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Looking for some cool spots near Hanoi? Take note of these travel destinations near Hanoi and plan for a weekend getaway filled with joy!
Hey Hanoi adventurers! Ever feel bored being stuck in the hustle and bustle of the city? If the answer is 'Yes', then quickly plan a getaway to these travel destinations near Hanoi for this weekend. With Klook Vietnam's travel suggestions, you can find experiences close to nature, culture, history, art, and more, to have some 'me time' after working and studying at 200% capacity.
(*) Oh, don't forget to rent a private car in Hanoi to explore the downtown area as well as the surrounding regions at a reasonable cost.
1. Yen So Park - Hanoi
Hanoi, the bustling and vibrant capital, is not just a tourist city with beaches and mountains, but also a place that offers unique experiences about life and people. Leave your worries behind and immerse yourself in the shade of trees.
Yen So Park, nestled in the heart of the capital, is an ideal destination for those who want to enjoy simple life and relaxation. With its lush greenery, shady trees, this place offers a tranquil and airy space, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Yen So Park - Hanoi
- Address: National Highway 1A, Hoang Liet, Hoang Mai, Hanoi
- Ticket Price: Free admission
2. Ban Xoi Valley - Ba Vi
With its prime location, just over 40 km from the city center and the breathtaking scenery, Ban Xoi Valley will be a refreshing choice for travelers when visiting Hanoi. Ban Xoi Valley, part of the Ba Vi tourist complex, is located in Xom Chong, Yen Bai commune, Ba Vi. With its stunning natural beauty, Ban Xoi is a gift from nature, still retaining its pristine and charming beauty. When stepping into this place, you will immerse yourself in a vast space, with rolling hills, undulating, and vast shimmering lakes.
Ban Xoi Valley - Ba Vi
- Operating hours: 7am – 6pm
- Ticket price: 50,000 VND/adult (weekdays); 80,000 VND/adult (weekends), children under 1.2m (free).
- Field fee for team building activities is 40,000 VND/person, outdoor sanitation fee is 10,000 VND/person.
3. Mai Chau Valley - Hoa Binh
Nestled amidst the Northwest mountains, 110 km from Hanoi city center, the scenery in Mai Chau Valley is as majestic and romantic as it gets, with endless green mountain ranges, sprawling pine forests, and vast rice and flower fields, this valley offers a stunning and mesmerizing natural landscape.
Immerse yourself in the pristine nature, where you'll have the opportunity to admire the towering mountains, vast rice fields, and gentle streams. It's a wonderful environment to relax, find peace, and enjoy the slow pace of life.
4. Tam Coc Bich Dong - Ninh Binh
Tam Coc Bich Dong impresses not only with its magnificent beauty but also with charming names like 'Halong Bay on land' or 'Second nicest cave in the South.' Experience cycling and enjoy the fresh air in Ninh Binh, to get a closer and more enticing look at the scenic complex of Ba Hang. As you cycle through the narrow paths, you'll witness the tranquil scenery of mountains, rivers, and sprawling fields. The grand and breathtaking landscape of Ninh Binh will evoke deep emotions within you. Enjoy moments of relaxation, temporarily forgetting daily worries and pressures.
5. Green Valley - Keo Ca Lake Soc Son
As a place dubbed the 'Dalat of Hanoi,' Green Valley - Keo Ca Lake is only 30km from the city center, where you can temporarily set aside the hustle and bustle of life to immerse yourself in nature on weekends.
Relax in the natural surroundings, forget about daily worries and pressures. Camping on the green grass, you can gaze at the sky, watch the clouds drift by, and feel the freedom within your soul. Additionally, you can experience fishing, paddleboarding, ... that's when you feel you live slower and more content with the simplest things in life.
6. Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island, a shining star on the map of Vietnamese tourism, awaits souls craving 'vitamin sea.' The beautiful beaches with fine white sand and pristine seawater will captivate you. You can relax on the beach, swim in the cool sea, or participate in exciting activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, or exploring fascinating caves on the island.
