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Hanoi is a city of ancient charm and tranquility. When visiting Hanoi tourism, besides the tourist attractions in downtown Hanoi such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Long Bien Bridge, tourists can also explore other famous tourist destinations near Hanoi that are beloved by many visitors like: Cua Lo and Cat Ba Island
2 Seaside Tourist Destinations for Relaxation near Hanoi
Cua Lo
Cua Lo Beach is one of the beautiful beaches located in North Central Vietnam, in Cua Lo town, Nghe An province, about 300 km from the capital Hanoi. Travelers from Hanoi can reach Cua Lo by various means of transportation such as cars, boats, trains, or motorcycles.
The tourist area of Cua Lo with its famous Cua Lo Beach is situated on the coast of the East Sea, nestled between two sea gates: Cua Lo and Cua Hoi. Cua Lo Beach has a gentle slope, smooth white sand, clear and clean water, and above the beach are vast pine forests with coconut groves. The seawater here is very salty. Therefore, Cua Lo is one of the ideal beaches for tourists when traveling to Hanoi for a 3-day, 2-night trip.
In addition to swimming at Cua Lo Beach, tourists can also explore Lan Chau Island located near Cua Lo Beach. From here, tourists can enjoy panoramic views of Cua Lo town and gaze over the vast sea. Experience Song Ngư Island, located about 4km from the shore, shaped like 2 giant fish sheltering Cua Lo Beach and Cua Hoi. Moreover, this is the habitat of a rich and diverse ecosystem both on land and underwater. Or conquer Quynh Mai mountain located about 20km from the coast, 218m high above sea level. Tourists can visit Hon Lon and Hon Con, two famous spots not to be missed when visiting Quynh Mai.
Tourists can combine leisure travel with ecotourism right in Cua Lo by visiting Song Ngư Pagoda, Lô Sơn Pagoda, Vạn Lộc Temple, Thu Lũng Temple, historical sites, and memorial houses to deeply appreciate the cultural values of Cua Lo over the past centuries. Participate in unique folk cultural festivals or traditional games of the local people here.
After concluding the nature exploration program and cultural experiences, tourists traveling to Cua Lo with affordable tour packages can also enjoy the flavors of Central coastal cuisine such as anchovy fish sauce, crab porridge, various squid dishes, 7-course fish, steamed mantis shrimp with tamarind sauce, clam porridge, eel porridge, and more.
With over 100 years of formation and development, Cua Lo is becoming a tourist destination attracting many visitors from both domestic and international locations. It is also an important sector in promoting the socio-economic development of Cua Lo specifically and Nghe An province in general.
Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba is the largest island among over 1,000 islands in Ha Long Bay. For a long time, domestic travelers have known Cat Ba as an ideal tourist destination in the North.
Perhaps Cat Ba encompasses all the features to create an ideal tourist destination with its favorable natural landscape featuring majestic mountains, pristine biosphere reserves with rare and endangered species listed in the world's Red Book, and unspoiled beaches blending harmoniously with the mountainous scenery. In addition, Cat Ba offers enticing terrain with winding roads traversing mountains, forests, and leading to the sea, providing tourists with unforgettable experiences of Cat Ba's nature.
Usually, tourists visiting Cat Ba mainly stop by Cat Ba town and Cat Co beach. However, Cat Ba has many other wonderful destinations that not all travelers know about. Such as Cat Ba National Park, Kim Giao forest, Ngu Lam peak, Viet Hai fishing village, floating village in Ben Beo, Lan Ha bay, Van Gia fishing village, and an extremely unique cave system with a rich underwater ecosystem and diverse colors.
For those who enjoy adventurous travel, Cat Ba is an ideal destination for an affordable trip near Hanoi. In addition to exploring Cat Ba's nature, tourists can participate in water sports activities such as mountain climbing, diving, kayaking, cycling, or trekking through the forest trails.
