If you're visiting Quang Ninh and not going to the beach, where else should you go in the autumn?

Besides its beaches, Quang Ninh is blessed with countless stunning natural landscapes that will leave a lasting impression on visitors.

Phoenix Hill

Located in Hamlet 12 Khe, Bac Son Ward, north of Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province, Phuong Hoang Peak is a suitable location for weekend picnics.

Phoenix Hill has vast stretches of grass. Photo: Ngoc Cong

Located at an altitude of nearly 500m, this place is covered with pine forests and rolling grassy hills. The hill has two main striking landscapes: the green grass season in spring and summer, and the dry grass season from October to January of the following year.

The hill, covered in a layer of burnt grass, retains its wild, unspoiled beauty, making it a perfect backdrop for Instagram-worthy photos. Photo: Ngoc Cong

For convenience and ease, visitors to Phoenix Hill can experience overnight camping and watching the sunrise, with services available from several providers.

Standing on the hilltop, surrounded by vast natural scenery, visitors will feel a sense of oneness with nature, a feeling of immense freedom.

Yen Tu Tourist Area

Yen Tu Tourist Area is located in the Yen Tu mountain range, Thuong Yen Cong ward, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province. It is a famous spiritual tourist destination, boasting a system of temples with unique architectural features that are among the best in Quang Ninh.

Yen Tu tourist area has its own unique beauty in each season, but the period from January to March of the lunar calendar each year is the peak season, attracting a large number of Buddhists and tourists who come to visit and worship.

The serene beauty of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery, Quang Ninh. Photo: Linh Boo

After visiting Trinh Pagoda, tourists can begin their pilgrimage to Dong Pagoda on the mountaintop. Along the way, they can visit Ngoa Van Hermitage, the statue of An Ky Sinh, the Heavenly Gate with a Buddhist stele... and many small pagodas located on the mountainside.

The stalls at Yen Tu Village. Photo: Linh Boo

A female tourist cycles around the Yen Tu tourist area. Photo: Linh Boo

Additionally, visitors shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit Yen Tu Village, nestled peacefully at the foot of the majestic Yen Tu mountain. The houses in the village are built in the ancient architectural style of a Northern Vietnamese village. Houses with laterite stone floors, earthen walls, red brick pathways, and lim wood door frames create an atmosphere rich in traditional culture.

Thac Mo

Located in Quang Yen commune, Quang Ninh province, Thac Mo eco-tourism area still retains its pristine beauty. It boasts a cool climate, fresh air, vast forests, clear streams, and cool, rushing waterfalls.

The Thac Mo tourist area is nestled amidst lush green forests. Photo: Vietnam National Tourism Administration.

Mơ Waterfall is formed from the Mơ stream, which stretches for about 2,000 meters from Yên Tử to Yên Lập. The Mơ stream meanders through different altitudes, creating three stunning waterfalls at each point of the tiered terrain: Hoa Sen Waterfall, Doi Waterfall, and Mơ Waterfall.

The stream in the Thac Mo tourist area. Photo: Vietnam National Tourism Administration.

This tourist area also features a large swimming pool, covering an area of ​​up to 1,000 square meters, utilizing natural spring water. There is also a separate camping area and a full range of dining options. The exciting activities at Thac Mo will help visitors relieve all the stress and fatigue of everyday life.

Therefore, Mo Waterfall is a popular choice for tourists as a weekend getaway and camping spot. The entrance fee is 10,000 VND per person.

Yen Trung Lake

Yen Trung Lake, located in Phuong Dong ward, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, is often described as a "miniature Da Lat." The lake nestles in a valley, surrounded by hills, mountains, and lush, ancient pine forests. Numerous islands within the lake create a dreamy and poetic landscape rarely seen elsewhere.

Visiting Yen Trung Lake, tourists can enjoy the cool, refreshing atmosphere. Photo: Vietnam National Tourism Administration.

Yen Trung is the largest artificial freshwater lake in Quang Ninh province, with a total area of ​​100 hectares, serving as a water reservoir for agricultural production. Here, visitors can enjoy pristine nature, cool air, and participate in many interesting activities such as renting bicycles to cycle around the lake, camping overnight, and rowing traditional boats on the lake.

Khe Van Waterfall

Originating from the Khe Van mountain range, Khe Van waterfall is located in Huc Dong commune, Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh province. Situated at an altitude of over 1,000m above sea level, Khe Van waterfall is approximately 100m high and features three tiers of cascading water. Each tier of the waterfall possesses its own unique and majestic beauty.

The second tier of Khe Van waterfall. Photo: Vietnam National Tourism Administration.

Each season, Khe Van Waterfall takes on a unique character. Especially during the rainy season, the amount of water flowing down the waterfall is much greater, creating small pools right at the foot of the falls.

Visiting here in the summer, tourists can immerse themselves in the cool waters of the waterfall, helping to dispel the sweltering heat of the hot weather. This place is increasingly attracting many tourists who come to have fun, experience, and relax.

Milestone 1305 and the Dinosaur's Backbone

Located on the border patrol road in Binh Lieu district, the "Dinosaur's Backbone" refers to the mountain ridge leading up to border marker 1305 in Quang Ninh province. Border marker 1305 is also one of the two highest border markers in Quang Ninh province. To reach it, visitors need to overcome a steep mountain ridge; the path can be quite dangerous in bad weather.

The Dinosaur Ridge in Binh Lieu is the most beautiful spot on the route to conquer border marker 1305 between Vietnam and China. Photo: Nguyen Pham Dang Khoa

Milestone 1305. Photo: Nguyen Pham Dang Khoa

However, due to its prime location, many tourists want to visit milestone 1305 to take photos and admire the stunning scenery on the dinosaur's spine. Here, you will be overwhelmed by the vast expanse of green vegetation and majestic mountains.

In October and November, the roadsides are lined with endless valleys of pristine white reeds. Standing amidst this vast expanse, visitors can't help but feel an extraordinary sense of peace.

Linh Boo

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