The Hanoi flagpole is also known as the Hanoi Flag Tower, built in the early 19th century and now located on the campus of the Vietnam Military History Museum. After many years, this work is still intact and the most valuable in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel complex after the French and American resistance wars. Built from 1805 to 1812 under King Gia Long of the Nguyen Dynasty as an observatory. Hanoi flagpole is a place visited by many people of the capital as well as international tourists when traveling to Hanoi and taking souvenir photos. The first interesting thing that makes most tourists visiting Hanoi want to set foot here is the unique and ancient architecture. Visitors to Hanoi do not have to go too far, the flagpole is located right in the center of Hanoi capital. To get here, just ask for directions to Cua Nam and Uncle Ho's Mausoleum and you will find it. From the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake to the Flagpole is only less than 1km. Visitors can take a taxi or bus or rent a bicycle and stroll to admire the streets. The entire Hanoi flagpole is over 33m high, including the flagpole, it is 44m. Here you can visit both outdoor and indoor areas. Inside is very spacious and airy, displaying guns and statues of heroes. The base floors of the flagpole are square, gradually getting smaller, overlapping each other, and surrounded by tiles. That balanced layout has created straight, steady lines for the Hanoi Flagpole. What's special is that on Hanoi's hottest days, the inside temperature of the Flagpole is always cool. On the top of the Flagpole is the national flag, an important symbol of national unity, and is replaced every 2 to 3 weeks. Following the steps leading to the top of the flagpole, visitors can see the tanks and helicopters of the Lenin Park and Military Museum. Designed with a stone spiral staircase inside the flagpole, visitors can stop and look out at the hia-shaped windows dotted along the curved walls. There are 3 separate observation floors and a column. If you want to see the scenery, it is best to go to the top observation deck. From the top of the monument, one can observe a large area inside and outside the ancient citadel. Except for the North door, the remaining three doors of the Flag Tower are all engraved with their own names. The door facing East is "Nganh Huc" (receiving the morning sunlight), the door facing West is "Hoang Khuc" (reflecting light), and the door facing South is "Huong Minh" (facing the light).
Hanoi
From January to December
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Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a complex of relics associated with the history of Thang Long - Dong Kinh capital city and Hanoi province. This archaeological site is a living testament to the Red River Delta civilization throughout 13 centuries: starting from the pre-Thang Long period around the 7th century, going through the Dinh and pre-Le dynasties, and developing strongly under the Ly, Tran, post-Le, came to the Nguyen Dynasty and existed until today. The highlight of Thang Long Imperial Citadel was formed in 1010, when King Ly Thai To issued a decree to move the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La and built the Imperial Citadel as well as a series of palaces and palaces, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. According to history books and archaeological documents, Thang Long Citadel was built according to the model of three overlapping citadels, including: the outermost ring is La Thanh or Imperial Citadel - where the residents live, the middle ring is the Imperial Citadel. – the main court area, the living and working place of court mandarins, and the innermost circle is the Forbidden City or Long Phuong Citadel – a place for the king, queen, and other royal family members. What we still see today in the capital Hanoi is the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Central Relic Area with an area of about 20 hectares (out of the total area of 140 hectares of the Imperial Citadel), including two areas: Archaeological Area 18 Hoang Dieu and Hanoi Ancient Citadel Relics. Except for Bac Mon and Ky Dai, the remaining buildings are only reconstructions and archaeological relics found over the years. The central relic site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel is located at 19C Hoang Dieu, Dien Bien ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city. In fact, the entire relic complex is surrounded by four roads: the North is Phan Dinh Phung Street, the South is Dien Bien Phu Street, the East is Nguyen Tri Phuong Street and the West is Hoang Dieu Street, within the area. Dien Bien and Quan Thanh wards, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city. The first stop in the Imperial Citadel relic complex is Ky Dai, commonly known as the Hanoi Flagpole. This is a monument with a tower-like structure, built under the Nguyen Dynasty from 1805 to 1812, at the same time as Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The flagpole architecture includes three levels of base, body, and watchtower, with a total height of about 33.4m. Inside the building, there is a spiral staircase design leading to the top - where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The Hanoi Flagpole project still stands firmly and solidly today, and has become one of the symbols of the capital Hanoi. Leaving Hanoi Flagpole, you go a little further and you will reach Doan Mon, the main gate leading to the Imperial Citadel. Doan Mon has appeared since the Ly dynasty, but the architecture we see today was built by the Le dynasty in the 15th century and renovated by the Nguyen dynasty in the 19th century. Doan Mon is the southern city wall, built in an arched architectural style that is almost perfectly symmetrical across the "divine axis", with 5 city gates: the largest middle gate is for the king, the remaining 4 gates are for mandarins. , prince, prince. This is the most checked-in location because of the grandeur and majesty of the building. Starting from Doan Mon, you cross a large courtyard called Long Tri, then reach Kinh Thien Palace - the main nucleus in the overall Imperial Citadel relics. Kinh Thien Palace was built in 1428, where King Le Thai To was crowned, and later became the place to celebrate solemn royal ceremonies, hold court meetings and welcome foreign envoys. Currently, this project only retains the foundation and two stone dragon steps. However, the vestiges found here and the pair of flanking dragons partly recall the magnificence and splendor of Kinh Thien Palace in the past. Hau Lau, also known as Tinh Bac Lau, is a building built behind Kinh Thien Palace, in the past it was a harem - a living place for queens, princesses, concubines, and beautiful women. Hau Lau appeared after the late Le dynasty, built in a box-shaped architecture with three floors, combining traditional Vietnamese and French architecture. The most characteristic feature of Hau Lau is the thickness of the walls, making the rooms always cool in the summer and warm in the winter. At the end of the 19th century, Hau Lau was seriously damaged, and was renovated and rebuilt by the French as it is today. Bac Mon, or Cua Bac, is one of the five gates of the ancient citadel of Hanoi under the Nguyen Dynasty, and is also the only remaining gate. North Gate was completed in 1805, following the gazebo style: above is the floor, below is the citadel. Upstairs is currently the place to worship two Governors Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hoang Dieu - who together with the people of Hanoi fought to protect the citadel to the death. The palace gate is a guard place for soldiers, to keep the king and royal family safe. Each palace gate is a structure with sophisticated and sturdy design, enhancing the magnificence of the palace. In the Hanoi Ancient Citadel Relic Area, eight such palace gates still exist. Thanks to these palace gates, the work of determining the coordinates of the palaces and walls is more accurate. In addition to archaeological works, in the Hanoi Ancient Citadel Relics Area, there is also a system of French architectural works built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, now requisitioned as headquarters and agencies of the Government. State of Vietnam.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Hoa Lo Prison is located at 1 Hoa Lo Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. The relic still stands the test of time until today, a clear testament to a period of hardship and hardship, symbolizing the indomitable and resilient spirit of the Vietnamese people. Men love their country. Hoa Lo Prison, also known as Hoa Lo Prison, formerly known in French as Maison Centrale, meaning central prison, and in Vietnamese as Hanoi Prison, is an old prison located on Hoa Lo Street. , Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. This prison was built by the French in 1896 in an area that was still on the outskirts of the city at that time, with the purpose of being a central prison for both Central and Northern regions, detaining mainly political prisoners. and patriots who opposed the colonial government. During the French colonial period, Hoa Lo prison was designed and built with a structure consisting of 4m high, 0.5m thick stone walls reinforced with electric steel wires. The entire prison area is divided into 4 zones: A, B, C, D, of which: Areas A and B: for prisoners under investigation, unimportant prisoners or prisoners who violate prison discipline. Area C: for French or foreign prisoners. Area D: for prisoners awaiting death penalty. The total area of the entire former prison area was more than 12,000 square meters. However, today only 2,434 square meters are retained and preserved to become a relic site, serving the purpose of sightseeing and tourism for those who want to come and witness firsthand the scenery of what a colonial prison looks like. how. Dubbed the "hell on earth" and the scariest prison in Southeast Asia, during its time of operation, Hoa Lo prison has become a place of detention for many generations of soldiers and activists. Vietnam's revolutionary activities with prison architecture designed with extremely barbaric and cruel forms of torture and forced confessions, the most typical being the guillotine machine, have brought the prison to be listed in the top 10. The most notorious prison in the world. After liberating the capital in 1954, Hoa Lo prison was once used to detain American pilot prisoners of war until 1973. With its historical role, Hoa Lo prison has now become a place to detain American pilot prisoners of war. Interesting attractions in Hanoi attract many domestic and foreign tourists. This place is open to everyone who needs and wishes to visit with an extremely affordable ticket price of 30,000 VND/person, 50% discount for pupils, students, people with disabilities, and the elderly. or those who belong to social policy. In addition, children under 15 years old, people with severe disabilities or people with meritorious services to the Revolution will be completely exempt from ticket prices.