Discover Vietnam's ancient capital, where dramatic limestone karsts create stunning landscapes surrounding historic temples and traditional Vietnamese architecture. Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, where modern Vietnamese Buddhist architecture combines with traditional design, creating Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist temple complex. Visit historic sites where Vietnamese kings established early capitals while learning about traditional political organization and cultural development in protected karst environments. Experience traditional Vietnamese temple culture, including Buddhist ceremonies and spiritual practices, continuing ancient religious traditions. Traditional restaurants serve vegetarian temple cuisine and regional specialties while markets sell religious items, traditional crafts, and local agricultural products. The combination of natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and cultural history creates comprehensive encounters with Vietnamese traditional culture and religious practices.