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From February 18th to 27th (from the 9th to the 18th day of the first lunar month), visitors to Bac Ninh can participate in a variety of tourism activities and unique festivals showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Red River Delta region.
Main activities include:
- Spring Serenade Contest - Spring Heraldry Gathering - Exhibition of Scenery and Folk Games, artistic program 'Return to Quan Ho 2013'
- Bac Ninh Trade and Tourism Fair 2013 held at the Kinh Bac Cultural Center
- Lim Festival (12th and 13th of the first lunar month) at Lim Hill, Tien Du
- Kinh Duong Vuong Festival (17th and 18th of the first lunar month) at A Lu hamlet, Dai Dong Thanh, Thuan Thanh...
Cultural Week is a meaningful activity at the beginning of the Year of the Tiger for the people of Kinh Bac, promising to promote the distinctive cultural features as well as the image of the country and the people of Bac Ninh - Kinh Bac, in response to the 2013 National Tourism Year of the Red River Delta - Hai Phong ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT BAC NINH TOURISM: 1. Traveling from Hanoi
- Bus: Only about 80km from Hanoi, travelers can buy tickets for the Hanoi - Bac Ninh route at Luong Yen bus station (the terminal station of this route is Thuận Thành bus station, Bac Ninh). From the bus station, if you want to go anywhere, you have to call a taxi.
- Personal vehicles: From Hanoi to Bac Ninh, start from So intersection down Khuat Duy Tien street, continue to the intersection with traffic lights, turn left towards Linh Dam peninsula, take the overpass and continue straight on National Highway 1B until you see a sign to turn into Bac Ninh city, then turn in.
Explore the charm of ancient village Đình Bảng, built in the late 18th century. Admire the ancestral temple dedicated to the village deities and the intricate wood carvings depicting local folklore.
- Stroll along the Đuống River, amidst endless rice fields, or relax by the riverbank, immersed in the fragrance of fresh crops.
- Discover the art of Đông Hồ folk painting, renowned for its unique paper-making techniques and vibrant traditional motifs.
- Indulge in the culinary delights of Bắc Ninh, from savory specialties like Phủ Từ sausage and rice cake to exotic treats like Đình Bảng field rat meat and Bắc Ninh fish porridge.
Embark on a culinary journey through the flavors of Bắc Ninh, from iconic delicacies like Chờ village rice cake and Diềm village sticky rice cake to lesser-known treasures like Giàu market fried rice and Vân village wine.
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Source: Travel Handbook from Mytour – Compiled from various online sources
Published by MytourMarch 21, 2013
