Where to go, what to eat, and where to eat delicious food in the North in winter?

If you are planning to If you travel to the North in winter (from around the end of November to December), you definitely should not miss interesting destinations such as Hanoi, Tam Dao ( Vinh Phuc ), and the mountainous provinces of the Northeast and Northwest of Vietnam.

1. Suggested 6 winter tourist destinations in the North

1.1. Hanoi - A memorable winter tourist destination in the North

Hanoi youths excitedly check-in at the daisy garden in December - a "super hot" winter tourist destination in the North. (Photo: Collected)

Winter in the capital brings the chilly morning air and warm experiences that can be found nowhere else. The scenery of the capital's streets at this time is even more imbued with a charming nostalgic color. Winter comes with the familiar chilly air filling the streets, on the pure daisies on all the streets of Hanoi. And it is the sparkling white color in the sunlight of the last days of the year that makes many tourists fall in love with Hanoi.

>> Reference: Top 10 most popular Hanoi tours

1.2. Sapa (Lao Cai) - The most attractive cloud hunting destination in December in the Northwest

Sapa town in winter seen from above. (Photo: Collected)

Sapa is a famous tourist town in Lao Cai , known as the "foggy town" of the Northwest. Coming to Sapa in winter, you will admire the majestic and poetic natural scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests. In addition, you can also participate in exciting experiences such as trekking or taking the cable car to conquer Fansipan peak, watching Muong Hoa valley, Silver waterfall...

>> Refer to the Northern Tour in December: Discover Sapa in winter

1.3. Ha Giang in December is full of colorful flowers in the cold winter space

Pao's house is one of the tourist attractions in Ha Giang that attracts many visitors. (Photo: Collected)

When traveling to the North in winter, you definitely cannot miss Ha Giang - a mountainous province in the Northeast, famous for its rugged mountain passes, golden terraced fields and ethnic minority villages. Coming to Ha Giang in winter, you will admire the terraced fields covered with buckwheat flowers, brilliant rapeseed flowers along National Highway 4C and on the roads to Dong Van, Meo Vac, Yen Minh... Traveling to Ha Giang in November and December is also the golden time to hunt clouds at Tay Con Linh peak - the roof of the Northeast, Chieu Lau Thi peak, Ma Pi Leng pass, Chin Khoanh slope and visit villages with strong ethnic cultural identity.

1.4. Moc Chau (Son La) - A place to see white mustard flowers that captivates tourists

White mustard flower fields in Moc Chau. (Photo: Collected)

Where to travel in the North in November? Moc Chau tourism is not only famous for its green tea hills but also for its pristine white mustard flower fields. Coming to Moc Chau in winter, especially around November and December every year, at this time, white mustard flower fields bloom everywhere, creating a beautiful "white plateau", especially in communes like Chieng Son. You will admire the misty tea hills, blooming white mustard flower fields and bustling villages with singing.

>> Refer to the Northern Tour in December, traveling to Moc Chau in the season of pure white mustard flowers

1.5. Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) in the foggy winter

The ancient Stone Church is a tourist symbol of Tam Dao. (Photo: Trung Nghia)

Tam Dao is a town in Vinh Phuc province, known as "Da Lat of the North". Coming to Tam Dao in winter, you will admire the poetic and cool natural scenery. In addition, you can also participate in attractive experiences such as conquering Tam Dao peak floating in the mist, watching Xa Huong lake - the "muse" sleeping in the middle of Tam Dao mountains and forests...

1.6. Lang Son - The most famous snow-watching tourist destination in the North in December in Vietnam

White snow covers Mau Son tourist area in winter

Lang Son is located about 150km from Hanoi, is home to many ethnic groups such as Dao, Muong, Tay Nung... Therefore, this is considered one of the most multicultural cities in Vietnam. Coming to Lang Son in winter, you cannot help but conquer Mau Son mountain. Located about 30km from Lang Son city, Mau Son mountain peak is covered in fog all year round. In winter, there can be snow and ice here, looking at the gradually white scenery is as beautiful as foreign scenery. Mountain climbing is also an experience worth trying when coming to Lang.

