Top 4 Tourist Hotspots near Hanoi for national holidays

4/12/2018 - 4:13:52 PM

The ancient village of Duong Lam, hotspots in the northern Ninh Binh province, Tam Dao tourist site and Co To island, to name a few, are attractive destinations for travelers during the long Liberation Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1) holidays.

The ancient village of Duong Lam is in Son Tay town, about 40km from Hanoi. Travelers are attracted to its ancient houses, old temples, pagodas, cathedrals and imperial tombs. Rental bike service is available for visitors to tour the village while homestay service is provided at the price of below VND500,000 per room.

The northern province of Ninh Binh, about 100km from Hanoi is considered "Ha Long Bay in land’ with a complex of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc Bich Dong with beautiful caves, Phat Diem cathedral, Bai Dinh pagoda and stunning natural scenery of river and mountains. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain interesting experience by rowing boats along Van Long lagoon and Trang An Eco-Tourism complex which is recognized as the world’s natural heritage site by UNESCO.

Tam Dao tourist site in Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province is about 80km from Hanoi with cool climate around the year and average temperature ranging between 18-25 Celsius degrees. Visitors can taste local cuisine and discover local life at night market or visit some popular destinations such as Silver Waterfalls, French ancient cathedral and Ba Chua Thuong Ngan temple or television tower. Winding roads are attractive options for adventurous travelers.

Co To island is one of the most beautiful island in the north, located in the east in Van Don island in Quang Ninh province. The island attracts tourists to the crystal blue sea, white sand and interesting activities by participating in BBQ party by the beach, savouring stunning scenery of sunrise and sunset, walking along ‘love path’ and enjoying homestay service close to the beach.

Source: VOV

Bustling spring travel to Hoa Binh lake tourist area

like "Ha Long Bay in the mountains" with many spiritual tourist attractions, resort, community tourism, Hoa Binh Lake tourist area has attractived domestic and international tourists. This place is also an attractive destination chosen by tourists for tours, experiences at the beginning of the Lunar New Year 2024.

Dien grapefruit of Luong Son district, Hoa Binh province - From local agricultural products to the international market

Dien grapefruit trees were planted in Luong Son district decades ago. Recently, the grapefruit has increased to nearly 800 hectares, accounting for over 35% of the entire district's fruit area; annual output reaches over 12,000 tons. In the last days of 2023 and early 2024, surpassing 900 EU food safety inspection criteria, the first shipments of Dien Luong Son grapefruits left for the US export market.

Hoa Binh City brilliantly welcomes the new year 2024

Welcoming the New Year 2024 and the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin, the streets and wards of Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province are decorated with colorful flags and flowers. The scenery of Hoa Binh city becomes bright, green, clean and beautiful. Reporter from Hoa Binh Newspaper took some photos of welcoming the new year in Hoa Binh city.