The large province of Thanh Hoa is about 180 kilometers to
the south of Hanoi. This region is bordered by the Vietnamese East Sea to the
east and high mountain ranges on the border with Laos to the west. We do not
stop there, across Thanh Hoa are several important historic relics and an array
of delicious local delicacies.
Getting in
Thanh Hoa, especially the eastern area is easily accessible
as the national railway and highway 1A run cut through the province. If you
travel from the South of Vietnam, there are daily flights to Tho Xuan Airport.
Tourist attractions
Sam Son Beach is only 16 kilometers from the center of Thanh
Hoa City. This definitely ranks as one of the most famous beaches in all
Northern Vietnam. Each summer, travelers flock here from all corners of the
country. But even if you want to avoid the crowds, it’s possible too, Fusion Resorts
and A la Carte are two pioneers in bringing luxury travel to Sam Son.
Doc Cuoc Temple, Co Tien Pagoda and Truong Le Mountain are
also famous tourist attractions in Sam Son.
Further to the south of the province, Hai Hoa Beach is a
pristine beach as it is pretty new to tourism. You can also get close to the
daily lives of local fishermen.
Similarly, Hai Tien Beach is unspoilt by mass tourism,
considered as one of the most underrated beaches in Northern Vietnam. Here in
the morning, you can attend the early market and even buy some seafood that is
fresh but very cheap.
Traversing the great Ma River, Ham Rong Bridge is a symbol
of will and resilience of the people here. In the past Ham Rong Bridge and the
surrounding area was heavily bombed by American air force.
Lam Kinh is also an important historic site. This is
where Le Loi, one of the greatest emperors of national history, established his
own army then eventually defeated the invaders from China.
You cannot also miss the Citadel of Ho Dynasty, recently
recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Until now, it is the only
remaining stone citadel in Southeast Asia. It is believed that a big amount of
artifacts are still there to be discovered.
On the western half of Thanh Hoa, you get plenty of hilly
destinations, the home to colorful hill tribes. Some of them like Pu Luong, Kho
Muong, Pho Don… are located near the Laos border.
And for adventure travelers, Ben An National Park is a
fascinating eco-friendly spot featuring mountains, forests, and an extensive
network of lakes and rivers. There is also a 3.000 ha lake with 20 islets in within.
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