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If you're a fan of goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung, then a trip to Thanh Hoa - his charming hometown, will undoubtedly be an incredibly exciting experience.
Gather together to check-in at 9 enticing spots in the hometown of goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung.
Puluong Retreat
Located within the Pu Luong National Reserve, in Ban Don, Thanh Lam Commune, Ba Thuoc District, Thanh Hoa, Puluong Retreat boasts 8 charming bungalows built right on the edge of terraced fields.
All bungalows here offer stunning views overlooking the valley below. Every morning, waking up, you can't help but be amazed by the misty clouds covering your sight and the radiant sunrise from the distant mountain ranges. This place ensures to provide you with the most comfortable, relaxing moments, completely away from the noisy, modern life to truly immerse yourself in nature.
Hồ Citadel
Hồ Citadel (also known as Western Capital Citadel, An Ton Citadel, Western Capital or Western Giai Citadel) was the capital of Dai Ngu (the national name of Vietnam during the Hồ dynasty), located in what is now Thanh Hóa province. It is a solid citadel with unique stone architecture, rare in scale in Vietnam, and is the most valuable and unique remaining in Southeast Asia, being one of the few stone citadels remaining in the world.
Magical Fish Stream
Located over 80 km northwest of downtown Thanh Hoa city, the Magical Fish Stream in Cam Luong (also known as Ngoc Stream or Ngoc Mó) lies at the foot of Truong Sinh Mountain, in Luong Ngoc village, Cam Luong commune (Cam Thuy, Thanh Hoa). Surrounded by towering limestone mountains, the Ngoc Stream is just over a hundred meters long and 3-4 meters wide. Here, there are tens of thousands of fish (weighing from 2 to 8 kg, with some giant fish weighing up to 30 kg) in unusual shapes and colors. Every time they swim, the fish bodies emit a glow.
During the dry season, the Ngoc Stream is only 20-40 cm deep, with clear water allowing visitors to touch and stroke the fish. Despite the dense population of fish, the stream water is not foul-smelling. Locals from Luong Ngoc village often carry stream water home for cooking, bathing, and washing. This fascinating tourist spot attracts thousands of visitors annually, both domestic and international.
Sam Son Beach
Being one of the first beaches exploited in the northern provinces, Sam Son Beach is located about 16 km east of Thanh Hoa city. The French used this beach as their private bathing spot since 1906, with many ancient villas, including the vacation villa of King Bao Dai.
Sam Son Beach stretches over 10 km, with big waves, calm water, fine sand, and moderate salinity. Not only does it have beautiful bathing spots, but Sam Son also boasts many famous landscapes and historical sites. Among them is Co Giai, where Truong Le Mountain meets the sea, and the Doc Cuoc Temple (also known as the Gan Temple) sits atop Co Giai Mountain, associated with the legend of a giant splitting himself in half, with one half heading out to sea to destroy sea monsters protecting fishermen, and the other half standing guard atop Co Giai Mountain. Additionally, Hon Trong - Mai is also a popular spot for tourists when visiting Sam Son.
Hai Hoa Beach
From Thanh Hoa city to Cong town, Tinh Gia district, it's about 40 km, then turn left for another 3 km to reach Hai Hoa Beach.
Hai Hoa Beach has only become known in recent years, as beaches across the country began to be developed into tourist areas. The beach here still retains its pristine and romantic features with soft sand beaches, white sand dunes, and lush green coconut groves all year round. As the sun rises, the fishing village bustles with fishing activities. The fish market gathers right on the beach with batches of fresh shrimp and fish. When the sun rises high, the market disperses, returning tranquility to the open sea.
Especially, at Hai Hoa Beach, there is a specialty dish of jellyfish salad with hot sauce, jellyfish salad with water coconut leaves, and rice paper… Some seaside restaurants can serve dishes such as sea snakes, lobsters, and specialty fish… Additionally, at Hai Hoa, you can buy seafood from boats docking or from fishermen's nets every morning and afternoon, and have restaurants prepare them to your taste.
Hai Tien Beach
Hai Tien Beach is located 175 km from Hanoi and 30 km from Thanh Hoa city, along National Highway 1A. After crossing the Tao Xuyen Bridge, turn left and continue straight for 15 km.
Hai Tien Beach has been serving tourists for the past few years with a length of 12 km. The fresh air, long sandy beach offer many options for private bathing spots while ensuring cleanliness and safety. The coastal area features quaint cottages, neat salt fields, and lush natural forests.
Hai Tien Beach still retains many pristine features with underdeveloped services. Apart from a few guesthouses and restaurants, you can completely immerse yourself in the tranquil natural scenery with the blue sea and peaceful fishing villages. You can visit the seafood market early in the morning, buy ingredients, and have the hotel cook for you or order food at local homes at reasonable prices, fresh and delicious.
East Beach
East Beach is a beach located on the Nghi Son Peninsula, Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa. Quiet and serene, unlike other famous beaches, the peaceful scenery of East Beach allows everyone to truly relax and unwind. The beach here remains quite untouched, so it retains its natural beauty, with the blue sea and white sand shores captivating any traveler who visits East Beach.
Here, you can simply immerse yourself in the cool water, play with your best friends under the waves without feeling shy. Or just relax by the beach, read a book, listen to music, and blend in with the sea breeze where all fatigue and sorrows seem to disappear.
Although Bai Dong is still rugged, relatively new on the Vietnamese tourism map, adventurous travelers have quickly come here to enjoy the most relaxing and wonderful moments on this deserted beach. So if you don't hurry to Bai Dong right now, you will regret it a lot. It's about 60 km from the center of Thanh Hoa city to Bai Dong. If you travel in a group, renting a taxi is not too expensive.
Drum and Roof Rocks
Drum and Roof Rocks are the names of two rocky islets perched on the Truong Le mountain range in Sam Son town, resembling a pair of giant stone birds leaning their heads together. With the scene below the waves crashing and above the whispering wind, creating sounds like whispers, intimate conversations of the Drum and Roof birds. The miraculous thing is that their precarious position remains steadfast through the years, regardless of the flow of time, enduring all weather conditions, Drum and Roof Rocks still stand tall, majestic amidst the blue sky.
Cloud Waterfall
Nicknamed the most beautiful waterfall in Thanh Hoa, Cloud Waterfall is located in Thach Lam commune, Thach Thanh district. Although it has only been discovered by tourists in recent years, just mentioning its name is enough to make anyone marvel and yearn to see it.
True to its name, Cloud Waterfall cascades layer by layer, flowing gracefully from one level to another. From afar, it's truly breathtaking. Stretching over 400 meters, dozens of waterfalls are naturally arranged like terraced fields, surrounded by lush greenery. The special feature here is that the waterfall is not slippery, making it easy to walk around. Cloud Waterfall has water all year round but is most beautiful from August onwards.
By San San
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourJanuary 24, 2018