2. Typical dishes in the northern provinces in winter are extremely popular with tourists.

Thang Co - A famous specialty dish of the Northern mountainous region that warms the heart in winter. (Photo: Collected)

The Northern mountainous region of Vietnam has a diverse and rich cuisine , imbued with the flavors of the mountains and forests. Below are some typical dishes that you must try when traveling to the Northeast - Northwest:

Smoked buffalo meat: This is a famous dish of the ethnic minorities in the Northern mountainous region. The buffalo meat is carefully selected, marinated with spices and smoked over a wood stove for many hours. Smoked buffalo meat has a delicious, chewy, rich flavor. Smoked buffalo meat is also a suitable winter dish to sip with a cup of corn wine to warm the soul.
Bamboo rice: Bamboo rice is a simple traditional dish of the ethnic groups in the Northern mountainous region, cooked from fragrant sticky rice, eaten with grilled chicken, grilled fish, galangal salt... preserving the quintessence of the earth and sky.
Sour Pho: This is a typical dish of Lang Son province. Sour Pho has chewy noodles, mixed with a sweet and sour sauce, a thick brown color made from duck broth and many spices such as onions, garlic, chili, vinegar, sugar, ginger... then add tapioca starch to thicken the sauce. A portion of sour Pho has julienned potatoes, char siu, stomach, crispy fried pork liver and indispensable roasted duck meat famous of Lang Son, thinly sliced Chinese sausage, roasted peanuts, dried onions, herbs, cucumbers.
Thang Co: This is a typical dish of ethnic minorities in the Northeast - Northwest region. Thang Co is cooked from horse meat, horse organs, and spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, and lemongrass. The dish has a delicious, rich flavor, and is also a dish that tests the courage of many people.
Five-color sticky rice: This is a traditional dish of ethnic minorities in the Northwest region. Five-color sticky rice is cooked from sticky rice, colored with vegetables and fruits such as gac fruit, purple leaves, pandan leaves, and beetroot. Five-color sticky rice has eye-catching colors and delicious taste, and is a dish not to be missed when traveling to the Northern mountainous region.

3. Delicious places to eat in the North in winter

Bamboo rice - Grilled meat is a favorite dish of most tourists in the Northeast - Northwest. (Photo: Collected)

Below are some delicious places to eat when traveling to the North in winter that you can refer to:

Pho Thin Restaurant - Hanoi: This is a famous pho restaurant in Hanoi, loved by many people. Pho Thin has a delicious, rich broth, chewy noodles, served with rare and well-done beef, pho noodles, green onions, lemon, and chili sauce.
Thang Co Moc Mien Restaurant: This is a restaurant specializing in serving specialties of the famous Northeast - Northwest region in Ha Giang. The attractive dishes sold at the restaurant include: Au Tau porridge, Thang Co, dried buffalo meat... Among them, Thang Co is the most favorite dish of many diners at the restaurant. Thang Co here is cooked from fresh horse meat, horse organs, adding spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, lemongrass. The dish has a delicious, rich flavor, is a dish that tests the courage of many people.
A Quynh Lam Rice Restaurant - Lao Cai: A Quynh Restaurant is not only famous for Thang Co but also for Sapa Lam Rice which is very popular. Also made from sticky rice, Lam Rice here is separated from bamboo tubes and grilled until the edges are charred. The rice has a distinctive aroma, blending perfectly with the flavor of the grill, plus a little bit of sesame salt that will surely make you fall in love.

Above are the tourist destinations in the North that attract tourists with their unique beauty in winter, especially in November - December. Hopefully this information will help you have more suggestions about destinations and typical cuisine to enjoy during your trip in the early winter days. Let's pack your backpack and go to enjoy!
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FURTHER READING
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