Viet Phu Thanh Chuong - A serene spiritual beauty

Viet Phu Thanh Chuong - A serene spiritual beauty

Phu Thanh Chuong is one of the favorite places to learn culture should not be missed when going to Hanoi.

Viet Phu Thanh Chuong is located in Kao Ca Lake, Hien Ninh Commune, Soc Son District, Hanoi, about 35 minutes drive from the city center, 15 minutes from Noi Bai Airport.

As an architectural ensemble that preserves many historical values, Viet has been featured in international newspapers such as The New York Times and the Herald Tribune. So where is the most attractive, most prominent and experience when visiting this attractive resort.

Many people who arrived at this place at the first thought this is a long history, but this is a place to be built by artist Thanh Chuong in 2011.

The entrance gate reminds visitors of ancient beauty of Tho Ha village gate, Lam road.

Wood gate has 3 doors, one main door and two side doors, there is a small tiled red roof, around is decorated with many stone statues and exquisite carvings.

The ancient water reservoir was moved from Thanh Hoa to the left. The road leading visitors from the entrance to the whole Vietnam government also bearing ancient bold with the Bat Trang brick.

When you come here, the first feeling to you is probably a nostalgia in the quiet space.

Unlike the tourist noisy, noisy, here even crowded to the place where still separate quiet with trees, ponds, gardens, yard ...

Highlights in the architectural community are the houses designed, built with many styles, shapes, from the floor of the Muong ethnic to the home of the house architecture simulation house 3 times of the human people in the Northern Delta.

Each house has a unique name attached to the historical value that the owner wants to convey, such as the Tuong Van home is ancient from the Nguyen Dynasty, the University was erected on the premises of ancient houses Bac Ninh. If you want to enjoy the art, you can go to the Long Dinh Theater, the house is large and ornate.

At Viet Phu Thanh Chuong, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the village of North Vietnam from hundreds of years ago.

The ancient architectural complex with a little modern and thousands of historical cultural objects from the dynasties, Ly, Tran, Le ... have made the country become a cultural tourist attractions near the city.

Some modern artwork.

Another architecture in the old house is equally impressive as the house on stilts based on the floor architecture of the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh. This is a brick house, with upper floors and downstairs for reception. In front of the stilt house is a small lotus pond with an ancient stone bridge, surrounded by lush green trees.

In order to have a chance to rest and relax in Vietnam every Tet holiday and also to focus on exploiting more ancient culture, artist Thanh Chuong also set up a 5 , with an area of ​​about 120 m2. This is also home to bold architectural style house in Vietnam.

In addition to 3 ancient architectural features typical, there are many other beautiful architecture, such as the outdoor Buddhist temple. This place is decorated with statues of the Buddha in the middle, surrounded by stone incense sticks, two stone steps lead to the Buddha's feet are placed a lot of scenery, the more the beauty of the place of worship.

A 5-storey white building with a very subtle architecture: hidden under the arched roof of the ancient temple. The building has a very romantic name Tuong Van, meaning healing clouds. That is the rustic Thuy Dinh with wood doors that have been dying with time.

The art of artist Thanh Chuong is also reflected in the construction in Vietnam a large hall with dozens of old furniture. In front of the hall is the Mo Huong tree house is rustic, simple with luxuriant, green trees are planted around.

In May, Mo Huong is more beautiful because it is decorated by the brilliant red of phoenix flowers. Immediately it is the folds of the University with simple furniture simple.

Since the Thanh Chuong government completed the first works, every year this place has welcomed many domestic and foreign tourists to visit.

The beauty of the countryside, the land of Vietnam and the hospitality, the ability to arrange, layout art is very skillful, the owner's talent has left a deep impression in the hearts of visitors whenever the opportunity come here.

The Vietnamese traditional village visited by the former President Barack Obama

The Vietnamese traditional village visited by the former President Barack Obama

With the young green grains, aromatic, Me Tri village was visited by former US President Barack Obama in May 2016.

Next famous nuggests' village of Vong, this autumn's specialty dish also appears in Me Tri Village (Tu Liem, Hanoi) with a life span of more than 100 years.

Me Tri village has 2 rice seasons per year. The type of rice used to make nuggest is golden sticky rice (also known as king rice, rice originated from Hebei). At present, there are nearly 50 households involved in the production and processing of nuggets. The quantity of nuggets in the year depends on the weather.

At 3am, families with rice fields around the village start to cut the dewy, wet rice. "Rice is about 3 months harvest to make nuggets, this is the period of dairy rice because if too old can become rice," said Nguyen Thi Hien.

After taking home will be stripped of leaves and cotton. The stem is then dried to make the finished rice nuggets and the rice seeds to bring the grain. "Every morning for 2 hours, we can pick up 2kg of straw, earning about 60,000 VND (around 2.5 USD)," said 80-year-old Ngo Thi Van in neighborhood 4, Me Tri district.

