Where to travel near Hanoi, cheap on September 2nd?

If you are just traveling for the day, you can choose some of the following locations:

Ba Vi National Park

Address: Suoi Hai commune, Hanoi

Less than 60km from the center of Hanoi, this is definitely an interesting destination for tourists who want to vacation near the capital. Visitors can go to Ba Vi National Park by motorbike, car or bus, which takes about more than 1 hour to travel. The entrance fee is only a maximum of 60,000 VND for adults.

Camping in Ba Vi pine forest is an ideal choice for many tourists. (Photo: Internet).

Here you can explore the natural forest, with pine forests of deep green, creating a rare peace.

In addition, the ruined church is also attractive with its mossy beauty, rare quiet and ancient scenery. This place makes a strong impression with its cracked stone walls and old domes, helping visitors have nostalgic photos.

Thuong Temple, Uncle Ho Temple: Located on the top of Ba Vi, visitors can walk here to offer incense and admire the panoramic view of the mountains and forests. The path up to the temple has stone steps along the mountainside, the landscape on both sides gradually changes with the height, making the mountain climbing journey also a gentle meditative experience.

Cactus Garden: Located right near the entrance to the National Park, this place owns hundreds of large and small cactus species from all over the world. The space inside is like a "desert oasis" in the middle of the mountains and forests, loved by young people thanks to its unique colors and impressive greenhouse architecture.

Thien Son - Suoi Nga/Ao Vua/Khoang Xanh - Suoi Tien: These are large eco-tourism areas that exploit the natural beauty hidden deep in the Ba Vi mountains and forests, suitable for families and groups of friends. Coming here, visitors can bathe in the stream, organize picnics, kayak, have local meals at restaurants and take a nap in leaf huts in the middle of nature.

Resorts: Ba Vi has many green resorts hidden under the forest canopy such as Melia Ba Vi, Asean Resort or Family Resort, with room rates ranging from 700,000 to over 2,000,000 VND/night depending on the type.

Tram Mountain Tourist Area

Address: Chuong My ward, Hanoi

Tram Mountain tourist area, also known as Tram Tu Son, has a wild mountainous terrain covered with trees and grass, looking like a vast plateau. Only more than 20km from Hanoi, Tram Mountain has a completely separate beauty from the bustling capital because it possesses a peaceful beauty mixed with the inherent majesty of the mountains and forests.

Tram Mountain tourist area attracts tourists. (Photo: People's Army Newspaper).

With towering cliffs on all sides and rows of pristine green grass on the ground, Tram Mountain is a favorite destination for many young people. To have fun, you can prepare a tent and some snacks to enjoy the scenery while resting.

Entrance to Tram Mountain is completely free.

Dong Mo Tourist Area

Address: Son Tay ward, Hanoi

Dong Mo tourist area has an area of about 500 hectares with terrain adorned by Dong Mo lake, Phuong island, and rows of trees shading the paths.

On weekdays as well as holidays, visitors coming here will be able to breathe fresh air, admire the peaceful natural scenery and experience relaxing activities such as fishing, watching the sunset, kayaking on the river, grass sliding, camping...

If you do not have a personal vehicle, you can also choose to take a bus to Dong Mo tourist area. The entrance fee is about 80,000 VND/person/day. Other costs include: Tent rental: 250,000 - 600,000 VND/day, the rental price varies depending on the number of people in the group. If you want to rent a stilt house, the fee will be higher.

If you want to go on a 2-day, 1-night tour, you can choose the following locations near Hanoi:

Ninh Binh - World Natural and Cultural Heritage

Coming to Ninh Binh is touching an ancient and majestic memory, where rivers meander between the limestone mountains. Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital or Bai Dinh Pagoda are all names that evoke the beauty that is both quiet and majestic, very typical of this land.

Visitors can take a boat ride slowly through the caves in the early morning, and in the afternoon climb Hang Mua to watch the sunset spread over the rice fields.

Trang An - Ninh Binh has a majestic beauty with rolling mountains and blue rivers. (Photo: Ninh Binh Department of Tourism).

Trang An/Tam Coc - Bich Dong: Both of these complexes are notable for their river landscapes, which weave through limestone mountains, caves and rice fields. If you choose Tam Coc, you will be able to sit on a bamboo boat rowed by locals, drifting slowly between rice fields (most beautiful around May - June), occasionally passing through cool caves.

