Da Nang youth “lost” to the suburbs every weekend
On weekends, in addition to Hai Van pass, Son Tra peninsula, many young people choose to “travel” to Hoa Bac
Eating hot pot and fruit picking in the suburbs of Hanoi, a luxury resort near Ho Chi Minh City, a flower festival in Dien Bien… are suggestions for this week.
The theme of this weekend’s getaway is “being one with nature”. After a stressful working week, you can hide in the spaces between the hills, farms, rivers, and lakes… take advantage of the cool weather.
Eating hot pot and picking fruit in the suburbs of Hanoi
A leisurely Sunday can start at about 11am when the whole family goes on the road, driving along Hoa Lac highway to enjoy lunch with the famous copper crab hot pot dish. For a long time, the hot pot restaurant located on the way to Xuan Mai (Hoa Binh) has been very famous. Names such as Phu Binh, Thanh Vu, Khong Name can be mentioned… Quality hot pot, served with chicken with fish sauce, beef, sticky rice with cassava…
After eating and resting, the next destination will be Mian Farm, about 10 km from the Hoa Lac intersection, passing through the cultural village of Vietnamese ethnic groups. Just follow Google Maps, the whole family will come to a clean fruit farm. Depending on the season, you will be able to hand-pick pomelos, breast milk… or simply wander, relax in the fresh air, drink a cup of tea and eat tea.
Address: End of Hanoi – Hoa Lac highway
Live like the Tay in Lam Thuong, Yen Bai
Lam Thuong is a commune in Luc Yen district, Yen Bai province, more than 250 km from Hanoi. Xoi farmstay is the first place to stay in Lam Thuong, surrounded by hills, waterfalls, fields and Tay villages. In addition to stilt houses and dormitories, farmstay also has two small wooden houses with private bathrooms for families or couples. The food for the guests is all grown and processed by the Tay owners themselves from their home garden.
In the early morning, you can cycle among the green fields in Tong Pang, Tong Ping Cai, Coi villages… Then, trekking 700 m high Lung Trang mountain, having lunch picnic on the mountain, zooming in on the view. View all over Lam Thuong valley, relax by the stream in the afternoon. The next day is a journey to discover Nam Chan waterfall with clear blue water, located deep in the old forest.
Address: Binh Cai village, Lam Thuong commune, Luc Yen district, Yen Bai province.
Ban flower festival in Dien Bien
After two years of not being held due to the influence of Covid-19, the Dien Bien flower festival has returned with many activities. Due to the epidemic situation, the festival’s scale is more compact, but visitors can still participate in activities such as the “Check-in Dien Bien” photo contest, shopping for cultural and tourism products, etc. The opening ceremony of “Sparkling Hoa Ban” took place on the evening of March 13 at Square May 7. Ban flowers are also blooming white all over the streets of Dien Bien, helping visitors feel the Northwest spring.
In addition, the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum held the exhibition “Following the General’s Footprints” for the first time from March 13 to April 25. The exhibition introduces the life and career of General Vo Nguyen Giap, responds to the flower festival and towards the 68th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory.
Visit cocoa garden in Buon Ma Thuot
Ban Me is not only famous for its rich coffee but also famous cocoa-growing land. Visitors can visit the restaurant Moss Phong located on Y Ngong street in the center of the city. At the shop, guests will visit a cocoa garden full of fruit. The space is cool and airy with a blue lotus pond right in the middle of the garden.
After visiting and taking photos to check in at the garden, guests can manually pick cocoa, observe the processing staff and instruct how to make cocoa smoothies. Before leaving, don’t forget to buy as gifts specialties made from cocoa fruits such as chocolate, cocoa wine, cocoa powder…
Address: 111 Y Ngong, Buon Ma Thuot city
Luxury resort near Ho Chi Minh City
25 minutes from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, An Lam Retreats Saigon River is located along the Saigon River. This is a place that combines a resort experience with nature, traditional culture and body – mind – mind health therapy.
The resort has 38 villas and suites with private swimming pools, using environmentally friendly materials. There are also wellness programs, spa treatments and discovery experiences that help promote physical well-being. You can also partake in everyday experiences such as fishing, learning to craft coffee roasting, making coconut oil, and making soap from recycled materials. You can also visit Cu Chi tunnels, traditional craft villages…
Address: April 21, Trung Quarter, Vinh Phu Ward, Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province.