7. Halong Bay
In the journey of exploring the beautiful Vietnam from the South to the North, we cannot overlook Halong Bay, a UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage Site with its majestic limestone islands and emerald waters. When visiting Halong Bay, you can cruise through the limestone islands and towering cliffs. Some prominent attractions in Halong Bay include Chicken Island, Titop Island, Ngoc Vung Island, Surprise Cave, Thien Cung Cave, Wooden Head Cave, and Bai Tu Long Bay.
Explore Halong Bay to the fullest by visiting Luon Cave and Titop Island with an exciting itinerary from Klook: marvel at the stunning landscapes in this marine paradise, participate in kayaking or mountain climbing. Halong Bay truly offers an impressive experience, and you will understand why it has been voted as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
8. Bai Dinh Pagoda Ninh Binh
Located within the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh is a large temple known for many records set in Vietnam as well as Asia. Moreover, this sacred place impresses with its grand architecture and breathtaking scenery. Therefore, it is definitely a must-visit destination in the list of places to visit when traveling to the Northern provinces.
Especially, from the first to the third lunar month, the weather at Bai Dinh Pagoda Ninh Binh area is very beautiful, with extremely cool and fresh climate, so many local festivals are organized during this time period.
9. Tuyet Tinh Coc Ninh Binh
Tuyet Tinh Coc Ninh Binh is the common name of the scenic spot An Tien Cave, part of the ancient capital relic complex Hoa Lu. In the past, this was where King Dinh Tien Hoang built his court, raised wild animals, and where Queen Duong Van Nga secluded herself in a temple during her final years.
With a subdued beauty tinged with a hint of forgetfulness, highlighted by the stunningly beautiful clear blue lake, Tuyet Tinh Coc Ninh Binh is a 'virtual living' paradise loved by young people. To fully explore the beauty of this place, you must climb over 200 stone steps to capture dazzling, impressive images.
With the distinctive climate of the North, featuring four distinct seasons, each season in Ninh Binh has its own beauty for you to discover. Therefore, you can visit Tuyet Tinh Coc Ninh Binh at any time of the year.
10. Mua Cave Ninh Binh
Mua Cave Ninh Binh is a scenic spot located within the Mua Cave tourist area, part of the Tam Coc area, the ancient capital Hoa Lu. Here, you can explore the majestic mountains, lush greenery. From the top of Mua Mountain, you'll see vast stretches of ripe rice fields. Mua Cave resembles an inverted bell with nearly 500 steps leading to the mountain peak adorned with delicate Trần dynasty-era sculptures. Legend has it that in the past, King Tran visited this place to watch court dancers, hence the cave's name, Mua (Dance).
11. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is an eco-tourism area classified as a national special important monument and a dual world heritage site. Therefore, the allure of Trang An extends not only domestically but also across Asia and the world.
What sets Trang An apart is its gentle, pristine, and serene beauty with lush green mountains, detached from the hustle and bustle of urban areas or the lively activities of coastal regions. Trang An harmonizes nature and local culture with three adjacent areas: the Hoa Lu ancient capital relic, the Tam Coc - Bich Dong scenic area, and the Hoa Lu - Van Long special-use forest.
Why hesitate when Klook always has available tours to explore Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex for you with the most attractive prices and itineraries!
12. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Less than 100km from Hanoi, Hoa Lu Ninh Binh is not only known as the ancient capital of Dai Co Viet country in the past but also a destination with many fascinating attractions. With a history spanning over a thousand years, this place has undergone countless ethnic ups and downs, yet still retains the historical traces of a glorious era.
You can visit Hoa Lu at any time of the year, but spring is the most beautiful time, as well as when many spring festivals are held. So, if you plan to travel during this Lunar New Year, come to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital to experience the local culture here!
