[HOT] Ultimate Guide to Traveling to Na Hang, Tuyen Quang - The Forgotten Paradise

Traveling to Na Hang in Tuyen Quang has recently become a favorite among many young people because it still retains its pristine and romantic beauty. Today, Mytour will introduce you to traveling to Na Hang and the most detailed experiences to conquer this most attractive tourist destination in Tuyen Quang!

Introduction to Traveling to Na Hang

Na Hang tourist area is a highland district located in Na Hang and Lam Binh districts of Tuyen Quang province, about 100km from the city center. It is extremely famous for its diverse natural landscapes and majestic, mysterious scenery. Therefore, traveling to Na Hang is increasingly developing, becoming one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Tuyen Quang.

With an area of up to 15,000 hectares, Na Hang offers a vast space for you to rest, explore, and relax. Especially, Na Hang boasts 8,000 hectares of water surface. Therefore, when traveling to Na Hang, you will immerse yourself in the lush green scenery, vast fields of grass, hills, and rivers.

The romantic beauty of Na Hang - The forgotten paradise of Tuyen Quang land. (Photo: Collection)

Not only does traveling to Na Hang have the attraction of landscapes, but it also possesses a unique culture from the 12 ethnic groups living here. Each ethnic group is a stroke in the vivid cultural picture that mesmerizes countless tourists.

When traveling to Na Hang, you will listen to legendary stories associated with each river, stream, forest, and mountain. You will also stroll through vast green rice fields amidst towering limestone mountains. Especially, the pristine forests and mountain lakes make Na Hang as beautiful as a captivating painting.

Ultimate Tips for Independent Travel to Na Hang

To help you have a complete trip to Na Hang, Mytour will guide you through the most detailed experience of traveling to Na Hang. Let's find out what Na Hang has to offer, when to go, how to get there, and more!

When is the Best Time to Travel to Na Hang?

Influenced by the tropical monsoon climate, the climate of Na Hang is divided into 2 main seasons: summer and winter. Summer lasts from April to September, with hot, humid weather and heavy rainfall. Winter starts from October to March next year, with cold, dry weather, little rain, and more salt fog. Generally, each season offers a different landscape, so except for storms in the North, you can travel to Na Hang at any time and it will be beautiful.

Traveling to Na Hang at the beginning of the year, sitting on a boat on the deep blue water to admire the spring landscape. (Photo: Collection)

❀ February - April: Falling after the Lunar New Year, this is one of the most festive seasons in Na Hang. Traveling to Na Hang during this time, you will participate in ethnic festivals and enjoy the blooming flowers and lush green mountains and hills.

❀ May - September: This is the ideal season for nature lovers who want to explore the beauty of Na Hang. Since this is the rainy season, the lake water rises, and streams and waterfalls become more abundant, making the scenery of Na Hang more romantic. A little note is that if you intend to travel to Na Hang in July - August, you should check the forecast beforehand as this is often the time of storms.

The beauty reminiscent of a paradise in Na Hang as winter approaches, with misty clouds covering the clear blue lake. (Photo: Collection)

❀ November - January: This is considered the ideal time to travel to Na Hang because the weather during these months will be drier, cooler, with romantic white mist covering the hills and mountains. Just remember to bring enough warm clothes to maintain your health.

❀ Another milestone to visit Na Hang is during the harvest season. Each year, the harvest season falls at different times but usually around September in the Gregorian calendar. Especially during this time, if you're lucky, you can participate in the large and famous Mid-Autumn Festival in Tuyen Quang.

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How to get to Na Hang

Located approximately 260km from the center of Hanoi, the roads are easy to navigate, so you have various transportation options to reach Tuyen Quang such as: passenger buses, cars, motorcycles,... This article will guide you on how to get to Na Hang by both public and private means.

Getting to Na Hang by passenger bus

You have 2 options:

• Take a passenger bus from Hanoi to Na Hang: Currently, Bao Yen bus company operates the route from My Dinh - Na Hang, with a frequency of 2 trips/day.
• Take a passenger bus to Tuyen Quang (bus companies: Bao Yen, Dung Dung, Son Hung, Hong Thinh,...) and then from here, catch local buses to Na Hang town. You can also rent a motorcycle from Tuyen Quang to Na Hang following National Highway 2 direction, at the intersection where it meets TL190, turn right towards Chiem Hoa, continue straight to reach Na Hang.

