Situated along the banks of the Red River, with long stretches of sand and vast grassy areas, the Red River rocky bank is one of the ideal destinations that many young people in Hanoi visit and capture exquisitely artistic photos here.
1. Route to the Red River rocky bank
The route to the Red River rocky bank is quite easy to find. You just need to turn into Alley 264 Au Co and continue straight. The road on both sides will be lined with peach blossom gardens, banana orchards, and various other types of crops such as sunflowers, cabbages, roses, ivy, coins, chrysanthemums,... creating a vibrant spring garden. It's best to go by motorbike here because taking the bus won't get you directly into the rocky bank and you'll have to walk quite a distance.
If you take the bus, you can catch routes 31, 33, 41, 58 to the drop-off point on Au Co Street. From there, walk deep into Alley 264 Au Co to reach your destination.
Just about a 30-minute drive from downtown Hanoi, the Red River rocky bank offers a completely different vibe from the hustle and bustle and smog of the capital's center. This place exudes tranquility, with a serene and refreshing atmosphere that makes visitors feel extremely comfortable.
2. Ticket Prices to the Red River rocky bank
Entering the Red River rocky bank won't cost you anything, but when entering the flower garden, it's different. The entrance fee to the flower garden at the Red River rocky bank is 30,000 dong per person, motorcycle ticket 5,000 dong, plus food expenses, each person spends around 60,000 – 100,000 dong in total. This expense is considered acceptable for students. It's not too expensive, and you get to take photos in many beautiful settings.
3. Explore the breathtaking photo spaces of the rocky bank
The total area of the Red River rocky bank is quite large, up to more than 10 hectares with areas of grass, cabbage flower fields, sunflowers, daisies, and more. Previously, this place was quite wild, just empty land, but after being planned as an entertainment area with many colorful flowers, it has attracted many people to come for sightseeing and photography.
The Red River Stone Banks is a popular rendezvous for many young couples, as well as newlyweds who come here for wedding photoshoots. Many artificial scenes are recreated here, such as the Truong Sa island flagpole, windmills, and Vietnamese countryside scenes… Especially during the late autumn weather in Hanoi, with its golden sunshine and cool breeze, strolling around the stone banks to enjoy the scent of countless flowers and grass by the Red River is incomparable.
In the late autumn season, when the wild grass blooms, the area behind the Red River shines brightly with the color of wild grass amidst the vast expanse of water. The scene of white wild grass gently swaying in the light breeze forms large waves of flowers, standing before that scene is like witnessing a miraculous, romantic natural painting in the heart of Hanoi.
Especially when spring arrives, with flowers blooming everywhere, the colorful flower beds always inspire visitors to come for sightseeing and photography. Fading cherry blossom gardens, sunflower fields, daisy gardens, and various other vibrant flowers proudly display their colors. The real scenery easily captivates others and makes them spellbound.
In conclusion, if you have the opportunity, please visit the Red River stone bank once to enjoy the scenery here, the feelings that you will never experience in the city, guaranteed not to disappoint you.
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