Capture a charming beauty in Northern Vietnam

Top 10 famous tourist destinations in Northern Vietnam

The North is considered the cradle of Vietnam’s long history and culture. Not only that, the North is also a place to store a lot of the beauties of mother nature. Traveling to the North, you will admire the monumental architectural works and beautiful natural landscape. Let’s explore the 10 most beautiful tourist destinations in the North with Saco travel below.

1. The ancient city of Hanoi

Walking around the corner of 36 streets, have you tried it yet? It is a pity to go to the North without visiting Hanoi Old Quarter.

Not only famous for many historical sites, beautiful landscapes, and passionate cuisine, Hanoi also impresses visitors with the sophistication and elegance of Ha Thanh people.

You can enjoy many delicious, nutritious and cheap dining and entertainment places in Hanoi’s Old Quarter such as Ta Hien Street, Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Street, Dong Xuan Market, O Quan Chuong, etc.

2. Co To – Quang Ninh

Co To is a beautiful small island in Quang Ninh province, famous for its pristine and peaceful beaches. This is a place that you must definitely visit when traveling to the North. In recent years, the development of Co To tourism has attracted many domestic and foreign tourists. Not only the beautiful sea, but coming here, visitors will be able to stay at the very wild and poetic Co To hotels and homestays.

Coming to Co To, visitors can also participate in many interesting activities here such as squid fishing, boating or going to the lighthouse to see the sea and islands here.

3. Sapa – Lao Cai

If someone asks which is the most beautiful tourist destination in the North, perhaps Sapa is one of the most chosen places by tourists. Sapa is a town in Lao Cai city, where there are winding terraced fields leading the way. Coming to Sapa, visitors can not only admire the majestic and poetic beauty of the Northwest mountains but also experience the cultural characteristics of the ethnic groups here.

The must-see places when traveling to Sapa: The roof of Indochina – Fansipan, Muong Hoa valley, Ham Rong mountain, Silver waterfall… and some villages here.

Especially, Sapa is also considered a city in the clouds, so when coming here, visitors will admire the scenery of clouds crossing themselves like being lost in a wonderful fairyland.

4. Moc Chau – Son La

The land of flowers in Moc Chau is considered a suitable place for those who love peace and seek comfort. Moc Chau always welcomes tourists because no matter what season it is, this place is always filled with flowers with indescribable beauty.

Moc Chau is also famous for many beautiful places such as: Heart tea hill, Ang pine forest, Pha Luong peak, dairy farms or ethnic villages living here. Not only that, the Northwest mountainous cuisine is very rich, which will surely make you have unforgettable experiences here. And homestay in Moc Chau is also the keyword that people search a lot when they intend to come here because it determines a lot to the visitor’s experience.

So what are you waiting for without visiting Moc Chau?

5. Ha Giang

If you want to find a tourist destination in the North to help you stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Ha Giang is an ideal place for you.

This is a province in the Northeast region, when coming here, visitors will surely be attracted right from the winding roads that cross the mysterious mountain. Ha Giang is the flower season all year round, so you can come here at any time.

The people of Ha Giang are very hospitable, their lifestyle is honest and very simple. If you have the opportunity to go to Dong Van market, you will feel how precious humanity is in the highlands.

6. Tam Dao – Vinh Phuc

Tam Dao is probably a name that is too familiar to everyone, especially those in the North, right? With the plus point is that the location is quite close to Hanoi and Tam Dao has a cool climate all year round, so you can come here at any time. Even in the morning and evening, you can feel the interesting things of this place.

It is only about 70km from the center of Hanoi, so you can travel by motorbike or bus. In addition, visitors can rent a hotel to rest and facilitate their sightseeing. Not only that, when coming to Tam Dao, visitors will enjoy famous specialties such as chayote tops or hill chickens.

7. Ha Long Bay – Quang Ninh

Ha Long Bay is considered one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the North. This name has never been very attractive to tourists both at home and abroad. Coming here, visitors will admire the natural mountains right above the water or the mysterious caves under the mountain. Not only that, visitors can also immerse themselves in the cool blue water at the beaches in Ha Long Bay.

For the convenience of sightseeing, visitors should rent a hotel to stay here. In addition, in Ha Long Bay, visitors will enjoy many delicious specialties of this place and participate in extremely interesting experiences with the people.

8. Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh in recent years is becoming the most searched name not only for domestic tourists but also for foreign tourists, which is about 100km south of Hanoi from Hanoi. This place is favored by nature with a charming beauty that easily captivates people’s hearts.

Possessing a list of famous scenic spots, with an admirable history known as: Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Trang An, Mua Cave, Cuc Phuong Forest, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu ancient capital, … Ninh Binh deserves to be the first choice of tourists when traveling to the North.

9. Trang An

Trang An tourist area in Ninh Binh province, more than 90 km from Hanoi has really become one of the tourist destinations in the North that anyone should visit once, because it contains the most beautiful features. of geology, geomorphology, archeology, aesthetics… and has been recognized by UNESCO as a world natural and cultural heritage.

The panorama of Trang An is an area with majestic mountains surrounding small green streams, winding and connecting with caves and valleys, creating an incredible beauty. Because of that, every year, millions of tourists visit Trang An. It can be said that Trang An is the most beautiful tourist destination in a series of landscapes in Ninh Binh.

10. Yen Tu Mountain – Quang Ninh

If you are looking for a place that is gentle, quiet, brings a sense of relaxation to the soul, then Yen Tu is the right place for you on a weekend getaway.

You will surely crush the feeling when standing on the top of the mountain at an altitude of 1,068m admiring the fluffy white clouds floating past, leaving tiny dew drops in your hands.

To get to Yen Tu Pagoda, you can choose two ways to walk or take the cable car. If you have a hobby of climbing, exercising or simply like the feeling of conquering 6000m of road climbing through thousands of stone steps, then this is an interesting experience worth trying. If you feel tired, you can switch to the cable car to shorten the time and reduce the fatigue of your legs.

Top 10 foods and entertainment activities in the North

In each region of the country, there are distinct features and customs, especially in terms of cuisine, contributing to a richer and more diverse Vietnamese culture. And the North is the cradle of culture and customs. So what is special about the way of eating of Northern people? Let’s explore with Saco Travel!

Characteristics in the culinary culture of the North – Eating out in the North

With both cold climate and hot climate, the Northern people’s way of eating in the cold season is to eat a lot of meat and meat products (spring rolls, rolls), use a lot of stir-fried, cooked dishes. , warehouse.

In the hot season, eat a lot of soups prepared by boiling, barefoot… The proportion of foods of plant origin is higher than that of animals, using a lot of boiled and cooked dishes. The dishes are less spicy, less sweet, fragrant during processing, rarely have sugar, less directly added to the dish, there are many unique traditional dishes. The food they use a lot is cattle meat (buffalo, cow, pig.) or poultry meat (chicken, goose, duck), fish, crab, vegetables (water spinach, gourd, squash, spinach, cabbage.) The spices used a lot are vinegar, lemon, crocodile, chili, pepper, ginger, onion, garlic.

1. Pho Hanoi – the capital’s culinary specialties

Referring to Northern specialties, many people will immediately think of Hanoi Pho – a dish representing the whole Vietnamese culinary culture and honored to be included in the list of 50 most delicious dishes in the world. The soul of the dish comes from the sweet, fragrant broth, soft noodles mixed with juicy slices of beef, a little more bean sprouts and green onions.

2. Bun Cha Hanoi – Northern specialty food

Bun Cha is the most durable food in the land of Ha Thanh. The delicious rolls are made from minced shoulder meat, round balls, add a few slices of sliced pork belly, grilled golden served with vermicelli, diluted fish sauce. The delicious dish also has the sour taste of melon and the harmonious aroma of garlic and the freshness of raw vegetables.

3. La Vong fish cake – A long-standing delicacy of Ha Thanh

According to legend, La Vong grilled fish originated from the Doan family from the French colonial period. This northern specialty dish conquers tourists from all over the world thanks to the delicious, crispy taste of the salmon meat marinated according to the traditional secret, then grilled on charcoal and fried in a greased pan. The hot fish cake is served with vermicelli, herbs, roasted peanuts mixed with the flavor of the prepared shrimp paste.

