If you don't go swimming in the sea when traveling to Quang Ninh in the fall, where should you go?

Not only the sea, Quang Ninh is blessed with countless beautiful landscapes that visitors will have an unforgettable impression upon once they set foot in.

Phoenix Hill

Located in village 12 Khe, Bac Son ward, north of Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province, Phuong Hoang peak is a suitable place for weekend picnics.

Phoenix Hill has large lawns. Photo: Ngoc Cong

Located at an altitude of nearly 500m, this place is covered by pine forests and rolling hills of grass. The hill has two main outstanding landscapes, which are the green grass season in spring and summer and the burnt grass season from October to January of the following year.

The hill is covered in a burnt grass-colored coat, bringing a wild beauty, becoming a virtual photography backdrop. Photo: Ngoc Cong

For convenience and ease, visitors to Phoenix Hill can experience overnight camping, waiting for the sunrise according to the available service provided by some parties.

Standing on the top of the hill, in the middle of the vast natural space, visitors will have the feeling of being immersed in the sky and earth, extremely free.

Yen Tu tourist area

Yen Tu tourist area is located in Yen Tu mountain, Thuong Yen Cong ward, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province. This is a famous spiritual tourist destination, possessing a system of temples with unique architecture, the top in Quang Ninh.

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

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

After visiting Trinh Pagoda, visitors can begin their pilgrimage to Dong Pagoda on the top of the mountain. Along the way, visit Ngoa Van Hermitage, An Ky Sinh statue, the Buddha stele gate... and many small pagodas located on the mountainside.

Stalls in Yen Tu Village. Photo: Linh Boo

Female tourist cycling around Yen Tu tourist area. Photo: Linh Boo

In addition, visitors should not miss the opportunity to visit Nuong Yen Tu Village, located peacefully at the foot of the majestic Yen Tu Mountain. The houses in the village are built in the ancient architectural style of the Northern village. The houses are paved with laterite, with earthen walls, red brick roads and ironwood door frames... creating a space imbued with traditional culture.

Mo Waterfall

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

Thac Mo tourist area seems to be hidden in the middle of a lush green forest. Photo: Vietnam National Tourism Administration

Mo Waterfall is formed from Mo Stream, stretching about 2,000m from Yen Tu to Yen Lap. Mo Stream flows windingly through different heights, forming 3 beautiful waterfalls at each terrain point, namely Hoa Sen Waterfall, Doi Waterfall and Mo Waterfall.

Stream in Thac Mo tourist area. Photo: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

This tourist area also has a large swimming pool, up to 1,000m2 in area, taking advantage of natural spring water. There is also a separate camping area and a full dining area. The interesting activities at Mo Waterfall will help visitors relieve all the stress and fatigue of daily life.

That is why Mo Waterfall is chosen by many tourists as a place to visit and camp on weekends. Entrance fee is 10,000 VND/person.

Yen Trung Lake

Yen Trung Lake, located in Phuong Dong Ward, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province, is considered a “miniature Da Lat”. The lake is nestled in a valley, surrounded by hills and green pine forests. There are many floating islands in the lake, creating a rare, dreamy and poetic scene.

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

Yen Trung is the largest artificial freshwater lake in Quang Ninh province, with a total area of 100 hectares, which is a place to reserve water for agricultural production. Coming here, visitors can enjoy the wild nature, cool air, participate in many interesting activities such as renting bicycles to ride around the lake, camping overnight, rowing bamboo boats on the lake...

Khe Van Waterfall

Originating from Khe Van mountain range, Khe Van waterfall is located in Huc Dong commune, Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh. Located at an altitude of more than 1,000m above sea level, Khe Van waterfall is about 100m high, with up to 3 levels of water pouring down from above. Each level of the waterfall has a different majestic beauty.

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

Each season, Khe Van waterfall will have its own unique color. Especially in the rainy season, the amount of water pouring into this waterfall flows more strongly, creating small lakes right at the foot of the waterfall.

Coming here in the summer, visitors will be immersed in the cool water of the waterfall, helping to dispel the heat of the hot weather. This place is increasingly attracting many tourists to come and have fun, experience and relax.

Milestone 1305 and the Dinosaur's Back

Located on the border patrol road of Binh Lieu district, Dinosaur's spine is the name given to the ridge leading up to landmark 1305 in Quang Ninh province. Landmark 1305 is also one of the two border markers located at the highest position in Quang Ninh province. To get there, visitors need to cross a steep ridge, and if the weather is bad, the road is quite dangerous.

Dinosaur's spine in Binh Lieu is the most beautiful location on the way to conquer the 1305 Vietnam - China border milestone. Photo: Nguyen Pham Dang Khoa

Milestone 1305. Photo: Nguyen Pham Dang Khoa

However, due to its prime location, many tourists want to go to milestone 1305 to check in and admire the beautiful scenery on the dinosaur's back. Coming here, you will be overwhelmed by the immense green of trees, grass, and majestic mountains and forests.

In October and November, along both sides of the road are valleys of pure white grass flowers stretching far and wide. Standing in the middle of that immense space, visitors cannot help but feel strangely peaceful.

Linh Boo

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