Thai Binh Tourist Attractions
Keo Pagoda
The Pagoda is located at Dung Nhue Hamlet, Duy Nhat Commune, Vu Thu District. To reach the pagoda, drive from Ha Noi to Nam Dinh, Tan De Bridge and then drive along the dike for approximately 10km.
 Keo Pagoda |
 Keo Pagoda |
Is was built in 1067 and has been upgraded many times. It was a rectangular shape composed of several strutures with craggy tile-roofs, which well blend with the natural setting, and the sanctuary delicated to the Zen master Khong Lo. The architectural arrangment of pagoda follows the style “tien Phat hau hanh” (the front is dedicated to the back to deities). At its end are the bell tower, patriarch wor-shipping house, and corri-from Ho Pagoda to the patriarch –worshipping house. The pagoda has got 17 structures composed of 128 compartment. The three-storey bell tower is 11.06m in height and has got roofs with 12 charming curved corners. This is an original architectural work, evoking a freshly boomed lotus rising by the straight high areca trees. The pagoda dis-plays the artistic features of wood installation. On the first storey of the bell tower, a 1.87m wide musical stone inatrument (khanh) is hung over.on the second storey, there is a bell cast in 1686, and on the third and the highest storey are bells cast in 1796.
Dong Xam Temple
Dong Xam Temple is situated in Hong Thai Commune, Kien Xuong District. The temple cover an area of 1,000 sq.m, dedicated to Nguyen Kim Lau – the founder of silver engraving work. It consists of a number of the magnificent and beautiful architecture works such as Vong Lau, Thuy Toa, Hoanh Ma, worshipping yard, Front House…
 Dong Xam Temple |
 Dong Xam Temple |
Vong Lau is a house used for viewing the landscape.
Thuy Toa is a hexagonal house comprising 6 curve doors, which tum to different directions. From this house, tourists can view the whole scence of the worshipping yard and the boat races on the river when festival are held…
Bach Thuan Garden Village
 Bach Thuan Garden Village |
 Bach Thuan Garden Village |
Bach Thuan is in Vu Thu District, approxi-mately 10km from Thai Binh City. It is a rich and populous garden village, the adge of which is an alluvial field, which sereves for the cultivation of muberry, banana and sugarcane. Inside the village are fruit tree and ormamental plant gardens. There are various ormamental plant gardens. There are various flower and fruits during all four seasons; apples, guavas, plums, lemons, longans, sapodillas, guavas, plums, lemons, longans, sapodillas, oranges, tangerines, bananas and jack fruits.
Dong Chau Beach
Dong Chau Beach is located in Dong Minh Commune, Tien Hai District, 30km far from Thai Binh City along National Road 39B, and 145km from Ha Noi.
 Dong Chau Beach |
 Dong Chau Beach |
The beach lies 5km in length and has reserved much of a wild beaty. Several hotels and guesthouses have been built to accommodate visitors in cocontt groves and huge gardens. From Dong Chau Beach. Tourists can take a boat to visit Thu and Vanh Islets. Which also offer good beaches. Lying 7km from the coastlines, Thu and Vanh Islets look like two green waves amerging from a 5ha islet, which lures people for its lush forest, green casuarinas-trees, small but picturesque and quiet beaches.
Dong Xam Silver Village
 Dong Xam Silver Village |
 Dong Xam Silver Village |
Located in the north of Kien Xuong District in Hong ThaiCommune, Dong Xam is a village whose population is skilled in matel carving. According to the local people, 300 hurdred years ago there was an artist names Nguyen Kim Lau, who travelled dowstream on the Tra Ly River bu boat to Dong Xam to make a living. He transferred his silver carving skills to the local people. Over time, silver carving has been maintained and developed. After his death, the Dong Xam Temple was built in appreciation of his contributions to the village.
Hoi Mat-Weaving Village
 Hoi Mat-Weaving Village |
 Hoi Mat-Weaving Village |
Hoi (or hai Trieu) Village in Tan Le Commune, Hung Ha District in famous for mat weaving craft. Mats made by Hoi makers are soft, easy to wash and dry, cool in summer and warm in winter. The founder of the craft was Mr. Pham Don Le, a mandarin of the Kinh Le Thanh Tong (1460-1497). During his term of office as an envoy in China, he learned to make mats and taught his villagers when he came back to his village. Hoi skilful workers make varieties of mats with beautiful design.