Scenic and romantic routes to reach Na Hang. (Photo: Collection)

Traveling to Na Hang by motorcycle or private car

From Hanoi, you can take the route via Vinh Yen straight to National Highway 2 to reach Tuyen Quang city. From here, you can continue along the route mentioned above to Na Hang.

Note: For those traveling by private car, you can take the Noi Bai - Lao Cai expressway, exit at IC9 interchange, then turn back onto National Highway 2 to continue to Na Hang.

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Hotels, guesthouses, and homestays in Na Hang

Popular hotels and guesthouses in Na Hang

Traveling to Na Hang is increasingly developing, leading to the rise of the hotel system in Tuyen Quang. Currently, there are 12 guesthouses and hotels with 127 rooms, 249 beds, and 9 restaurants in the whole district. Some renowned hotels and guesthouses in Na Hang include:

• Dung Dat Guesthouse: Yen Hoa, Na Hang, Tuyen Quang Province
• Quang Thang Guesthouse: Group 8, Na Hang Town, Na Hang, Tuyen Quang Province
• Thac Mo Guesthouse: Na Hang Town, Na Hang, Tuyen Quang Province
• Sao Mai Hotel: Na Hang Town, Na Hang, Tuyen Quang Province
• Viet Cuong Hotel: Na Hang Town, Na Hang, Tuyen Quang Province

You can choose to stay at ethnic stilt houses to save costs and experience local life. (Photo: Collected)

Budget homestays in Na Hang

If you enjoy immersing yourself in the life of ethnic communities, you can opt for renting local people's stilt houses as homestays. These stilt houses are concentrated in the area near the Na Hang hydroelectric reservoir, making it convenient for exploring this place. You can choose from one of the following popular homestays:

• Quan Van Ha Homestay: Na Dong Village, Thuong Lam, Lam Binh, Tuyen Quang Province
• Quan Van Dung Homestay: Na Muong Village, Khuon Ha, Lam Binh, Tuyen Quang Province
• Anh The Homestay: Thuong Lam, Lam Binh, Tuyen Quang Province
• Nam Dip Homestay: Lang Can, Lam Binh, Tuyen Quang Province
• Chau Minh Vy Homestay: Na Dip Village, Lang Can, Lam Binh, Tuyen Quang Province

Some notes to remember when traveling to Na Hang

➤ Seasonal Clothing: You should bring appropriate clothes for each season, such as cool clothes for summer and warm clothes for winter. Avoid bulky clothes and opt for loose, comfortable attire for ease of movement during your Na Hang travel.

➤ Footwear: Limit wearing high heels and opt for sports shoes for easier trekking as Na Hang tourism mainly involves hills and mountains.

You should wear lightweight and comfortable clothes for easy movement on the mountains or when sitting on a boat. (Image: Collection)

➤ Essential Items: personal documents, personal items such as toothbrush, face towel, shampoo (as some guesthouses may not provide them), medical supplies (painkillers, bandages, stomachache medicine, urgo, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc.).

➤ Camera, Camcorder: You will regret not having anything to capture the beautiful landscapes of this place and the memorable moments of your Na Hang trip. Remember to bring a power bank as well.

Must-Visit Attractions in Na Hang

Many wonder what makes traveling to Na Hang so enchanting. Today, Mytour will help you find out!

Na Hang Hydroelectric Plant

The Na Hang Hydroelectric Plant, now renamed as the Tuyen Quang Hydroelectric Plant, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Tuyen Quang. Located on the Gam River basin, it is the fourth-largest hydroelectric plant in the North, following Son La, Hoa Binh, and Lai Chau hydroelectric plants.

A part of the Na Hang hydroelectric dam (Tuyen Quang). (Image: Collection)

Visiting this hydroelectric plant, you will admire the magnificent, pristine, and peaceful scenery of the clear water.

Thac Mo - Na Hang Tuyen Quang Tourist Attraction

Thac Mo (also known as Pac Ban waterfall) is considered a must-visit destination in your Na Hang travel journey. Located within the conservation area of the Na Hang tourist site, Thac Mo is divided into 3 main waterfalls, each with its own charm.

The first waterfall offers a majestic view as it cascades from above, creating a white foam that blankets the land and sky. The second waterfall exudes a gentle and serene beauty as the water flows smoothly and slowly. The last waterfall boasts a grandeur beauty as it is the highest waterfall in the Thac Mo - Na Hang Tuyen Quang tourist attraction.

