Exploring spiritual tourism routes from the sacred site of Am Tien to the Lam Kinh Palace and the ancient Ho Dynasty Citadel... is a journey chosen by many people to visit and pray for peace during the Lunar New Year - Cheap Vietnam Tours
Over the years, Thanh Hoa province has identified spiritual tourism as its
strength to attract tourists throughout all four seasons. The province has
focused on investing in and restoring historical sites to be clean and
beautiful, contributing to enhancing their value and creating attractive
cultural and historical destinations.
Many activities are organized to highlight the development of spiritual tourism,
such as cultural events, traditional festivals combined with arts and folk
games... This enriches and elevates tourism products and increases their
attractiveness to tourists.
Community-based ecotourism in Pu Luong and its highland villages is a popular
choice for international tourists.
In Thanh Hoa province, from the mountainous regions to the midlands, plains, and
coastal areas, there are numerous major spring festivals associated with famous
historical sites and scenic spots. After the Lunar New Year , a series of
cultural and tourism events take place, allowing visitors to immerse themselves
in the joyful and vibrant atmosphere of the festival season.
With a route exploring the western region from the Pu Luong community-based
ecotourism area and highland villages, this journey offers a vibrant cultural
experience of the Thai and Muong ethnic groups, especially during the Lunar New
Year season, and is a popular choice for international tourists.
Descending from the mountains, this route takes visitors through attractive
destinations such as Cam Luong Fish Stream, Ho Dynasty Citadel Cultural Heritage
Site, Lam Kinh Historical Site, Am Tien National Historical Monument Complex...
This route is preferred by many tourists due to its long-standing cultural and
historical value, along with a convenient transportation system that easily
connects these destinations.
The Lam Kinh National Special Historical Site, with its beautiful natural
scenery, has become an ideal destination in early spring. Having weathered many
historical ups and downs, after restoration, the site boasts not only tombs and
temples honoring the ancestors of the Le dynasty, but also lush green landscapes
and harmonious architecture, attracting visitors from far and wide to pay their
respects.
At the Phu Na historical and scenic site, which usually welcomes a large number
of visitors offering incense during Tet (Lunar New Year), preparations are
underway with a focus on preserving cultural beauty and religious civility. The
Phu Na Historical Site Management Board has issued a plan for organizing the
2026 festival, deploying inspection teams to monitor service activities,
security, and folk games to ensure safety. Regarding traffic flow management,
the Management Board is deploying personnel to provide guidance in an orderly
manner, helping people perform rituals in an orderly manner and avoiding
crowding and pushing during peak periods.
In the journey of "going to the mountains and down to the sea", the complex of
historical relics including the Doc Cuoc Temple, Co Tien Temple, and To Hien
Thanh Temple (Sam Son ward) is an unmissable destination. Preparations for
welcoming visitors are focused on building an image of a civilized and friendly
tourist city. The creation of a cultural environment is implemented
harmoniously, balancing spiritual elements with urban order, highlighting the
value of the relics associated with the unique coastal landscape.
In addition, the Management Board of Ho Citadel Heritage Site and other key
relics such as Nua Mountain - Nua Temple - Am Tien are also making efforts to
beautify the landscape and arrange the space in a way that is appropriate to its
sacred nature. The installation of signs promoting civilized behavior is being
implemented synchronously at sites such as Lam Kinh, Ho Citadel, Ba Trieu
Temple... aiming to raise awareness among tourists and build a safe and
sustainable tourism environment.
To ensure the best service for tourists, the Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism of Thanh Hoa province requests that localities proactively review and
prepare the necessary conditions, organize festivals in accordance with the law
and respect traditional customs, and fully meet the cultural and religious needs
of the people.
Source:
Exploring sacred sites and Spring festivals in Thanh Hoa
