Unmissable: 6 Impressive Destinations to Explore in Thái Nguyên

Exploring Thái Nguyên will captivate you not only with its vast tea plantations but also with its charming natural landscapes that will leave travelers spellbound.

Unmissable: 6 Impressive Destinations to Explore in Thái Nguyên

Tan Cuong Tea Hill

Tan Cuong Tea Hill is a familiar name in the Tan Cuong tea specialty region, primarily concentrated in the three communes of Tan Cuong, Phuc Xuan, and Phuc Triu, covering over 1,300 hectares of tea plantations. This area is renowned not only for its excellent tea products but also for its beautiful natural landscapes, poetic mountains and rivers, and its proximity to the Núi Cốc Tourist Area, making it convenient for sightseeing on your trip to Thái Nguyên.

Núi Cốc Lake

Nestled in the heart of Dai Tu district, about 15km southwest of Thai Nguyen city center, lies the enchanting Nui Coc Lake. This place is renowned not only for its picturesque landscapes but also for the legendary love story of Miss Cong and Mr. Coc. It's a tale of unfulfilled love, where one person's departure turns tears into rivers, while the other waits patiently, eventually becoming a mountain.

Standing before the lake, visitors can feel the vastness of its waters and the expanse of the heavens above. Nui Coc Lake resembles a giant mirror reflecting all things, creating an enchanting scene that appears and disappears like magic.

Phoenix Cave and Chicken Beak Spring

Phoenix Cave and Chicken Beak Spring form one of the most beautiful scenic areas in Thai Nguyen province. It's not just the majestic natural landscapes that make them special, but also the intriguing story behind the name Phoenix Cave, a tale of wonder and emotion passed down through generations.

Phoenix Cave comprises three levels: the upper level is known as Bat Cave, the middle as Bright Cave, and the lower as Dark Cave. Light enters through the main entrances, illuminating the stalactites and stalagmites inside, creating a mesmerizing and captivating sight for visitors. After exploring Phoenix Cave on foot, Chicken Beak Spring at the foot of the mountain provides an ideal resting and relaxation spot.

Duong Pagoda

Duong Temple is the shrine dedicated to Duong Tu Minh (Saint Duom) - a talented general of the Ly dynasty, who played a significant role in reclaiming land from the Song invaders and safeguarding the northern frontier of Dai Viet. Time has imbued the temple with its patina, adorned with green moss nestled at the foot of a rocky mountain range, becoming a familiar spiritual destination for locals. For tourists in Thai Nguyen, Duong Temple exudes an ancient charm and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes.

Mirror Temple Lake

Mirror Temple Lake lies at the foot of the Tam Dao mountain range, covering an area of 39.4 hectares in Ky Phu commune, Dai Tu district. The lake's crystal-clear waters host numerous beautiful islands amidst a pristine and majestic natural scenery, conveniently close to the national historical site of Van Vo Mountains, making Mirror Temple Lake a beloved destination for many travelers.

Nam Rut Waterfall

Nam Rut Waterfall - in the Tay language, it means Rainfall Waterfall, is located approximately 35 km from the city center of Thai Nguyen, along the route from La Hien to the Thanh Sa Archaeological Site.

During the rainy season, amidst the majestic mountains, torrents of white water rush down the Nghinh Tuong River, forming a grand waterfall. In the dry season, the water merely trickles down the moss-covered cliffs into the green river below, sparkling under the golden sunlight.

Phong Chau (Compilation)

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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour