Visitors come to Hung Temple before Hung King's death anniversary

From April 28 (9.3 lunar calendar), people and tourists come to Hung Temple to prepare to participate in the main festival of Hung Kings' death anniversary (10.3 lunar calendar).

The number of visitors to Hung Temple since the opening day of the festival is considered to be lower than in previous years. One day before the main Hung King Commemoration Day, the flow of people has increased but there has not been any overcrowding leading to jostling or pushing.

The roads leading to the temple, tourist attractions, worship sites, and fairgrounds are all quite clear.

When entering Hung Temple, visitors are guided to go from Ha Temple, Trung Temple to Thuong Temple and then go down the Gieng Temple route, there is no two-way up and down situation causing congestion. Photo: Phu Tho Portal

Many people and tourists came to offer incense and worship early to avoid the crowded atmosphere and jostling each other on the main holiday on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month.

There is no longer a situation where people throw money into lakes or wells. According to the regulations of the relic management board, people and tourists are not allowed to throw money into wells, ponds, lakes... to avoid waste, environmental pollution, and impact on animals.

QR codes are attached at historical sites to promote tourism in a smart and modern way.

Ms. Lan (62 years old, Viet Tri) said that every year she comes here on this occasion to offer incense and worship. "This year, the number of tourists coming here is not as crowded as every year, sometimes only half compared to before the pandemic. The activities take place smoothly and enthusiastically, attracting people not only in Viet Tri, Phu Tho but also from all over the country. This is also a source of pride for people from Phu Tho like us," she said.

On both sides of the road, shops have sprung up, actively inviting tourists to buy offerings and Phu Tho specialties as gifts such as banh chung, banh giay, sour meat, etc.

Visitors choose to buy cakes and fruits for offerings at prices ranging from 25,000 VND to 50,000 VND per item. There is no haggling.

In the hot afternoon, many people began to spread mats under the shade in the relic site for convenient eating and resting.

As the evening progressed, the number of visitors to Hung Temple increased. Outside, there was not much space left for motorbikes. Electric cars also operated continuously to serve the travel needs of visitors.

Tonight (April 28), the art performance “Lullaby of Au Lac” and fireworks display will take place on the occasion of the Hung Kings’ death anniversary and the 2023 Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week at Hung Vuong Square, Viet Tri City. The event promises to attract tens of thousands of people and tourists.

On the night of April 28 (March 9), the number of visitors coming to and staying at Hung Temple area is expected to be very large, leading to a shortage of motels and hotels, and prices are also pushed up to double or even triple the normal price. Therefore, visitors must consider carefully and find out information before booking a room.

Below are some motels and hotels around Hung Temple area for tourists to refer to, according to information from the management board: Muong Thanh Phu Tho Hotel; Saigon - Phu Tho Hotel; Ruby Hotel - Hoang Gia Phu Tho Investment Joint Stock Company; Khanh Ly Hotel; Huong Giang Hotel; Lakeside Hotel - Ha Thanh Construction and Service Investment Company Limited; Lam Anh Hotel - Lam Anh Phu Tho Company Limited; Hanoi Hotel; Cau Tay Hotel; Bao Chau Hotel...

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