One of the remarkable camping spots in Nghệ An that everyone should explore is Chè Thanh Chương Island – an ideal camping site for nature enthusiasts who seek to immerse themselves in peaceful and serene surroundings away from the city hustle and bustle.
Where is Chè Thanh Chương Island situated?
Chè Thanh Chương Island is located near the Ho Chi Minh trail in An Ngọc hamlet, Thanh An commune, Thanh Chương district, Nghệ An province. This renowned tourist destination is approximately 50km from the city center of Vinh and about 70km from Cửa Lò Beach in Nghệ An. It is often chosen by many travelers for weekend visits and explorations with family and friends.
Chè Thanh Chương Island spans over 420 hectares, surrounded by numerous small islands around the Cau Cau Dam. Each tea island covers an area of approximately 1 hectare and is cultivated in terraced patterns, resembling unique fingerprints when viewed from above, defining the distinctive character of this land.
Perhaps Chè Thanh Chương Island is one of the few tea hills that tourists must use a boat to explore. Sitting on a small boat, meandering through the lush green islands, visitors will experience the unique beauty of the tea hills, enjoying the extremely fresh and pleasant atmosphere with the scent of tea wafting in the air, especially in the early morning when the sky is still dewy and the scenery here has not been awakened.
How to get to Chè Thanh Chương Island?
Traveling by plane
If you choose to travel by plane, you can fly from Tan Son Nhat/Noi Bai Airport to Vinh Airport. The ticket price for an economy class flight from these two airports ranges from 700,000 to 900,000 VND per leg, depending on the time and duration of the flight. Then, you can opt for a taxi or motorcycle rental to get to Chè Thanh Chương Island, Nghệ An.
Traveling by train
If departing from Hanoi Railway Station to Vinh, the ticket price is around 300,000 VND per trip. If traveling from Saigon Railway Station, ticket prices range from 500,000 to 1,500,000 VND for VIP compartments.
By bus
Many bus companies are operating routes from Hanoi to Vinh or Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh, with ticket prices ranging from 200,000 to 600,000 VND per trip, depending on the specific departure location.
Personal vehicle
Choosing to travel by motorcycle or car independently from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City to Nghe An to visit Chè Thanh Chương Island requires a clear understanding of the route for safe and convenient travel. This experience is ideal for those who love exciting and adventurous camping trips.
When is the best time to visit Chè Thanh Chương Island?
Unlike many other tea islands in Vietnam, Chè Thanh Chương Island remains green and beautiful all year round. Therefore, you can visit Chè Thanh Chương Island at any time of the year. Not only does it provide economic benefits for the people of Thanh Chương, but the tea island also serves as an attractive destination, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists.
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