Trang An has a longer route, more diverse scenery and you can visit many deep caves, the caves are uniquely connected to each other, giving the feeling of going into the heart of the mountain.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: The first capital of the centralized feudal state of Vietnam, this place preserves many historical vestiges associated with the two dynasties of Dinh and Tien Le. The temples of King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh were built majestically among the surrounding rocky mountains, creating a space that is both solemn and reminiscent of a heroic period of nation building.

Bai Dinh Pagoda: The pagoda complex is located on a large hill, with a massive scale and outstanding structures such as the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia, the long La Han corridor and the towering bell tower.

Mua Cave: From here, you can look down on the vast Tam Coc plain, the winding river, and the rice fields, creating a majestic natural picture. The best time to see the scenery is early morning or late afternoon when the sun is gentle and the sky is clear.

Transportation: About 90 - 100km from Hanoi, you can go by car, motorbike (1.5 - 2 hours) or take the train from Hanoi station to Ninh Binh station. Depending on the accommodation, the price is different, from a few hundred to a few million VND/day.

Tam Dao (Phu Tho) - Romantic town of clouds

Tam Dao is known as the "Da Lat of the North" because of its unique natural landscape and cool air. This place has a very unique gentleness: both nostalgic and separate from the daily noise. This is an ideal destination for those who want to relax for a short time.

Tam Dao Ancient Stone Church: An architectural masterpiece made entirely of stone, designed in Gothic style, featuring mossy walls covered with ivy and colorful stained glass windows. This is also a symbol associated with the image of the foggy town.

The panorama of Tam Dao is like a miniature city on high, highlighted by some buildings that still retain classical features. (Photo: Internet).

TV Tower: Tam Dao TV Tower has a high position, many tourists often like to conquer this place to be able to see the whole view of Tam Dao and the surrounding mountains, suitable for those who love trekking in easy terrain.

Rooftop cafes: Tam Dao has many cafes that offer panoramic views of the majestic clouds and mountains from above. In addition, visitors can also check-in with the cafe's miniature landscapes.

Heaven's Gate and Cloud Bridge: These are the two most famous photography locations in Tam Dao, often producing "unreal" photos that blend into the sky and clouds, suitable for tourists who love taking check-in photos.

Silver Waterfall: Silver Waterfall is a small but vertical waterfall, standing out with its white foam in the middle of wild mountains and forests. This is an ideal destination for camping, bathing in the waterfall, organizing outdoor BBQ parties with friends and relatives.

In Tam Dao, there are many options from cozy homestays (prices around 400,000 - 700,000 VND/night) to high-end hotels and resorts with prices ranging from 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 VND/night.

Mai Chau (Phu Tho) - Peaceful valley

Mai Chau is a peaceful countryside, still retaining its gentle, rustic and close features. Surrounding Mai Chau valley are deep green mountains and Thai villages nestled next to vast rice fields. Because it is located in the highlands, the air in Mai Chau is always cool, sometimes clouds linger on the mountainside, blending with the smoke from the kitchens in the villages, creating a peaceful and simple scene.

The peaceful countryside scenery in Mai Chau can make anyone feel relaxed and peaceful. (Photo: Internet).

Ban Lac, Ban Pom Coong: These are two Thai villages with traditional stilt houses interspersed among rice fields. You can rent a bicycle to ride around the village, meet the locals, enjoy the peaceful scenery with rice fields, buffaloes, smoke stoves or rent ethnic costumes to check-in.

Mai Chau Market: The market is usually held on Sundays and the full moon and first day of the lunar month. This is a place where all the colors of the highlands gather: brocade, sticky rice, wild vegetables, local chickens... Visitors coming here are often attracted by the bustling atmosphere, the laughter mixed with the aroma of the dishes sold right on the roadside, making it difficult for you to pass by without stopping.

Thai culture: When night falls, the yard of the stilt house is lit up by torches and the sound of gongs and drums, and visitors are invited to join the locals in bamboo dances and xoè dances. This is often a special end-of-day activity for the Thai people, both fun and full of cultural identity.

Accommodation: Mainly homestay stilt houses, prices from 300,000 - 500,000 VND/night. There are also a few small resorts for tourists who want a private vacation.

Travel: About 140km from Hanoi, takes about 3.5 - 4 hours by car or motorbike.

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