Where to go near Hanoi?

Discover many destinations near Hanoi.

With a three-day holiday, short trips are a sensible option for many travelers. Tourists can choose destinations near Hanoi that are close to the city, with short travel distances, quick journey times, and convenient road travel options.

Visiting Phu Tho, the "ancestral land," to offer incense and participate in cultural, sports , and tourism activities during the Ancestral Land Culture and Tourism Week in the year of the Snake (2025). Photo: Contributor

The ideal destination for the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday is Phu Tho province, the "ancestral land," to offer incense and pay respects to the Hung Kings at the Hung Temple historical site and participate in cultural, sports, and tourism activities during the Hung Kings' Cultural and Tourism Week in 2025. Here, visitors can explore day tours to Hung Temple - Hung Lo Communal House - Hung Lo Ancient Village; 2-day/1-night tours to Hung Temple - Hung Lo Communal House - Tam Giang Temple - Long Coc - Thanh Thuy Hot Springs; and 3-day/2-night tours to Hung Temple - Xoan Singing - Long Coc Tea Hill - Xuan Son National Park. Additionally, visitors can explore the history and culture of Hung Temple, Hung Lo Communal House, and Tham Giang Temple, and watch Xoan singing performances.

Traveling to Bac Ninh offers the opportunity to experience cultural activities. Photo: Hoang Lan

A suitable destination near Hanoi for a short getaway is Bac Ninh. Located just 40km from Hanoi, the Kinh Bac region, situated across the Duong River, boasts numerous temples, historical sites, and attractive local specialties. Following the success of the "Bac Bling" music video, Bac Ninh has become a popular tourist destination. In 1-2 days, visitors can explore Dong Ho painting village, visit Do Temple, Phat Tich Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda, Dong Ky Pagoda, Ba Chua Kho Temple, or spend time enjoying local food at markets like Nhon Market or Giau Market.

Discover the cultural identity of ethnic groups at Thai Hai Community Village (Thai Nguyen). Photo: Hoang Lan

Destinations in Thai Nguyen and Hoa Binh are also very suitable for short trips. Located about 50km from Hanoi, a little over an hour's drive away, visitors to Thai Nguyen can explore and experience Thai Hai community village, immersing themselves in the rich ethnic culture of a village that still retains its pristine and peaceful beauty. In addition, visitors can visit famous tea hills in Thai Nguyen such as Tan Cuong, La Bang, Trai Cai, and Khe Coc.

Visiting Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay (Quang Ninh). Photo: Hoang Lan

If you're looking for a change of scenery and a seaside getaway, Hai Phong and Ha Long (Quang Ninh) are ideal choices. With convenient highways, travel from Hanoi to Hai Phong and Ha Long (Quang Ninh) takes only 2-2.5 hours, making a seaside vacation easy. Visitors can also opt for a dual itinerary: exploring Hai Phong's food scene and then visiting Ha Long to discover the world's natural wonder and enjoy the fresh sea air.

According to many travel experts, during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday, some places like Phu Tho and Ha Long experience high occupancy rates. Tourists should prepare and book services in advance to ensure a safe and high-quality holiday.

Hanoi - An ideal destination

As a major tourist center of the country, Hanoi is an ideal destination for many people. Many families choose to enjoy themselves locally, taking advantage of short holidays to visit various attractions within the capital city.

In Hanoi's inner city, besides visiting and exploring cultural and historical sites such as the Temple of Literature - National University, Hoa Lo Prison, etc., tourists should experience Hanoi's food tour in the Old Quarter and pedestrian streets such as Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street, Ngu Xa Street, and Trinh Cong Son pedestrian street.

Experience a night tour of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Photo: Hoang Lan

For those interested in culture and history, visitors can also choose to visit museums such as the National History Museum, the Military History Museum, and the Hanoi Museum. Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi) shared that this year her child is taking the junior high school graduation exam, so her family decided to take advantage of the holiday to take the children to visit historical sites, including the Temple of Literature - National University, to help them relax and boost their spirits for the exam.

Ngu Xa Food Street. Photo: Hoang Lan

In the outskirts of Hanoi, many tourist areas and attractions continue to draw visitors. You can spend 2 days and 1 night exploring Duong Lam Ancient Village (Son Tay town); visiting Bat Trang Ceramic Village (Gia Lam district); camping for a day or staying overnight at Ba Vi National Park (Ba Vi district); visiting Quang Phu Cau incense stick village (Ung Hoa district); and enjoying the highland market at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Dong Mo, Son Tay).

Tourists can visit the incense-making village of Quang Phu Cau (Ung Hoa). Photo: Hoang Lan

During this period, several Hanoi hotels also have promotional policies to stimulate demand. For example, the Grand Vista Hotel is introducing the “Holiday Bliss Package,” offering rooms at 2,800,000 VND/room/night with many included services, including a 20% discount on food and beverage services. The 5-star Lotte Hanoi Hotel is offering a 40% discount on room rates, a 20% discount on food and beverage services, and many other attractive benefits. The Mövenpick Living West Hanoi Hotel is offering a 20% discount on room rates for bookings of 2 nights or more and a 15% discount on food and beverage services…

According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday, the Department requested that destination businesses, travel agencies, and accommodation establishments improve service quality, ensure food safety and hygiene, fire prevention and control, and security and order so that tourists can have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

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