Across a small bridge in northern Vietnam, Nom Pagoda emerges beneath old trees, a place where ancient clay statues, Buddhist legends and the rhythms of an old village market blur the line between the sacred and everyday life.

Delicacies from Hung Yen like hammock-fried carp and nem thun thut take up to 10 hours to prepare and impress diners with their bold flavors and unique appearance.

At nearly 400 years old, the Snow Mountain statue at Keo Pagoda remains remarkably intact - a silent masterpiece carved from lost knowledge.

Chuong Pagoda in Hung Yen is famed not just for its ancient beauty, but a legend of a golden bell from the Red River.

A rustic countryside dish from Hung Yen left an Indian guest pleasantly surprised and full of praise, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter day.

Only made during special occasions, this aromatic chicken patty from a rural village in Vietnam captivates all who taste it.

Pho Hien, a once-thriving international port, now preserves a profound spiritual landscape connecting East and West.

In early June, a restaurant serving Hung Yen canh ca ro (fish soup), located on Hai Ba Trung Street in Hanoi, was included in the Michelin Selected list for 2025.

A small restaurant in Hanoi is honored by Michelin for its traditional fish soup.

The merger of Hung Yen and Thai Binh will create a unique Vietnamese province with no mountains but a rich tapestry of culture and tourism.