1. Ban Rom
CallBan Rom Soc Son is an eco-tourism area with its own characteristic features of the valley amidst the forested mountains. Possessing pristine nature, Ban Rom always captures the hearts of every visitor, especially young people in Hanoi on weekends. Ban Rom is located in Quang Tien Commune - Soc Son District - Hanoi, just over 1 hour's drive from the center of Hanoi by motorbike or car, where young people can immerse themselves in the forested mountain space with many interesting games. Ban Rom with its spacious space under the pine forest, cool, fresh, and peaceful atmosphere, makes many people linger here.
With familiar scenes like garden terraces, farmer's houses, experimental vegetable gardens, rural markets, animal husbandry farms, as well as Tien stream, camping area, and fairy garden area, Ban Rom tourist area will bring you many new and exciting experiences, waiting for you to come and explore. You can reach Ban Rom on the route from Nhat Tan to Noi Bai. When driving past Noi Bai industrial zone about 2km, there is a T-junction and a sign to the Nui village. Turn left to Dong Quang dam. Keep going to the large intersection after that, then turn right for another approximately 1.5km to reach Ban Rom.
Address: 35 Street, Quang Tien, Soc Son, Hanoi
Phone: 0918 768 866
Website: http://www.banrom.com/
Opening Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM


2. My Hill Dong Quan Lake
CallMy Hill is an eco-forest area near Dong Quan Lake. My Hill Dong Quan Lake is an appealing tourist destination for young people in Soc Son district, on the outskirts of Hanoi. Returning here, you will immerse yourself in the fresh nature. My Hill is not overly colorful, nor does it stand out with modern adventurous activities. My Hill is true to its nature, with lush greenery, fresh trees and grass, as peaceful as a serene rural morning.
With its spacious area, at My Hill Dong Quan Lake, you can comfortably experience various activities with your friends, such as camping, mountain climbing, or fishing at Dong Quan Lake. Besides, you can explore the cool, abundant space here to truly feel a primitive, charmingly intimate My Hill. A place that is simple, experiencing peaceful countryside life. Immersing yourself in forests, ponds, rivers, self-grouping for cooking, grilling meat,... even setting up your own campsite and doing dishes. Sometimes a little shortage, a little simplicity will bring us extremely interesting feelings!
Address: Dong Lai Hamlet, Soc Son, Hanoi
Phone: 0904 953 085


3. House by the Forest U Lesa
CallHouse by the Forest U Lesa is currently a very attractive destination for young people, just 40 km from the center of Hanoi and about 50 minutes by car, right near the Citadel of Thanh Chuong. Forest Inside Home is an open space homestay harmonizing with natural forests. The special feature here is the pine forest, each wooden house or villa is inspired by pine trees, even the views in the photos all feature pine trees. This is a suitable place for couples looking to relax or groups of friends wanting to change the atmosphere, 'escape' without having much time.
When you come here, you will enjoy many amenities such as each house having its own BBQ area, a playground for children. Along with that are complimentary breakfast service, and you can also borrow bicycles to visit nearby places like Thanh Chuong Citadel, Saint Giong Temple, Dong Quan Lake, within a radius of 3 - 6 km. Isn't it wonderful? House by the Forest U Lesa, a homestay resembling a pine cone nestled in the silent forest like romantic homestays in the West. From the center of Hanoi, it takes about an hour by car to reach here, equivalent to about 45 km. The road to the Forest Side House is quite easy to find as it is located near the Citadel of Thanh Chuong, so come and try this new travel experience!
Address: Lam Truong Hamlet, Soc Son, Hanoi
Phone: 0989 331 234
Website: https://nhabenrung.vn/


