Top 10 Ideal Tourist Destinations near Hanoi

Tam Dao is located about 80km from Hanoi. Discovered and developed by the French in the late 19th century, Tam Dao has undergone numerous historical ups and downs, resulting in the remains of villas, dance floors, swimming pools, playgrounds, and bustling restaurants. However, the town still retains its charm.

Tam Dao town covers an area of ​​over 214ha, consisting of 2 villages. Most of the famous tourist spots are in Village 1. Tam Dao tourist area is surrounded by pristine forests, providing a cool climate combined with picturesque and enchanting natural scenery that brings visitors a range of emotions. The weather in Tam Dao offers unique experiences, from gentle spring breezes in the morning, warm summer sunshine at noon, to cool breezes hinting at the arrival of autumn in the afternoon, and the chilly night air in winter. Choosing a hotel in Tam Dao for relaxation and rest is undoubtedly an essential part of the travel experience.

Dubbed as the 'Dalat of the North', Tam Dao boasts a year-round cool climate. Each season in Tam Dao brings visitors unique experiences and distinct feelings. Tam Dao always has a lower temperature than Hanoi, making it an ideal destination for summer travel, avoiding the intense heat of the capital. In winter, the place offers a romantic and serene beauty with dense fog, covering the entire land and sky.

If you want to hunt for clouds, the end of November to January is a suitable time because the weather turns to winter, and the temperature drops, creating dense fog. However, during this period and in March and April, you should be cautious near waterfalls as the thick fog can make the rocks slippery. Keep that in mind!

Bat Trang is a familiar destination for young people who love the traditional culture of Vietnamese pottery. Just 15km from the center of Hanoi, this is an ideal place for weekend outings. Bat Trang Ceramic Village is located on the banks of the Red River, in Gia Lam district on the outskirts of Hanoi. The name Bat Trang means 'large yard,' and the village has a history dating back to the Le dynasty. It is the oldest and most famous pottery village in Vietnam, a destination that both domestic and foreign tourists cannot miss.

Bat Trang Ceramic Village specializes in producing various types of ceramic and porcelain products in terms of both variety and style.

When visiting Bat Trang Gia Lam, you cannot miss the ancient village of Bat Trang with its unique and ancient architectural structures. You have the opportunity to explore around the ancient village on a rustic buffalo cart to enjoy the rustic and authentic atmosphere. Some typical places that leave traces of ancient times include Vạn Vân ancient house, Bat Trang Village communal house. Vạn Vân ancient house, with a history of over 200 years, is a masterpiece of architecture with ceramic patterns, blue enamel teapots, dragon vases, and molded ceramic patterns dating back to the 15th century. The communal house of Bat Trang Village is a place dedicated to Thanh Hoang and is also the venue for various festivals throughout the year. If you visit the ancient village of Bat Trang during a festival, you can explore the unique and lively cultural features.

For tourists exploring the Bat Trang pottery village, their desire when setting foot in this beautiful land is to mold their own ceramic and porcelain products. With just 40-60k, you can become a real ceramic artisan, freely creating products from clay and a potter's wheel. Although it may be a bit awkward at first if you don't know how to use it, you will receive enthusiastic guidance from skilled ceramic artisans right in Bat Trang ancient village. After you complete your 'masterpiece,' the product will be fired and ready to take home. Now you can freely take Instagram-worthy photos to show off your artistic creations to your friends and family, right?

The Ceramic Market is where you can find cute and affordable souvenirs. The stalls at the ceramic market display a variety of ceramic and porcelain products such as souvenirs, dishes, cups, artistic decorative items, and worship items, all of which are beautiful. All products here are created by the hands of famous artisans. You can observe and record the process of molding ceramics right at the mini ceramic yards inside the market.

Bat Trang is also a place where you cannot miss the delicious specialties. Most notably, you should not miss the famous specialty, squid bamboo shoot soup. The rich yellow color of bamboo shoots blends with the sweet and sour broth, creating a deliciously chewy and fragrant dish. Squid bamboo shoot soup is often used as the main dish in traditional festivals, weddings, and Tet holidays of the people of Bat Trang Ceramic Village. Don't miss this excellent opportunity!

Dai Lai Lake is approximately 60km from Hanoi, making it easily accessible by car or motorbike. If starting from Hanoi, take National Highway 2, after passing through the Thang Long-Noi Bai toll station, at the first intersection, turn left. At the Xuan Hoa segment, turn right and go straight for about 10km to reach the destination. Since the distance is not far, you can travel by motorbike, but pay attention to the road for your safety. Dai Lai Lake covers an area of 525 hectares, surrounded by the lush green of a protective forest. From the beach under the lake, you can climb to the Thằn Lằn mountain in the south to admire the panoramic view from above, with the mystical Tam Dao mountain range in the distance.

In addition, tourists can visit the villages of the Sán Dìu people to explore their customs, enjoy unique and interesting ethnic dishes. Ngọc Island, also known as Bird Island, in the middle of Dai Lai Lake is a gathering place for hundreds of different bird species from all over, creating a lively natural painting rarely seen elsewhere. When coming to Dai Lai, you can participate in many outdoor activities such as lake swimming, duck pedaling, boat trips to visit the islands around Dai Lai Lake, take photos, and visit the cool green mountain forests. You will have unforgettable experiences when waving in the cool water or leisurely pedaling ducks while enjoying the scenic beauty of mountains, water, and sky. As tourism in Dai Lai Vinh Phuc

has developed rapidly recently, there are also many guesthouses. Finding accommodation with good service and reasonable prices is not too difficult, but you should book in advance as rooms may easily be fully booked. Especially, recently, the Flamingo Dai Lai resort area has been favored by many people for its combination of natural landscapes with creatively designed architecture. In addition to delicious food, there are also very attractive services and games. You can enjoy everything according to 5-star hotel standards and more: swimming pool, billiards, tennis, golf course, boats, gardens... however, the prices are quite high compared to other accommodations. If you stay overnight in Dai Lai, you can choose some hill chicken restaurants near the lake to enjoy, but the prices are considered quite high. However, if you don't mind traveling a bit, you can go back to Xuan Hoa town about 3-4km from Dai Lai to enjoy the famous buffalo meat dishes here.

Ham Lon Mountain is located in Soc Son district, Hanoi. This place is known as the “roof of the capital” with an elevation of 462m. The surrounding area of the mountain has many beautiful landscapes for tourists to admire and explore. The road to the mountain has many challenges, but in return, tourists have the feeling of “conquering” when reaching the summit. If in the past, Ham Lon Mountain was wild and primitive, today this mountain is even more sought after by many 'backpackers'. Especially for young people - those who intend to climb long routes, Ham Lon Mountain is an ideal destination.

Visiting Ham Lon Mountain, tourists can choose various forms of simple tourism such as visiting Bau Mountain Lake, camping outdoors, conquering Ham Lon Mountain along the stream, or climbing along the mountain slope. Regardless of the experience, Ham Lon Mountain will provide tourists with many interesting experiences.

Conquering Ham Lon Mountain is the desire of many tourists, especially young people who love mountain climbing. Here, tourists can try to conquer the summit of Ham Lon Mountain via the mountain route to see how far their strength can go. When climbing via the mountain route, tourists should prepare gloves and hiking boots carefully because this route has many slopes and is prone to slipping.

Owning a picturesque scenery of mountains, extensive grassy fields, and lush pine forests, Ham Lon Mountain becomes an ideal camping spot for many young people. Tourists can camp on the top or in the area near Bau Mountain Lake. Visitors can freely camp, make a fire, and have a 'buffet' party here. Especially, in this area, there is a service for renting tents and dry firewood at a fairly cheap cost. Tourists only need to bring ready-to-cook items such as sausages, chicken, rice rolls, various vegetables, fruits, etc. If staying overnight here, tourists should bring blankets, thick coats, gloves, and woolen hats.

Traveling to take photos for 'check-in' is a habit of many tourists today. Therefore, when coming to Ham Lon Mountain, tourists should not forget to take a few virtual photos. With its idyllic and pristine landscape, Ham Lon Mountain will surely give tourists wonderful frames. Tourists can take photos by Bau Mountain Lake, on the pine forest, or by the meadows. To have the best pictures, tourists should carefully prepare clothes, shoes and don't forget to bring a phone or camera.

About 60 km west of Hanoi, Suoi Hai Lake is nestled at the foot of Ba Vi Mountain, created by a 4 km system of main and auxiliary dams to retain water from the two main streams of Yen Cu and Cau Rong flowing from the mountain. This lake also serves as irrigation water for over 7,000 hectares, stretching 7 km long and 4 km wide, with a water capacity of about 45 million m3.

