1. Rock Cafe
Rock Cafe is a European-style cafe serving food in Tam Dao town. When visiting Tam Dao, you must visit Rock Cafe to fully appreciate the beauty and grandeur of Tam Dao from Rock Cafe. The cafe space is quite spacious, airy, beautifully decorated in a very sophisticated, luxurious, and elegant European style. With a large investment, the building is designed in a highly artistic European architectural style, attracting visitors. The decoration of the cafe also suits different festival seasons throughout the year such as Tet, Christmas, summer, Valentine's Day, eye-catching and adorable. The beautiful space, panoramic view of misty Tam Dao on the 2nd floor is a great advantage that helps Rock attract customers. Many young people come to Rock to take beautiful check-in photos, to enjoy delicious drinks, and to eat Western-style dishes in the most romantic scenery. Setting foot here, you will feel like you are in an ancient Middle Eastern castle, very interesting, isn't it?
Not only is the attractive design, but the food at the cafe is also quite good. The menu is quite diverse, serving most European dishes and popular drinks. The taste is very stable, prepared by chefs with high skills and long experience. Each dish is made with love that they want to deliver to customers. In particular, beef steak and French wine are dishes you must try once. A small tip for you to enjoy a perfect meal is to sit on the 2nd floor to drink water and admire the view only, so eating on the 1st floor will be less cold and preserve the delicious, hot flavor of the food better. The staff are very enthusiastic and friendly, the prices are quite reasonable for a tourist area, so you can completely rest assured.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Tam Dao Town, Vinh Phuc
Hotline: 097 106 50 06
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/RockcafeTamDao/


2. Sky Garden Café
The name Sky Garden Cafe itself somewhat indicates the spaciousness of this place, doesn't it? Considered one of the most popular cafes in Tam Dao, Sky has become a frequent destination and the hottest check-in spot for travel enthusiasts visiting Tam Dao.
With a unique and youthful decor concept that appeals to customers' tastes, Sky Garden has effectively utilized the inherent beauty of Tam Dao, leveraging its tourism resources and location value to design and decorate the cafe to create the most convenient, intelligent, and wonderful space for customers. With a professionally trained and enthusiastic staff, Sky has left the best impression on customers. The menu, highly rated, is quite diverse and delicious, but the prices are relatively high. However, in return, customers receive the best quality, don't they?
Some customers' reviews about the cafe include: 'A cafe you must visit when in Tam Dao,' and 'A group of 22 people (including 14 adults and 8 children) came to dine at Sky Garden Tam Dao on Sunday, 07/22/2017. The favorite thing about this place is the spacious and beautiful view, with a play area for children (allowing kids to play freely, run around without being confined in cramped dining rooms like other places), the enthusiastic staff (proactively providing large umbrellas for shade when needed, inserting stones to prevent tipping in windy weather), and the delicious grilled fish dish. The downside is that the entrance is somewhat hidden (which may pose difficulty for groups who are reluctant to search), although it's not far from the Stone Church/Rock Cafe (only about a 5-7 minute walk), and the prices are not very pleasant (around 400k-500k VND per meal excluding drinks).'
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Tam Dao town, Vinh Phuc
Hotline: 091 119 99 11
Email: [email protected]


3. Wind Cafe
Wind Cafe is hailed by travel enthusiasts as the most picturesque 'Instagrammable spot' in Tam Dao. Boasting a beautiful grandeur with breathtaking views, almost touching the ancient trees and the misty clouds of Tam Dao, Wind Cafe offers a uniquely relaxing space for tourists. 'Mountainous scenery, misty clouds, perfect selfie opportunities' are the most common 5-star reviews on the cafe's fan page.
The cafe space resembles a giant rooftop, decorated simply yet elegantly. Everything from tables, chairs, umbrellas, to the cafe's decor follows a certain concept, creating an outstanding overall artistic yet comfortable ambiance. What could be better than enjoying a cup of tea or coffee, reading a book, watching a movie, or simply admiring the scenery for a gentle morning during your trip? If you have the chance to visit Tam Dao, be sure to visit Wind Cafe and capture a memorable photo.
The cafe also regularly organizes interesting activities such as bonfires and cultural exchanges, which are extremely attractive. With a friendly and professional staff, delicious and diverse drinks, you will surely be completely satisfied with Wind Cafe.
Come to Wind Cafe to experience a different breeze from the city, a gentle and pure Tam Dao breeze. From Wind, looking down below, you will feel like you are immersed in the mountainous melody, standing on a windy hill and enjoying it!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Village 1, Tam Dao town, Vinh Phuc
Hotline: 097 106 50 06
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/quangio.tamdao/


