Tourist and picnic places near Hanoi on the weekend

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If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to have a relaxing and enjoyable weekend, the following 12  tourist destinations near Hanoi in 1 day are the ideal destinations for you.

10 picnic places around Hanoi to hang out on the weekend.

1. Ham Lon Mountain (Soc Son)

Ham Lon Mountain is no longer a strange name when the “photographers” mention the backpacking places near Hanoi Following the Thang Long – Noi Bai highway towards Vinh Phuc, it took you just over an hour to reach this tourist destination. Located in the Doc Ton – Soc Son mountain range, with an altitude of about 462m, Ham Lon is a challenging mountain for backpackers.

The road to Ham Lon mountain is like Da Lat.  Photo: @d0105

The road to Ham Lon mountain is like Da Lat. Photo: @d0105

In Ham Lon, you can completely camp overnight by the vast Nui Bau lake at the foot of the mountain. The mountain air is cool and the lake breeze blows in, so even though the weather is hot, Ham Lon is always cool and fresh. In addition, with a cheap price, Ham Lon is the top tourist destination near Hanoi that many student groups choose.

There's nothing more fun than having a picnic in the mountains with your friends at the weekend.  Photo: @quynhanh4112

There’s nothing more fun than having a picnic in the mountains with your friends at the weekend. Photo: @quynhanh4112

However, the sudden rains here will probably cause some problems for cooking. Therefore, tourists should prepare some food at home as a precaution. 

Camping at night with a fire spread on the mountain is also very interesting.  Photo: @ttrang1712

Camping at night with a fire spread on the mountain is also very interesting. Photo: @ttrang1712

2. Tram Mountain (Chap My)

Only about 25km from the center of the capital, Tram Mountain and the ruins of Tram pagoda have become a tourist destination near Hanoi  chosen by many young people who love trekking.

Tram mountain is not too high and difficult to go, so it is very suitable for weekend picnics.  Photo:@xu_pham18

Tram mountain is not too high and difficult to go, so it is very suitable for weekend picnics. Photo:@xu_pham18

Because this tourist destination is located at the gateway of the capital, the means of transportation to this place is also very flexible. You can ride mountain bikes, motorbikes and even buses. With beautiful majestic scenery, Tram mountain promises to be a beautiful photo-taking place for everyone.

I'm the girl in the red dress, leaving the small world on the steppe.  Photo: @thanhmc2203

I’m the girl in the red dress, leaving the small world on the steppe. Photo: @thanhmc2203

A corner of Tram pagoda.  Photo: @phuonganh_0806_99

A corner of Tram pagoda. Photo: @phuonganh_0806_99

3.  Ba Vi National Park (Ba Vi) 

Ba Vi National Park is also a great choice for camping because this is a tourist destination near Hanoi with a very cheap ticket price: only 40,000 / person.

The road to the national park is extremely beautiful and cool.  Photo: @thaomuoii

The road to the national park is extremely beautiful and cool. Photo: @thaomuoii

Here, you will have the opportunity to admire the pine and coniferous forests; Cactus garden, Ngoc Hoa cave….

Inside the cactus garden.  Photo: @nah.o6o9

Inside the cactus garden. Photo: @nah.o6o9

Besides natural places, Ba Vi National Park also has historical sites such as French political prison, Uncle Ho temple, Thuong temple, etc.

Ba Vi ancient church with a somewhat ghostly space.  Photo: @hang88_

Ba Vi ancient church with a somewhat ghostly space. Photo: @hang88_

If you want to explore Ba Vi more, you can rent some nearby hotels for your convenience. Check out the best quality and most comfortable Ba Vi hotels

Ba Vi Homestead

HotelNghe Hamlet, Van Hoa, Ba Vi District, HanoiPrice from 150,000 VND / night

Ba Vi Homestead Hotel
Ba Vi Homestead – 0 Star Hotel

4. Bat Trang Pottery Village – a unique day trip destination near Hanoi

With just over 30 minutes by motorbike from the center of the capital, you have come to Bat Trang – a famous pottery village – a place to go on a trip near Hanoi  not to be missed.

All around him is ceramic eii.. Photo: @qui.ruaxe

All around him is ceramic eii.. Photo: @qui.ruaxe

Here, you can admire and shop for lovely ceramic products in markets and family shops.

Bat Trang ceramics

Pretty pottery items are quite cheap. Photo: Thanh Tam

Not only that, you also have the opportunity to try your hand at making pottery in small shops:

In addition, Bat Trang also has special dishes such as: sticky rice cake, bamboo shoot soup with squid. When coming here, visitors should buy boxes of dried squid bamboo shoots as gifts or cook gradually. 

