Bac Ninh, the land of Kinh Bac with a rich cultural heritage, was beautifully showcased in Hoa Minzy's MV "Bac Bling," which garnered tens of millions of views. If you want to explore Bac Ninh in the style of this MV, follow this 48-hour itinerary featuring the region’s top attractions.
Bac Ninh is about 30 km from Hanoi and can be reached by:
The first stop is Do Temple, located in Dinh Bang, Tu Son City, about 18 km from Hanoi. This temple is dedicated to the first eight kings of the Ly Dynasty and features magnificent architecture and a sacred atmosphere.
From Do Temple, travel about 25 km (~30 minutes) to Ba Chua Kho Temple in Vu Ninh Ward, Bac Ninh City. This temple is famous for the tradition of "borrowing and repaying money" for prosperity and wealth.
After temple visits, savor Bac Ninh’s cuisine. A must-try dish is bun ca ro rau cai (crispy perch fish noodle soup) with flavorful broth. Recommended places include: Bun Ca Co Thuc, Bun Ca Ro Thu Huong, Vu Kiet, and Canh Ca Duc Phuc.
Other local specialties include banh te (rice cake) and banh phu the (husband and wife cake)—traditional treats of Kinh Bac cuisine.
Continue your journey by visiting Dong Ho Painting Village, about 15 km from Bac Ninh City (~30 minutes drive). This village is famous for woodblock painting, where visitors can try printing their own traditional artwork.
A short drive from Dong Ho is Phu Lang Pottery Village, where you can experience traditional pottery-making and admire exquisite handmade products like tea sets, vases, and ceramic paintings.
The evening is the perfect time to enjoy Quan Ho folk singing in Diem Village, Hoa Long Ward, Bac Ninh City. This village is the cradle of Quan Ho, a UNESCO-recognized intangible cultural heritage. You can book a session to listen to Quan Ho performances and take photos in traditional attire (ao the and khan xep).
End the day by exploring Bac Ninh’s night market and staying at one of the city’s top hotels, such as Grand Phoenix, Muong Thanh Luxury, Mandala, Smart Hotel, Bac Ninh Royal Hotel. Room prices range from 500,000 - 1,800,000 VND per night.
A must-visit location is the "Lonely Tree" on Huu Chap Dyke, about 6 km from Bac Ninh City. The majestic tree stands alone in the middle of vast rice fields, creating a serene and picturesque backdrop for photography.
Next, visit Dau Pagoda in Thanh Khuong Ward, Thuan Thanh Town, about 20 km from Hanoi. This is one of Vietnam’s oldest pagodas, renowned for its Hoa Phong Tower, a 17-meter brick structure with an ancient bell and a bronze gong inside.
A short 4 km drive from Dau Pagoda leads to But Thap Pagoda, known for its well-preserved wooden and stone architecture. The temple is surrounded by lush greenery, including frangipani, lotus, peonies, and tall areca palms. But Thap houses a collection of invaluable Buddhist statues and intricately carved altars.
Before leaving Bac Ninh, be sure to taste local specialties in Thuan Thanh Town, such as Tra Lam tofu, Mao Dien steamed rice rolls, Ho chicken, and Bui fermented pork rolls (nem Bui)—a signature gift from Bac Ninh.
If you have extra time, consider visiting:
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