Top 10 Must-Visit Destinations in Ba Vi District, Hanoi

Ba Vi National Park offers a refreshing climate and breathtaking natural landscapes with numerous streams flowing year-round, such as Thien Son – Ngoc Stream, Ao Vua, Khoang Xanh, and Tien Sa Lake. Located less than 60km from the center of Hanoi, Ba Vi is renowned as an ideal destination for those who love cool and fresh air amidst the pristine, majestic nature of the mountains and forests.

Standing out in the midst of the lush green mountains is a place with many historical and cultural landmarks, including Thượng Temple, Trung Temple, Hạ Temple, Uncle Ho's Temple, Bao Thien Tower, and Ngoc Hoa Cave. These conditions have long made Ba Vi National Park an ideal highland retreat for the entire country. Stepping into Ba Vi National Park, you first have the opportunity to explore the enchanting mystical natural forest immersed in mist. A vast pine forest with towering greenery allows you to capture fantastic Instagram-worthy photos, reminiscent of stepping into Alice's Wonderland.

Ba Vi National Park is divided into three zones: a strictly protected zone above 400m, an ecological restoration zone below 400m, and an administrative service zone. The national park holds the hidden beauty of nature with majestic mountains and legendary beauty passed down from the legend of Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh. It preserves cultural values such as Uncle Ho's Temple, Mother Goddess Temples, and the remains of French colonial villas.

Ba Vi National Park also serves as a habitat and conservation site for 21 plant species (such as Sến Mật, Phi Mã Mũi, White-Striped Pine...) and 63 rare animal species (such as White Pheasants, Civets, Large Squirrels...). Moreover, it is an ideal camping destination, especially during the year-end season when wild sunflowers bloom, attracting many young people to admire the flowers.

Thien Son - Ngoc Stream Ecotourism Area is a magnificent natural wonder combining mountains, valleys, and waterfalls, located 60 km west of Hanoi, turning left from Son Tay Town to the entrance of Ba Vi National Park and proceeding 3 km. This tourist destination consists of three areas: Ha Son at the foot of the mountain, Trung Son halfway up the mountain (1.5 km uphill from Ha Son), and Ngoa Son at the mountain's summit (700 m upstream from Trung Son). It marks the legendary competition between the Mountain Deity and the Water Deity for choosing grooms, featuring the starting point of the famous Heaven's Gate waterfall.

Thien Son - Ngoc Stream Ecotourism Area is nestled in the valley within the natural forest in Ba Vi, with a cool climate all year round and diverse landscapes, making it an ideal weekend or leisure retreat. Here, you will witness cascading streams turning into waterfalls from Mount Tan, forests running along the mountain slopes forming mountain clouds, and the enchanting scenery of mountains and water. Thanks to these natural conditions, the area hosts valuable species such as foxes, squirrels, deer, monkeys, parrots, eagles, phoenixes, creating an ecological tourism area with attractive products, a system of entertainment areas, and excellent recreational facilities to meet the best needs of visitors.

Visiting Thien Son - Ngoc Stream Ecotourism Area, guests can comfortably choose from various entertainment services, resorts, restaurants, event organization, team building, conferences, Zen - Yoga, medicinal plants, and healing (therapy).

Ao Vua Eco-tourism Area stretches at the foot of the legendary Tản Viên Mountain. Here, you will immerse yourself in the vast and mythical cultural space of Vietnam. Ao Vua Eco-tourism Area is approximately 70km west of Hanoi, and alongside Khoang Xanh, it is an ideal stopover for travelers in the summer.

Visiting Ao Vua Eco-tourism Area, you will admire the pristine beauty of natural mountains and forests, immersing yourself in the picturesque and harmonious scenery of nature. Ao Vua is also a weekend destination for families. The stories of Hung Due Vuong, Princess Ngoc Hoa, Mountain Deity Son Tinh, and Water Deity Thuy Tinh with their eternal battle in the sky and on earth are the most beautiful legends of the Vietnamese people. Ao Vua captivates everyone with its majestic, poetic landscapes, eco-friendly environment, and a deeply humane atmosphere.

Ao Vua is also a place for exciting activities such as high-thrill rides: high-speed train, Ferris wheel, flying carpet, swing..., suitable swimming pools for each age group. Moreover, nature generously offers this place a spacious lake, beautiful surroundings, clear water, allowing tourists to relax and enjoy the fresh air. Located at the foot of Mount Tan, Ao Vua Eco-tourism Area inherits natural waterfalls with cool stream rocks gently flowing, enticing people to explore up to the mountain's summit.