4. Hai Phong fish noodle soup

Hai Phong fish vermicelli is a unique dish of the port land with an interwoven combination of rural flavors and the salty taste of the sea. The vermicelli dish has the presence of sweet and fragrant pieces of golden fish, served with banana flowers, morning glory and herbs. It is the eye-catching color and bold flavor that this Northern specialty has conquered many diners.

5. Quang Ninh Squid Sticky Rice

Waking up in a new land in the morning, enjoying the cool sea breeze and enjoying delicious hot sticky rice with squid is a great experience in a Quang Ninh trip. It is a soft sticky rice dish, fragrant with glutinous rice combined with delicious and delicious squid rolls.

The most famous traditional festivals in the North

Traditional festivals are a type of cultural activities and spiritual products of the Vietnamese people. Festival activities like a living museum of culture have been handed down for generations. To understand more about those cultural festivals today, Saco Travel will introduce to you some of the most famous traditional festivals in the Northern region.

6. Hung Temple Festival

Hung Temple Festival, also known as “Ancestral Hung King’s Anniversary”, is considered one of the important festivals of our country. This festival is meant to commemorate the great merits of the Hung Kings. The festival is held on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year with the folk song “No matter who goes back and forth, remember the anniversary of the death of the ancestors on March 10”.

Coming to the association, you will see rituals such as: Procession of Chung cake – Banh Giay, pilgrimage to commemorate the Hung Kings, Procession of palanquins and incense to Thuong Temple… Along with many customs and folk games. imbued with national identity.

7. Perfume Pagoda Festival

Perfume Pagoda Festival or Trai Perfume Pagoda Festival is a festival of Vietnam, located in My Duc, Hanoi. In the scenic Huong Son area, you can see the journey to a land of Buddha – where Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara is currently practicing. This is a big festival in terms of the number of Buddhists participating in the pilgrimage.

Perfume Pagoda Festival is one of the special festivals of the land of Huong Son, also the largest pagoda festival in the country during the first year of the year, taking place from January 6 to the end of March of the lunar calendar. When coming here, visitors can not only immerse themselves in festivals or pray for peace at the beginning of the year, but also relax on boats to enjoy the beautiful scenery of this land.

8. Co Loa Festival

Co Loa is a famous historical relic located in Dong Anh district, about 17 km northwest of Hanoi center, is a large citadel, a physical vestige of military architecture and a the citadel more than 2 millennia ago.

Co Loa Festival, one of the famous festivals in the North, is held on the 6th day of the first lunar month in Dong Anh, Hanoi, to remember the great merits of Thuc Phan An Duong. The king was instrumental in building Au Lac country.

Coming to the festival, you will be able to participate in the Van procession, sacrifices, procession of “vocational ancestors” to commemorate the gods, pray for peace, and pray for everyone’s happiness.

9. The Lim

Lim festival is a unique cultural and artistic activity of the long-standing traditional culture in the North, and Quan Ho folk songs have become a common cultural property of the Vietnamese people, representing the lyrical folk song.

The Lim festival is the festival of the Lim village and the banks of the Tieu Tuong River. Lim Association became a general association (regional association) in the 18th century when the governor of Thanh Hoa province Nguyen Dinh Dien was from Dinh Ca village, Noi Due, Kinh Bac country, had many merits with the court, was awarded many awards. benefits, he donated many fields and gardens and money to the general Noi Due to restoring temples and pagodas, opening festivals, and preserving fine customs and traditions.

Lim Festival is one of the famous traditional cultural festivals in the early spring of Kinh Bac land, held on January 12-14 every year in Bac Ninh. Coming to this special festival, you will have the opportunity to listen to famous folk songs and songs in Bac Ninh, from the night of the Quan ho singing festival among the famous Quan Ho villages in this land and many rituals. , the most unique folk game.

10. Keo Pagoda Festival

As the name implies, the festival is held at Keo pagoda in Duy Nhat commune, Thai Binh province. The festival takes place on the 4th day of the first lunar month every year, in order to remember the merits of Zen master Khong Lo – who saved the life of King Ly Thanh Tong and was later conferred the title of National Master.

Every time the festival comes, people in the region and visitors from all over the world flock back to spring and attend the ceremony to pray for good luck. In addition, the people who go to the festival also participate in folk games associated with the daily life of the residents.