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Located at the center of No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Opera House is a place that many tourists love to visit every time they have the opportunity to come to the capital. This is an architectural work built by the French in the years 1901 - 1911 (during the period of Vietnamese domination), at that time the theater was a place specializing in performing luxurious classical art performances such as Opera, chamber music, drama... for the mandarin class, the French elite and some Vietnamese bourgeoisie. Inspired by famous European architectural works such as the Paris Opera House, Tuylory Castle... so the "soul" of Europe permeates this place. A century has passed with many ups and downs, the Hanoi Opera House has deteriorated a lot and has recently been renovated, giving it a new look and vitality. Saying goodbye to the original pale yellow color, the theater now wears a coat of dark yellow mixed with white to create a majestic and beautiful look. Right from outside the theater, we can feel the "breath" of Europe with delicate lines and classic carved patterns. Entering the main lobby, visitors cannot help but feel overwhelmed by the splendor of this place. The entire room is paved with white stone imported from Italy and red carpet in the middle aisle, creating a luxurious and noble feeling like the British royal palace. The ceiling and surrounding walls are decorated with a system of small copper or gold-plated chandeliers in a vintage style that looks very noble. Next is the audience room where artistic performance activities take place for audiences today. The space here is delicately designed with a stage in the middle and the stands are designed in an arc inspired by the Roman arena, embracing the stage, helping to keep the audience's view unobstructed. the best possible sound quality. With 598 seats reasonably distributed across 3 floors, creating the most comfortable enjoyment space. Finally, there is the mirror room, where important ceremonies are held or high-ranking figures are welcomed... The space here is filled with classic looks from the design that combines many large windows combined with Mozaic technology, to the Hanging lamps and chandeliers are plated with gold or copper... all exude luxury and splendor. In addition, inside the Hanoi Opera House, there are also a few other auxiliary works such as: administration room, 18 makeup rooms, 2 vocal rehearsal rooms, library and meeting room. When coming to the theater, visitors can stop by and buy some small souvenirs at the showroom and souvenir sale room. Recently, Hanoi Opera House officially announced its opening for tourists with a fee of 400,000 VND/person, with students receiving a half discount. In addition, you can buy show tickets at the theater with prices ranging from 300,000 VND - 1,000,00 VND/person and take the opportunity to visit some beautiful architectural works here.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Tran Quoc Pagoda was originally called Khai Quoc Pagoda, built in 541 during the Early Ly Dynasty. At that time, the pagoda was located near the banks of the Red River, so when the dyke collapsed in 1615 (during the reign of King Le Trung Hung), the pagoda was moved inside the Yen Phu dyke to the Kim Nguu mound area. Then, around the 17th century, Lord Trinh built Co Ngu dike (now Thanh Nien road) to connect with Kim Nguu island. The pagoda changed its name to Tran Quoc Pagoda during the reign of King Le Hy Tong (1681 - 1705) with the hope that this would be a place to help people ward off natural disasters and bring a peaceful life to all people. And that name is used to this day. In the past, Tran Quoc Pagoda was the Buddhist center of Thang Long capital. Kings Ly and Tran often visited sights and worshiped on holidays and Tet at the pagoda, so many palaces were built to serve the king's rest: Thuy Hoa palace, Ham Nguyen palace. The pagoda is located on an island east of West Lake, nestled quietly on busy Thanh Nien street. As an ancient pagoda built a long time ago, Tran Quoc Pagoda has undergone many restorations, its appearance has changed somewhat, the current scale and architecture of the pagoda is the result of a major restoration in 1815. The total area of the pagoda is about more than 3000m2, including the tower garden, ancestral house and upper palace. The pagoda belongs to the Northern sect with structure and architecture according to strict principles of Buddhism including 3 main temples: Front hall, incense burning house and Upper hall connected together to form the letter Cong (工). The Tien Duong house is facing west, behind is the Tam Bao house. Two corridors are located on both sides of the incense burning house and the Upper Palace. Behind the Upper Palace is the bell tower located on the main hall axis with a three-compartment architecture with a match roof. The ancestral house is located on the left of the Upper Palace and on the left is the stele house which still preserves 14 steles with many historical and cultural values. In 1998, the six-level lotus stupa was built, and in 2003, it was completed to form the pagoda's tower garden. The Stupa is 15m high and has 11 floors. On each floor of the tower, there is a white gemstone statue of Amitabha Buddha in each arched doorway. In particular, at the top there is a 9-storey lotus tower (Nine Lotus Flower) carved from precious stones, creating a majestic, sacred yet very soft beauty. The Stupa was built symmetrically with the Bodhi tree given by the President of India in 1959 during his visit to the capital Hanoi. This Bodhi tree is extracted from the Maha Bodhi tree in Dao Trang - where Buddha Shakyamuni sat and practiced more than 25 centuries ago. Currently, the pagoda still preserves many valuable Buddha and Bodhisattva statues located mainly in the Upper Palace. The most prominent among them is the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana made from wood, lacquered with gold, and is a beautiful Nirvana statue in Vietnam. Through many ups and downs of time, Tran Quoc Pagoda still stands there majestically, bringing a peaceful yet ancient look in the heart of bustling Hanoi. Every year, the pagoda attracts many Buddhists from all over, domestic and foreign tourists to offer incense, worship Buddha as well as visit the pagoda.
Hanoi
From January to December
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As one of the earliest Christian architectural works built in Hanoi, the Cathedral has experienced many ups and downs in the country's history, imbued with the lives and souls of many Hanoi people. The land on which the church was built was originally where Bao Thien Pagoda was located, existing since the Ly Dynasty. By the end of the 18th century, Bao Thien Pagoda was destroyed and became a small market before the first church was built. From 1884 - 1888, the Catholic Church built a brick church on the original wooden temporary church foundation. This is the largest church built in Hanoi, honored as the "Cathedral of Saint Joseph". The church was inaugurated at Christmas 1887. In 1890, Nha Chung Street was expanded and the Cathedral became a central place bustling with passersby. From Hoan Kiem Lake, following Nha Chung Street, visitors can easily find their way to the church. Standing out in the neighborhood with a large square with a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus. Visitors will have to enter the church through the side gate. Known as the oldest church and with the most beautiful architecture in Hanoi, the Cathedral has been meticulously designed by the hands of talented artisans. With European and Gothic design style, the Cathedral was built according to the motif of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The church has a length of about 65m, a width of 21m and two bell towers of nearly 32m high, fixed by large stone pillars. The exquisitely designed stone cross attracts everyone's eyes from the moment they enter. The entire floor is made from terracotta tiles, and the four sides of the wall are plastered with sandpaper, creating an ancient and extremely beautiful space. Because it is hundreds of years old, the church wall is covered with moss, creating a wild and mysterious scene. The main doorways and doors all have pointed arches, typical of the Gothic style. The large dome curves upward, creating a lofty space. The highlight in the middle is the sophisticated, round flower-shaped window. With deep colors, mainly European style, mixed with many motifs bearing Vietnamese images, making the two sides of the church's walkway attractive, attracting tourists to look and admire the unique beauty. The church is divided into 3 spaces: the reception hall - a place for the choir and musicians, the ceremony area and the sanctuary for ceremonies. Right in the cathedral are hidden three tombs of Cardinal Trinh Nhu Khue, Cardinal Pham Dinh Tung and Cardinal Trinh Van Can. In the middle is a statue of the Virgin Mary, covering the entire church scene, creating an unusually warm feeling, like a mother is opening her arms to embrace her young children. The church usually has 2 masses on weekdays and 7 masses on Sunday. On March 19 every year, the procession of the Patron Saint of the Archdiocese of Hanoi will be held here. During ceremonies, people often hear music playing along with prayers in the Cathedral. This is also where absolution sessions for the congregation take place. Like other churches, Christmas and Easter are the two biggest ceremonies at the church, often holding lavish ceremonies, crowded with Catholics to celebrate the ceremony. Not only is it a famous religious site of the capital, Hanoi Cathedral is also a destination that attracts many young people and tourists to visit and take photos. Especially at Christmas time, the Cathedral is most splendidly decorated with elaborately decorated pine trees and colorful sparkling lights. However, you will need to come early because at dusk this place is already crowded with people. When talking about the Cathedral, of course we can't help but mention the "specialty" "smooth lemon tea" here. Cups of tea scented with jasmine flowers, sprinkled with a few slices of fresh lemon with a sour, sweet, and astringent taste have become a familiar drink to many Hanoians. Just a plastic chair on the sidewalk, sipping tea, chatting with friends or watching the traffic go by. Perhaps from such simple things, Church lemon tea always retains its unique charm for Hanoi people. In addition, it would be a mistake to come to Hanoi Cathedral and not enjoy all the dishes here. From Asian and European dishes to Hanoi snacks such as grilled spring rolls, pillow cakes, fried porridge... all will be found within just a few steps around the Cathedral.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Temple of Literature is located in Dong Da district, Hanoi, right in the middle of 4 main streets including Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ton Duc Thang, Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam. Traveling to Hanoi with thousands of years of culture, this is definitely a place you should visit. If starting from Hoan Kiem Lake, you follow Le Thai To street, turn right onto Trang Thi street, go towards Cua Nam street, Nguyen Khuyen street and then turn left onto Van Mieu street to arrive. Because Hanoi has many one-way streets, especially around the Temple of Literature area, remember to pay attention to avoid breaking traffic laws. The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong, as a place to worship Confucius, Cong Chu and Tu Phoi. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong established Quoc Tu Giam next to it, a university exclusively for the king's children and noble families. During the reign of King Tran Thai Tong, Quoc Tu Giam was renamed Quoc Tu Giam and accepted children of commoners with excellent academic ability. In the post-Le period, King Le Thanh Tong began to erect steles of those who passed the doctoral exam. During the Nguyen dynasty, Quoc Tu Giam established Hue. The Thang Long Temple of Literature was renovated and became only the Temple of Literature of Bac Thanh town, later changed to the Temple of Literature of Hanoi. The current Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam relic complex is located on an area of 54,331 m2, including many different small architectural works. Surrounding the campus are brick walls. Having undergone many renovations, this relic complex includes Ho Van, Temple of Literature, Dai Trung Mon, Khue Van Cac, Thien Quang well, doctoral stele, Dai Thanh Mon, and Thai Hoc house. The teaching house on the east and west sides has 14 rooms. The students' classrooms in the three halls have three rows, each row has 25 rooms, and each room has 2 people. The entire current architecture of the Temple of Literature is from the early Nguyen Dynasty. The architectural complex of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is arranged symmetrically in each area, each layer along the North-South axis, simulating the overall planning of the Temple of Literature dedicated to Confucius in China. However, the scale here is simple. than and in the traditional way of national art. In front of the Temple of Literature there is a large lake called Van Chuong lake, its old name was Thai Ho. In the middle of the lake there is Kim Chau mound, which used to have a pavilion for sightseeing. Outside the main gate there are four pillars, on both left and right sides there is a stele "Ha Ma", around the area is built a high wall. The gate of the Temple of Literature was built in the style of Tam Quan, with three words "Temple of Literature" on it in ancient Chinese characters. The Temple of Literature is divided into 5 distinct areas, each area has a separating wall and a gate connecting with each other. The main gate of the Temple of Literature is built in the style of Tam Quan, with three words "Temple of Literature" on it in ancient Chinese characters. The Temple of Literature has a surrounding wall built of bricks. Inside there are also walls divided into 5 areas, each area has a dividing wall and a gate to each other. First area. Starting with the main gate of Van Mieu Mon, go to Dai Trung Mon gate, on both sides there are small gates, Thanh Duc Mon and Dat Tai Mon. Second area. From Dai Trung Mon to Khue Van Cac. Khue Van Cac is an architectural work that, although not massive, has harmonious and beautiful proportions. The architecture consists of 4 square brick pillars (85cm x 85cm) below supporting the upper floor, with very beautiful wooden structures. The upper floor has 4 circular doors, a convenient railing and a simple, rustic wooden roof support. The two-layer overlapping tile roof creates a structure with 8 roofs, ridges and a flat roof surface. The attic is a square floor with eight roofs, on all four sides of the attic are round windows shaped like the sun radiating rays of light. On the right and left sides of Khue Van Cac are Bi Van Mon and Suc Van Mon, leading to the two Doctor's stele houses. Khue Van Cac at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam has been recognized as a symbol of Hanoi city. Third zone. Consists of Thien Quang Tinh lake (meaning well of sunlight), square in shape. On both sides of the lake are the doctor's stele houses. Each stele is made of stone, engraved with the names of those who passed the Poinsettia, Longan, Tham Hoa, Hoang Giap, and Doctoral exams. The stele is placed on the back of a stone turtle. There are still 82 steles of examinations from 1442 to 1779. These are the most precious relics of the relic. Fourth zone. Is the central area and main architecture of the Temple of Literature, consisting of two large works arranged parallel and consecutive to each other. The outer building is the Bai Duong, the inner building is the Upper Palace. This is the area worshiping Confucius and Tu Phoi (Nhan Tu, Tang Tu, Tu Tu, Mencius). Fifth zone. This is Thai Hoc's house. During the Nguyen Dynasty, the Quoc Tu Giam school in Hanoi was abolished, the Thai school was changed to the Khai Thanh house, worshiping Confucius's father and mother. However, this house was destroyed during the resistance war against the French. The new Thai Hoc building was rebuilt by Hanoi city in 1999. In this fifth area, there is also the Tien Duong - Hau Duong house, which is the place to worship kings Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong and private businesses. Quoc Tu Giam Chu Van An. Things to note when visiting the Temple of Literature. First, respect the monument and comply with the regulations of the monument management unit. Do not harm artifacts or relics. Do not pat the turtle's head, write, draw, stand, or sit on the Doctor's stele... Second, clothes when going to the Temple of Literature should be clean and neat. Do not wear skirts or pants that are too short, revealing clothing, or indoor clothing. Do not smoke, wear hats or hats in the Temple area, exhibition hall... Finally, Implement a civilized lifestyle in places of worship: Do not have uncultured behavior, profanity, or cause disorder and security; Have the right attitude when performing the ceremony, each person only lights one incense stick; Offer offerings and burn incense in the right place.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Referring to the history of Hanoi's 36 streets or Hanoi's old quarter, we probably have to go back to the period from the Ly - Tran dynasties, when this residential and commercial area began to form, with residents from all over the villages. around the Northern Delta gathered and became the busiest area in the capital at that time. Not only that, this urban area also focuses on many handicraft and trade activities, from which the name "Hang" is formed, a call that refers to typical craft streets, imbued with traditional features. system. Experiencing many ups and downs of the capital, that neighborhood still goes through the years, lasting until now, preserved and preserved to become Hanoi's old town in the hearts of many Vietnamese people. In terms of area, according to regulations of the Ministry of Construction, the official scope of Hanoi's Old Quarter is determined as follows: to the north is Hang Dau street; To the west is Phung Hung street; In the south are Hang Bong, Hang Gai, Cau Go and Hang Thung streets; and on the east side Tran Quang Khai street and Tran Nhat Duat street. Hanoi's 36 streets, the name has entered the subconscious of many people with the most simple and rustic features from names such as Hang Mam, Hang Non, Hang Duong, Hang Muoi... representing the main items that are popular. Small businesses here trade. The old town has a very unique urban character, a prosperous and crowded place, always crowded with people but still retains the traditional cultural values from thousands of years ago of the capital. Each street gathers workers from famous craft villages around the ancient capital of Thang Long, turning each street here into a miniature craft village in the heart of Hanoi. Architecture is another unique feature that makes up the unique character of the old town, with the structure of tube houses, tilted tile roofs and facades of shops specializing in trading, built mainly in the 19th century. The 18th and 19th centuries. At first glance, the houses look shabby and small, but they are arranged very skillfully and reasonably by people, still fully serving the life needs of the people here. Hanoi's Old Quarter is beautiful with small roadside shops. Even though they are not luxury restaurants, the rich flavor attracts travelers, once they go they will never forget them. A session sitting by Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoying the wind, eating Thuy Ta ice cream, watching the flow of people passing by, or going to the street without enjoying Trang Tien ice cream is truly a mistake. Old Hanoi with its bustling street vendors weaving through each street with simple yet rustic dishes such as donuts, balut, or simply green rice, a hometown gift that pleases the people of Trang An. can captivate any picky diner. Old town cuisine is associated with traditional dishes such as bun cha, pho, fish vermicelli, tofu vermicelli with shrimp paste, snail vermicelli, vermicelli vermicelli,... from small roadside shops, or in old houses, there are dozens of them. five years old. "Hanoi's 36 streets" is not only famous as the most entertaining place in Hanoi, but also preserves many historical and cultural values of more than a thousand years of civilization. You definitely should not miss this destination when visiting Hanoi.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the center of the capital, surrounded by 3 streets: Hang Khay - Le Thai To - Dinh Tien Hoang. Previously, the lake also had a number of other names such as Luc Thuy Lake (green lake) or Thuy Quan Lake (because the lake used to be a place to train naval soldiers to fight). In the 15th century, the lake was renamed Hoan Kiem Lake (returning the sword), associated with the story of returning the precious sword to the golden turtle of King Le Thai To. Hoan Kiem Lake is a gathering place, an ideal meeting point for four seasons: Brilliant in peach colors and traditional festivals in spring; The wind blows away the sultry heat of summer; Fall in love with the weeping willow branches in the magical mist of autumn; Gorgeous in the rain of yellow leaves and drizzling raindrops of winter. Not only is it a beautiful landscape that tourists cannot miss in the list of Hanoi tourist destinations, but it is also a place associated with the capital's historical and spiritual traditions. Hoan Kiem Lake has two floating islands: Ngoc Island is located in the north of the lake, with a curved The Huc bridge connecting to the island. In the middle of the lake is a smaller Turtle Island, above which is a hundred-year-old ancient Turtle tower, sitting quietly amid sparkling water waves. On 3 weekends, the streets around Hoan Kiem Lake will become walking streets with many attractive activities such as street music, folk games... attracts a lot of tourists. Located on Ngoc Island, Ngoc Son Temple is not only a historical relic and famous scenic spot of Hanoi but also a place to worship the god Van Xuong, the leading star of literature and examinations, and Saint Tran Hung Dao. Around the temple is a complex of architectural relics with many historical values and humane significance, including The Huc bridge, But tower, Nghien tower, Tran Ba communal house. The combination of the Ngoc Son temple complex and Hoan Kiem Lake has created an ancient architectural ensemble of harmony and balance between humans and nature. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are old streets such as Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Hang Duong,... where visitors can visit and explore the life, culture and people as well as the unique cuisine of Hanoi. Ly Thai To monument is located at Chi Linh flower garden on Dinh Tien Hoang street. This is a typical cultural architectural work at Hoan Kiem Lake to honor the king who publicly founded the capital city of Thang Long. Located on the shore of the lake, Hoa Phong tower is an ancient relic left over from Bao An pagoda after it was destroyed by the French to make way for a post office. Around the lake, there are countless items that you can buy as gifts for friends and relatives such as crafts, cute small gifts, clothes, shoes, and special dishes. Hanoi products such as green rice cake, apricot fruit... Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Hang Bac, Hang Duong, Dong Xuan market... are some reputable and quality addresses for you to enjoy shopping. According to many people's experience, you should go shopping in the afternoon because the stores here are very strict about customers coming in the morning to ask for things but not buy anything.