4. Ba Vi National Park
CallBa Vi National Park is about 62km west of Hanoi, making it a fascinating destination for those who love the pristine, dreamy, and mystical beauty of the mountains and forests. The pine hills in Ba Vi National Park have a romantic beauty often chosen by tourists as camping and resting spots. In addition to visiting Ba Vi National Park, tourists can experience and explore from the foot of the mountain to the summit such as: Cactus Garden, Ngoc Hoa Cave, Revolutionary historical relics base 600, French military area, French summer camp, ancient church, French-era prison, Tản Viên Temple, Bác Hồ Temple, and Bảo Thiên Tower... all very beautiful and romantic.
Ba Vi National Park is a precious natural resource with great historical value, only 50-60km from Hanoi, taking 1 hour to travel from Hanoi, but for the past 20 - 25 years, Ba Vi hasn't changed much. Cultural and spiritual works such as Uncle Ho's Temple on the King's summit, Bảo Thiên Tower, Thượng Temple on Tản Viên Mountain's summit, along with landmarks like Ao Vua, Khoang Xanh, K9, Suối Tiên at the foot of the mountain make this whole area a diverse and attractive tourist destination for the capital city and its surrounding areas. This will be the ideal place to visit, camp, and explore the beauty of the mountains and forests!
Address: Ba Vi National Park, Ba Vi, Hanoi
Phone: 0966 173 119
Email: [email protected]
Website: vuonquocgiabavi.com.vn
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/vuonquocgiabavi/


5. Thiên Phú Lâm
CallThien Phu Lam is a newly built recreational area located in Lam Truong Hamlet - Minh Phu Commune - Soc Son District, about 45km from the center of Hanoi. As soon as you enter the gate, you will encounter a pine forest reminiscent of Dalat pine forests. Here, you can spread out to enjoy a joyful meal during a fun picnic or camp overnight. When visiting Thien Phu Lam, it's best to go in groups to comfortably organize camping and participate in various activities to bond with friends and have wonderful backpacking experiences in the youthful days of life.
The Thien Phu Lam tourist area is invested in accordance with the principles of forest conservation and development, so the natural and wild features are always preserved by the ecological area managers. From Thang Long Bridge, head towards Vo Van Kiet Street - Bac Thang Long - Noi Bai. Travel about 12km (past the toll booth) to the intersection, then turn left into Traffic Police Station No. 6 to enter National Highway 2A. From here, continue for about 2.5km then turn right onto DT35. Continue for another 6.5km to Minh Phu commune, Lam Truong hamlet.
Address: Minh Phu, Soc Son, Hanoi
Phone: 0919 108 855
Opening hours: 09:00 – 18:00


6. Ham Lon Soc Son
CallIf you're looking to explore nature, wild mountains, or have a joyful and meaningful picnic with friends, then Ham Lon Mountain is the place you can't miss. Dubbed as the “roof of the capital” with a height of 462m, beautiful natural scenery, pleasant climate, and diverse terrain. Ham Lon Mountain is the highest peak (about 462m), located on the Doc Ton mountain range in Soc Son - Hanoi, about 40km from the Noi Bai expressway direction.
At the foot of Ham Lon Mountain lies a very large lake called Bau Mountain Lake, with clear blue water. With a spacious and airy space, it's very suitable for picnics and overnight camping. It's unclear since when Ham Lon Mountain has become a frequent tourist destination for many young people, especially on weekends, making the atmosphere and scenery here not as pristine as before. However, the “exploration” of tourists brings a new vitality and excitement to Ham Lon, attracting the footsteps of those who love to explore and enjoy backpacking.
Address: Thanh Ha Hamlet, Soc Son, Hanoi
Phone: 0969 996 589
Email: [email protected]
Website: travelforhamlon.vn


7. Son Tinh Camp
CallSon Tinh Camp is the first camping site in Hanoi covering about 40 hectares, located within the Dong Mo tourist area and the Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures. Son Tinh Camp is an ideal destination for outdoor activities and camping. Surrounded by the vast Dong Mo Lake and lush forests, the climate here is incredibly fresh and pleasant, offering picturesque scenery. As it's a combination of outdoor camping and team building, you don't need to prepare camping equipment because there are various camping models and suitable services available.
Treehouse, tents are set up under the shade of trees, around the grassy areas, and professional and vibrant team games, team-building activities are organized for all groups from businesses to schools, families. Son Tinh Camp is definitely one of the interesting places because of its diverse terrain, including hills, valleys, steps, and vast grasslands ideal for outdoor activities such as sports events, team games, team building, music festivals, astronomy, family outings... Only about a 1-hour drive from Hanoi, at Muong Chau village, Van Hoa commune, Ba Vi district, come to the only place in the North with a unique and exotic shell house accommodation model.
Address: Muong Chau Village, Ba Vi, Hanoi
Phone: 024 6281 6115
Website: http://sontinhcamp.com/