Tranquil Lake Na Hang

Lake Na Hang is as beautiful as a watercolor painting, captivating countless travelers. (Photo: Collection)

Next is another spot located within the Na Hang nature reserve. Lake Na Hang is a reservoir of the hydroelectric plant, so the lake's capacity is very large, containing from 1,000 to 1,500 million cubic meters of water. This place is famous for its impressive natural landscapes and pristine, serene beauty that is rarely found elsewhere.

Pac Ta Temple - A Sacred Site

This Pac Ta Temple is one of the famous tourist attractions in Na Hang that attracts the attention of many locals and tourists alike. This temple was built by General Tran Nhat Duyet and is a renowned spiritual center in Tuyen Quang. When visiting Na Hang, be sure to visit the temple to offer incense and pray for blessings for your family and loved ones.

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Vài Phạ Stake

Vài Phạ, also known as Vài Phạ Stake, means 'the stake for tying the Heaven buffalo' in the Tay language. This place is closely associated with the famous legend of Tai Ngào - the person who built the dam to control water for the people in the village.

The majestic Vai Pha Stake standing amidst Na Hang Lake makes tourists feel like they are gazing at the famous Ha Long Bay. (Photo: Collection)

Vai Pha Stake stands tall in the heart of Na Hang Lake, resembling the iconic floating rocks of Ha Long Bay. This will make your journey of touring Na Hang even more fascinating.

Khuoi Nhi Waterfall

Being one of the most famous tourist destinations in Na Hang, Tuyen Quang, Khuoi Nhi Waterfall boasts a picturesque beauty that rivals any waterfall in our country. The towering waterfall cascades down like a fairy's hair amidst the dense forest. The surreal blue water blends with the lush greenery of the surrounding vegetation, offering you moments of peaceful relaxation.

Khuoi Nhi Waterfall is one of the most beloved destinations when touring Na Hang. (Photo: Collection)

Experience Na Hang tourism once, immerse yourself in the cool, refreshing water, and enjoy the 'massage service' of the lively fish swimming in the water.

Na Hang Nature Reserve

Also known as Tát Kẻ - Bản Bung Nature Reserve, this place is located in the four communes of Côn Lôn, Sơn Phú, Khau Tinh, and Thanh Tương. This natural reserve is one of the most beautiful tourist spots in Na Hang. With an area of over 21,000 hectares, this reserve boasts a diverse and abundant ecosystem, along with breathtaking natural landscapes.

Thượng Lâm Commune

Located about 100km from the city center of Tuyên Quang, Thượng Lâm Commune belongs to Lâm Bình district - a newly established district. This is a place associated with many scenic spots steeped in legends and myths passed down through generations such as Nàng Pass, Ái Au Pass, and Nà Tông Field.

Thượng Lâm Commune is peaceful amidst the serene beauty of rivers, lakes, and picturesque mountains. (Photo: Collection)

Visiting Thượng Lâm, you will admire the traditional stilt houses of the Tay people stretching out, with the distant blue smoke rising in the evening. The peaceful village is hidden behind ancient trees on the mountainside. You will feel strangely serene here!

Furthermore, while in Thượng Lâm Commune, don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique traditional festival here. It's the fire jumping festival of the Pà Thẻn ethnic group in Hồng Quang commune not far from Thượng Lâm.

Other tourist attractions in Na Hang

In addition to the famous destinations mentioned above, make sure to schedule visits to equally enticing spots in Na Hang such as:

• Phúc Lâm Pagoda, Song Long Cave, Hong Thai terraced fields
• Phia Muon Cave, Phia Vài Cave, H52 military arsenal

Additionally, you can combine your visit to Na Hang with exploring Ba Be Lake (Bac Kan). Simply take a boat along the Nang River, disembark and walk about 1km inland, then rent another boat to cross over to Ba Be Lake. By doing so, you'll grasp what makes Na Hang tourism so appealing these days, wouldn't you agree?

Must-try delicacies of Na Hang

Na Hang boasts numerous delicious dishes and enticing specialties that you should taste and consider buying as gifts for your loved ones. Some irresistible delicacies here include Đúc Đà Vị cake, Na Hang sour pork, Dớn Na Hang vegetable, rocket pork, colorful sticky rice, dổi seeds, bamboo rice, forest bamboo shoots, grilled snakehead fish, and more.

Fried cake is also a delicious treat you should try when visiting Na Hang. (Photo: Collected)

Regarding specialties, you can purchase the following items: Hong Thai pears, Na Hang corn wine, Na Hang kitchen-raised buffalo meat, smoked sausage, Gai cakes, forest honey, and more.