Morning on the small alleyway of the village road crowded the people, mainly old people sitting and picking up the rice leaves removed from the cotton. Each batch of rice is then ready to be harvested.

In Me Tri, there are many families that distribute rice to small households.

"Rice after plucking is treated with water to filter out the seed. Compared to previous years, this year the weather is much raining, yielding less. The family has 7 sao of rice, this loss of autumn loss about 1.2 tons (in 2016 reached 1.6 tons)," Loi said.

At a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, the rice will be put into a roasting pan until the water vapor is slightly rising, the seeds are firm, tense and fragrant, they will bring to the shell crusher. Usually it takes 2 hours.

"For many years, Me Tri was made with machines, giving higher productivity and quality. The machining process should reduce the strenuous, "said Nguyen Thach Hau.

The last step is to pound the nuggets then filter out the broken nuggets, shredded to pack.

Bulbs are classified into gill nodules, tops, and nuggets. Cymbals are young nuggets after re-lumps (this is the best nuggets), the top of the tops when the sifted will fly to the top by the thin nuggets, the thicker nuggets will stand at the end of the sieve.

Finished products after fragrance, smell, plastic, stimulate the taste. Seasonal potato is the best nut in the year. When it comes to temperature, it is usually possible to have 3 days if you put it in the freezer compartment for up to half a year. This dish is often used to prepare many dishes.

Daily life of local people along the Hanoi railway

Daily life of local people along the Hanoi railway

During the travel to Hanoi, Scott Pocock was fascinated by the lives of local people living along the railroad.

There are places in the world where railroad tracks are located in the middle of residential areas such as Hanoi Old Quarter, with two houses less than one meter from the road. Many visitors call this "unique place in the world" or "only in Vietnam" to describe this scene.

During his trip to Vietnam, Scott Pocock has "lost his way" to the railway line in Le Duan area, near Hanoi Railway Station. The railroad pass in front of the house here attracted him.

Many visitors said the first feeling when they looked at the Pocock photographs taken was "dangerous, unsafe".

However, dozens of years, households on both sides of the road are too accustomed to the occasional trip through the house collapsed.

And life here is still quiet like anywhere else in the crowded capital of Hanoi.

Everyone was normal and almost did not feel disturbed by the rail in front. Adults, children play around the train yard in a calm, natural way.

The trains go roaring through here twice a day, morning and afternoon. The moment the train passes without warning, and people do not panic to avoid the train. This is also what makes him interesting visitors.

The scene before and when the train arrives.

American newspapers recommend 7 exciting night experiences in Hanoi

American newspapers recommend 7 exciting night experiences in Hanoi

Drinking beer, trying Pho noodle soup or dancing in electronic music all night are something that tourists should try when coming to the capital of Vietnam.

1. Walk through the legacy

Every night, Hoan Kiem lake attracts many people & visitors of all ages finding fresh space for many activities such as walking, aerobics, chess or simply street bowls.

At the weekend, the lake area became a walking street when traffic was banned. This is the most fun time of the week.

After a walk around Ho Guom, you can go from the south to the west of the lake to Hanoi Opera House. This is the place where regular chamber music performances, or circus program called My Village. The show includes acrobatics, plastic juggling, traditional juggling.

A performance in the circus My Village.

2. Indulge in indigenous culture

Pham Hoang Mien, co-owner of the Hanoi Grapevine website, shared with CNN Travel: "Many visitors do not know how much things are going on in the city every night. As a visual art lover and want to learn about contemporary Vietnamese art, you can not ignore Manzi. " This is a cafe located in the old French mansion in a quiet neighborhood of Hanoi capital, the shop is also a gallery of unique artwork.

3. Explore street food

In 2016, as president of the United States, Obama has the famous chef Anthony Bourdain enjoy bun cha. You can trace them to Huong Lien's bun and choose the Obama noodles, spring rolls and Hanoi beer for about 4 USD.

However, the noodles are better for lunch and dinner, according to Tracey Lister (Australia) author of the book "Vietnamese street food" advised to wander in the old town. There are many sidewalk restaurants, visitors have more options.

4. Drink local beer

Old Town is also the best place for you to enjoy the beer. The Hanoi sidewalk pavement is simply a few plastic chairs are laid out for guests sitting at 5,000 VND / cup.

In the evening, the young visitors often gather in the Corner Brewery (located at the intersection of Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ta Lien, Dinh Liet, often selling up to 2 hours) for beer and conversation. With local people, they like to drink at a pub located on the Thanh Street, west of the old town, about 10 minutes walk from the restaurant.

For diners looking for hand crafted beer but with higher quality go to the Standing Bar. The restaurant is located in a quiet corner of Truc Bach Lake with creative drinks menu.

5. Watch an art show

Visitors to Hanoi can choose Thang Long Water Puppet Theater for a puppet show. The art of puppetry is from the 11th century, created by farmers during leisure to tell the story, the old puppet by the puppet with the stage is the water surface.