Fairy Lake Tourism Area is located in Tan Linh commune, Ba Vi district, at the foot of Tan mountain, with an area of 150 hectares, at an elevation of 65-400 meters, including 120 hectares of forest and over 20 hectares of water surface. The lush green forest covers the mountainside, the surrounding hills, and the vast expanse of water, creating a mild, fresh microclimate. It also gives Fairy Lake Tourism Area a majestic and picturesque natural landscape.

When you come here, you will immerse yourself in the pristine nature, surrounded by wildflowers such as daisies and paper flowers. The best time to visit Fairy Lake depends on the weather in Ba Vi. Fairy Lake in Ba Vi welcomes the most visitors on weekends. This is a rare time for families and groups of friends to visit this tourist area, experience moments of relaxation. Packaged within a 2-day period on Saturdays and Sundays, you can completely discover the romantic beauty of the tourist area and participate in entertainment activities here, adding energy to your hardworking study and workdays.

Fairy Lake covers an area of 20 hectares, with clear water all year round. There are floating houses where tourists can enjoy the pleasure of fishing or release their souls along with the rhythm of the waves. Young couples often choose a paddleboat for playful moments on the water. Here, there are also high-speed boats to serve guests who love windsurfing and take tourists around the lake. The attentive and dedicated staff will make your trip complete.

Khoang Xanh - Fairy Stream is nestled within the Ba Vi National Park, known as an ideal resort, with picturesque landscapes, charming surroundings, and a system of Vietnamese-style restaurants and premium entertainment services. Boasting a majestic scenery with mountains, green forests stretching across a vast area of Ba Vi National Park.

Khoang Xanh Fairy Stream is favored by nature, gifting it with a poetic beauty of mountains and rivers that captivates every sentimental traveler who has ever set foot here, reluctant to return.

To get here, from Hanoi, it only takes about 40 - 50 minutes by car. Here, you will completely escape the hustle and bustle, dust, and come to a spacious, fresh, and quiet space. In particular, Khoang Xanh - Fairy Stream resort brings green and clean menus for each meal with various vegetables provided by the Muong and Dao people through organic farming, providing a sense of peace of mind for diners. The dishes made from completely clean porcupines and wild boars will also give tourists truly new and unique experiences.

Historical Site K9 is approximately 65 km from the center of the capital Hanoi, accessible via National Highway 32 or Thang Long Avenue. From Son Tay town, take route 414 (provincial road 87) for about 19 km, leading to Da Chong hill. The Da Chong (K9) forest covers an area of 234 hectares, located in three communes: Ba Trai, Minh Quang, Thuan My, Ba Vi district. This location preserves and protects President Ho Chi Minh's remains from 1969 to 1975, known as the K9 historical site. K9 was chosen as the place to preserve President Ho Chi Minh's remains. From here, K9 was given the codename “Base K84”. K84 is not only a place to preserve and protect Uncle Ho's remains but also the site of many important events: Adjusting President Ho's remains; The Soviet Union - Vietnam Scientific Council evaluates the state of President Ho's remains. This place also organized many solemn visits to President Ho Chi Minh for numerous delegations from 1969 to 1975.

Historical Site K9 - Da Chong is one of the special historical sites associated with the name and revolutionary activities of President Ho Chi Minh. Today, Historical Site K9 - Da Chong is both a historically significant destination and a tourist attraction for both domestic and international visitors. The exhibition areas in the historical site display many artifacts related to the glorious revolutionary activities of Uncle Ho and the older generations. The area for preserving President Ho's remains remains intact with the greenhouse, bunker, and technical machinery. Visitors to Historical Site K9 - Da Chong also immerse themselves in the gentle nature, clear and cool water lake, lush greenery, and unique natural rock formations for visitors to capture memorable moments.

Along with exploring this historical site of K9- Da Chong, you can visit other attractive destinations in Ba Vi district such as: Cultural Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups, Ba Vi National Park, Thượng Ba Vi Temple...

