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If Hanoi and its lavisharray of attractions still cannot satisfy your adventurous spirit oryou are simply getting fed up with this noisy crowded city and want somefresh air, just pack up and move out of the inner city to explorenumbers of destinations where both stunning scenery and fresh atmosphereare always welcoming you.
This Vietnam Business Magazine guide shall introduce you to five must-see sites near Hanoi for a one-day trip.
* Huong (Perfume) pagoda
Huong pagoda is an immense complex of Buddhist pagodas, severaltemples and communal houses, located in Huong Son town, My Duc district.The centre of this complex is laid inside Huong Son cave, called ChuaTrong (Inner Pagoda).
In order to reach this holysanctuary, tourists are given chances to travel on boats cross a longand narrow but romantic stream. Along its side are extending pattyfields where egrets flying intermittently above; grassy dunes andtemples here and there. It may take ones 2-3 days to pray at all templesand explore the entire zone.
The real challenge isthe uphill path which consume both of ones’ time and energy withthousands of slippery stone steps. After sweating a little bit to reachthe top, where the main pagoda is settled inside Huong Son cave, onesare advised to wear on warm clothes or take a few minutes to dry sweatbecause the inner cave is quite cold. This cave is naturally decoratedwith stalactites and stalagmites of wonderful shapes that may dazzlevisitors’ eyes.
Huong pagoda is most well-known forits festival, lasting very long from the beginning of January to earlyApril. During the occasion, Huong Pagoda welcomes millions of pilgrimsfrom both inside and outside of Vietnam.
* Traditional handicraft villages
Visiting traditional handicraft villages around Hanoi should be a goodidea for travelers getting bored with busy life of the inner city. Thetour will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions with onevillage to visit in each depending on travelers.
BatTrang ceramic village: Getting to the destination either by motorbikeor bus crossing Chuong Duong bridge, a large area of ceramic potteryworkshops are open to you. Here, ones can buy the best quality ceramicproducts, moulded by skillful hands of craftsmen and in various sizes,colours and design. It’s even more exciting when ones are invited tocreate a ceramic product by themselves.
Van Phucsilk village: The site is undoubtedly a paradise for silk and fashionlovers with over 1,000 shops, offering a diverse range of delightingshirts, crafts, ties and dresses made of silk, favoured for light weightand smooth appearance, high quality and a variety of colours that willdefinitely be suitable for any skin tones.
* Duong Lam ancient village
The village is 60km from Hanoi centre that may take you a whole daytrip. Duong Lam village is proud to be one of the most ancient villagesin Vietnam which is still remaining its lavish array of historic relicsand ancient architecture dated to 1,200 years of history.
Besides, Duong Lam landscape is typical for a Vietnamese village with poetic rivers lined by rows of bamboo on its bank.
* Ha Long Bay
Located in Quang Ninh province, Ha Long Bay, just qualified as one ofthe New Seven Wonders of the World, is definitely a must-seedestination. Located within the Gulf of Tonkin, it is a spectacularformation of around 2,000 small limestone islets with the total space of1,553 sq.km. The bay’s outstanding scenic beauty promises touristsunforgettable experience.
* Ancient capital Hoa Lu
The ancient capital Hoa Lu is the first capital of the feudal systemin Vietnam, associated with two prosperous dynasties: Dinh and Le. From968-1010, the old capital achieved lots of glories before King Ly CongUan decided to move the capital to Thang Long, the present-day Hanoi.
Hoa Lu is a complex of ancient vestiges. The collection of nationalrelics here is larger than any other provinces in Vietnam, consistingof temples and communal houses worshiping national heroes Dinh TienHoang and Le Dai Hanh; ancient pagodas which are well-known all overIndochina like Bai Dinh pagoda, Ban Long pagoda or Nhat Tru pagoda;underground palaces and grottos; not to mention a bunch of naturalwonders like Thien Ton cave, Tam Coc-Bich Dong, Ma Yen mountain, Flagmountain.
Spring is really a festivity season in Hoa Lu thanks to dozens of carnivals being held in this first capital of Vietnam.-VNA
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