Xuan Thuy National Park, nestled in Giao Thuy District, Nam Dinh Province, is a vast expanse of brackish lagoon and alluvial area.

Dich Diep, an ancient village in Truc Chinh commune of Truc Ninh district, the Red River Delta province of Nam Dinh, is a mirror of the traditional culture of Vietnam.

Nam Dinh is not only well known for specialities such as beef noodle soup and ‘banh xiu pao’ (char siu dumplings) cake but also ‘bun sung’ (fig vermicelli).

Crab paste rice noodles are popular in Vietnam but are served differently in the northern province of Nam Dinh. Salted figs are added to the dish to create fig rice noodles (bun sung).

The Rural Museum, located in the tranquil village of Binh Di in Giao Thien Commune, Giao Thuy District, is about 110km from Hanoi.

The tile-roof bridge of Luong Pagoda in Hai Anh Commune, Hai Hau District, Nam Dinh Province has existed for nearly 500 years.

Pho Minh Pagoda - a famous pagoda in Nam Dinh province - is the home to "priceless green treasures".