Hanoi
From January to December
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Ba Dinh Square is located right in the center of Hanoi capital at 2 Hung Vuong, Dien Ban, Ba Dinh district. Ba Dinh Square is where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence. The square is open for visitors to visit from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day. The overall square is about 320 meters long and about 100 meters wide with 210 grass plots. In the center of the square there is a flagpole with a height of 25 meters. Around Ba Dinh Square, there are many important works such as: Uncle Ho's Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Presidential Palace, one-pillar pagoda, stilt houses and Uncle Ho's fish pond. The ideal time to visit Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi is from September to March every year. During these months, the weather in Hanoi is quite cool and not too hot. This makes visiting and exploring Ba Dinh Square as well as other locations in the capital more convenient. Besides, in the last months of the year, the scenery in Hanoi is extremely poetic. When traveling to Ba Dinh Square, you will see more typical flowers. The transition from autumn to winter to spring brings a very unique beauty to the capital. When you arrive at Ba Dinh Square, don't forget to take photos as souvenirs. No matter what time it is, the vast scenery here will bring beautiful frames. If you go in the morning or afternoon, you will get natural light. If you come to Ba Dinh Square at night, you can take advantage of the light from the light poles to make the photo more beautiful. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is one of the photo-taking views that many tourists love when coming here. In addition, you can also easily find other beautiful shooting angles. You should use devices with wide-angle lenses to capture the panoramic beauty of the square. Located right behind Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is a place you should visit. The mausoleum is open every day of the week except Monday and Friday. Opening times of the day will vary between different times of the year. There will be no fee for Vietnamese citizens to enter the mausoleum, but for foreign tourists it will be 25,000 VND per visit. The overall architecture of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is built in a square shape with 3 layers, 21.6 meters high and 41.2 meters wide. With a solid structure, President Ho's mausoleum is able to withstand bombs, floods and earthquakes. Outside the mausoleum, there are stone-covered columns and the words "PRESIDENT HO - CHI - MINH" in prominent red. The Presidential Palace is where Uncle Ho lived, worked and many important events in history took place. Built in French neoclassical architecture in 1902, the presidential palace has a total of 30 rooms with symmetrical design. Besides the unique motifs and decorations, the yellow paint color is also a factor to help make the presidential palace more prominent. In the campus of Hanoi's presidential palace, there are many green spaces. Walking under the trees, visitors can feel peaceful in the heart of the vibrant capital. The interior of the presidential palace has been preserved almost intact from the time Uncle Ho used it until now. Mainly simple wooden items. Similar to Uncle Ho's mausoleum, the Presidential Palace also does not accept visitors on Mondays and Fridays. Ho Chi Minh Museum was built in 1990, this will be a very interesting attraction on your Ba Dinh Square travel itinerary. Coming to the museum, you will learn about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh. This is the place where documents, images of statues and historical items related to Uncle Ho's life are kept. Exploring the Ho Chi Minh Museum, visitors will not only learn about a great historical figure of the country, but also visit and explore a special architectural work with bright exhibition areas. create, animate.
Hanoi
September to March
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Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple is located in Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province. This ancient temple is located on the shore of a large, calm turquoise lake all year round. Behind the temple is a mountain system with beautiful stalactite caves that delight visitors. In 2009, Thac Bo Cave in the relic cluster was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism as a National Scenic Monument. Legend has it that Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple worships two female generals, Mrs. Dinh Thi Van from the Muong ethnic group and a lady (name unknown) from the Dao ethnic group. The two women were instrumental in Le Loi's reign, helping people and soldiers transport food and boats through Thac Bo to Muong Le to quell the rebellion. After the two women passed away, they often had epiphanies to help people safely cross the famous dangerous and harsh waterfall when the Da River had not yet blocked its flow that day. Grateful people built a temple to worship the two women to show their respect and hope that they would bless and protect them from danger when passing through the water. You should come to the temple from January 7 to the end of March (lunar calendar) because this is the time with the most bustling festivals. Thac Bo Ba Chua Temple owns a system of 38 statues, including 2 bronze statues worshiping two ladies. The temple has a large statue located in a cave that is dry and cool all year round. Surrounding the cave are shimmering and magical stalactite columns in the dim electric light, creating the sacred and attractive appearance of the worship cave. Tourists who want to offer incense first go to Trinh Temple and then to the Lord Temple. However, these two temples are located on two different "islands" so visitors are forced to take a boat for about 20 minutes to get there. Setting foot on the temple is a challenge of more than 100 steps to reach the place of worship. The special feature at Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple is that the back leans against the mountain and the face faces the vast, immense lake of jade green color. This beautiful scene has attracted many tourists to the temple to offer incense and admire the scenery. After offering incense, you can move to nearby locations in Thung Nai to enjoy delicious dishes of Hoa Binh. All foods are guaranteed to be "home-grown" so they are extremely fresh and delicious and carry a distinct specialty. Some dishes not to be missed include Da River fish, Muong pork, pickled vegetables, leaf yeast wine,...
Hoa Binh
From January to December
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Possessing a spacious area of up to 350 hectares, Thang Thien Waterfall is part of the Vien Nam range, about 60km from the center of Hanoi. The road to Thang Thien Waterfall is quite easy, the route is short and the natural scenery is charming, so it is not surprising that this place quickly became a favorite sightseeing and picnic spot for many people. If you intend to go to Thang Thien Waterfall, you can go by bus or motorbike. If traveling by motorbike, don't forget to save the route MIA.vn revealed right below: Thang Long Avenue - Hoa Lac Hoa Binh Expressway - DT446 - Road 6 (AH13) - National Highway 6. From here, go A short distance further and you will reach the Ascension Waterfall. Many of you who have been here have shared that the most ideal time for you to start your journey to enjoy and explore Thang Thien Waterfall is between May and July. This is summer, the sky is clear, no rain. Suitable for you to participate in outdoor activities and picnics. Away from the bustling city, the journey back to Thang Thien Waterfall will soothe and comfort your soul. The scene at Thang Thien Waterfall is very beautiful with water rushing from above, creating white foam. Amidst the mist, the space at the waterfall seems more romantic. Thang Thien Waterfall is divided into many interesting levels, with each level covered by water creating a mysterious feeling. The higher you go, the road becomes quite slippery, so if you intend to reach the top, you should move slowly to ensure safety. Right below the foot of the waterfall is a lake full of cool water all year round. The water in the lake is clear and not too deep, so it is suitable for swimming. Surrounding the lake are rocks of all shapes and sizes, very suitable for those who want to have check-in photos during their Hoa Binh travel itinerary. Nestled deep in the heart of the jungle, the cuisine at Thang Thien Waterfall is mainly products of the highlands. After the journey to cool off and enjoy the scenery, you can recharge with a series of outstanding dishes, such as wild vegetables, bamboo-tube rice, buffalo meat cooked in bamboo leaves, spring rolls with grapefruit leaves, and grilled pork. , grilled fish, deep fried stream fish, etc.
Hoa Binh
From January to December
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Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, Mai Chau is famous for its pristine and peaceful natural scenery. Located in the heart of the Northwest mountains, this place is a beautiful picture of natural colors and unique cultural features of the nation. Mai Chau has winding trails through green forests, yellow terraced fields, or traditional wooden houses looming in the majestic space. Not only is it a beautiful natural land, Mai Chau is also a rich cultural museum of the Thai people. Here, traditional cultural features are still preserved and carefully cared for, from soft hand-painted fabric paintings to exquisitely carved wooden items. The oral art of the Thai people has been and is becoming the pride of the entire country of Vietnam. Mai Chau is a district in Hoa Binh province, about 150km northwest of Hanoi capital. With the wild natural beauty and unique culture of the indigenous people, this is an attractive destination for tourists who love to explore and experience the national cultural identity, as well as enjoy the atmosphere. The peaceful, quiet atmosphere of Vietnam's mountains. From October to February is one of the best times to travel to Mai Chau. This is the time when the air becomes chilly and peach and plum blossoms bloom. The magical scenery of white flower petals makes the land become poetic. Surely you will be attracted to the peaceful natural beauty of Mai Chau this season. Furthermore, if you are a lover of romantic spaces, or always want to immerse yourself in the chilly atmosphere, winter is a great time to come to Mai Chau and enjoy memorable moments. From March to April is also a good season to go to Mai Chau. At this time, ban flowers bloom throughout Mai Chau. Besides, the weather during this period is often cool and pleasant, very convenient for participating in outdoor activities such as trekking or enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Northwest region. If you want to experience the freshness and radiance of spring, along with the soothing scent of blooming banyan flowers, March and April are the ideal times to visit Mai Chau and enjoy the unique landscapes. of this season.
