Things to know when visiting Ba Vi National Park

From the center of Hanoi, go west about 65km, looking to the left in the thin white clouds, you will see three dim peaks of Ba Vi mountain appear and also begin to enter the shimmering, magical space of the National Park. The road to Ba Vi National Park is very romantic with ancient moss-covered trees on one side, and an open space with blue sky and clouds swirling around the gray mountain peaks in the distance.

As a forest embracing the three highest peaks of the Ba Vi range: Vua peak, Tan Vien peak and Ngoc Hoa peak, Ba Vi National Park not only preserves many legends from the time of founding the land and the country but also a world. A vast and beautiful world with a fascinating system of flora and fauna. Do you want to try visiting Ba Vi National Park during the day?

With an area of ​​more than 11,460 hectares, located in Ba Vi district (Hanoi), Ba Vi National Park is a place not to be missed for tourists who love to explore and adventure. Refer to the Ba Vi National Park travel experience below for complete information for your trip.

The road leads deep into Ba Vi National Park

The road leads deep into Ba Vi National Park

The lowest point of Ba Vi National Park is also 30m higher than the plain below. Therefore, the national park has a very cool climate, considered by many Hanoians to be ‘Da Lat in the heart of the Capital’ with many places covered in clouds and fog in the early morning all year round.

The first thing backpackers must do before entering the tourist area is refuel. Because mountain passes are very steep and winding, consuming fuel. At the foot of Ba Vi mountain, there are 3 choices. Turn right to go to Tien Sa Lake 3km, in the middle is the gate of Ba Vi National Park, turn left to go to Thien Son Suoi Nga 5km.

Tien Sa Lake looks very beautiful from the slopes of Ba Vi Mountain, but when you get there, it is very ordinary. The entrance fee to this eco-tourism area is 50k.

Thien Son Suoi Nga is very suitable for taking photos and swimming because there are many beautiful camera angles, swimming pools, and artificial structures. However, the entrance price is 150k/adult. Paying the ticket fee, visitors can freely visit 3 beautiful tourist areas, the most beautiful is Trung Son area, traveling between areas by motorbike is the most convenient. The main forms of entertainment here are eating, swimming, walking, and taking photos.

In contrast to the expensive ticket price of Thien Son Suoi Nga, the ticket to Ba Vi National Park is only 40k/person, discounted to 20k if you have a student card. There are about 7 – 8 very interesting attractions with detailed diagrams right outside the gate. It’s best to take pictures to look at when needed.

The scenery when riding a motorbike here is very poetic. Young people are somewhat interested in the Old Church location because it takes beautiful photos.

A corner of the Ba Vi church

A corner of the Ba Vi church

Service price list

Ticket price to visit Ba Vi National Park

Applicable from January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2015

– Adult ticket: 40,000 VND/ticket

– Tickets for students, children, the elderly, and disabled people: 20,000 VND/ticket.

– Parking ticket for cars with less than 10 seats: 20,000 VND/car

– Parking ticket for car with more than 10 seats: 25,000 VND/car

– Motorbike parking ticket: 3,000 VND/motorbike/spot.

– Service photography ticket: 600,000 VND.

– Tour guide rental fee: 300,000 – 500,000 VND/1 tour guide.

Conditions for exemption:

– For students, there must be a letter of recommendation from the school or student card.

– For the elderly, there must be a letter of introduction from the local Elderly Association, or a Membership card.

Prices for some services at Ba Vi National Park:

Motel price: 700,000 VND/room

– Stilt houses for students: 1,500,000 – 2,000,000 VND/house.

– Campfire: From 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 VND

– Tent: 150,000 – 200,000 VND/tent for 4 people.

– Radio speakers, lighting: From 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 VND

– Hall: From 2,000,000 – 4,000,000 VND/day

– Shuttle bus service: 70,000 VND/person/round trip.

Summary of sightseeing experiences

1. Road to Ba Vi

a. Departing from the beginning of Lang Hoa Lac street (old Hanoi side):

– Follow Lang Hoa Lac street about 30km to the intersection with Cu Ba road.

– Turn right and continue 15km to Institute 105 intersection (on the right is Military Hospital 105, on the left is Cay Xan).

– Turn left and continue 9km to Tan Linh intersection (there is a sign)

– Turn left and continue 3.5km to the 5-star intersection. In front on the right is the ticket station to visit Ba Vi National Forest.

b. Departing from Cau Giay (old Hanoi side)

– Follow Highway 32 about 37 km to the intersection of Son Tay Bus Station (on the right is the Martyr’s Cemetery gas station)

– Turn left and continue 3.5km to Institute 105 intersection (on the left is Military Medical Institute 105)

– Go straight for another 9km to Tan Linh intersection (there are signs)

– Turn left and continue 3.5km to the 5-star intersection. In front on the right is the ticket station to visit Ba Vi National Forest.

2. Start visiting Ba Vi National Forest

– Sightseeing tickets: Refer to Ticket prices to visit Ba Vi National Park

– Riding a motorbike: need to pump enough air, add enough gasoline, check the horn and 2 brakes, and have a full helmet.

– Going by car: open the windows to feel the fresh air and hear the horns of your cars.

– Military personal equipment: because the area of ​​Thuong Temple and Uncle Ho Temple is about 8 degrees lower than the foot of the mountain, you should wear appropriate clothes; Shoes: low-soled canvas shoes; Hat: soft fabric hat; Bag to carry military belongings; Personal trash bags.

– Food: be proactive and bring enough for yourself.

– Note: because it is a “forbidden” forest. Therefore, it is forbidden to: stop the fire, smoke, litter, pick flowers, break branches (that’s a penalty).

– Parking lot at 1200m altitude sells water, souvenirs and seedlings of some rare species: Green Cypress…..

3. Visit Thuong Temple:

– Place to worship Saint Tan Vien, above is Mau peak.

– Follow the square stone steps, with a height of about 120m.

– There are 2 stops with seats and trash cans.

4. Visit Uncle Ho temple

– Uncle Ho’s memorial place.

– Follow the square stone steps, with a height of about 200m.

– There are 2 stops.

– There are 2 courtyards for visitors to rest and practice, with a capacity of about 300 people.

– There are souvenirs about Uncle Ho for sale.

5. Contact information

– Mobiphone: no signal

– Viettel: has temporary signal

– Vinaphone: good signal, quality guaranteed.

6. Medical services

– Haven’t seen any yet

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