Recommended itinerary for your Na Hang trip 

There are quite a few itinerary options for your Na Hang tourism adventure, allowing you to fully explore this destination. Mytour presents to you the most popular itineraries, let's take a look:

Itinerary 1: Hanoi – Tuyen Quang – Na Hang – Hanoi

Day 1: Hanoi – Tuyen Quang – My Lam Mineral Spring (Yen Son)

Depart early from Hanoi to Tuyen Quang, heading to My Lam Mineral Spring (Phu Lam commune, Yen Son district). The total distance is about 160km. Upon arrival, take a break here, where you can relax and enjoy the famous specialties of Tuyen Quang.

Day 2: Conquer Na Hang

In the morning, have breakfast, take a rest, then depart for another 150km journey to reach Na Hang. Upon arrival, check into your accommodation, take a stroll around, rent a boat to explore Na Hang Lake and visit various historical sites. Return in the evening for dinner and stay overnight in Na Hang.

Day 3: Na Hang – Hanoi

Depart back to Hanoi, you can choose the Thai Nguyen route and make a stopover here if desired. The distance for the journey from Na Hang to Hanoi is about 260km.

Choose a suitable itinerary to explore Na Hang, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes of rivers and mountains. (Photo: Collection)

Itinerary 2: Hanoi – Ba Be – Song Nang – Na Hang – Hanoi

If you want to explore more of Ba Be Lake, you can follow this itinerary. Note that this itinerary is only suitable for motorcycle adventurers as the boat from Ba Be Lake to Na Hang can only carry motorcycles, not cars.

Day 1: Hanoi – Ba Be Lake

Depart from Hanoi and travel about 220km to reach Ba Be Lake, where you can spend a day exploring.

Day 2: Ba Be Lake – Dau Dang Waterfall – Na Hang

From Ba Be Lake, you'll hire a boat twice to reach Na Hang (from Ba Be Lake via Dau Dang Waterfall, then from there, ride a motorcycle to the next boat pier and hire another boat to Na Hang).

Upon arriving in Na Hang, you'll enjoy exploring the area before returning to Tuyen Quang for rest.

Day 3: Tuyen Quang – Hanoi

Depart from Tuyen Quang back to Hanoi (about 150km journey).

Forget about worries and fatigue while admiring the natural scenery in Na Hang. (Photo: Collection)

Itinerary 3: Hanoi – Na Hang – Ha Giang – Cao Bang – Bac Kan – Hanoi

This is the most extensive itinerary taking you through the entire Northeast region, so you'll need about 6 days and good health to conquer this journey:

Day 1: Hanoi – Na Hang – Thuong Lam

Depart early from Hanoi to Tuyen Quang then head to Na Hang, stop to rent a boat for a leisurely ride on the lake at Na Hang Hydroelectric Plant. Afterward, continue moving up to Thượng Lâm commune and rent a homestay for accommodation.

Day 2: Thượng Lâm - Ha Giang – Quản Bạ – Yên Minh

From Thượng Lâm, take road 185 to Vị Xuyên, then go straight on QL2 to reach Ha Giang. From here, move on to Quản Bạ, Yên Minh, visit the twin mountain of Quản Bạ, and stay overnight in Yên Minh.

Day 3: Yên Minh – Đồng Văn

From Yên Minh, you ascend to Đồng Văn town, enjoy the scenery along the way, and visit the King's Palace, Lung Cu Flagpole; overnight stay in Dong Van Old Quarter.

Day 4: Đồng Văn – Mèo Vạc – Mã Pí Lèng – Bảo Lạc – Ba Bể

You travel from Đồng Văn through Mã Pì Lèng, to Mèo Vạc, then follow Niêm Sơn road to Bảo Lạc, pass Tĩnh Túc and continue on road 212 to Ba Bể. Upon arrival, rent a homestay for accommodation in Ba Bể.

Day 5: Explore Ba Bể

Spend a full day exploring Ba Bể National Park, boating, and enjoying delicious dishes at Ba Bể.

Day 6: Ba Bể – Thái Nguyên – Hà Nội

From Ba Bể, depart for Hanoi via National Route 3, stop by Thái Nguyên to visit a few spots, then continue the journey back to Hanoi.

The poetic and serene scenery of Na Hang. (Photo: Collection)

Here are the latest travel experiences in Na Hang shared by Mytour. Hopefully, with these tips, you will have a complete journey to conquer Na Hang! If you want to save time and budget, you can also check out Northern Vietnam tours on Mytour! Contact Hotline Mytour if you have any questions about your Na Hang travel itinerary or cheap airfares!