Ideal destinations in Nghe An during New Year holiday

Explore the “heritage land”

Talking about Nghe An is talking about “heritage land”, because this countryside has a long history and tradition, is the homeland of heroes and heroes who have made great contributions to the cause of building and defending the country. Therefore, Nghe An has many famous heritages, many historical relics associated with the formation and development of the homeland and the country, with folk songs Vi and Giam recognized as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

About Nghe An during the holidaysNew Year's Day, you can take time to explore the "heritage area". Starting from Vinh city, you should first visit Ho Chi Minh Square, go up Dung Quyet mountain to visit the temple of Emperor Quang Trung and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Then visit Hoang Muoi temple (Hung Nguyen), a famous sacred temple, people from all over the country often make pilgrimages to offer offerings and pray.

Emperor Quang Trung Temple on Dung Quyet Mountain. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

After that, visitors continue to the South Gate area, where Vinh Citadel is associated with the struggle against the French colonialists and the Nghe - Tinh Soviet movement (1930 - 1931), with the uprising of Doi Cung (1/1941). The ancient, mossy appearance of the Citadel will remind visitors of the ups and downs of history and build traditional pride.

Located next to Vinh Citadel, Nghe An Museum and Nghe Tinh Soviet Museum are interesting destinations. Visiting the museum, tourists will understand more clearly the formation and development process of Nghe land.

Vinh Citadel. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Coming to Vinh city, visitors can also enjoy famous specialties. Notable dishes are eel porridge, eel soup and wet cake, which have just been included in the top 100 dishes of Vietnam.

In particular, during the New Year holiday, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the walking street space, Cao Thang night market, and enjoy the art program "Welcome New Year 2023" at Ho Chi Minh Square to feel the excitement of Vinh city in the moment of welcoming the new year.

About the "geographical and humane" region

From Vinh city, we invite you to continue to Nam Dan, the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh to visit the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site. The relic site includes the paternal home of Lang Sen, the maternal home of Hoang Tru, the tomb of Mrs. Hoang Thi Loan (Uncle Ho's mother) and Chung Son Temple (where President Ho Chi Minh's ancestors are worshiped).

Tourists listen to a tour guide when visiting the Kim Lien National Special Relic Site. Photo: Ho Dinh Chien

AboutKim Lien Special National Monument, visitors will be introduced to the family, hometown and childhood years of beloved Uncle Ho. In particular, witnessing familiar, simple relics such as the old bed, bamboo bed, hammock and loom evokes many emotions. Walking among the old countryside scene with green bamboo hedges, thatched roofs, hibiscus fences to find the memory stream, with memories of a time. From there, understand more about the value of life and love President Ho Chi Minh more.

Nam Dan is a land of "spiritual people", there are also many famous landscapes and relics such as: Thien Nhan Mountain, Dai Hue Mountain, Dai Tue Pagoda, King Mai Temple, Hoanh Son Communal House and Phan Boi Chau Memorial Area. These are really interesting destinations for tourists to explore the source and flow of a cultural countryside through beliefs, architectural works, historical figures and enjoy Nghe Tinh folk songs.

Scenic view of Dai Tue Pagoda on Dai Hue Mountain (Nam Dan). Photo: Ho Dinh Chien

Nam Dan also has many famous products, when you come here, take the time to enjoy them. Goat meat, pork sausage (veal) and rice cake with soy sauce are dishes that visitors from near and far always try to find when coming to Nam Dan.

Experience village life

This season, the people in the highlands have finished harvesting their fields and are preparing to celebrate the traditional New Year. Having time to visit the villages of ethnic minorities, visitors will have the opportunity to experience interesting things about the landscape, life, and cultural identity.

Experience traditional brocade weaving of the Thai people at the community tourism site of Xieng village, Mon Son commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Xuan Nhuong

Famous community tourism spots in Xieng village, Nua village, Khe Ran (Con Cuong), Hoa Tien (Quy Chau); Co Muong, Muong Dan (Que Phong) are ready to welcome and serve tourists. With 2 days and 1 night, tourists will experience the life of Thai ethnic villages with the space of stilt houses and production, living and occupation customs.brocade weavingtraditional.

