The 5-day April 30 and May 1 holidays are an opportunity for families and groups of friends to plan fun and relaxation after busy working days. Without having to travel far, right in Hung Yen there are many attractive destinations for people and tourists to immerse themselves in exciting recreational activities.

Provincial Museum – a meaningful tourist attraction

During the April 30 – May 1 holiday this year, the Provincial Museum (address: Pham Bach Ho Street, Hien Nam Ward, Hung Yen City) became a destination attracting a large number of people and tourists to visit, especially when this place is organizing a special thematic exhibition called “Hung Yen in the resistance war against America, saving the country (1954 – 1975)”.

The special topic was organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), including two main topics: The rear in the resistance war and All for the front line. It includes valuable documents, images, and artifacts that vividly depict the brave fighting spirit and the persistent contributions of the Hung Yen army and people in the fierce resistance war against American imperialism.

This topic is not only rich in historical value but also carries a profound traditional educational message of “When drinking water, remember its source”. This is one of the meaningful activities, contributing to enriching cultural life during the holidays, while at the same time evoking pride and gratitude to the generations of fathers and brothers who sacrificed for national independence.

Pham Ngoc Phat, a student at Dan Tien Secondary School (Khoai Chau), said: During this holiday, I visited the Provincial Museum with my family and was very impressed with the images and artifacts of the resistance war against the US. Through that, I better understood the great sacrifices of the previous generation and felt very proud to be born in a land rich in tradition like Hung Yen.

Comrade Bui Dang Quy, Director of the Provincial Museum, said: During this year's holiday, the number of visitors to the museum increased significantly, especially groups of students and families. On April 30, the Museum welcomed over 1,000 visitors. To serve the needs of people and tourists, the Hung Yen Provincial Museum will open for free during the April 30 and May 1 holidays, from April 30, 2025 to May 4, 2025. Opening hours in the morning: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., in the afternoon: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Coming to the Provincial Museum these days, visitors can not only admire the images, documents, artifacts, and memorabilia of soldiers in the resistance war against the US, saving the country of the army and people of Hung Yen, but also see thousands of artifacts of all kinds on display, many of which are valuable. Typically, there is a collection of 5 bronze drums, including a Dong Son bronze drum (Dong Xa bronze drum) with motifs and patterns typical of the rice-growing region; an ancient ship 30m long, 5m wide salvaged from the bottom of the Red River...

Immerse yourself in the An Xa Temple festival atmosphere

From Hung Yen city, traveling about 7 - 8 km, visitors come to An Xa temple festival (Dau An temple) in An Vien commune (Tien Lu) to immerse themselves in the festival atmosphere, recalling memories of childhood...

Located on a piece of land that is said to be shaped like a dragon's head, with ancient trees in front of the temple casting their shadows on a clear lake, An Xa Temple is the only place in Vietnam to worship the Jade Emperor and his angels. In 2020, An Xa Temple was ranked as a special national monument by the Prime Minister.

Coming to An Xa Temple, visitors can not only admire an architectural work with unique Taoist cultural elements, but also discover typical, rare, and unique relics still preserved at the site such as: Terracotta Tower; Terracotta Altar (in the style of the 16th - 17th centuries); Stone Bell (Later Le Dynasty); Bronze Bell (Later Le Dynasty)... In which, Terracotta Tower and Terracotta Altar are recognized as national treasures by the Prime Minister.

In particular, the An Xa Temple Festival in 2025 coincides with the April 30 and May 1 holidays, attracting a large number of locals and tourists from all over to visit and worship. Coming to An Xa Temple during the festival, visitors can join in the incense offering ceremony, carry palanquins to worship Thien Tien and Dia Tien, participate in many attractive games such as cockfighting, chess, tiger fighting... with traditional folk colors. According to the representative of the local government, the An Xa Temple Festival is held annually, from April 1 to 12 (lunar calendar), the main festival is from April 6 to 8, attracting thousands of visitors to visit and worship every day.

Pho Hien is bustling on holidays

Pho Hien Cinema has become a destination chosen by many families and young people during this holiday. The film “Tunnels” exploiting the theme of revolutionary war is being shown and receiving great attention from the public. Not only entertaining, the film also helps viewers, especially the younger generation, understand more about the hardships, intelligence and indomitable fighting spirit of our army and people during the resistance war.

Nguyen Thi Giang (Hung Yen city) shared: I have read a lot about war through textbooks, but watching movies makes me feel more clearly the fierceness and the spirit of sacrifice of the soldiers. I am moved, proud and very grateful to the previous generation.

Coming to the ancient Pho Hien, visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the values ​​of nature and architecture, art bearing the mark of a place in the prosperous urban period that has gone down in history and left for the land of Pho Hien - Hung Yen city today.

Ecopark and Vinhomes Ocean Park urban areas attract tourists during holidays

For those who love outdoor activities and desire flexible experiences, Hung Yen has many attractive places for visitors to enjoy and explore.

Located in the North of Hung Yen province, Ecopark and Vinhomes Ocean Park (Van Giang) are ideal destinations for tourists during the April 30 – May 1 holiday this year. These two urban areas not only stand out with their cool, modern green spaces but are also brightly decorated with flags and flowers, creating a vibrant festive atmosphere. Parks, walking areas, lakes and playgrounds are harmoniously arranged, making this an ideal place for families and groups of friends during the holiday.

In addition to the relaxing space, Ecopark and Vinhomes Ocean Park also organize many attractive cultural and entertainment activities, from music and dance performances to outdoor games. These activities not only attract adults but also bring joy to children and family groups.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Oanh, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: Because this urban area is close to Hanoi, I decided to bring my whole family here to visit during the holidays. This area is very beautiful, modern and has many interesting activities. The atmosphere here is very happy and comfortable, an ideal place to enjoy the holidays with family.

In addition, ancient destinations such as Nom village, Dai Dong commune (Van Lam), special national relic site Da Hoa - Da Trach relic site (Khoai Chau)... also become ideal stops, attracting tourists during this holiday.

Hung Yen Electronic Newspaper Reporter Group

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