13. Ba Be Lake
Ba Be is the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam located in Ba Be National Park, Bac Kan province. With a history of over 200 million years, it has undergone many magnificent transformations of the earth, resulting in a gigantic lake appearing spectacularly amidst limestone mountains. Ba Be National Park converges mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and especially the fresh, cool climate typical of the plateau region, making people reluctant to leave.
Ba Be Lake boasts distinctive beauty throughout the seasons, but the best times are still spring and autumn. With a Ba Be Lake tour, you can cruise around the lake on a boat, admire the majestic mountains amidst the emerald water, and capture impressive moments at one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in the world.
14. Ban Gioc Waterfall
If you're in Cao Bang, you shouldn't miss Ban Gioc Waterfall, located on the Vietnam-China border, and one of the four largest transnational waterfalls in the world. Because of its geographical location, Ban Gioc experiences two distinct seasons: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season lasts from June to September, followed by the dry season. If you're not fond of rainy showers, then you should visit during the dry season.
The scenery at Ban Gioc Waterfall is always tranquil and serene, with a picturesque natural landscape full of lush greenery, and in the distance are fields of rice swaying in the wind. Due to the poetic scenery here, day tours to Ban Gioc Waterfall are always popular, welcoming guests to relax and unwind after a stressful week of work.
15. Nam Dinh Ancient Village
Located in the southeast of the Red River Delta, Nam Dinh is a place that preserves and maintains many unique traditional cultural values. In addition, Nam Dinh also aims to develop ecotourism, especially coastal tourism. This land always invites and welcomes travelers from near and far to explore and experience.
Nam Dinh always invites and welcomes everyone to explore and experience the beauty of the alluvial plains, tranquil and prosperous countryside, along with customs and traditions imbued with the distinctive culture of the Red River civilization.
16. Countryside Along the Red River Delta
An excursion to the northern countryside? Why not?
The Red River Delta alluvial plain has long been famous for its rich and diverse nature, with rugged mountainous areas appearing earliest on Vietnamese territory. Therefore, the historical culture, architecture, and cuisine in the Red River Delta are very unique, rich, and have become symbols of the civilization of the Northern rice culture.
Enjoy a suburban Hanoi tour on a military jeep to immerse yourself in village life and appreciate many cherished cultural values of the Vietnamese people.
17. Bat Trang Pottery Village, Hanoi
There's no need to debate the art of pottery making in Bat Trang Pottery Village, Gia Lam District, on the outskirts of Hanoi. Just 15km from the city center, a trip to Bat Trang Pottery Village will give you a close look at one of the traditional handicrafts considered a radiant pride of the nation. Bat Trang Pottery Village has a history dating back to the Le Dynasty, where diverse pottery works of various designs and uses are produced. Interestingly, when visiting Bat Trang Pottery Village, #teamKlook can observe the meticulous handmade production process of artisans as well as create their own unique pottery pieces.
18. Tram Mountain, Chuong My
Dubbed the “Ha Giang rock plateau in the heart of the capital,” Tram Mountain is located in Phung Chau Commune, Chuong My District - less than 30km from the city center of Hanoi. This is a familiar name for #teamKlook enthusiasts who love mountain climbing, trekking, camping, and outdoor activities. April and May are the best months of the year to explore Tram Mountain; however, if you want to admire the blooming season of wild cherry blossoms, you should come here at the beginning of the year.
Owning pristine beauty - with winding trails running around the mountain slopes - Tram Mountain is loved by both tourists and locals for its cool year-round climate, fresh and picturesque natural scenery. During the exploration journey, you can visit some famous attractions such as Tram Pagoda, Long Tien Cave, Tram Vo Vi Pagoda... Surely #teamKlook will harvest a collection of 'pure as vodka' check-in photos at this Hanoi nearby tourist destination.
