Thai Binh province 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 boasts scenic spots, historical sites, traditional craft villages, delicious food, and numerous beaches. Thai Binh is ideal for first-time visitors or those seeking a change of scenery and a break from the hustle and bustle of a large city.
Starting from Hanoi, travelers can take the CT01 highway, then turn onto National Highway 21B, passing through Nam Dinh city. The fastest travel time is approximately two hours. Travelers can also choose to take the CT04 or CT16 routes. If traveling by motorbike, National Highway 1A is a suitable route.
Visiting Keo Pagoda
The bell tower, the highest point at Keo Pagoda. Photo: Linh Huong
A view of Keo Pagoda from the outside. Photo: Linh Huong
Keo Pagoda courtyard. Photo: Linh Huong
Keo Pagoda (Than Quang Temple), located in Duy Nhat commune, Vu Thu district, boasts architectural art from the Le Dynasty. It's a must-see when visiting Thai Binh . After more than 400 years, the pagoda still retains its ancient charm and has preserved almost entirely its original architecture.
The main architectural structures of Keo Pagoda include: the outer gate, the inner gate, the Buddha temple, the Ông Hộ temple, the Three Treasures hall, the Holy shrine, the whip stand, the incense burning hall, the royal palace, the main hall, and the bell tower. Secondary structures include the monks' quarters, two guesthouses on the east and west sides, and the Keo Pagoda management office. Keo Pagoda offers a peaceful setting where visitors can wander, admire the scenery, find inner peace, and relax.
Enjoying Quỳnh Côi fish soup
Quynh Coi fish soup. Photo: Quynh Mai
Quynh Coi fish soup is a specialty of Thai Binh province. The fish used to prepare this dish is usually freshwater perch, which is scaled, cleaned, and briefly boiled to separate the flesh and bones. The bone removal process requires skill to prevent the fish from falling apart. The fish is then sliced into pieces about 3 cm thick, marinated with spices for 30 minutes, and then simmered over low heat or lightly grilled over charcoal until the fish pieces are firm.
The fish heads and bones are simmered with pork bones, dried onions, and crushed ginger for about 7-8 hours to make the broth. Nowadays, because snakehead fish are rare, Quynh Coi fish soup is also made from catfish and carp.
Although called fish soup, this dish is usually served with white rice noodles. In summer, it's eaten with water spinach or sweet potato leaves, while in winter it's served with celery or chrysanthemum greens. In Thai Binh city, tourists can enjoy this dish at restaurants like Quan Bay and Quan Phuc Tuu, with each bowl costing between 30,000 and 40,000 VND.
Spend the night at Dong Chau beach.
Sunrise over 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. It's a pristine beach with few tourists. Like many other beaches in Thai Binh and neighboring areas in the North, Dong Chau beach doesn't have crystal-clear water and few swimmers. However, it boasts fresh air and, especially, beautiful scenery at sunrise, making it ideal for taking photographs.
Dong Chau has comfortable resorts and numerous seafood restaurants nearby, making it very convenient for tourists, with reasonable prices, starting from around 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 features Gothic architecture with numerous windows, spires, and pointed arches. With its exquisite architecture, Bac Trach Church is considered the most beautiful religious building in Thai Binh. It is also a popular spot for young people to take photos.
Visitors can explore the exterior of the church, but permission is required to enter. The best times to visit are early morning or sunset, for capturing beautiful photographs.
The boundless sea of Thuy Xuan. Photo: Dinh Long
If visiting Thai Binh during the summer or autumn, usually from July to October, tourists should time their visit to the "infinity sea" at Thuy Xuan or Quang Lang beaches in Thai Thuy district. To get a beautiful photo at the "infinity sea," you need clear skies, sunshine, calm winds, and low tide so that the sea surface can reflect the sky.
Alternative options: Con Tien Beach, Con Vanh Beach, Dong Xam silver carving village, Thai Binh City Cathedral.
According to vnexpress.net
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