Destinations ‘departure in the morning, return in the afternoon’ from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on September 2nd

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Tourists in two big cities, if they do not have time to arrange to go far on the occasion of September 2, can refer to places near and easy to move during the day.

Hanoi Marine Park

The dolphin and seal show here has a capacity of 2,000 seats.  Photo: Playground
The dolphin and seal show here has a capacity of 2,000 seats. Photo: Playground

If you want to go to the beach but are afraid to go far, you can experience the artificial sea at Tuan Chau Hanoi entertainment complex, located in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, about 25 km from the city center, takes 40 minutes of travel if there is no traffic jam. The artificial sea here is about 5,400 m2 wide, with dolphin and seal shows, suitable for families with young children. Every Saturday night, there is also a famous scene show The Essence of the North.

“Rotary house” in Bat Trang

The work was built to honor the quintessence of his father's pottery craft.  Photo: Huong Chi
The work was built to honor the quintessence of his father’s pottery craft. Photo: Huong Chi

In addition to the familiar molding and pottery making activities, Bat Trang has changed its skin more since it has added a ” turntable-shaped house ” – The center of Vietnamese craft village quintessence. Thanks to the unique architecture and outstanding colors, this place is visited by many people to check-in, visit and drink coffee. To visit the museum, the ticket price is 30,000 VND. From the city center to here about 15 km, it takes half an hour.

Boat ride in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

Landscape in Tam Coc on a shady day.  Photo: Trung Nghia
Landscape in Tam Coc on a shady day. Photo: Trung Nghia

Taking the highway, the travel time to Ninh Binh from the center of Hanoi takes just over an hour for a distance of about 100 km. Boating in Tam Coc is a new suggestion, instead of rowing in Trang An which is too familiar. From here, you can also easily move to Bich Dong with its ancient beauty or Mua Cave. Taking a boat at Tam Coc, you will be rowing among the rice fields at the foot of the limestone mountains, passing through caves, and buying and selling lotus flowers and guns as gifts right on the boat. In addition, visitors can also enjoy the “specialty” of rowing by foot.

Dragon Hill Tourist Area, Hai Phong

The artificial beach here has a blue water color, different from the typical color of Do Son sea.  Photo: Tourist area
The artificial beach here has a blue water color, different from the typical color of Do Son sea. Photo: Tourist area

The trend of Hai Phong food tour has not shown any signs of cooling down, guests often flock here on weekends and September 2 is no exception. The suggestion for you is to combine a food tour of about 2 hours with a trip to Do Son to visit the new tourist area of ​​Dragon Hill, nearly 20 km from the center of Hai Phong city. There is an artificial beach with white sand and blue water, different from Do Son beach, which is famous for being dirty.

Tra Co Beach, Quang Ninh

Van Don - Mong Cai highway is open to traffic, making it easy to visit the beach in the northeast of the country from Hanoi.  Photo: Sun Group
Van Don – Mong Cai highway is open to traffic, making it easy to visit the beach in the northeast of the country from Hanoi. Photo: Sun Group

This is a “quite crazy” journey if you go during the day, but it is very trendy for those who want to test drive the Van Don – Mong Cai expressway open to traffic on September 1, to reach Tra Co beach . Previously, the travel time to Mong Cai from Hanoi took at least half a day, now the time is shortened to just over 3 hours. Tra Co Beach still retains many wild looks and clear water. In addition to swimming, visitors can visit Sa Vi cape which is the first place to receive the sun in the Northern mainland, Tra Co communal house, Tra Co church…

Camping at Dau Tieng Lake, Tay Ninh

Destinations in the morning, return in the afternoon from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on September 2 - 10

Dau Tieng Lake , nearly 90 km from Ho Chi Minh City, is a popular camping spot due to its wild beauty, green lawn and fresh air. Recently, instead of camping in the grass by the shore, many tourists choose to go to Nhim island in the middle of the lake. Although the island is known by many people, due to the long boat ride, the service is not available, so it only attracts those who like to explore, return to the wild nature and feel the privacy and tranquility.

Cycling and camping in Ma Da forest

Sports activities in Ma Da are loved by many tourists.  Photo: Scratchy Adventures
Sports activities in Ma Da are loved by many tourists. Photo: Scratchy Adventures

Ma Da Forest or cultural nature reserve in Dong Nai, 80 km from Ho Chi Minh City, is a natural space where visitors can experience cycling, SUP rowing, camping by Tri An Lake. Ma Da forest is also famous for being home to many wild animals that you can encounter when participating in cycling or trekking. Note to bring sportswear, sunscreen, long-sleeved clothes and insect repellent sprays when experiencing here.

Visit Long Khanh garden, Dong Nai

Fruit in the garden in Long Khanh.  Photo: Aunt's garden 2 in Cay Da hamlet
Fruit in the garden in Long Khanh. Photo: Aunt’s garden 2 in Cay Da hamlet

It only takes about 2-3 hours to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Binh Loc commune, Long Khanh city, Dong Nai province. Long Khanh has many gardens with all kinds of fruits such as mangosteen, guava, jackfruit, toad, longan… Tickets to visit the gardens range from 30,000 VND to 120,000 VND per person. When buying entrance tickets, the gardener’s car will take visitors to the gardens, freely take pictures, and eat the fruit in the garden, with no time limit for leaving.

If you just want to go around the city during the holidays, in Hanoi, you can spend time cycling on the West Lake, leisurely drinking morning coffee in the old town, or park your car and go for a walk in Thong Nhat park or at Thong Nhat park. Botanical garden. In Ho Chi Minh City, a tour to see the city on the river, explore the surrounding districts, and relax in the green spaces in the center of the city… are also suitable suggestions.

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