(TITC) - At the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania 2024 ceremony held on the evening of September 3rd, Ha Nam province was honored for the first time as the “Leading Emerging Destination in Asia” for 2024.

This year, Ha Nam excellently surpassed many other famous candidates such as: Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei), Bohol (Philippines), Flores (Indonesia), Koh Kood (Thailand), Melaka (Malaysia), Morioka (Japan), Okinawa (Japan), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Sumba Island (Indonesia), and Taipei (Taiwan) to achieve the title of “Leading Emerging Destination in Asia”.

Ha Nam is located at the southern gateway of Hanoi, about 65 km from the capital. This area has great potential for developing spiritual, cultural, ecological, and culinary tourism with numerous historical relics, scenic spots, and famous traditional crafts. Notable tourist attractions that attract a large number of visitors include the Tam Chuc spiritual tourist area, Di Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, Ba Danh Pagoda, Long Doi Son Pagoda, and So Kien Basilica…

In addition, Ha Nam also has many other relics, traditional craft villages, and beautiful landscapes such as the Ba Kien house - the original model of Vu Dai village, Kẽm Trống tourist area, Truc Temple - Ngũ Động Sơn tourist area, Tran Thuong Temple, Vu Dai fish sauce village, Doi Tam drum village, and Nha Xa silk weaving village…

A highlight among the scenic spots in Ha Nam is the Tam Chuc spiritual tourist area located in Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district. With a location “leaning on the mountain and looking towards the water” and the tranquil atmosphere of the sacred Buddhist realm, the temple attracts a large number of visitors each year. The area features a picturesque landscape with a vast lake in front, majestic limestone mountains behind, and surrounding natural forests. The serene atmosphere of the temple provides visitors with a sense of stepping into a peaceful world, free from worries and troubles.

When visiting Ha Nam, the cuisine is a remarkable cultural feature not to be missed. Phu Ly grilled pork rice rolls, Dong fish cake, Vu Dai fish stew, Dam village square cakes, Kien Khe rice paper, Binh Luc fish sauce, Dai Hoang royal bananas, Tam Chuc mullet, Chieu village spring rolls, Vọc wine, Châu Giang peanut candy… will be irresistible “delicacies” that entice visitors.
In addition to the award for "Leading Emerging Destination in Asia" for 2024, last year, Ha Nam province was also honored by the World Travel Awards as the “Leading Local Culture Destination in the World”.

Ha Nam is known not only as a local cultural tourism destination but also as a high-class resort and entertainment destination, a vibrant investment destination right at the gateway to Hanoi. It holds rich and diverse cultural and tourism values. Come to Ha Nam, explore and experience the “Leading Emerging Destination in Asia”!

Tourism Information Center

Source: https://vietnamtourism.gov.vn/post/58337