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Less than 60km from the center of Hanoi, Ba Vì is renowned as an ideal destination for those who love the fresh and cool air, surrounded by the pristine and majestic landscapes of the mountainous nature. Standing out in the midst of the lush green mountainous space, Ba Vì National Park presents a mysterious and magical beauty, immersed in the enchanting mist – undoubtedly an unmissable destination for Hanoi travelers with a passion for exploration.
1. How to get to Ba Vì National Park?
The best time to travel to Ba Vì is from April to October. You can reach Ba Vì National Park by bus, car, or motorbike:
Getting to Ba Vì National Park by bus:
If you choose to travel by bus, you can refer to some bus routes to get to Ba Vì:
– Route 214 departs from Yen Nghia bus station (Ha Dong, Hanoi) – Xuan Khanh.
– Route 71 or Route 74 from My Dinh – Xuan Khanh.
After arriving at Xuan Khanh station, you can take a taxi or hire a motorbike taxi to get to Ba Vì National Park.
Getting to Ba Vì National Park by motorbike:
For those who love adventurous and adventurous journeys, you can choose one of the two following routes:
– Depart from Big C Thang Long (Tran Duy Hung, Hanoi) -> follow Thang Long avenue for about 30 km -> Hoa Lac overpass -> go straight to the Cultural Village area according to the signs leading to Yen Bai commune -> Ba Vi mountain.
– Depart from Cau Giay area -> follow National Highway 32 about 37 km to Son Tay bus station intersection -> turn left continuing 3.5 km to the intersection of Vien 105 – > Go straight 9 km to Tản Lĩnh intersection -> turn left continuing 3.5 km to the 5-pointed star intersection, ahead on the right is the ticket booth for Ba Vi National Park.
Getting to Ba Vi National Park by car/bus:
If you go in a group, you can rent a car or a bus to get to Ba Vi National Park, the transportation cost is about 150 – 250k/person, which is both convenient and safe.
2. Ba Vi National Park Travel Map
3. Ba Vi National Park Entrance Fees
- Adult ticket price: 60,000 VND/person
- Student ticket price: 20,000 VND/person
- School student ticket price: 10,000 VND/person
- Priority ticket price for the elderly, disabled people: 30,000 VND/person
- Car parking fee under 10 seats: 20,000 VND/car
- Car parking fee over 10 seats: 25,000 VND/car
- Motorbike parking fee: 3,000 VND/motorbike
- Bicycle parking fee: 2,000 VND/bicycle
Prices for some other services at Ba Vi National Park:
- Photo shooting service: 600,000 VND
- Tour guide fee: 300,000 VND – 500,000 VND
- Campfire rental: 700,000 VND – 1,500,000 VND
- Tent rental: 120,000 VND – 200,000 VND/tent
- (Prices are subject to change)
4. What to do at Ba Vi National Park?
Ba Vi National Park is the top ecological area in Ba Vi with a rich and diverse natural system. You wouldn't expect that a national park would have such a super cool virtual living space along with interesting recreational activities. Let's explore some fun places here with Vntrip.vn!!!
4.1 Ba Vi Natural Forest
Entering Ba Vi National Park, first, you will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting natural forest immersed in the mist. A dense forest with towering greenery, you can freely take stunning virtual photos with your friends, no different from getting lost in the fairyland of Alice. Especially in autumn – the beautiful season of falling leaves, you will witness the entire forest immersed in the yellow color of leaves. Isn't it romantic to admire the falling leaves with your loved one at this moment?
4.2 Ba Vi Ancient Church
With its French-style ancient architecture, Ba Vi Ancient Church appears with a mysterious and enchanting beauty, sometimes hidden in the thick fog. If you are a bit scared of the mysterious beauty of the ancient house, stick with your friends to explore. Moss clinging to the old stones, Ba Vi Ancient Church is an ideal place for super 'deep' photos that are extremely attractive. The ancient, mysterious beauty of the ancient church is a highlight of this famous national park.
4.3 Thien Son Suoi Nga
Upon entering the gate of Ba Vi National Park, turning left about 5km, you will set foot in Thien Son – Suoi Nga, the beauty of Ba Vi as its name suggests. Thiên Sơn Suối Ngà is perfect for photography and swimming with many beautiful angles. The pure and clear water flowing from the mountain will bring a refreshing feeling to tourists. A majestic and splendid natural scenery of rivers, mountains, and forests, far from the dust of the city.
4.4 Dragon Bone Greenhouse
The most attractive destination for check-ins must be mentioned, the unique dragon bone greenhouse at Ba Vi tourism area. The dragon bone greenhouse is built into a unique and eye-catching dragon bone paradise, attracting every gaze of tourists. This is the fascinating, unique stop for young people to freely take selfies with over 1200 species of cacti, large and small, full of thorns, strong but equally dreamy.
4.5 Thượng Temple
With a path of over 500 steps amidst the vast dense forest, Thượng Temple is a spiritual-historical monument built on the top of Tan Vien mountain. The monument complex consists of 4 main areas: Ho Chi Minh Temple, Lower Temple, Middle Temple, and Thượng Temple. You can feel the ancient beauty of the ancient temple in the chilly atmosphere of mist, clouds, wind, and forest.
4.6 Ao Vua Tourist Area
At the foot of Tan Vien mountain, visitors have the opportunity to explore the Ao Vua Tourist Area - a combination of entertainment and resort in the fresh space of Ba Vi. You can participate in many traditional folk games such as throwing darts, rowing boats, ring tossing, campfire, as well as many interesting singing and dancing activities. Built and equipped with modern facilities, Ao Vua Ba Vi tourist area with clear water and spacious, cool space is an ideal resort for tourists.
4.7 Ba Vi Wild Sunflower Season
After ascending about 3-4km to an altitude of 700 meters, you will encounter signs leading to the wild sunflower hill, the most beautiful and abundant spot for enjoying Ba Vi wild sunflowers. It's truly a paradise for 'virtual living' enthusiasts with its shimmering yellow hues of each flower row, nestled modestly under the sturdy forest canopy. These scenes will provide you with perfect travel photos. However, a bit of protection is advised to reach this area.
The wild sunflower season is known as the 'winter signaling flower' because it only blooms around October-November, as the northern region is entering the chilly winter days. The Ba Vi wild sunflowers might not be as abundant as those in Da Lat, but they are larger, and the color is more intense. The unique beauty of these flowers, especially when viewed in the ethereal space of the Ba Vi mountain mist, sets them apart. The wild sunflowers at the Ba Vi National Park, though not as large as sunflowers, create a vibrant yellow carpet when in full bloom.
5. What to Eat in Ba Vi?
Ba Vi Tourist Area is renowned for its local specialties, such as snakehead fish, Da River carp, goat dishes, wild boar, goat milk, grilled goat meat, sweet potato soup, pickled mustard greens stir-fried with pork fat, bamboo shoot dishes, and more. Especially in the cold season, outdoor enthusiasts can light a campfire and showcase their cooking skills, organizing a barbecue feast amidst the vast forest. It's both warm and satisfying, dispelling the chill of winter and the mystical atmosphere of the forest. What a wonderful way for you to enjoy a relaxing break after stressful days of work, isn't it?
Above are just a few entertainment spots in Ba Vi National Park, there are still many other fascinating tourist destinations in Ba Vi waiting for you to explore. Stay tuned with Vntrip.vn daily for upcoming articles to enhance your Ba Vi travel guide!
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