4. Souvenir Shopping at Auntie Huy's Store
Where to buy beautiful and cheap souvenirs is always a concern for many people when traveling. Let Mytour reveal to you a super lovely address in Tam Dao! That's Auntie Huy's Store. Auntie Huy's store is the busiest souvenir shop, number 1 in quality at the Tam Dao night market area. If you come here, you won't have to worry about prices, choosing souvenirs, or finding directions.
Identification features: The store is located in the center of the Tam Dao night market area, with 2 adjacent kiosks, right next to Trinh Thuy Quan's barbecue shop, which is always crowded. Auntie is very enthusiastic and friendly, she even offers discounts if you're enthusiastic too, sells a wide range of souvenirs FROM A TO Z: ethnic clothes, jewelry, leather goods, flashlights... a lot of items, and you will get reasonable prices, not overcharged like many other shops. After shopping, you can also take a stroll around the night market area for food and drinks. The prices that Auntie sells are very cheap, much cheaper than many other places, making both buyers and sellers happy.
Customers want to come back because Auntie is very enthusiastic, the products are beautiful, and of good quality, making them excellent gifts. If you're good at bargaining, Auntie will often offer discounts. At Auntie's store, fabric, ethnic scarves, backpacks, and clothes are the most popular items, selling well because of their superb quality. If you have the opportunity to visit, please come and support Auntie!


5. Tam Dao Night Market
Visiting the night market is an essential activity for every trip, isn't it? Strolling through the night market to feel the cool, peaceful, and romantic atmosphere of Tam Dao. When the streets light up, the houses close their doors, and the windows light up, you'll surely see a completely different Tam Dao from the bustling city; at this time, Tam Dao becomes strangely peaceful. Walking around with friends, exploring every corner of the night market, admiring the cute souvenirs, and buying some gifts for friends and family are all very enjoyable, aren't they? From bracelets, backpacks, snacks, to gifts... everything is available in this charming little corner of the night market. This is Tam Dao's nighttime paradise.
Tam Dao Night Market is small, with only about a dozen stalls. You can enjoy snacks like fried sweet potatoes, grilled eggs, various types of cakes, grilled food, and hotpot. For hotpot, it's best to go to the centrally located restaurants that are spacious and comfortable. All the stalls are good, but be sure to ask about the prices beforehand. Since dining at night seems to be more expensive, make sure you're comfortable with the prices before deciding on something. It's also more cost-effective to go in a group. A little tip for you: the roasted peanuts and grilled eggs at Tam Dao night market are incredibly delicious; you might be amazed.


6. Tam Dao Square
Leaving the ancient church, go straight down about 500m, right to a roundabout where you'll find the colorful TAM DAO letters. This is the brand-new, incredibly spacious, and stunningly beautiful Tam Dao Square - perfect for photo opportunities. If you want to mark your travel map with memorable photos, this is the place to do it. Just look at the huge colorful letters, and everyone will know you've set foot in this misty land, right?
If you're traveling with a group and need a place for group activities, then this is the perfect choice for you. Playing games, taking group photos to capture those adorable moments in a super spacious, super beautiful space - what could be better? Although it's a square with artificially arranged scenery, it looks very natural, harmonious, and visually appealing, giving you the most natural-looking photos. There are some small sitting areas here, with swings, trees, and grass carpets to create unique photo opportunities.


