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About Bac Ninh

Just 30km away from the center Hanoi, Bac Ninh is renowned as the homeland of Quan Ho, a folk music style of northern Vietnam, which is represented by Quan Ho Brothers and Sisters dressing in four-part costumes, "quai thao" hat, singing the "challenge-and-response" love songs.
When it comes to Bac Ninh, everyone will think of Buddhism land with its peaceful ambiance, hundreds of temples and pagodas, historical relics and shrines of the great Generals of Vietnam. The most popular heritage sites of the region are Do Temple, Dau Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda and Dinh Bang Village, Dong Ho Painting Village, Phu Lang Pottery Village.

 

Weather
The weather in Bac Ninh is quite similar to Hanoi, where you can travel at any time of the year. However, if you want to explore the unique characteristics of traditional customs and festivals, go from January to March. It is the peak tourism season when spring festivals such as the Dinh Bang, Dau Pagoda and Lim Festivals take place.

 

Transport
Bac Ninh is only about 30 kilometers from Hanoi and takes about an hour to move, so you can choose many vehicles such as motorbike, car, bus, and passenger bus.

 

Top things to do in Bac Ninh
1. Visit the Dinh Bang Village Temple, enjoy husband-and-wife cake
2. Learn the history of the Ly dynasty in Do Temple
3. Visit Phat Tich Pagoda, Lady Chua Kho Temple
4. Pay respect to Kinh Duong Vuong Mausoleum
5. Exploring the traditional Dong Ho Painting Village
6. Experience in Phu Lang Pottery Village
7. Participate in spring festivals: Dinh Bang Festival, Lim Festival
8. Enjoy the unique Dinh To chopped porridge

WHAT TO KNOW

Time zone

GMT +07:00

Currency

Vietnamese Dong

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