Dong Que Ba Vi Farm is only 49 km away from the center of Hanoi, situated on a small and charming hill, leaning against the Ba Vi mountain range, in Van Hoa commune, Ba Vi district. The farm has a beautiful and diverse natural agricultural landscape (forests, lakes, ponds, streams, and rivers), representing the ancient water civilization of the world in the Red River delta region. From the farm, visitors can admire terraced rice fields, and behind them, the deep green color of the pristine forest in the Ba Vi mountain range with three peaks at 1100, 1200, and 1300 meters high.

Visiting Dong Que Ba Vi Farm, besides relaxation, tourists will explore livestock farms, poultry farms, traditional agricultural production villages, with beautiful landscapes, enjoying fresh natural specialties in the cozy family atmosphere, and participating in cultural festivals of the two ethnic minorities, Muong and Dao.

Especially, at Dong Que Ba Vi Farm, visitors also have the opportunity to directly participate in agricultural tourism activities imbued with the cultural imprint of Vietnamese rural areas, mainly based on nature, such as: planting rice, transplanting seedlings, fishing with tools made of bamboo, planting and harvesting wild vegetables and medicinal herbs, observing the process of making honey, picking and processing dried tea, feeding ostriches, goats, rabbits, dairy cows, etc.

Suoi Hai Lake is approximately 60 km west of Hanoi city center. Situated in Cam Linh commune, under the foot of Ba Vi mountain, it is formed by a 4 km main and subsidiary dam system to retain water from the two main springs, Yen Cu and Cau Rong, flowing down from the mountain. This reservoir, with a capacity of about 45 million m3, serves irrigation for over 7,000 hectares. Suoi Hai is an artificial freshwater lake built with three objectives: irrigation, environmental improvement, and tourism.

Within Suoi Hai Lake, there are 14 small islands covering an area of about 90 hectares. You can explore these islands by small boat. The islands and the lakeside are adorned with various green trees and fruit orchards. Many bird species inhabit the area, such as storks, wild ducks, swans, coots, herons, cranes, creating a rich natural landscape. Moreover, the view of the green mountains and blue water, with Ba Vi mountain standing majestically in the background, adds to the serene, tranquil, and refreshing beauty of Suoi Hai Lake.

With resort services, entertainment areas, and beautiful artificial beaches, Suoi Hai Lake is becoming the top choice for many tourists. Here, you can relax and enjoy the fresh air.

Dam Long Eco-tourism Area in Bang Ta hamlet, Cam Linh commune, Ba Vi district, is 70 km west of Hanoi. It is a conservation area that develops the Bang Ta forest, transforming Dam Long into an attractive ecological tourism and entertainment destination, drawing tourists. The Dam Long ecological forest boasts over 400 tree species, including rare and centuries-old trees, creating a refreshing landscape. The forest is home to various animal species such as monkeys, deer, civets, squirrels, herons, and more.

Dam Long also features a natural ecosystem with a lotus pond surrounding the 20-hectare tourism area, and water lilies bloom year-round on the surface. Here, visitors can row boats, fish, immerse themselves in the dreamy and romantic space of the expansive lotus lake with delicate and pure lotus flowers resembling the traditional ao dai dress of Vietnamese women. Alternatively, guests can ride tandem bikes around the lotus lake, surrounded by the pure and alluring scent of lotus flowers.

Moreover, Dam Long tourism area offers a blend of modern and traditional entertainment products, catering to various leisure needs of tourists, promising to be a fascinating destination chosen by many.

Paragon Resort (formerly known as Thac Da Eco-tourism Area) is a resort area with a waterfall originating from the peak of Ba Vi mountain, flowing over 6 km down the mountain, sometimes calmly and sometimes vigorously with white foamy splashes. It is a man-made tourism complex that still retains the inherent pristine beauty of nature with beautiful waterfalls, cool streams, rich bird gardens, 500-year-old banyan trees, and is one of the large resorts around Hanoi.

Visiting Paragon Resort, you will experience living with the fresh and pristine nature, refreshing yourself at Da waterfall, immersing yourself in the cool and clear streams. Additionally, you can visit the 'Temple of Love' of the poor boy Chu Dong Tu and Princess Tien Dung. Explore the Tao Ngo Garden with fruit trees bearing fruits all year round (rambutan, lychee, grape, passion fruit, mango, guava, sapodilla, etc.), visit the pottery village, and the painting village with unique handicraft products and exquisite paintings by famous artists.

At Paragon Resort, you will also receive various high-quality, modern services: resort tourism, entertainment, culinary services, cultural, and spiritual experiences with a dedicated and reasonable-priced staff.