7. Ancient Stone Church
The Ancient Stone Church is the most famous sightseeing spot in Tam Dao tourist area. With its ancient Western architecture, mixed with modern decoration and sparkling lights at night, shrouded in mist during the day as if touching the sky - this is exactly the 'virtual check-in' address sought after by virtual life enthusiasts. The church is located right in the center, very easy to find; just take a walk around and you can find it magnificently amidst the Tam Dao mountains.
Standing on the church, looking down below is a whole Tam Dao transforming vigorously, beautifully, and splendidly, with towering stairs seeming to connect the ground to the clouds. Walking up those exhausting stairs leads to a paradise of stunning scenery. The stacked stones resembling ancient architecture, the tiled roof, and the entire church covered in ancient gray as cold and lonely as the Tam Dao weather at night. Surely this will be the place to create beautiful photos for you. A whole European sky is within your reach. At the foot of the church, there are also a few small grilled food stalls where you can enjoy a little before moving on to another place.


8. Goddess of the Mountain Temple
Also, along the way to the television tower, just over 100 steps, much lighter, right? So there's no reason for you to miss out on the super hot attraction Goddess of the Mountain Temple. On both sides of the path are lush green bamboo forests, tall and captivating like in Chinese historical dramas. Many photo shoots have been taken along this short path of just 100 steps. The scenery is incredibly beautiful, as if stepping back in time. Stepping into the bamboo forest feels like traveling through time, a very strange feeling indeed.
The temple is quite large, with a solemn and tranquil atmosphere inside. After visiting the temple, you will also feel the harmonious architecture with the mountainous scenery, as if hiding away from the bustling urban life. People often visit the temple sincerely to pray for love, education, and health. The locals say the temple is very sacred, so tourists who come here never miss paying their respects. At the foot of the temple are a few small stalls selling local specialties of Tam Dao, such as preserved plums and cakes. The prices are quite cheap, and you can try su su cakes and preserved plums there.


9. Television Tower
Continuing the route, turn left and go about another 700 meters uphill from the square is the Television Tower. This is also a decent spot for photo check-ins that backpackers have discovered for a long time. It's surprising how seemingly dry technology can become romantic in the frame, isn't it? To climb the tower, you'll need to climb 1000 steps. The lush greenery on both sides makes for great photo opportunities. After climbing 1000 steps and almost breaking your legs, the result is super satisfying. The unique blend of natural beauty and modernity attracts many visitors, especially young people.
A photo taken from a high point, overlooking the panoramic view of Tam Dao as if standing on a castle tower is what many people share when visiting the Television Tower. If you have the chance to visit Tam Dao, you definitely have to take a picture here. The space feels like a fairytale garden.


10. Sky Gate
Opposite the Rock Cafe, you'll see the Sky Gate. Here, you can observe the panoramic view of Tam Dao, with clouds and mountains creating a picturesque scene, just like in a watercolor painting. True to its name, stepping here feels like standing at the boundary between heaven and earth, as if you're at the gateway to the sky, where you can climb to the edge of the sky, always curious, always wishing. The horizon ahead is always romantic, beautiful, and captivating. It's a magnificent portrayal of the harmony between nature and humanity.
The Sky Gate is most beautiful when there's light mist, so if you can wake up early, you should visit it first thing in the morning to see its full beauty. The light clouds and mist drifting slowly will make you forget all the tiredness and stress of daily life, allowing you to relax, reflect, and rest. For young travelers, checking in at the Sky Gate is an essential photo of the trip. Also, don't forget to visit Tam Dao town with its vast fields of green bamboo shoots, which will surely bring many new and exciting experiences for you.


