From Hanoi
75 km
From HCMC
1,560 km
Best season
Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr
Region
The North
About
The cradle of Quan họ folk song (a UNESCO heritage) and Vietnam's oldest Buddhist centre, just east of Hà Nội.
Known for
Đình Bảng communal house, Bút Tháp & Dâu pagodas, Đông Hồ folk paintings, and the spring Quan họ festivals.
What to eat
Bánh phu thê, bánh khúc, and Đông Hồ-style village sweets.
Climate
The only region with four distinct seasons — cold dry winters, hot humid summers with storms, and crisp spring and autumn.
Best months Sep–Nov & Mar–Apr
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