silver carving craft Nguyen Kim Lau. In addition, this is also a place to preserve many famous works such as poems, parallel sentences, etc. of famous scholars of the past. Such as: Doctor Doan Khue, Doanh Dien Su Nguyen Cong Tru, Pho Bang Vu Tuan,…

5.17 Con Vanh Beach

Con Vanh Beach not only leaves a strong impression on visitors. It also brings a new experience, mainly due to the vast space and the completeness of the surrounding nature. In particular, this area is not crowded with shops and hotels, helping the space here to retain its wild beauty.

Besides, this place brings visitors fresh, cool and pleasant air. This is one of the wonderful beach tourist destinations in Hung Yen. Where you can experience peace and immerse yourself in the delicate natural beauty.

In addition, Con Vanh Beach is also an ideal place to watch the sunrise. Start the day by waking up early, coming to this beach. And enjoy the pristine air while walking on the sand and admiring the romantic scenery around. This will bring you relaxation and create memorable memories.

5.18 Dong Xam Silver Carving Village:

After hundreds of years of history, the silver carving craft is still preserved and developed in Dong Xam. Different from the quiet, peaceful beauty often seen in the Northern villages. When coming to Dong Xam Silver Carving Village, you will feel the bustling atmosphere with the sounds of silver carving echoing in your ears.

Besides, you will admire the silver carving works of the artisans here. From fine art jewelry such as rings, earrings, bracelets, bangles, ... to worship objects such as peaks, cauldrons, incense burners, … They are created by the skillful hands of talented artisans.

5.19 Dong Chau Beach

If you are exploring Hung Yen and want to experience a check-in location. A place that still retains its pristine beauty, Dong Chau beach is the ideal choice. With a 5km long sandy beach embracing the vast sea and emerald green water. This beach creates a unique tourist space not only in Hung Yen but also in the North Central region.

Not only a tourist destination, Dong Chau beach is also a place where you can check-in with the watchtowers bobbing on the water surface. They create vivid and unique pictures.

When coming to Dong Chau beach, you will discover the harmony between the ocean and the cool green space. This place will definitely enrich your trip.

5.20 Keo Pagoda:

Although nearly 400 years old, Keo Pagoda is one of the largest ancient pagodas in Vietnam. It still retains the characteristics of ancient Vietnamese pagodas with the ”Inner public, outer private” architectural style. In which, the pagoda faces the South, and the starting point is the outer Tam Quan. The end point is the Bell Tower and is located on the North – South axis.

5.21 Infinity Beach

The “Infinity Beach” in Hung Yen is an extremely hot spot. It is being sought after by tourists to take unique check-in photos recently. This place not only attracts with its unreal beauty but also with its unique mysterious scenery. Especially when the tide recedes, the water level is only ankle-high. It makes the entire scene of the sky reflect on the sea surface and creates a seemingly infinite space.

5.22 Bach Thuan Garden Village:

This is an ancient village with typical features, typical of the countryside in the Northern Delta of Vietnam. When you come here, you will be impressed by the green ecological environment. With a rustic, rustic but peaceful natural landscape. Therefore, it helps every visitor when visiting here to be able to dispel all worries and sadness.

6. Specialties when traveling to Hung Yen

Hung Yen is a peaceful, rustic land that still retains the traditional culture of Northern Vietnam. Therefore, the dishes here always retain their traditional characteristics. From rustic dishes to dishes used to “offer to the king”. Let’s explore and enjoy the specialties below with Origin Vietnam:

6.1 Tieu Quan chicken sausage:

If you come here without enjoying a piece of Tieu Quan chicken sausage. Or sip some strong wine, it is a real shortcoming. Moreover, to have a delicious sausage, it must go through extremely meticulous and elaborate selection and processing stages. In particular, the chicken meat is selected from the best lean chicken, pounded with pork fat and secret spices. To make the sausage chewy and delicious, people will pound it with a stone mortar and grill it with charcoal.