Hoa Binh
From October to February
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Thung Nai in recent years has been a familiar destination every weekend for those who love peace, avoiding noise and dust. As a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai is located in the bed of Da river lake, 25 km from the city center and about 110 km from Hanoi. With the perfect combination of mountains, islands and clear blue lakes, Thung Nai brings poetic beauty and relaxing moments. Thung Nai in recent years has been a familiar destination every weekend for those who love peace, avoiding noise and dust. As a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai is located in the bed of Da river lake, 25 km from the city center and about 110 km from Hanoi. The name Thung Nai makes many people think of a valley with deer roaming around. According to local people, this place was once home to many species of wild deer. The poetic image of golden deer bewildered in the afternoon sunlight on the slopes, reflecting on the Da River, was used by people to name this land. Nowadays, coming to Thung Nai, although there are no longer wild deer, the poetic and romantic beauty of the mountains and rivers here seems to still be intact. To explore this "golden deer valley", you can only use a boat or walk. Leave the car on the shore, the motorboat will take tourists for a tour on the hydroelectric lake. In the strong wind blowing from the lake, the picturesque scene of Thung Nai appears before your eyes. A large lake surrounded by rolling mountains. In the lake, hundreds of large and small "islands" undulate like magnificent natural masterpieces. Floating on the water, the motorboat weaves through the rocky outcroppings, creating the feeling of enjoying "Ha Long on land". A perfect combination of rivers, lakes and mountain rocks, Thac Bo cave is a destination not to be missed when coming to Thung Nai. The cave is located deep inside the mountain and is quite wild, but the scenery inside is beautiful. The whole forest of stalactites grows up and down, with strange shapes. After the high water season, visitors entering the cave can enjoy schools of fish swimming freely in the shallow, clear water. Right near the cave is Ba Chua Thac Bo temple. Although the temple is quite small and located on a steep mountain slope, this place attracts many tourists from all over to worship. For many people, stopping at the temple is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Thung Nai from a high perspective with floating white clouds and glimpses of ethnic villages. An interesting thing here is that when the Da River water dries up, visitors to the temple have to climb up steep stone steps, sometimes stumbling. But during the high water season, the steps flood, visitors to the temple just need to step down from the boat. If you go on Sunday, don't forget to visit Thac Bo floating market. Not too noisy and crowded, but a very typical cultural feature of the Muong people in Thung Nai. Thung Nai in recent years has been a familiar destination every weekend for those who love peace, avoiding noise and dust. As a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai is located in the bed of Da river lake, 25 km from the city center and about 110 km from Hanoi. The name Thung Nai makes many people think of a valley with deer roaming around. According to local people, this place was once home to many species of wild deer. The poetic image of golden deer bewildered in the afternoon sunlight on the slopes, reflecting on the Da River, was used by people to name this land. Nowadays, coming to Thung Nai, although there are no longer wild deer, the poetic and romantic beauty of the mountains and rivers here seems to still be intact. To explore this "golden deer valley", you can only use a boat or walk. Leave the car on the shore, the motorboat will take tourists for a tour on the hydroelectric lake. In the strong wind blowing from the lake, the picturesque scene of Thung Nai appears before your eyes. A large lake surrounded by rolling mountains. In the lake, hundreds of large and small "islands" undulate like magnificent natural masterpieces. Floating on the water, the motorboat weaves through the rocky outcroppings, creating the feeling of enjoying "Ha Long on land". A perfect combination of rivers, lakes and mountain rocks, Thac Bo cave is a destination not to be missed when coming to Thung Nai. The cave is located deep inside the mountain and is quite wild, but the scenery inside is beautiful. The whole forest of stalactites grows up and down, with strange shapes. After the high water season, visitors entering the cave can enjoy schools of fish swimming freely in the shallow, clear water. Right near the cave is Ba Chua Thac Bo temple. Although the temple is quite small and located on a steep mountain slope, this place attracts many tourists from all over to worship. For many people, stopping at the temple is an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Thung Nai from a high perspective with floating white clouds and glimpses of ethnic villages. An interesting thing here is that when the Da River water dries up, visitors to the temple have to climb up steep stone steps, sometimes stumbling. But during the high water season, the steps flood, visitors to the temple just need to step down from the boat. If you go on Sunday, don't forget to visit Thac Bo floating market. Not too noisy and crowded, but a very typical cultural feature of the Muong people in Thung Nai. As the boat slowly moves through the water, the windmill stands tall on the small island, attracting the attention of anyone passing by. This is like the invitation of a vacation home in the middle of the lake. Therefore, whether they come back during the day or stay overnight, most tourists coming to Thung Nai want to stop by this small island to see with their own eyes the seemingly unique windmill. in the Netherlands, or in the famous novel "Don Kihote - the talented nobleman of Manta". Not only is it unique, the windmill here also has a beautiful viewing spot. From here, you can zoom out into the distance, taking in the entire ink painting of Thung Nai in your sight. If you go up the "mill" early in the morning, you will see Thung Nai engulfed in mist, while when the sun rises, the clear blue lake surface sparkles yellow. In addition to the pristine natural landscape, the specialty parties of the Muong people have become a highlight in Thung Nai. It was a meal with stream fish, hill chicken and exotic wild vegetables.
Hoa Binh
From January to December
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Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant was built at Hoa Binh Lake, Hoa Binh province, on the Da River in Northern Vietnam. Before Son La hydroelectric plant was inaugurated, this was the largest hydroelectric plant in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant - a century project built with help from the Soviet Union in 1979 in Hoa Binh City. Where Soviet experts and tens of thousands of engineers and workers, many of whom were teachers and students from the Faculty of Civil Engineering - Water Resources University, had unforgettable years, with determination and thirst. A burning desire to create miracles in conquering the Da River. On the largest scale construction site in Southeast Asia at that time, at peak there were up to 40,000 workers working. Although there are still many difficulties, lack of electricity, lack of water, hard and dangerous work, the enthusiasm of working youth has urged the hands and minds of engineers and workers to turn the river into a source of doll. Everyone did not care about difficulties and hardships, enthusiastically working up to 3 shifts, 4 shifts, all night long "for the tomorrow's electricity of the Fatherland". Labor slogans have now become legendary such as "High altitude". 81 or die" has shown the spirit of working urgently, enthusiastically, and overcoming difficulties of the young generation on the construction site. People's efforts and efforts to overcome all time and all dangerous terrain have been rewarded. On December 31, 1988, the first generating unit of Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant generated electricity to the system, signaling a historic moment for the country and the Vietnamese Electricity industry. On April 4, 1994, the eighth and last power unit of the plant was officially completed, with a total installed capacity of 1,920 MW. On December 24, 1994, our country excitedly celebrated the important event of the inauguration of the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant on the Da River, marking the result of 15 years of selfless labor for the electricity of tomorrow for the Fatherland. Tens of thousands of officials, employees and experts on the construction site were constructing for the first time a great project of the twentieth century. After more than 30 years of operation, by 2021, the plant has provided the country with a total output of over 250 billion kWh, annually contributing more than 1,000 billion VND to the province's State budget. In addition, TDHB actively and effectively participates in flood control, ensuring safety for the Northern Delta and Hanoi Capital. With a large reservoir capacity of up to 10 billion cubic meters of water, the flood prevention capacity Flood estimated at 5.6 billion cubic meters, Hoa Binh hydropower plant has made a great contribution to flood prevention, ensuring safety for the entire Northern Delta region, especially Hanoi capital. Since the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant was put into operation until now, the Northern Delta region has no longer had flooding. TDHB has controlled dozens of major floods of over 10,000 m3/sec; Typically, the historic flood in August 1996 had a flow of more than 22,650 m3/sec; The late flood that appeared in October 2017 (when the reservoir was full) had a flow of nearly 16,000 m3/sec with very complicated and unpredictable developments. At the same time, maintain the safety of the project and the downstream area of the Northern Delta.