8. Ban Ang Pine Forest
Ban Ang Pine Forest located in Dong Sang commune, Moc Chau, Son La, covering 43 hectares, combining two types of pine trees, including local pine and Da Lat pine, and a 5-hectare natural lake. It is dubbed as a miniature Da Lat of Northwest Vietnam, with towering green pine forests, standing tall and strong on the brownish-red feralit hills, creating a mesmerizing natural landscape, perfect for outdoor picnics and camping. The climate here is mild, with fresh air that brings a sense of relaxation and comfort. The low-profile stilt houses, shimmering and elusive, create a sparkling and mystical scenery.
Here, you can camp amidst the pine forest, or rent a tandem bike to explore around the forest, stroll along the lake, or pedal duck boats to enjoy the fresh air, admire the scenery at sunset, and capture magical moments at sunrise. If you are planning a trip to Moc Chau in the near future, there is one destination that you must not miss, and that is Ban Ang Pine Forest. It's no coincidence that Ban Ang Pine Forest is likened to the “Da Lat of Northwest Vietnam”. Not far from Hanoi, we will have a unique camping space of the Northwest mountainous forest region!
Address: Dong Sang, Moc Chau, Son La
Fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/banang.pine.forest.mc


9. Rice Valley
CallRice Valley has long been known as an ideal tourist, outdoor, and camping area, with its vast, airy space and fresh air source. Rice Valley is only 50 km west of downtown Hanoi, a newly developed tourist destination that still retains many pristine features with beautiful natural scenery, so it is very popular among young people who love travel and exploration. The space in Ban Xoi is very spacious, so it is extremely suitable for organizing teambuilding activities. In the evening, you can ask the host to prepare firewood and utensils for campfire, and enjoy singing and playing.
Rice Valley is located in the tourist complex of Ba Vi, in Xom Chong, Yen Bai commune, Ba Vi district. Ban Xoi Village is favored by nature with poetic and charming scenery. With undulating hills, majestic mountains, and rippling water, it will surely be an ideal place to organize camps, team building sessions to enhance team spirit, and bonding among members of your organization.
Address: Rice Valley, Xom, Ba Vi, Hanoi
Phone: 0986 653 155
Website: http://www.thunglungbanxoi.com.vn/


10. Đại Lải Lake
Đại Lải Lake is always a wonderful destination that makes you want to stop and explore. It is known as a great resort with picturesque mountains, charming rivers and streams. To the north of the lake is the Tam Dao mountain range, in the distance are blue mountains that resemble a watercolor painting, attracting tourists with its mysterious allure, especially with a diverse ecological area with lush forests and abundant vegetation.
Rest assured that camping here will be a perfect choice for you to have truly perfect weekends. Surely, when you visit Đại Lải Lake, you will leave a great and memorable impression so that someday you will want to come back here as if visiting an old friend. Especially when camping here, you will have a new perspective with beautiful scenery. Đại Lải Lake is located about 40km north of Hanoi. The lake is located in the area of Ngọc Thanh and Cao Minh communes, Phúc Yên city, Vĩnh Phúc province, so you can travel by motorbike or bus for the most comfortable and convenient experience.
Address: Ngọc Thanh, Phúc Yên, Vĩnh Phúc


11. Tam Dao
Tam Dao is an incredibly fascinating camping destination for many young people on weekends, as the scenery here is breathtaking and captivating. Therefore, this tourist spot always attracts a large number of visitors for sightseeing and exploration. With a cool climate all year round, along with fresh air and lush natural landscapes, it always makes people who come here for vacation, tourism, camping, or mountain climbing feel comfortable and refreshed. You will see the difference between this place and other camping spots near Hanoi.
In Tam Dao, there are many beautiful landscapes and attractions for you to visit and explore. With mountain peaks rising above the clouds, you will feel the space truly ethereal and mysterious, drawing you into the void and unable to take your eyes off it. Here, no matter what season you visit, you can experience the transition of four seasons in a day. Tam Dao used to be one of the favorite resorts for everyone in the past. Currently, Tam Dao possesses mountainous landscapes and many new European-style structures, making it a suitable destination for travelers who want to escape the city on weekends.
Address: Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc


12. Marble Mountains Resort
Marble Mountains Resort is located 60 km from the center of Hanoi, serving as a camping and weekend retreat for many families and young people, especially with numerous recreational areas for children. Here, you can immerse yourself in the cool green space, listen to the sound of babbling streams, enjoy the chirping of birds, paddle duck boats on the lake surrounded by mountains, or swim in the cool and clear artificial lake water. If you love the chilly atmosphere of the North, you can visit here to admire the blooming wild sunflowers of Ba Vi around November.
Marble Mountains Resort boasts an incredibly rich and diverse vegetation system, with many rare bird species such as Orioles, Parrots, and Phoenixes... A place where you can find peace and tranquility in your soul. When you come here, you not only enjoy the scenery of 'romantic rivers and charming mountains,' but also immerse yourself in the fresh, peaceful air, and harmonize with the pure nature. Additionally, the deeply cultural Vietnamese architecture and diverse cuisine will surely enchant every tourist who visits.
Address: Van Hoa, Ba Vi, Hanoi


13. Bamboo Slope Forest
Bamboo Slope Forest is located in Cam Linh commune, Ba Vi, Hanoi, about 65 km west of Hanoi, 14 km from Ao Vua tourist area, with a rich and diverse flora and fauna. Bang Ta is a very attractive tourist destination for camping and resort visits. With an extremely rich flora and fauna system, lush greenery, endless grasslands, and a vibrant animal world... The plant system here is also extremely diverse with the carpet below, the dense canopy covering the sky. Here, there are many long-lived tree species such as 250-year-old cypress trees, 170-year-old pine trees, and many beautiful flower gardens such as orchids, asters, etc.
All of these have adorned Bamboo Slope Forest with a stunningly beautiful attire that captivates people's hearts. Camping within the tourist area and admiring the swaying trees, feeling the cool breeze blowing into the body, and leisurely watching the swans swimming under the stream, birds flapping their wings... You will definitely feel relaxed and comfortable. That's why Bamboo Slope Forest is considered one of the best camping spots in Hanoi.
Address: Cam Linh, Ba Vi, Hanoi


14. Đồng Mô
Dong Mo belongs to Son Tay town, about 40km west of Hanoi city center. Recently, Dong Mo has emerged as a beautiful and affordable tourist destination near Hanoi. Camping at Dong Mo on weekends is often chosen by many people and families due to its scenic landscape. The camping area at Dong Mo is a strip of land protruding into Dong Mo Lake, so three sides are surrounded by water. Within the camping area, you can make campfires and dance freely by the fire pit.
Here, you can continue to visit cultural sites of Vietnamese ethnic groups such as stilt houses, Cham towers, communal houses, Hoi An ancient town... and explore many other beautiful nearby places. The Dong Mo tourist area includes a vast lake with an area of over 500 hectares, located at the foot of Ba Vi mountain. On the lake, there are small islands with scattered resorts, very convenient for leisure trips after long working months.
Address: Son Tay, Hanoi


15. Quan Son Lake
Quan Son Lake is a weekend destination, one of many options for a day trip around Hanoi. Quan Son Lake is a large lake area of about 850 hectares located in the territory of 5 communes, My Duc district, about 50 km from Hanoi. The scenery of Quan Son Lake is beautiful with the interplay of limestone mountains towering over the lake, and on the water surface are lush vegetation carpets like Water Lily, Lotus...
Quan Son Lake has fresh air and rich natural scenery here is compared to a 'mini Ha Long Bay'. Quan Son Lake is currently an ideal destination for picnics, camping, and sightseeing for many young people. You should visit Quan Son Lake from mid-May to mid-June lunar calendar, this is the season of beautiful lotus blooms. If you go in other seasons, you can still admire the white carpet covering the lake's surface, which is also very interesting. If you want a weekend getaway or camping spot near Hanoi that still brings a fresh feeling, then Quan Son Lake, My Duc is a very interesting place to try.
Address: My Duc, Hanoi

