In 2023, Hà Nam surpassed many famous destinations around the world such as Gjirokastër City (Albania), Kathmandu Valley (Nepal), and Oaxaca City (Mexico)… to become the "Top Cultural Destination of the World 2023" chosen by the World Travel Awards.
Accordingly, Hà Nam continued to excel in the list of nominees for the 31st World Travel Awards in the Asia and Oceania region with two categories: "Top Emerging Destination in Asia" and "Top Cultural Local Destination in Asia".
It is not coincidental that the destination with a somewhat "modest" reputation compared to top-tier destinations in the North such as Ha Long, Sapa… has "caught the eye" of the award known as the "Oscar" of the tourism industry. The rich and unique cultural and historical layers amidst the pristine natural scenery are what make Hà Nam's soul and irresistible charm, unlike anywhere else.
Hà Nam boasts numerous ancient temples with a serene and peaceful beauty, with a history of over a thousand years, depicting the essence of the spiritual life of the northern region, attracting millions of pilgrims to visit and worship each year.
Among them, the Long Đọi Sơn Temple Complex (Tiên Sơn Commune, Duy Tiên Town) is one of the famous landscapes of the ancient Sơn Nam region, with a long history and reflecting a prosperous period of Buddhism in the nation's history.
The Thien Phuc Pagoda (also known as the Đùng Pagoda) with a history of nearly 1,000 years has become the hottest destination in Hà Nam after being renovated with a unique blend of ancient and poetic beauty.
Another famous spiritual destination in Hà Nam is the Tam Chúc Tourism Area, with a beauty likened to Ha Long Bay on land, featuring a majestic and serene architecture amidst the majestic mountains and clear waters.
A cultural and spiritual destination not to be missed when visiting Hà Nam is the Temple of the Goddess of the Soil, over 140 years old. This is one of the four churches honored with the title of "Minor Royal Cathedral" - a title bestowed by the Pope on churches with grand and ancient architecture, historical and spiritual significance.
In addition, Hà Nam has numerous ancient temples and shrines with a history of many centuries, such as the Bà Đanh Pagoda, the Phật Quang Pagoda, the Lảnh Giang Shrine, the Trần Thương Shrine, the Bầu Pagoda, the Đặng Xá Pagoda, the Trinh Tiết Pagoda…
Alongside the cultural and spiritual destinations, Hà Nam is also famous for its pristine natural scenery, including Ao Dong with a majestic landscape created by towering mountains and forests; Hang Luồn, where tourists can take a boat ride to admire the unique shapes of stalactites…
Not only is Hà Nam a destination with a rich cultural heritage, it is also on the path to becoming a bustling city with numerous large-scale and prestigious projects in the future.
Among them, the "City of the Future" Sun Urban City is just 50km from Hà Nội, covering an area of 420ha, invested with approximately 35,000 billion VND, featuring numerous unprecedented amenities such as Sun World Park, Cultural Park, Ecological Park, Sports Park, Festival Park…
Hà Nam is not only a cultural local destination but also a high-end entertainment and relaxation destination, an investment destination with vitality right at the gate of Hà Nội.