6.2 Dong Tao chicken:

This is a unique type of chicken, living only in Khoai Chau of Hung Yen province. Dong Tao chicken is different from other places because it has big, rough legs… In particular, this is a rare type of chicken that was once offered to the king, just that much can show how attractive the chicken meat here is. Enjoy it and buy it as a gift if you have the opportunity to come here.

6.3 Phuong Tuong braised frog:

A dish with a luxurious name that makes a brand in Hung Yen. Braised frog is selected from large, firm frogs. When preparing the dish to be the most delicious, the frog meat must be tender, the braised water must be as thick as honey. This dish is best eaten with lettuce or lettuce.

6.4 Gau village sticky rice cake:

An indispensable cake on the Tet tray in Hung Yen. The cake originated in Gau village, Van Giang, Hung Yen, it is made from yellow sticky rice and steamed until cooked. In addition, the cake filling is made from green beans and pork belly, making the cake chewy, the green beans soft and fragrant, unforgettable.

6.5 Eel salad:

When coming to Hung Yen, you should not miss this rustic specialty dish of the local people. Eel is a type of fish that looks quite similar to an eel. In addition, almost all parts of the fish are used to make this dish. After being processed, the fish meat will be sliced ​​and mixed with rice powder. In addition, the bones are chopped to make dipping sauce, and the skin will be fried to eat with it.

6.6 Bun bung:

In many provinces in the North of Vietnam, Bun Bung is a specialty dish. However, Hung Yen bun bung has a very different flavor and is especially delicious. When you enjoy it with banana flowers instead of elephant ear. In addition, they also served the bun bung with pig’s feet, meatballs, raw vegetables, etc.

6.7 Thai Thuy jellyfish salad:

Jellyfish salad sounds familiar because almost every coastal province in Vietnam has this dish. However, Thai Thuy jellyfish salad in Hung Yen is famous far and wide. People always select Jellyfish from the freshest parts to be processed, so it is very crispy, sweet, and natural. Moreover, they skillfully mixed it with sauce, peanuts, sesame seeds and raw vegetables.

6.8 Ben Hiep rice cake:

Ben Hiep rice cake is a rustic cake, rich in the flavor of the homeland. But it still retains its unique flavor and makes you unable to forget. They wrapped the rice cake in banana leaves and they made the dough layer from filtered rice flour combined with the mushroom meat filling marinated with rich spices. With a delicious, chewy and easy-to-eat taste, it is worth giving as a gift to family and relatives.

7. Accommodation when traveling to Hung Yen

When traveling to this beautiful land, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:

• Hotel Diamond. Address: No. 373 Tran Nhan Tong, De Tham Ward, Hung Yen.
• Dream Hotel. Address: No. 355 Ly Bon, De Tham Ward, Hung Yen.
• Selegend Hotel. Address: No. 36 Quang Trung, Tran Hung. Hung Yen.
• Petro Thai Binh Hotel. Address: 458 Ly Bon, De Tham Ward, Hung Yen.
• White Palace Hotel. Address: No. 245b Tran Thai Tong, Tran Hung, Hung Yen.
• Crown Hotel. Address: Nguyen Quoc Phong Street, Trung Nghia, Hung Yen.
• Pho Hien Hotel. Address: No. 58 Pham Ngu Lao, Quang Trung, Hung Yen.
• Hotel Thai Binh. Address: No. Lam Son Ward, Hung Yen.
• Adamo Hotel. Address: DT200 Roundabout, 5-way intersection, Yen My, Hung Yen.
• Luxury Hotel. Address: Vuong, Tien Lu, Hung Yen.

Traveling to Hung Yen will be a profound and memorable experience. When you can explore historical relics, ancient structures and admire the natural beauty. Moreover, the cuisine here is also a factor that leaves you with many unforgettable impressions with rich and attractive flavors. Join Origin Vietnam – a professional tour operator. We will accompany you on the Vietnam tour to explore this cultural and traditional land with unforgettable memories.