19. Ham Lon Mountain
From the heart of Hanoi, take the Bac Thang Long - Noi Bai expressway for about 40km, and you'll reach Ham Lon Mountain. This is a trekking, camping, and outdoor excursion spot beloved by many #teamKlook members, affectionately nicknamed the “capital’s rooftop”. Ham Lon Mountain earns points for its harmonious climate and diverse ecosystem, painting a colorful natural picture.
You can conquer Ham Lon Mountain via trails or along the stream. The impressive scenery from the 462m height will surely make you forget all fatigue. If you're not into trekking, #teamKlook can also camp by the stream at Bau Lake at the foot of the mountain, barbecue meat together, admire the scenery, and chat.
20. Bu Hill, Hanoi
Starting from early November until the end of December, the grasslands will flourish at Bu Hill, turning it into a super glamorous “virtual living coordinate”. Bu Hill is located on the border between Luong Son district, Hoa Binh and Chuong My district, Hanoi, about 40km from the city center. Popular activities for visitors here include trekking, enjoying the fresh air, and admiring the sunset casting an orange-red hue over the gentle hillside.
If you're a thrill-seeker, you must experience paragliding at Bu Hill at least once. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the city, the fields interspersed with hills and mountains from a “bird's-eye view” perspective, at an incredibly affordable cost.
21. Perfume Pagoda, Hanoi
Perfume Pagoda is the famous spiritual complex in the North, located about 65km from Hanoi. During weekends or holidays, Perfume Pagoda attracts numerous visitors, including Buddhists, who come to worship, admire the scenery, and pray for peace and blessings. Situated in the picturesque Huong Son valley, in Huong Son commune, My Duc district, Perfume Pagoda, also known as Huong Son Pagoda, encompasses many temples and pagodas with a history spanning hundreds of years.
Perfume Pagoda, as #teamKlook often refers to, is the Inner Pagoda, established in the late 17th century, situated at the heart of Huong Son. Exploring Perfume Pagoda, visitors can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery resembling watercolor paintings, from the serene Yen stream, mysterious Huong Tich cave to the Outer Pagoda with its ancient, eye-catching architecture.
22. Tam Chuc Pagoda
You might not know: Tam Chuc Pagoda - located in Ba Sao town, Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province - is the largest pagoda in Vietnam and one of the largest in the world. The Tam Chuc Pagoda complex covers an area of 5,100 hectares, surrounded by the Thất Tinh mountain range, Tam Chuc lake, and six other majestic mountains. Just the Tam Chuc Pagoda itself occupies 114 hectares, featuring the International Conference Center, Tam Quan gate, Quan Am hall, Buddha hall, Three Worlds hall, and more.
Connecting four provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, and Hanoi, Tam Chuc Pagoda is a key religious tourism destination in the region, described as a harmonious combination of architecture, religion, art, and nature. The ideal time to visit Tam Chuc Pagoda is from January to March and from September to November. During this period, the weather is cool, and nature is undergoing a vibrant transformation, creating an incredibly impressive scenery.
23. Ancient Village Duong Lam
If you're seeking an authentic countryside experience and a temporary escape from the bustling urban life, Ancient Village Duong Lam is a worthy contender for your near Hanoi trip. Just 44km from the capital, located in Son Tay district, Ancient Village Duong Lam welcomes visitors with the serene appearance of over 900 traditional red-tiled houses, winding lanes along the clear lake, shady banyan trees, and quiet communal yards every noon.
At Ancient Village Duong Lam, you can indulge in capturing Instagram-worthy photos at nostalgic spots like Duong Lam ancient well, Mong Phu village gate, Mong Phu communal house, Giang Van Minh Church, Phung Hung Temple, Ngoc Quyen Temple, and more. After exploring to your heart's content, don't forget to satisfy your hunger with local delicacies like sugarcane chicken, banh te, dồi candy, peanut candy, or sesame candy.