Inside the lake, there are up to 14 small islands, covering an area of about 90 hectares. You can explore this charming place by a small boat ride on the lake. On the islands and around the lake, various green trees and fruit orchards are planted. Many bird species inhabit this area, such as storks, wild ducks, swans, kingfishers, cormorants, cranes, and more, adding richness to the natural scenery. The lake transforms into a dreamy and romantic beauty as dusk falls, exuding a captivating charm.

The simple and rustic charm has attracted many tourists to Suoi Hai Lake. What are you waiting for? Come to Suoi Hai Lake with your family and friends to discover the simplicity of this place!

Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream is nestled within the Ba Vi mountain range, surrounded by lush forests and incredibly diverse natural landscapes. The Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream tourist area covers an area of over 200 hectares, featuring a diverse ecological structure with intertwining streams, waterfalls, and forests, along with well-built recreational areas for exploration. With its favorable terrain and a cool climate throughout the year, Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream is a year-round resort and entertainment paradise with many interesting and attractive spots for groups of young people, families, and especially friendly to children. The area offers various facilities such as hotels, health care resorts, conference rooms, and more.

The scorching hot summer days are the ideal time to visit this destination as the abundant water source creates the majestic beauty of cascading waterfalls, cool water, and fresh air that will dispel the sweltering heat of the city. To get to Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream, you can take the Thang Long Avenue directly if traveling by car, about 10 km from Yen Bai Bridge. If you are on a motorbike, you need to take National Highway 32, turn left at Chua Thong intersection into Van Hoa. To fully explore Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream Ba Vi, you will need more than just a day. Therefore, this place is particularly suitable for weekend getaways and short vacations. Exciting activities await you to discover at Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream tourist area. The generous nature has bestowed this place with an incredibly beautiful waterfall system, especially during the rainy season, where the white and silver flowing water seems to blend into the song of the Ba Vi mountain forest. Additionally, the flow of these waterfalls is not too strong, suitable for children, and you can even swim under the foot of the waterfalls like Dream Falls, Sticky Rice Falls, and Orchid Falls. The Fairy Stream flows meanderingly through the heart of Tan Mountain, embellishing the pristine and majestic scenery, cool and fresh water, creating a beautiful landscape that helps you cast away fatigue and enjoy moments of relaxation with nature.

Ancient Village Duong Lam is located in Son Tay, Hanoi, approximately 44km from the city center. Duong Lam is the homeland of Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung, thus called the 'land of two kings.' To this day, Duong Lam village still preserves the basic characteristics of a Northern village with a village gate, banyan trees, water wharf, communal yard, etc., featuring 956 traditional houses. In 2006, Duong Lam became the first ancient village in Vietnam to be recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Site by the State.

You can visit Ancient Village Duong Lam at any time of the year. However, festival season and the ripening rice season are particularly suitable for a travel expedition. The village festival takes place in the lunar January every year. The traditional festival of Mong Phu village occurs from the 4th to the 10th day, considered the most sacred festival of the year. The Thanh Hoang temple ceremony is organized at the oldest ancient village temple with activities such as processions, offering pigs and chickens, etc. Afterward, villagers participate in folk games like human chess, Chinese chess, cockfighting, blindfolded duck catching, creating a lively, festive atmosphere. Due to its proximity to Hanoi, tourists often visit Duong Lam and return on the same day. However, if you are from afar or want to stay to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside, hotels and guesthouses in Son Tay would be suitable choices for you.

Another summer has arrived! Have you prepared for your sun-soaked journey yet? If not, then pause and visit Ao Vua Ba Vi tourist area to explore the refreshing nature and exciting activities in this amazing Ao Vua tourist area! Being nestled deep in the mountains, the weather at Ao Vua Ba Vi is always cool and peaceful, perfect for both play and relaxation. To get to Ao Vua, you have two options: one is to take the road named 32, but it often gets congested; or you can wander on Thang Long Avenue, although it's farther, the scenery is beautiful, and the traffic flow is quite smooth.

