Thai Binh is located in the Red River Delta, 120 km southeast of Hanoi, bordering Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Nam Dinh and the East Sea. The province has scenic spots, historical sites, traditional craft villages, delicious food and many beaches. Thai Binh is suitable for first-time experiences, or for those who want a change of scenery, out of the cramped space of the big city.
Starting from Hanoi, visitors travel along CT01, then onto National Highway 21B, through Nam Dinh city. The fastest travel time is about two hours. Visitors can also choose to travel along route CT04 or CT16. If traveling by motorbike, National Highway 1A is the suitable route.
Visit Keo Pagoda
The bell tower, the highest point in Keo Pagoda. Photo: Linh Huong
A corner of Keo Pagoda seen from the outside. Photo: Linh Huong
Keo Pagoda yard. Photo: Linh Huong
Keo Pagoda (Than Quang Tu) is located in Duy Nhat Commune, Vu Thu District, with Le Dynasty architectural art. This is a place not to be missed when coming to Thai Binh. After more than 400 years, the pagoda still retains its ancient appearance, and almost completely retains its ancient architecture.
The main architecture of Keo Pagoda includes: Tam Quan Ngoai, Tam Quan Noi, Phat Pagoda, Ong Ho Pagoda, Tam Bao Pagoda, Thanh Temple, Gia Roi Pagoda, Thieu Huong Pagoda, Phu Quoc Pagoda, Thuong Dien Pagoda and Bell Tower. The auxiliary architectural works include the monks' quarters, including the monks' quarters, two guest houses in the east and west, and the Keo Pagoda management board's house. Keo Pagoda has a peaceful setting, where visitors can wander around the pagoda, meditate and relax.
Enjoy Quynh Coi fish soup
Quynh Coi fish soup. Photo: Quynh Mai
Quynh Coi fish soup is a specialty of Thai Binh. The fish used to make this dish is usually perch, which is scaled, cleaned, and boiled to remove the meat and bones. The process of removing the bones requires skill so that the fish does not fall apart. The fish is then cut into pieces about 3 cm long, marinated with spices for 30 minutes, then simmered or grilled over charcoal until the fish is firm.
The fish head and bones are simmered with pork bones, shallots, and crushed ginger for about 7-8 hours to make the broth. Nowadays, because perch is rare, Quynh Coi fish soup is also made from snakehead fish and bighead carp.
Called fish soup, the dish is usually served with white rice noodles. In summer, fish soup is eaten with water spinach or Malabar spinach, and in winter, with celery or chrysanthemum greens. Right in Thai Binh city, visitors can eat this dish at restaurants such as Bay restaurant or Phuc Tuu restaurant, each bowl costs from 30,000 to 40,000 VND.
Overnight at Dong Chau beach
Dawn on Dong Chau beach. Photo: Ngoc Anh
Dong Chau beach is located about 30 km from the center of Thai Binh city, in Tien Hai district. This is a pristine beach, not many tourists. Like many other beaches in Thai Binh and neighboring localities in the North, Dong Chau beach water is not clear, few people swim. However, the air here is fresh, especially the beautiful scenery every dawn, suitable for composing many photos.
Dong Chau has a comfortable resort, seafood restaurants around very convenient for tourists, reasonable prices, from about 150,000 VND per person.
Bac Trach Church
Bac Trach Church. Photo: Nguyen Trong Cung
Bac Trach Church is located in Tien Hai district, about 25 km from the center of Thai Binh city. The church has Gothic architecture with many windows, pointed towers and pointed arches. With its sophisticated architecture, Bac Trach Church is considered the most beautiful religious building in Thai Binh. This is also a place that attracts young people to check in.
Visitors can visit the outside of the church, but to enter, they need to ask permission in advance. The best time to come here is early morning or at sunset, to easily take beautiful photos.
Thuy Xuan Infinity Sea. Photo: Dinh Long
If you come to Thai Binh in the summer to autumn, usually from July to October, visitors should calculate the time to visit the "infinity sea" at Thuy Xuan or Quang Lang beaches in Thai Thuy district. To have a beautiful photo at the "infinity sea", you need clear sky, beautiful sunshine, calm wind and low tide so that the sea surface can reflect the sky.
Alternatives: Con Tien beach, Con Vanh, Dong Xam silver carving village, Thai Binh city cathedral.
According to vnexpress.net
Source: https://baothaibinh.com.vn/tin-tuc/38/214503/thai-binh-nhung-diem-den-thu-vi
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