List of some tourist destinations
Keo Pagoda
Keo Pagoda with literal name of Than Quang Tu is located in Duy Nhat commune, Vu Thu district, Thai Binh province. The pagoda was built in 1061 under the reign of Ly Thanh Tong. Initially, the pagoda was called Nghiem Quang Tu, but in 1167 it was changed to Than Quang Tu. This is a wooden pagoda with the largest and most beautiful architectural art and historical value in Vietnam. In addition to worshiping Buddha, the pagoda also worships Khong Lo - Ly Quoc Su. In 2012, Keo Pagoda was recognized as a special national monument. In 2017, Keo Pagoda festival was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. In 2021, the altar of Keo Pagoda was recognized as a national treasure.
Tombs and temples of Tran Dynasty kings
The tombs and temples of the Tran Dynasty kings are located on an area of 32.4 hectares in Tam Duong hamlet, Tien Duc commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province. This is considered the place of origin, development and expansion for the career of the Tran dynasty (1225 - 1400). This is also the resting place of the fallen ancestors of the Tran Dynasty, of the Grand Patriarch Tran Thua and the three early kings of the Tran Dynasty. In 2014, the Tran temple festival of Thai Binh province was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. The tombs and temples of the Tran Dynasty kings are recognized as special national relics.
A Sao Communal House – Temple and Wharf
A Sao during the Tran Dynasty was the center of Huong A, located next to the Hoa River, now An Thai commune, Quynh Phu district, Thai Binh province. It is the fief of An Sinh Vuong - Tran Lieu, father of Hung Dao Lord. The A Sao wharf has traces of Tran Hung Dao's war elephant getting bogged down and his death oath: If this battle does not win against the That enemy, I swear not to return to this river wharf! The wharf and many historical evidences mark the military career of Hung Dao Lord Tran Quoc Tuan. This was awarded national cultural and historical relic status by the Ministry of Culture in 2011. Đền Đồng Bằng
Dong Bang temple
Cultural and historical relic Dong Bang Temple, also known as the Temple of Father King Bat Hai is located in Dong Bang hamlet, An Le commune, Quynh Phu district, Thai Binh province. This place has preserved and honored the great merits of Vinh Cong Lord, who had great contributions to helping Hung King fight foreign invaders to build the country, establishing 8 ancient Dao Dong sites and commemorating Hung Dao Lord and Tran Dynasty generals. In 1986, the relic site was recognized as a National Historical Monument in 1986. In 2016, the Dong Bang Temple traditional festival was included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.
Tien La Temple
Tien La Temple worships General Bat Nan - a female general of Hai Ba Trung located in Tien La hamlet, Doan Hung commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province. The temple is located on an area of about 4,000 square meters and has undergone many renovations. Up to now, the temple has a large scale, splendid beauty in both terrain and shape, including many works such as the temple gate system, the surface court, the middle court, the upper palace and the temple yard system. Tien La Temple was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic in 1986.
Dong Xam Temple - Xam bronze silver carving village
Dong Xam Temple is a relic complex of nearly 10,000 square meters with many works such as: gazebo, water house, communal house, shrine building, ancestor house for silver carving... The temple worships Emperor Trieu Vu and Queen Trinh Thi and the founder of silver carving Nguyen Kim Lau. In 1990, Dong Xam Temple was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic. Dong Xam silver carving village has a history of operation for more than 500 years now.
Con Vanh
About 35km from the center of Thai Binh city, Con Vanh eco-tourism area in Nam Phu commune, Tien Hai district, Thai Binh province belongs to the Red River Delta biosphere reserve recognized by UNESCO in 1994 with a rich mangrove forest ecosystem and pristine beaches. Currently, Con Vanh eco-tourism area is a destination for tourists inside and outside the province every summer and holidays.
Con Den
About 35km west of Thai Binh city center along Highway 39B, Con Den in Thai Do commune, Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province is located in a world biological reserve area with pristine vegetation and ecosystems, unique coastal mangrove forests, rich flora and fauna diversity, and temperate climate, beneficial for the development of eco-tourism, relaxation, and experience tours.