Cultural and artistic exchange at Khe Ran community tourism site, Bong Khe commune (Con Cuong). Photo: Thanh Cuong

Especially, you can enjoy specialties such as bamboo rice, five-color sticky rice, charcoal-grilled chicken and pork, drink rice wine and fermented rice wine. Then, you can exchange culture and arts with the sound of gongs, bustling bamboo dance, the sound of panpipes, the passionate sound of pi and the melodies of the "Xap", "Lam", "Nhoon", "Xoi" and "Lam Vong" dances, the charming Xoe dance that can make you "forget the way home".

Blend in with mountains, rivers, grass and flowers

3 days is also an ideal time to explore and experience the eco-tourism and farming spots in the Western Nghe An. Recently, in the mountainous districts - highlands, some tourist spots have appeared, initially creating an impression on visitors from near and far, especially those coming from big cities with a noisy pace of life who want to have a moment of rest and relaxation.

Relax in the space of Truong Gia Farm in Nghia Long commune (Nghia Dan). Photo: CSCC

These include Hon Mat Eco-tourism Area in Nghia Loc Commune; Phu Quy Flower Valley, Truong Gia Farm in Nghia Long Commune (Nghia Dan) and Nhat Minh Farmstay in Chau Thon Commune (Que Phong). These are destinations that combine eco-tourism and agricultural tourism. Coming here, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery, admire the colorful flowers, the vast mountains and clouds, and immerse themselves in the flowers, water and mountains.

At the same time, organize fun and warm outdoor activities. Truong Gia Farm also organizes music nights in the middle of the vast pine forest, contributing to creating a joyful atmosphere to welcome the new year 2023. In particular, coming here, visitors will enjoy clean food, carefully prepared, always delicious and rich, eating once will be remembered forever. After the holiday,touristsbe re-energized to enter a new working year that promises new success.

Having fun at Hon Mat eco-tourism site, Nghia Loc commune (Nghia Dan). Photo: CSCC

And on this occasion, the sunflower field in Nghia Dan is also in full bloom, visitors can come to enjoy and check-in to have unique and special photos.

Conquer the border

If you are young and adventurous, please arrange your time to conquer and explore special destinations in the highland border area of ​​Ky Son, which are Puxailaileng peak in Na Ngoi commune and Muong Long valley.

With an altitude of 2,720m above sea level,Puxailaileng peakis considered the "Roof of the Northern Truong Son range", a place to test the courage of visitors with the desire to conquer challenges. The mountain peak also contains the mysteries of nature with primeval cold forests, attractive vegetation, and a unique climate. In particular, visitors will pass through "rivers of clouds", check-in in the middle of the majestic "sea of ​​clouds" or "hunt" for beautiful clouds.

The joy of conquering Puxailaileng peak (Ky Son). Photo: Dinh Tuyen

About 100 km from Puxailaileng is Muong Long valley with an altitude of about 1,500 m, temperate climate all year round, known as "Sa Pa of Nghe An". This is the living area of ​​Mong people with typical cultural features still preserved. At the end of the year, plum and peach blossoms bloom throughout the forests and gardens, bringing vitality to the villages hidden in the mist and clouds. Visitors to Muong Long feel like they are lost in a paradise, reminiscent of fairy tales.

On this occasion, the harvest has finished, the Mong people begin their exciting celebrations. Tourists will be able to join the Pao throwing festival with boys and girls in colorful costumes; hear the sound of the Khen calling friends echoing throughout the mountains and forests, from the upper village to the lower village. Especially the buffalo and bull fighting festival will bring excitement.

Experience the beauty of Muong Long (Ky Son). Photo: Quoc Dan

Currently, Muong Long has a Homestay with culinary services for tourists, ensuring safety and cleanliness to increase the joy and excitement of the 2-day, 1-night experience in "Sa Pa of Nghe An".