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Ha Nam crowned world's leading regional cultural destination for first time

VNA 10/12/2023 17:57

Among the World Travel Awards picked up this year by Vietnam's tourism sector, the Red River Delta province of Ha Nam, for the first time, was honored as "World's Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2023."

Hà Nam là mảnh đất giàu tiềm năng phát triển du lịch tâm linh. (Ảnh: CTV/Vietnam+)
Ha Nam is rich in potential for developing spiritual, cultural, ecological, and culinary tourism

To wear the crown, Ha Nam overcame strong nominees such as George Town, Malaysia; Gjirokastër, Albania; Kathmandu Valley, Nepal; and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Ha Nam is located at the southern gateway to Ha Noi, about 65 km from the capital. It is a land rich in potential for developing spiritual, cultural, ecological, and culinary tourism.

It boasts many famous spiritual sites, including Tam Chuc, Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu, and Ba Danh pagodas.

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A ritual at Dia Tang Phi Lai Tu pagoda (Photos: Vietnam+)

Tam Chuc is a large complex of spiritual landscapes, including Tam Chuc pagoda, known as one of the largest in the world.

It not only has a pristine natural landscape, but is also a place to nurture, develop, and spread Buddhist cultural values at an international level.

VNE-THANH BINH

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Ha Nam crowned world's leading regional cultural destination for first time