Come to Thanh Nam (another name of Nam Dinh Province), you will touch the native land of the Tran Kings and National Hero Tran Hung Dao who defeated three Mongol invasions between 1225 and 1400. Up to now, Tran Royal Remains on Tuc Mac Village have been the huge pride of Nam Dinh people. Some of the remains are Thien Truong and Co Trach Temples, Pho Minh Pagoda and Tower. Tran Temple Festival is held annually on the death anniversary of General Tran Hung Dao at the historical site of tran Dynasty in Nam Dinh City. Moreover, Nam Dinh province is also well-known for Phu Day Remains in Vu Ban District. These remains comprise Tien Huong Temple, Van Cat Temple and Goddess Lieu Hanh’s Tomb. Tourists can witness Phu Day Festival on 3rd of the 3rd lunar month. Located in the Red River Delta, Nam Dinh has a long tradition culture. This cultural treasure is derived from the lives of residents, was developed in various forms and activities such as folk songs, writing, water puppetry, song festivals. Significantly, Nam Dinh is favorite destination for those who are fond of ecological tourism. Take a visit to Xuan Thuy National Park; tourists can observe plenty of special birds, 9 kinds of which are listed in the World Red Book. This park is a gathering place for tens of thousands of birds migrating from the North every year from November to April. Besides that, tourists will be offered chances to admire varieties of orchids, camellias and roses in Vi Khe Ornamental Plant Village as well as swimming in Thinh Long Beach.