24. Thung Nham Bird Garden
Thung Nham Bird Garden - or Thung Nham Eco-tourism Area, Thung Chim - covers an area of over 334 hectares, located in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. This prominent near Hanoi tourist spot is nestled within the Trang An scenic landscape complex. Exploring Thung Nham Bird Garden, visitors have the opportunity to encounter over 50,000 'feathered friends' belonging to 40 bird species such as sparrows, storks, herons, and notably phoenixes and cranes - names found in the red book.
The picturesque scenery of limestone mountains reflecting into the vast lake and the vibrant ecological system at Thung Nham Bird Garden will provide you with a memorable experience. Don't forget to visit nearby But Cave and Vai Gioi Cave to explore and take some check-in photos.
25. Ba Khan Bay
It's not an exaggeration to say that you haven't fully experienced the picturesque landscapes of northern Vietnam until you've visited Ba Khan Bay, Hoa Binh. Located approximately 100km from the capital city of Hanoi, the pristine beauty of this place touches the hearts of all travelers, no matter how far they've come. At Ba Khan Bay, you can admire the contrasting beauty of the roaring Da River on one side and the majestic mountains on the other. Rowing a boat on the serene Dragon Eye Lake, gazing at your reflection in the water, and listening to a folk song echoing in the air is pure bliss!
If you have extra time, don't miss the hidden Gò Lào waterfall nestled in bamboo forests, resembling a soft white silk ribbon cascading down from the lush green nature. The mesmerizing scenery is so awe-inspiring that words fail to describe its beauty.
26. Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay is a familiar name to sea and island travel enthusiasts in Vietnam, boasting beauty rivaling the famous Ha Long Bay. Situated south of Ha Long Bay and east of Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay sprawls over an area of over 7,000m2 with diverse terrain, making it ideal for tourism development. The best time to explore the caves, beaches, limestone mountains, and more in Lan Ha Bay is from April to June, while from September onwards, the number of vacationers here begins to soar.
In Lan Ha Bay, you can immerse yourself in exploring local culture at floating markets, the fishing village of Cua Van, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking at Nam Cat Island, making friends with small creatures at Monkey Island, or taking a bamboo boat through Luồng Cave. Whether traveling solo or in a large group, the exhilarating experiences you'll gain in Lan Ha Bay will be unforgettable. Don't miss out!
27. Moc Chau
Moc Chau, a stunning plateau region, adorned with vast flower fields that blanket the sky, along with lush green tea hills stretching to the horizon, has long been a captivating destination. With its mild and cool climate year-round, Moc Chau always looks splendid in every situation: whether it's winter or summer, sunny golden days or misty white mornings.
Visiting Moc Chau, you'll be mesmerized by the exquisite beauty of the floral landscapes, with the vibrant colors of mustard flowers, buckwheat flowers, plum blossoms, peach blossoms, and various other flowers. The lively colors and sweet fragrance of the flowers will intoxicate you, creating romantic and harmonious moments with nature.
28. Dong Do Lake
Dong Do Lake has become a must-visit hotspot for young people recently. Without the need to travel far and spend too much time commuting, you can come here on weekends to relax and refresh yourself after busy days with deadlines.
You can lounge on the lush green grass by the lake, enjoying the feeling of freedom and comfort. Taking a stroll around the lake, admiring the breathtaking scenery, and breathing in the fresh air will help you dispel fatigue and stress from your daily life.
Dong Do Lake is also an ideal place for outdoor activities such as picnicking, camping, kite flying, and even morning exercises. You can participate in these activities to connect with friends, family, and create memorable moments.
Have you chosen the perfect destination for your trip yet? From suggestions of attractive sightseeing spots to essential amenities for independent travel in Hanoi, you can find everything on Klook Vietnam's Blog. Of course, you can't miss out on the experience of independent travel in Hanoi, the list of delicious dishes in Hanoi, beautiful hotels in Hanoi, or the itinerary for traveling from Hanoi to Sapa.
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