Hoa Binh
From January to December
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Nine waterfalls Tu Son includes 9 waterfalls, each waterfall possesses its own unique beauty, both unique and blending together to create a beautiful landscape that makes many people ecstatic and fascinated. These include Au Co love waterfall, Tien Tam waterfall, Trai Chieu Quan Lang waterfall, Ut Lot waterfall, Silver waterfall, Truong Phu waterfall, Thuong Ngan month, Mau waterfall and Thien Ngoc Thach waterfall. Nine waterfalls are located in Kim Boi nature reserve, Cu hamlet, Tu Son commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province and about 60 km from the center of Hanoi capital. Therefore, this is an ideal rendezvous for people in Hanoi and neighboring provinces to have the opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of the city and wander to pristine nature on short holidays or weekends. . Walking on the trail around those waterfalls, you will feel like you are going on an exciting trekking trip in a primeval forest with a poetic space and fresh, airy atmosphere. Somewhere you will also see a few wildflowers blooming, a few small squirrels on the rows of green trees. You will also listen to the roaring sound of the waterfall and the chirping of birds. The beautiful scenery will make you more excited, and the long journey will no longer be tiring. Continuing your journey to explore different waterfalls one by one, you will encounter enchanting waterfalls, containing the magical beauty of nature. These waterfalls have beautified the wild space, making it more poetic, sparkling, and charming. That scene not only makes you more excited and eager to explore nature, but also connects you and nature, making you even more connected and familiar. In the early mornings, the scenery around the waterfalls becomes dim and magical, making travelers from far away admire it in amazement. When the sun comes out to give bright yellow rays of sunlight, the water color of the waterfalls has a slight yellow tint, then at sunset it changes to a shimmering pink color. Perhaps the most beautiful time the waterfall is when a colorful rainbow spans across the "silver silk ribbons", illuminating the entire sky. Au Co Waterfall is located in the upper reaches of Tu Son peak at an altitude of about 1300 m above sea level. With this waterfall, travelers from far away will feel like they are admiring a shimmering silver silk strip in the middle of the ocean, like the long, silky hair of a young girl. Tiny sparkling water sprays illuminate a corner of the forest and vague, dreamy images flicker behind the waterfalls. Au Co Love Waterfall flows into Lac Long Quan Lake, next to it there is a giant round stone block, associated with the legend of the eternal love story between Au Co and Lac Long Quan and their 100 children, sharing the forest and the sea. If you have the opportunity to set foot in the royal garden at an altitude of more than 1,000 m in the nine waterfalls of Tu Son, visitors will also have the opportunity to freely admire the charming natural picture, letting their soul be blown away by the wind. At that time, you will surely feel fresh, gentle emotions and feel peaceful even in the middle of the wild mountains and forests. Visitors can also stop, enter small huts to rest, enjoy lunch and take a relaxing nap for a few minutes to get ready for the next journey of discovery. Just like that, it won't be too difficult for you to conquer these 9 beautiful waterfalls of Muong country!
Hoa Binh
From January to December
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Lung Van is located at the highest peak of Muong Bi. That's why this place is known as "the roof of Muong". Isolated by traffic, perhaps that is why Lung Van retains its pristine beauty from ancient times. Visitors coming here not only have the opportunity to admire the nature of the mountains and forests, but also enjoy the fresh, pleasant space, helping you feel extremely relaxed and comfortable. The road to explore Lung Van, although difficult, always creates a strange attraction for any traveler. Perhaps because of the clouds of sky hovering around the traveler, mixed with the natural scenery of mountains and forests. All create a beautiful, unreal picture. In particular, visitors can go to the highest position in Lung Van to admire the clouds flying in the early morning, when the sun has not yet risen. In the morning in Lung Van, the wind is cool and the sunlight is gentle, white clouds hover around the mountain tops and villages... When the sun appears, its rays penetrate straight through the dense layers of clouds and spill into the valley. The morning dew drops on a winter day settle on the green leaves of the terraced fields like sparkling jade. The white of the clouds, the yellow of the sunlight and the green of thousands of trees blend into one. All create a wonderful poetic picture in the middle of a mountainous region that can only be found in Lung Van. Besides the "cloud hunting" experience, visitors also enjoy other discovery activities such as climbing Co Tien mountain, trekking U Bo hill, enjoying the feeling of bathing in Mo stream or immersing yourself in fresh nature. Not only that, tourists also have the opportunity to participate in community cultural activities, or even experience the daily work of Muong people such as rice planting, rice harvesting, and fruit harvesting. This is also an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural identity and life of the region here. Lung Van is known as the ideal "Rattan Hunting" spot. So which season of the year is best to travel to Lung Van? This is the question of many tourists. Lung Van is known as the "roof of Muong" and is most beautiful from after Tet to April every year because this is the time with the most clouds. The clouds drifted slowly from evening until the next morning. And it's not until noon that you see the clouds completely clear. Moreover, this is also the time when Muong people begin the planting season across the long terraced fields. So according to the experience of many backpackers, traveling to Lung Van Hoa Binh in April is the best time for cloud hunting. Or if you don't need to hunt clouds, choose the golden rice season in Lung Van in August, it will definitely not disappoint you.
Hoa Binh
From January to December
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Moc Chau has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter with mild weather and flowers and fruits all year round. In January, the plateau is green with budding tea hills, peach blossoms, plum blossoms, apricot blossoms, cherry blossoms... From mid-May, plums begin to ripen, people harvest plums and sell them to lowland traders. There are no flowers in summer, nor is it strawberry season, but this place is very suitable for picnics because of the fresh air and many outdoor activities. The persimmon season in Moc Chau starts from August to December every year. In particular, the crispy persimmon season usually comes earlier, from August to October, while from October to the end of the year is the season for astringent persimmons. The white mustard season in Moc Chau begins in November. In December, bright yellow wild sunflowers decorate the plateau. Moc Chau is nearly 200 km from Hanoi. If traveling by motorbike, you should follow the old Highway 6 because there are many beautiful scenery along the way, but you should pay attention to the steering wheel because the road is quite degraded. The journey takes about 4-5 hours. On the way, you will pass the S-shaped road in Van Ho district. Most travelers stop to admire the scenery and check-in at this soft S-shaped curve. If you take a bus, you can choose routes to Son La from My Dinh or Yen Nghia bus station, then get off at Moc Chau with a high-quality bus ticket price of about 200,000 VND. If you drive your own car, you don't need to worry too much because the road is big and easy to go despite many steep passes. Be careful, drive at the right speed and pay attention to the lane when passing. In the summer, the roads are less foggy but visibility is limited when it rains. The section that may be cloudy is the road from Thung Khe section. Moc Chau has many motels. However, to get quality accommodation during peak season, you should still call to book in advance. There are eco-lodges (with mountains, lakes, stilt houses) or homestay-style community motels. The price of a room is about 200,000 - 300,000 VND per night but there are also many motels with lower prices. Some suggested "chill" homestays are MAMA's House, Le Chalet du Lac, Fairy House Moc Chau, House By Lake, The Nordic Village, Moc Chau Retreat... Room prices range from 300,000 to 1,000,000 VND per night. To fully explore Moc Chau, you can go quickly in 2 days. If you have more time, about 3-4 days is best, you will have plenty of time to find beautiful camera angles to take photos or go to neighboring famous tourist areas such as Thung Nai, Mai Chau, Hoabinh water electric... Places you can visit: Ban Ang pine forest, Mu Nau plum valley, Sunflower garden, Moc Chau tea exchange, Chieng Khoa waterfall, Nang Tien waterfall, Dai Yem waterfall, Grassland 68, Nguyen Thuy village, Pha Luong peak. Eateries and restaurants are located along the town center passing through Highway 6. In addition to specialties such as plums, tea or milk, Moc Chau is also famous as a delicious place to eat. The dishes not to be missed when coming here are fried veal, fried stream fish, multi-dish lentil fish, salmon hot pot, pork blood pudding, buffalo meat on the stove, vegetables dipped in fish intestine sauce or five-color rice. If you want to eat dairy veal, you can find restaurants Dong Hai, Xuan Bac 181, Nam Hung 70, or Lan Hong 64, Ve Quan Moc Chau... A strange dish to try is Moc Chau fresh milk hot pot. The broth is simmered from bones and vegetables, a moderate amount of milk is added to give it a milky white color and mild flavor, and corn is added for sweetness. When the hot pot begins to boil, the layer of milk on top begins to thicken, giving it a fatty and fragrant taste. This is also the time when the hot pot broth is at its most delicious. In the past two years, Moc Chau has also been famous for producing strawberries with quality not inferior to those of Japan or Korea because they are grown using Japanese technology. Winter will be the strawberry harvest season on farms with gardens filled with ripe red strawberries, sweet and sour taste, and if eaten with Moc Chau yogurt, it is very easy to become "addictive". In the summer, after plum season, there will be melon season with sweet fragrant fruits. You can buy tea, milk, cat apples, corn, corn wine... as gifts from these locations: intersection 73 near town, sub-area 32 and Bo Bun, intersection 70, peach garden intersection, sub-area Chieng Bi area. Moc Chau usually has warm sunshine during the day, but the night temperature is quite low and foggy. You need to bring enough warm clothes to ensure your health, and check your vehicle's lights before departing. Do not litter, step on people's mustard beds or climb on trees, break wild peach branches, plum branches, flowers...