When you visit the Ao Vua tourist area, you will be amazed to discover three areas: Ngoc Xanh island, Xanh Vua lake, and Vinh Hang park. Except for Vinh Hang park, the other two places always have exciting games waiting for you. If you are a thrill-seeker, you cannot miss the high-speed Roller Coaster with a height of up to 24m; or the Space Flying game will give you the feeling of your heart leaping out as you are suddenly lifted high and then rapidly lowered. Moreover, to experience fun moments of playfulness with friends and family, you must not overlook the Electric Car Collision game at Ao Vua Ba Vi. Unlike other tourist areas, Ao Vua also allows you to go back to explore prehistoric times with the Dinosaur Park. Or you might be stunned if you happen to wander into the Garden of exotic animals with incredibly scary-shaped creatures at night. If you are interested in exploring the cultural identity of ethnic groups, Mytour recommends you visit the Ethnic Statue Community area in the late afternoon. Because you will not only admire traditional costumes along with explanations right next to help you understand more about the identity of Vietnamese ethnic groups but also witness extremely mysterious and beautiful scenes! Let's explore on your own!After a long adventurous day, the Herbal Bath area at Ao Vua Ba Vi is always open to welcome you. Here, there will be countless herbal baths for you to choose from. With the hidden inherent properties, the green tea bathing area will help you rejuvenate and firm your skin from deep inside. Coming to the lemon bathing area, your skin will become brighter and more radiant than ever thanks to the vitamin C from juicy lemons.

Thien Son Ngoc Suoi tourist area is located in the eastern part of Ba Vi mountain range, about 60km from the center of Hanoi. This place has a cool climate throughout the year, along with diverse natural landscapes, making it an ideal place for weekend retreats. To enter the Thien Son Ngoc Suoi tourist area, visitors have to buy tickets, with the current price being 150,000 VND/ticket for adults and children over 6 years old. Children under 6 years old are free of charge. The ticket price already includes the entrance fee to 3 tourist spots: Ha Son, Trung Son, and Ngoan Son, with a wonderful entertainment complex: natural swimming pools, waterfalls, and a water park.

With a natural area of ​​up to 450 hectares nestled in the valley of the Ba Vi mountain range, with an elevation of 100m or more, surrounded by natural and planted forests interspersed with waterfalls, streams, and lakes. These conditions create a cool climate for Thien Son all year round, especially in the summer.

Thien Son Ngoc Suoi is divided into 3 main areas: Ha Son, Trung Son, and Ngoan Son. If Ha Son is a blend of cool streams, Trung Son is like a dry island with charming stilt houses. The highest but also the most worth visiting area is Ngoan Son with rare tranquility. The most enjoyable activity is climbing up here to take photos, admire the sky and quietly fish. The tourist area nestles in deep green forests and clear water, with birds singing in all four seasons, close to nature. Entertainment options when traveling to Thien Son Ngoc Suoi are extremely diverse. Duck riding on the mountain lake, admiring the moon at Vong Lau, majestic Tam Cap waterfall, swimming pool, water slides... and many scenic spots worth visiting. A highlight is the Heaven's Gate waterfall, which flows down to the artificial swimming pool all year round.A day of traveling at Thien Son Ngoc Suoi will surely be unforgettable. Peacefully waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning. Then, play and explore with friends. In the evening, gather in the stilt houses, sing, and tell stories. Nothing is more fascinating. After playing to your heart's content, you can satisfy your stomach with delicious local specialties. The food here is delicious and unique with roasted chicken, river fish and taro soup, Phu Nhi cake, Muong ethnic rice cake, spicy dipping sauce with sesame seeds... To avoid the sun in the stilt house area and enjoy a piece of wild meat with fragrant herbs will be an unforgettable experience.However, because this is a tourist area, the food prices are quite high, so if you want to save money, you should prepare your own food from home.

Located about 60km from Hanoi, Ba Vi National Park is in Ba Vi district, Hanoi. This place is a complex of entertainment, exploration, and resort destinations. It's suitable for individuals or families to enjoy relaxation after days of studying and working. Ba Vi National Park has a fresh, cool climate and spectacular natural landscapes with numerous streams originating from the Ba Vi mountainous forest flowing year-round, such as Thien Son - Ngoc Suoi, Ao Vua, Khoang Xanh, and Ho Tien Sa. These conditions have long made Ba Vi National Park an ideal highland resort for the whole country.

Owning three mountain peaks believed to be the highest in the forbidden forest area, including Ngoc Hoa Peak (1131m), Tan Vien Peak (1227m), and Vua Peak (1296m), and historical relics from the French occupation era, this is also the main tourist area of the National Park, including: Cactus Garden, Ngoc Hoa Cave, Revolutionary historical site 600 base, French military zone, French summer camp, Ancient church, French-era prison, Tan Vien Temple, Ho Chi Minh Temple, and Bao Thien Tower…

Especially, if you visit in late October or early November, you can admire the Mexican sunflower. This is a typical flower of Ba Vi National Park, and during each Mexican sunflower season, tourists from everywhere come here to take photos and enjoy the cool late autumn atmosphere.