The northern province of Bac Ninh is home to “banh cuon Mao Dien” (Mao Dien steamed rolled rice pancakes) - a special treat for visitors. The fine combination of rice, fried onion flakes and tangy sauce makes the pancakes unforgettable to anyone who tastes them.
The four groups of national treasures at But Thap Pagoda, namely the thousand-hands and thousand-eyes Avalokitesvara statue, the statues of the Buddhas of the three times, the nine-story lotus tower, and the altar, were all made from wood in the 17th century.
The fine combination of rice, fried onion flakes and tangy sauce makes “banh cuon Mao Dien” (Mao Dien steamed rolled rice pancakes) unforgettable to anyone who tastes them.
Dong Ho folk paintings are popular among most Vietnamese people, especially those in the Red River region. Not just for decoration, the paintings also convey lessons about morality.