Son La
January to December
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With an area of 6,915 square meters, Bat Cave contains an underground water source that never dries up. The name Bat Cave originates from the fact that in the past, there were large colonies of bats living and nesting here, but now they have left elsewhere. However, the name Bat Cave is still called by people here to this day as a familiar name from a long time ago. Above the ceiling of the cave are high stone arches hanging down to form magical shimmering stalactites. These stalactites form many interesting shapes such as fairies, fairies, animals... All create a scene that is both sparkling and majestic. This is a place that when traveling to Moc Chau you should not miss! Legend has it that once upon a time, there was a sacred dragon who, when flying over this land, saw the majestic mountains and cool climate, so he humbled himself and hid in Bat Cave and resided here. That's why this mountain range has many mysterious colors such as: white in the morning, blue at noon, then pink in the afternoon, and finally purple at sunset. People here often tell each other that it is because the dragon's body is surrounding the mountain. Later, when the dragon died, it released 7 pearls to repay the favor. The 7 pearls are the 7 mountains that later created Bat Cave. Thanks to the legendary stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, this place becomes even more attractive and makes many curious tourists want to come here to verify. From the moment you enter from the cave entrance, the light shining into the cave will make you feel like you are lost in a fairyland with different dark and light shades. Visitors will admire the beauty of the limestone stalactites hanging down, creating an amazing natural picture. Furthermore, these rocks also have many different shapes, making them interesting for visitors. The most special is the stone block shaped like a man and woman in love in the shallow lake in the middle of the cave, a highlight that makes everyone admire. In the cave, in addition to the shapes created from limestone blocks, there are also many banyan trees whose roots form shapes on the ground such as elephants, tigers... Another special thing about Son Moc Huong Cave is that the middle of the cave is arched higher than other places in the cave, with a stone curtain at the entrance. This is called the "princess" chamber, which is also an attraction in this place. This. Bat Cave is both a place to visit and a place to explore with forests and trees growing around, so visitors need to pay attention to the following things: Because the cave is located in a dense forest, visitors should wear comfortable and covered clothes to both climb the mountain and avoid being bitten by insects or mosquitoes. You should also bring mosquito spray to ensure safety. , especially with children. When visiting Son Moc Huong Cave, parents need to pay attention to their children's health when climbing the mountain and visiting the cave, then provide timely solutions if the child is too tired or too hyperactive to run around. toss.
Son La
From January to December
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In the heart of the city, there is a hill named Khau Ca lying beside the Nam La stream. This place also preserves historical evidence of Son La Prison - evidence of a historical period of revolutionary struggle and the spirit of injustice. The remains of resilient communists who were imprisoned by the French colonialists, and the Son La museum, which displays many precious artifacts, introducing the historical and cultural traditions of a community of 12 ethnic groups united together. together to build Son La into a rich province of Vietnam. Son La Prison was built by the French colonialists in 1908 with an initial area of 500 m2. The prison is built quite solidly: the walls are built of stone and brick, the roof is covered with corrugated iron, there is no ceiling, the beds for prisoners are also built of stone, the surface is cemented, the outside edge is attached with a system of vertical leg shackles. along the length of the floor. In each cell there is a floating toilet built higher than the floor, without a lid, without flushing water, and not cleaned regularly. With such a design, in the summer, the Lao wind of the Northwest region causes scorching heat, the frost creates cold, bone-chilling cold in the winter, combined with the polluted environment in the area. Each cell has caused diseases to arise and spread very quickly among prisoners. In 1930, the Communist Party of Vietnam was born and led the people to fight against the brutal regime of feudal colonialism. The struggle movement surprised the enemy, who frantically sought every way to suppress and arrest patriotic Vietnamese people in an attempt to quell the revolutionary movement. On the other hand, strengthen the construction and expansion of the prison system throughout the country, paying special attention to Son La prison. In 1940, Son La Prison was expanded to add a large prison to hold more prisoners and send a number of female prisoners to Son La, but that plot failed to materialize. Thus, through 3 times of construction and expansion, Son La prison has a total area of: 2,170m2. The French colonialists turned this place into a living hell to imprison, deport and destroy the will of the Communists to fight. With an extremely harsh prison regime and extremely cruel torture methods, the enemy thought they could destroy the spirit and body of the revolutionary soldiers, but this place became a revolutionary school. network, train the will and supplement the Party and the revolution with loyal communist soldiers and party members, most notably the role of comrade To Hieu and many other loyal comrades. After being devastated twice by the enemy's bombs, the old relics are now dilapidated, remaining almost nothing more than a pile of destroyed bricks, and the ruined prison walls are a testament to the brutal crimes of the enemy. What remains intact is the To Hieu peach tree, a symbol associated with the name of the steadfast Party Secretary of the prison, which still blooms brilliantly when spring comes... In 1952, when the French colonialists withdrew from Son La, they bombed to erase traces of their crimes. The second time in 1965, the American imperialists raided Son La Town and destroyed part of the prison. In 1980, Son La Museum carried out the first restoration: Leveling bomb craters, rebuilding some surrounding fence sections; The second time, in 1994, restored the two watchtowers, the kitchen, the large prison, reinforced the underground bunker, and built the walls of the cells according to the traces of the old foundations. In 1994, Son La Museum intended to restore the entire relic site to its original form, but could not find complete records, so there was not enough scientific basis to restore the entire site. Just build the walls a little higher so visitors can visualize the structure of the Son La prison complex. Every year, the historical site of Son La prison welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists to visit, research, study... Surely, at some point, tourists come to Son La, return to the mountains and forests. Northwest to experience and reminisce about the war that took place more than a century ago; With the skillful leadership of the party, the passionate patriotic spirit willing to sacrifice for national independence, the strong solidarity between peoples... We have left behind a peaceful country for today's posterity.
Son La
From January to December
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Possessing an impressive height above sea level of 2,000 m, the mountain peak is located in the Vietnam - Laos border area and has received the love of many tourists in recent years. After arriving at the center of Moc Chau district, you need to travel another 40 km to reach the foot of the mountain. In addition to the name Pha Luong peak, visitors can also use the name Bo Lung to talk about this tourist destination. When you come here, you will experience the feeling of conquering the mountain peak with impressive heights. In particular, it is the feeling of seeing the majestic and wild scenery from above that is not available everywhere. For those who love to explore and are passionate about adventure sports, this will be a great destination. You can also enjoy the fresh, cool atmosphere of the Northern highlands and relax after the stress and fatigue of life here. For young people, this is an ideal check-in point and great "cloud hunting" in the early morning. Featuring the climate of the North with four distinctly changing seasons, visitors can reach Pha Luong peak at any time of the year. Because this place at each time will bring its own unique beauty and impression to tourists. However, because the road to the top of the mountain is up to 2000m high and difficult, visitors should choose a travel time from March to April. This is the time with warm sunshine and no rain, convenient for climbing. The mountain is safer as well as helps the sightseeing process. One of the famous check-in points when conquering Pha Luong peak is the uniquely shaped rock outcrop. The breadth of space and scenery, along with the rocky outcrop that juts out, make your photo even more impressive. Visitors do not need to worry because the stones are quite large and thick. Be careful when checking in in the rain because they are easily slippery. In addition to experiencing the scenery and atmosphere at the top of the mountain, visitors also have the opportunity to discover more about the typical Lao market. You can find handicraft products, specialty dishes in Moc Chau, dried meat,... as gifts for relatives or friends after the trip. Although it is an attractive tourist destination and brings wild and impressive beauty to tourists. But Pha Luong peak is quite difficult to conquer, so in addition to experience, you also need to know the following notes: With an altitude of 2000m, when you reach the top of the mountain you will see the temperature drop quickly. Especially, if you come in the winter, the temperature is lower, so you need to bring warm clothes, towels, wool hats, gloves, etc. To avoid sudden changes in temperature that affect your body. During climbing, you should use specialized shoes for climbing. Do not wear flat shoes or sandals because they can cause slipping and danger during movement. Visitors should carefully consider their health and mobility before deciding to climb Mount Pha Luong. People with cardiovascular diseases should not move to the mountains. Before conquering the mountain peak, you should have a light snack and drink water to give yourself more energy. Absolutely do not arbitrarily throw trash indiscriminately while moving or visiting the mountain top. Always bring identification documents to present for check-in procedures at the border station.
Son La
From March to April
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Tien Phong Lake in Son La is a typical place of wild and majestic beauty, but extremely romantic in the Northwest mountains and forests. Visiting this land, visitors will admire the charming feng shui and enjoy the fresh air of nature, and have many interesting experiences when yachting on the lake. Located in the middle of the vast steppe, Tien Phong Lake has thousands of winds and warm sunshine, captivating many tourists. Tien Phong Lake in Son La is located in Muong Bom commune, Mai Son district. The place is located right next to National Highway 6, 23km from Son La town, 7km from Hat Lot town and 2km from Na San airport. This is a prime location surrounded by majestic mountains. It is a place surrounded by beautiful nature - in the middle of the immense steppe. To the East and North are two majestic mountain ranges, one after another. To the East is the Na San plateau full of fruits and thousands of green tea hills. All have created a charming landscape, attractive nature, bringing moments of relaxation and peace, holding the traveler's feet. The scenery of Tien Phong Lake is created from Tien Phong dam made of earth and solidified by solid concrete panels. Tien Phong Dam is 23m high, 120m2 wide and 120m long. Coming here, visitors can witness with their own eyes the beautiful natural scenery with a stretching blue color. The vast lake surface is jade green, in the distance there are deep green tropical forests and deep clouds and sky. Nature guides us, people do not want to leave the majestic landscape of Tien Phong. Cruising is an attractive experience for tourists when visiting Tien Phong Lake in Son La. There's nothing more wonderful than floating on the water and taking in the wonderful view of nature. You can choose to row a manual boat, a pedal boat or a motor boat depending on your preference. Many tourists also choose to fish to preserve the beautiful nature. Just do it the way you like, immerse yourself in nature to feel the slow passage of time, preserving the most wonderful emotions. From a distance, the floating island looks like a turtle's shell floating in the middle of the lake. The landscape here is always green and fresh from the young grass and the wind. The wind brings cool and refreshing steam to the small island. Exploring the floating island, visitors will be immersed in the fresh nature here, enjoying the freshest and most peaceful air of their lives.