For the lively and modern guests, come to Hanoi Rock City to drop your soul into the freshest of electronic music.

"We have a lot of concerts at the Red Room and on the premises, with all sorts of folk, reggae, jazz, indie, grunge, hardcore ...", said co-founder of Hanoi Rock City. We would like to show the best musical performances in Hanoi for everyone to enjoy. "
Exciting atmosphere at Hanoi Rock City. Photo: HRC.

6. Try homemade mixed drinks

In the old town, especially in Ta Ta, Bao Khanh, Luong Ngoc Quyen, small streets but there are many places for you to drink beer and mixed drinks delicious.

An interesting drinking address CNN Travel introduces is Ne Bar. Newly opened in 2017, the restaurant has many traditional and modern cocktails. The owner is Pham Tien Tiep, who won a brewing contest with a pho noodle cocktail in 2012. He shared a jazz bar next to the local flavors.Another address is Tadioto located near the Opera House. The restaurant has quiet space, many artists, writers, musicians preferred in Hanoi.

7. Dance all night

Since its opening in 2016 in Savannah, Savage has quickly become the most exciting party space in the city with electronic music. International artists from all over are also present with local artists such as Quan, Min8, TrungD, Tri Minh.

"We want to create something special, unique about the community in Hanoi. We formed a club form in a club called the Red Cube - a place of DJs, having the terrace to mix with music and friends, "said Ouissam Mokretar, music director.

Falling in love with beautiful poetic scenes at Huong pagoda

Falling in love with beautiful poetic scenes at Huong pagoda

Huong Pagoda is known as a complex of relics and scenic spots in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Hanoi. Famous as a sacred pagoda, Huong pagoda is considered as a spiritual travel destination in Hanoi, especially in the early spring of the new year.

Perfume Pagoda or full name is Huong Son Pagoda, is a complex of scenic relics with many temples, temples, communal, surrounded by majestic water and wild.

The scenery in this place is so poetic that many visitors do not praise and admire. Thus, it has long been considered that Huong Pagoda is an ideal destination for Buddhists in the early months of the year, especially during the festive season.

To explore the beautiful scenery in Huong Pagoda, you have to go on the river for a long time, from the Wharf you to boat excursions on the Yen stream, to the new Boat Quay.

Many people wonder why they do not build walking paths or bridges so that people and visitors are more active. However, if there is no more specific features but only Huong pagoda anymore, visitors also no longer feel the special features that the landscape here own and are offered.

At this point, you only have one way to sit on the boat under the hands of skilled boat riders, they will take you to explore the temple on the mountains, separated by the The winding river winding. Yen stream brings a gentle beauty, letting go between two mountains with soft curves.

You will feel new and exciting when the boat is sitting on the river, water in harmony with nature to feel the wild beauty of the landscape here. From the boat, you will admire the mountains, the hills are covered by the green trees, the feel of the wind, sunshine, water and plants.

Not only that, when passing through the Yen stream, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the glorious beauty of flowers flowering flowers full flowers along the river. Each bunch of red flower blaze on the dark sky background looks like small fire spots dispel the cold of the North of the early days of the year.

You will be transported to the rest of the temple, the temple is extremely ancient. Some of the stops that you must visit such as Temple, Huong Tich Temple, Thien Tru Pagoda, Tien Son cave, ...

Temple is located right on the bank of the Yen stream, about 500m from the wharf, a small temple was built beautiful and meaningful presentation, reports the forest guard, holding the door when someone wants to enter the temple.

Going deep inside, Huong Tich Cave is considered as the main destination of the tourists here. At the height of 390m, Huong Tich Cave is considered as the center of scenic Huong pagoda.

In the past, travelers wishing to climb to this place had to walk through many steps with steep slopes, but now, with the modern cable car, you can easily walk and sit in the back. the cable car looks down, enjoy the poetic beauty of the river and water and the temple with beautiful architecture, sure it will be an unforgettable experience.

Do not just stop there, you will be even more surprised with the beauty of the limestone caves here. With different small stalactites, beauty in appearance, beauty in the whole, hanging down from above, rising from below, looking like the masterpieces of nature, that will be the scene. You do not want to miss.

As such, you will have the opportunity to explore every corner of Huong pagoda, admire the ancient architecture interwoven with modern and charming scenery of the temple, mountain and wonder why in The crooked mountains and paths are so difficult that they can build so perfect works.

Try to close your eyes and feel the fresh air, you will find here peace and strange, no longer the tired, chaos and rush of everyday life, only around us disengagement , relax, smell the aroma, the grass, the wind, the water and the sky. That is why so many Buddhists' followers come here.

With the beauty so poetic so lyrical, Huong Pagoda will definitely be the ideal destination for you during the Lunar New Year, so still hesitated not to schedule a visit soon.