Location: Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay, only about 40 km from Hanoi
This is one of the few places that still preserves the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, from houses, wharves, village gates, wells to the ancient communal house yard.
If you have ever been to Duong Lam Ancient Village, you will see with your own eyes hundreds of traditional laterite houses built in the 17th century with the traditional profession of making soy sauce and delicious grilled pork belly with galangal.
Arriving in Duong Lam is Mong Phu village gate with green rice fields on both sides and Mia pagoda, Phung Hung temple, Ngo Quyen tomb will welcome you. You can go with friends, or go alone. The trip will definitely be unforgettable.
Tho Ha Village
Tho Ha village is a craft village in Bac Giang province.
This place still retains the characteristics of the beauty of the Northern Delta, which are banyan trees, ferry docks, communal houses, and ancient houses, the only difference is that there are absolutely no fields.
When you arrive at Tho Ha Village, you can take a ferry across a small river, and you will see the village gradually appear with the ancient features of an old village. Here you can learn about ancient art and architecture and immerse yourself in the peaceful countryside space.
In particular, in Tho Ha village, tourists can visit the pottery and rice paper kilns, two traditional crafts of the village, and buy them as gifts. Just one day is enough to enjoy all the beautiful scenery of the Northern village.
Viet Phu Thanh Chuong
Viet Phu Thanh Chuong is located in Hien Linh commune, Soc Son, Hanoi, only 30 km from the center of Hanoi.
Coming here, you will feel like you are “lost in” a world opposite to the capital full of vehicles, dust, gasoline and hustle and bustle.
Coming here, you will be immersed in nature, in a peaceful setting with Vietnamese cultural heritages. The simple and rustic features from the village gate, the roof, the stone bridge, and then the primitive objects: the basket, the mosquito net, the sieve, the fish trap… how simple and familiar it is, making your heart feel calm and peaceful.
In Viet Phu Thanh Chuong, there is the 9m high Thien Huong Tower built in a record time of 9 days in 2012. You will have the opportunity to see folk motifs of spiritual and cultural nature made of terracotta.
In addition, when coming here, you can combine a weekend trip to visit Viet Phu Thanh Chuong and visit the relic of Giong Temple (only about 2km from Viet Phu).
Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Trang An,Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is about 100 km from Hanoi, so you can go by motorbike or car. The most familiar destinations when tourists come to Ninh Binh are Tam Coc – Bich Dong and Trang An, with the route of boating on the river, exploring beautiful caves.
For those who love visiting temples, the new Bai Dinh Pagoda and the ancient pagoda on the mountain are must-see destinations.
In addition to the familiar landmarks, you also have the opportunity to explore more deserted and pristine destinations such as Phat Diem stone church in Kim Son, Cuc Phuong forest and taste delicious goat meat. Kenh Ga with hot mineral springs is also located not far from the center of Ninh Binh.
Quan Son Lake
Quan Son Lake is 30 km from Hanoi capital on National Highway 6. Coming here, you will be immersed in nature when admiring the large lake with many small green islands.
Especially in the summer, this place will be fragrant with lotus scent, helping you relax and feel comfortable. Beautiful scenery and good service will help you have a happy and unforgettable vacation with family and friends.
Dai Lai Lake
Dai Lai Lake is a famous place in Vinh Phuc. When you come here, you will feel the poetic beauty of a vast lake mixed with green, endless forests, natural valleys, inverted hillsides, and jutting canyons creating pristine islets and peninsulas.
You can travel to Dai Lai Lake at any time of the year, but in the summer you will feel the beauty here most clearly. Located 50km north of Hanoi, Dai Lai is quite suitable for short-term tours. Dai Lai has Flamingo resort with good facilities and service quality for tourists to comfortably relax on weekends.
Thien Son Suoi Nga
Thien Son – Suoi Nga is also a popular destination in recent years. Thien Son – Suoi Ngan is located in the middle of a valley in a natural forest. The climate here is cool all year round. There are also many rare animals such as squirrels, deer, pythons, monkeys… rare birds such as parrots, starlings and phoenixes…
The immense and vast Heaven Gate Waterfall is the point that impresses many people the most. From a height of several dozen meters, three streams of water pour down the mountainside, creating a natural swimming pool. Bathing in the pool is warm in winter and cool in summer. The stream water is so clear that you can see the sand at the bottom.
Also on the route from Hanoi to Thien Son Suoi Nga, near this tourist area are Ao Vua and Khoang Xanh Suoi Tien, both of which are famous beautiful tourist areas with majestic natural scenery. You can explore them in turn during your weekend trips. These tourist destinations are suitable for both 1-day or 2-day schedules.
Suoi Hai Lake
Suoi Hai Lake is located about 60 km west of Hanoi, right at the foot of Ba Vi Mountain. In the lake there are 14 large and small islands, with an area of about 90 hectares. You can visit this place by small boat on the lake.
On the islands and lakeside, many trees and orchards are planted. Many species of birds come to live here such as teals, ducks, geese, teals, ibises, cranes, etc. They live on the water surface, making the natural landscape more diverse.
Beautiful scenes like this will help you temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of life and immerse yourself in nature.
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