11. Silver Waterfall
Although Silver Waterfall is located in the central area, it can be quite tricky to find if you're visiting for the first time, so be sure to ask the locals. They'll kindly show you the way, which is actually quite easy. However, drinks here are quite expensive, so bring your own water. Especially, you should carry a pair of flip-flops in your backpack because this place is wet, and shoes can get wet easily. Change your shoes when climbing the waterfall to feel the cool, clear water here. It's called Silver Waterfall partly because of the silvery water shimmering and splashing white foam throughout the waterfall area. If you enjoy exploring adventurous places and need a bit of effort to find them, then Silver Waterfall is waiting for you to visit. The distinctive feature of Silver Waterfall is the unique climate and weather, with spring, summer, autumn, and winter only a few hours apart instead of a few months like other places in the Northern region. Visitors here will always enjoy an absolutely fresh and cool atmosphere without being too cold or too hot like other places, even though it's just a few kilometers away.
If you have time, follow the trail, descend into the deep valley, and you'll see Silver Waterfall formed by Mo, Bac, and Tien streams. The waterfall hides in the deep mountains, pouring down into the green water stream, clear from a height of 30 meters. From a distance, the waterfall looks like a strip of silver splashing white foam. Under the sun, the water surface shines golden, making the scenery even more mysterious and sparkling.
Furthermore, those who are passionate about exploring the diverse ecosystem of nature should not miss Tam Dao National Park. It's a valuable national treasure, a reserve of precious plant and animal gene sources of Vietnam. At the same time, it has great value in environmental protection, water regulation and supply, and scientific research…


12. Tây Thiên - Tam Đảo Lantern Festival
As an annual spiritual activity of Tay Thien during the country's major holidays, Tay Thien - Tam Dao is the destination for many travel enthusiasts, especially those interested in spiritual tourism. At Tay Thien, you can take the cable car without exerting much effort and quickly. The ticket price ranges from 130,000 to 200,000 VND per ticket. The operating hours are from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and there are electric cars available for 20,000 VND/person, running from the electric station to the cable car station. Participating in the romantic and meaningful Lantern Festival is an interesting experience that few tourist destinations have. You will release colorful lanterns carrying your dreams, wishes, and prayers on the flowing water. The river sparkles like a galaxy at night, creating an unforgettable memory.
If you choose to visit Tay Thien - Tam Dao, you can go to nearby attractions including:
- Truc Lam Tay Thien Monastery
- Truc Lam An Tam Monastery
- Great Mandala Tower
- Thong Temple
- Cau Tay Thien Temple
- Co Tay Thien Temple
- Tay Thien Silver Waterfall
- Phu Nghi Tay Thien Pagoda
- Co Chinh Khoai Tay Thien Temple
- Ni Co Tinh That
- Upper Tay Thien Temple


13. Tam Dao National Park
After exploring all the attractions in the town and tourist area, it's time to experience something different at Tam Dao National Park. Located about 1.5km from the town, this is considered the most 'so deep' check-in spot with Tam Dao's mountains and forests. Follow the map available on Google Maps or ask locals for directions, and it takes about 1 hour by motorbike to reach the National Park. Locals here often refer to it as Tam Dao 2. From here, you can choose various routes for exploration, such as climbing the three peaks of Tam Dao, visiting the Natural Park, Dat Phong Lan Forest, Cloud Hill, Ma - Ao Dua Forest, and more. The road into the forest is quite challenging, but the scenery is extremely pristine and tranquil, with clouds covering the area year-round. Motorbikes can only reach the 3km forest edge stop. From there, all journeys require walking.
The first thing you'll notice when reaching the rest stop is the incredibly cool air and floating clouds. There are many ancient trees providing shade throughout the year. The serene atmosphere is perfect for resting, relaxing, and exploring the forest. There are numerous trails leading to various landmarks in the forest. You might stroll along mysterious bamboo forest paths... or wander beside moss-covered streams and climbing vines, feeling like you're in a fairy tale world. Tam Dao forest boasts many species of flowers blooming year-round. If you visit during the orchid blooming season, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the beauty of the Orchid Forest. In the primeval forest, it's not difficult to find massive ancient trees. Due to year-round cloud cover, the humidity in the forest is very high. Moss grows almost from the tree roots to the tree crowns, creating a mystical, ethereal beauty.
Camping in the forest is also a very exciting and memorable experience. However, you must note that camping is only allowed in designated areas authorized by the Management Board, and absolutely no littering or fires are permitted. This is definitely a must-visit destination for adventure enthusiasts, trekkers, and mountain climbers!!!

