The upcoming event, featuring an array of cultural activities, offers a unique opportunity to delve into the region’s rich historical and natural splendor.
Witness a worship ritual at the annual festival honoring the Hung Kings in Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province. Credit: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times
A diverse range of tours with enticing promotions are on offer, showcasing local gems such as the revered Hung Temple, the serene Long Coc Tea Hill, the lush Xuan Son National Park, and the captivating Hung Lo Community Tourism Area. Discounts ranging from 20% to 50% apply to accommodations and dining at select locations, including Long Coc Homestay, Saigon – Phu Tho Hotel, and Muong Thanh Phu Tho Hotel.
Additionally, tourists can immerse themselves in complimentary activities such as tea plucking, rice noodle crafting, the art of banh chung (square sticky rice cakes) wrapping, and banh day (round sticky rice cakes) pounding. Traditional performances of xoan and cheo (Vietnamese operetta) singing will also enchant visitors.
A variety of tour options are available to suit different preferences. These include a one-day journey to explore the Hung Temple, Hung Lo Communal House, and Hung Lo Ancient Village, or an extended two-day, one-night getaway to Long Coc, complemented by a visit to the Wyndham Lynn Times Thanh Thuy Hot Spring Complex. For those seeking an even more immersive experience, a five-day expedition from Hanoi to Phu Tho, Yen Bai, and Lao Cai is on offer.
The exciting contest to make banh day is a festival highlight. Photo: Huy Pham/ The Hanoi Times
Local service providers are committed to maintaining exceptional standards throughout the festival, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees. The Phu Tho Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism will oversee the event and address any feedback from tourists.
Earlier, the Phu Tho People’s Committee unveiled a comprehensive cultural program to commemorate the Hung Kings in 2025.
This year’s death anniversary of the Hung Kings comprises two main parts: solemn worship rituals and vibrant celebrations.
The worship rituals include a ceremony honoring Great Father Lac Long Quan and Great Mother Au Co, taking place at the Hung Kings Temple National Historic Site on April 3. Furthermore, the Hung Kings Incense and Flower Offering Ceremony will be conducted at the “Uncle Ho Talks with Officials and Soldiers” relief within the historic site in Phong Chau Commune, Viet Tri City, on April 7.
The vibrant festival attracts thousands to Viet Tri City each year. Photo: Huy Pham/ The Hanoi Times
Additionally, incense-offering ceremonies to pay respects to the Hung Kings will take place across various localities in Phu Tho Province from March 29 to April 2.
As part of the “Phu Tho Culture Tourism Week 2025,” the celebrations will encompass 22 cultural activities designed to showcase the province’s tourism potential. A highlight of these festivities is the artistic program titled “Sacred Origin – Hung King’s Ancestral Land,” scheduled for the evening of the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month, corresponding to April 7.
The Hung Kings Temple National Historic Site, located in Viet Tri City, Phu Tho Province, is conveniently situated approximately 80 km from the heart of Hanoi, making it a must-visit destination.
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