Son La
From January to December
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In addition to the name Dai Yem, this waterfall is also called "Nang waterfall" or "Ban Vat waterfall". The waterfall originates from two streams of Bo Co Lam and Bo Ta Chau, located at the confluence of Vat stream and Bo Sap stream, in Muong Sang commune, Moc Chau district. Legend has it that more than 700 years ago, there was a couple who loved each other dearly. But because of the war, both had to separate. The boy went to war, and the girl went to the waterfall every day to wait for her lover to return. One day, it rained and stormed, the water flooded the entire waterfall. The girl was swept away, leaving only the token of love, an embroidered scarf, scattered near the waterfall. The villagers mourned so they named the waterfall "Dai Yem", which in ancient Thai means "Love Thread". Because of this touching legend, the waterfall has become a place to "prove love" and an ideal destination for many couples. Currently, the waterfall is being preserved and managed by Dai Yem Waterfall Tourist Area. Like a girl in the age of love, Dai Yem waterfall is sometimes gentle and peaceful but also sometimes fierce and passionate. To fully feel the wild beauty mixed with a bit of dreaminess of the waterfall, you should come here during the pouring water season. The period from April to September is the best time to see the falls. At this time, the stream flows rapidly, the amount of water pouring in is huge, creating a white, mesmerizing curtain, making viewers overwhelmed and excited. But if you want to see something gentler and quieter, you can also visit the waterfall in the dry season. At that time, the waterfall will become gentle and full of dreams. The sound of the gurgling stream mixed with the chirping of birds from the deep forest, all blend together, creating a poetic scene. But if you want to see something gentler and quieter, you can also visit the waterfall in the dry season. At that time, the waterfall will become gentle and full of dreams. The sound of the gurgling stream mixed with the chirping of birds from the deep forest, all blend together, creating a poetic scene. The first experience that any tourist cannot miss is admiring the majestic beauty of Dai Yem waterfall. The waterfall is more than 100m high, divided into two distinct branches: the upper waterfall is about 4,000 m2 wide with 9 floors symbolizing 9 levels of love, while the lower waterfall is smaller (area of about 300 m2) and includes 3 floor. The two clusters of waterfalls are about 200m apart, flowing day and night. From a distance, they look like a soft peach band winding around the cliff. With its poetic and magical beauty, this waterfall has become a place to visit, picnic, check in and take photos for many tourists, especially young people.
Son La
From January to December
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Muong Lo field is located in Nghia Lo town, located on Highway 32, about 80km west of Yen Bai city center. The vast, straight fields are the source of life for the Thai ethnic people, and are also the cradle of culinary culture and traditional traditional dances typical of this land. If Tu Le and Mu Cang Chai are extremely famous with tourists, Muong Lo is still not known to many people. However, this place possesses a very unique beauty that MIA.vn would like to suggest you visit and conquer. You can conveniently go to Mu Cang Chai by Highway 32, then you will pass through Muong Lo Field to explore. Coming to Muong Lo, visitors will be surprised by its extremely peaceful and quiet beauty. The simple small houses, the tall trees, the people who work hard every day, all create a beautiful land. Muong Lo has a terrain like a giant basin, located in Nghia Lo town and a few other communes in Van Chan district. Looking down from above, this place is surrounded by the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, the yellow color of ripe rice and the green color of trees and mountains interwoven together spreading to the horizon. The Muong Lo basin is home to more than 10 ethnic groups including Thai, Muong, Kinh, Tay, Nung, Mong... Therefore, it creates a unique cultural region with unique interwoven features. no two. For a long time, people have called Muong Lo field the land of white rice with clear water and the fragrant flavor of Tu Le sticky rice. Muong Lo rice valley is currently the second largest rice granary in the Northwest region, only after Muong Thanh in Dien Bien province, providing a huge source of food for people here. With a limited economy, mainly dependent on agriculture, Muong Lo plays a huge role in people's lives. Famous as the land of "white rice, clear water", Muong Lo has become the inspiration for many poetic works. With ecstatic beauty, each season appears before visitors' eyes with its own colors and beauty. Because the area of Muong Lo Field is very large and belongs to many localities, it creates a very special scene. At the same time, each commune will have a different farming schedule. On this side, in Nghia Lo, the rice has turned golden, while in Van Chan, the fields are still green. Therefore, creating a very unique landscape of interwoven fields. Every morning when dawn rises, the first rays of light shine down on the vast field. Images of farmers carrying hoes and sickles to the fields to weed and harvest rice, the sound of laughter and talking echoing throughout the sky. As the sky gradually deepened into the afternoon, the boys and girls drove the buffalo back to the barn, the rice flowers sparkled in the sunset, a beauty that was both peaceful and magical that made people's hearts flutter. When harvest season comes, carts laden with rice are returning home. Left behind are fields filled with straw. The smell of straw is strong, dry and yellow under the sun. Coming here this season, you also have the opportunity to participate in local people's new rice festivals, enjoy many delicious dishes and fragrant jars of wine.
Yen Bai
From January to December
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Lim Mong village is located in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai, with a beauty that has captivated the hearts of many people. Lim Mong village is located at the end of Yen Bai, blessed by nature with breathtaking beauty and stretching rice fields, interspersed with roofs that appear hidden in the clouds, as beautiful as paradise. . It is no exaggeration to say that Ban Lim Mong is one of the extremely challenging attractions and discoveries for those who are passionate about backpacking. With an extremely dangerous road full of hardships and challenges, Ban Lim Mong responds to everyone's patience with a breathtakingly beautiful natural scenery, not inferior to Tu Le Town in Yen Bai. Between September and October is the best time for you to explore Ban Lim Mong. This is also the time when Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are at their most beautiful season. Coming here at this time, you will admire the natural scenery of Yen Bai dressed in shiny golden colors, as beautiful as a picture painted by the hands of Mother Nature. If you missed Yen Bai's golden season, you can also visit Ban Lim Mong around May to June. At this time, Yen Bai is in the flood season, so the natural scenery is extremely beautiful and poetic. At this time, Ban Lim Mong is also much more cheerful and bustling because people begin to invite each other to go to the fields to plow for a new, bountiful crop. Coming to Yen Bai and missing out on the beautiful natural scenery of Ban Lim Mong is an extremely big mistake. Located at the end of the land of clouds, the road to Ban Lim Mong is also extremely dangerous, making many backpackers restless, wanting to pick up their backpacks to come here to explore one of the most dangerous roads in Vietnam. To get to Ban Lim Mong, from Hanoi you move in the direction of Trung Ha bridge. Coming to Thanh Son (Phu Tho), continue moving straight through Highway 32 towards Yen Bai province. After arriving at the foot of Khau Pha pass, you have to pass through the Thai village at Nam stream to reach Lim Mong village located on the other side of the stream. Right from the time you are on the road to Lim Mong village, you can admire the impressive beauty of Khau Pha pass. With an altitude of up to 1200m above sea level, the spectacularly beautiful Khau Pha Pass brings a significant challenge for those who are planning to explore Ban Lim Mong. Standing from the top of the pass, you will easily admire the natural scenery of Ban Lim Mong. The beauty of Yen Bai's mountains and forests is captured in full view. Especially when Ban Lim Mong is in the ripe rice season, the rice fields stretch out in an extremely bright yellow color, adding to the enchantingly beautiful landscape. Young people often choose the top of this pass as a place to watch Ban Lim Mong, live virtual lives and especially catch the moment of sunset or sunrise. If you intend to explore Ban Lim Mong, one of the first things you need to do is to thoroughly check your vehicle and have it serviced if possible. The road to the village is extremely difficult and dangerous with many steep passes and bends, so if you are not careful, you can easily encounter mishaps in the middle of the road. Make sure you are in good health before leaving because the road to get here is not only long but also full of hardships and challenges. If you are not confident enough to drive, you should go with someone who has a strong handlebar, has experience driving long distances and is as familiar with the roads in Yen Bai as possible. You should check the weather forecast before leaving. If the weather is bad, you should consider changing your itinerary to other destinations before going to Ban Lim Mong. Especially, you should not go down a steep mountain pass at night because the road is very dark, deserted and extremely dangerous for those who are not familiar with the roads of Ban Lim Mong. Prioritize comfortable clothes and sports shoes for ease of movement because most people come to Ban Lim Mong with the desire to explore as much as possible. The terrain here is not suitable for wearing too elaborate dresses and skirts for virtual living.
Yen Bai
From September to October
1087 view
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