Make simple pottery by hand.  Photo: @thaotran301

Make simple pottery by hand. Photo: @thaotran301

5. Duong Lam Ancient Village (Son Tay)

Only about 50km from Hanoi, Duong Lam ancient village will take you into the old space with mossy red roof houses, unique laterite walls, banyan trees, wells, communal roofs… as bringing visitors back home. a region with a beautiful past of former Northern villages.

The carved lines are bold in the old village.  Photo:@hoaithuong112

The carved lines are bold in the old village. Photo:@hoaithuong112

When you step through the village gate, you will be amazed at an old, quiet space of an ancient village that still retains the colors of time. The hustle and bustle of life now seems to be pushed back.

An old village corner.  Photo: @_h.lan_

An old village corner. Photo: @_h.lan_

6. Bao Son Paradise

Located on the outskirts of the city, Bao Son Paradise Park is an attractive place to attract young people as well as families to have fun on weekends. Coming here, visitors will experience many interesting and attractive activities such as zoo, aquarium, culinary discovery as well as contemplation of art activities…

Discover the European sky right next to Hanoi.  @quynh_nguyen_yen

Discover the European sky right next to Hanoi. @quynh_nguyen_yen

Attractive games give you a real feeling.

Attractive games give you a real feeling.

Delicious food

Delicious food

With a fresh and cool atmosphere, where the quintessence of art and rich games converge, Bao Son Paradise will definitely be a great tourist destination for you.

7. Dong Mo 

Dong Mo tourist area is located about 40km from Hanoi, so you can easily come here by motorbike or car. Considered by many as a cheap tourist destination around Hanoi , Dong Mo is chosen by many families and young people as an ideal destination for a short camping picnic.

Colorful tires in Dong Mo.  Photo: @thuongdinh97

Colorful tires in Dong Mo. Photo: @thuongdinh97

Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village located in Dong Mo tourist area is a place to recreate the unique cultural values ​​of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. This is an ideal destination for domestic as well as international tourists.

8. Ho Quan Son

Another beautiful place in the suburbs of Hanoi for those who like to have long camping trips is Quan Son lake. The landscape here is blended between the towering limestone mountains, on the lake surface are diverse vegetation such as Trang Trang, lotus …

Quan Son Lake is peaceful and quiet.  Photo: @quyetquat

Quan Son Lake is peaceful and quiet. Photo: @quyetquat

The scene is like Ninh Binh.  Photo: @nhungk0i

The scene is like Ninh Binh. Photo: @nhungk0i

The most suitable time to travel to Quan Son Lake is between May and June. This is the time when the lotus season fully blooms on the lake, like a royal garden under the human world.

> See also:  Quan Son Lake – a fairy scene right near Hanoi you must visit once

9. Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) – An attractive tourist destination near Hanoi 

Tam Dao with a cool year-round climate and majestic mountain scenery is an ideal tourist destination near Hanoi for you to relax on the weekend. Here you can feel the rotation of 4 seasons in one day. In the morning there will be the spring breeze, the afternoon is warm and sunny in the summer, in the afternoon it will be the wind of autumn, and the evening will be cold in winter. Do not forget to book a hotel in Tam Dao to experience the wonderful nature here.

Tam Dao one morning sunk in the fog.  Photo: @vthien

Tam Dao one morning sunk in the fog. Photo: @vthien

Tam Dao is cold almost every season, so remember to prepare warm clothes!  Photo: @hohung98

Tam Dao is cold almost every season, so remember to prepare warm clothes! Photo: @hohung98

Tam Dao tourism has many attractive places for you to explore such as Tam Dao Church, Ba Chua Thuong Thousand Waterfall, Silver Waterfall, TV tower, etc. Don’t forget the famous delicious chayote tops when coming here. .

10. Dai Lai (Vinh Phuc)

Only about an hour’s drive from Hanoi, the fresh natural space in Dai Lai will help visitors get rid of all worries in life. Coming here, you can enjoy the scenery of Dai Lai lake by boat, visit Bat Cave, fishing, campfire…

Ho Dai is surprisingly peaceful.

Ho Dai is surprisingly peaceful.

If possible, you can choose the 5-star Flamingo resort with many great experiences to enjoy a memorable stay here.

Hopefully with the tourist destinations around Hanoi in 1 day that Vinlove.net introduced above will help you have a very happy weekend and many interesting experiences.

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