Tuyen Quang is located in the Northeast region, bordering Ha Giang to the north, Bac Kan and Thai Nguyen to the east, Yen Bai to the west, and Vinh Phu and Phu Tho to the south. The administrative center of the province is Tuyen Quang city, in addition there are 6 districts including Chiem Hoa, Son Duong, Ham Yen, Yen Son, Lam Binh and Na Hang.
During the August Revolution, Tuyen Quang was the capital of the liberated zone and was chosen as the revolutionary center of the whole country. At places such as Tan Trao – Son Duong – Tuyen Quang, many historical events took place. Today, Tuyen Quang is considered a rich tourist destination, combining learning about history and experiencing nature.
The best time to go to Tuyen Quang is usually after September until after the Lunar New Year because of the dry weather and beautiful natural scenery with many blooming flowers.
Move
Tuyen Quang city is about 125 km from the center of Hanoi capital. The fastest route is along the Noi Bai – Lao Cai highway then onto the Tuyen Quang – Phu Tho highway. Travel time for the entire route is about 2 hours.
Tuyen Quang – Phu Tho Expressway was just inaugurated on December 23, 40.2 km long, with the starting point in Luong Vuong commune, Tuyen Quang city and the ending point connecting to IC9 intersection of Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway. .
Passenger buses from Hanoi to Tuyen Quang depart from My Dinh or Giap Bat wharf. Travel time is about 2 and a half hours. Ticket prices range from 70,000 VND to 150,000 VND.
Accommodation
Tuyen Quang city has many hotels and motels. If you only visit destinations less than 100 km away, you should stay in the city.
Muong Thanh Tuyen Quang Hotel prices range from 1 to 1.3 million VND per night, Royal Palace costs about 800,000 VND per night. Smaller hotels cost from 300,000 to 600,000 VND such as Anh Anh Luxury Hotel, Tan Trang Hotel, Kim Long Hotel, Nang Mai Hotel.
The motel and homestay system in the city is also quite diverse such as Minh Thuy, Lan Mao, Loc Son, Hoa Hong, Thanh Huyen, priced from 200,000 VND or less per night.
At Na Hang, visitors can choose homestays such as homestay Ban Ne Thanh Tuong, homestay A Phu, homestay Deo But Na Hang (Misa), homestay Khuoi Nhi, Hung Hoa homestay Na Hang, homestay Hoang Viet. These places all have full accommodation and dining services. Price per person per night ranges from 70,000 VND to 150,000 VND. The price for renting a tent is about 200,000 VND per night.
Sightseeing
Historical destinations
Tuyen Quang has 546 historical, cultural and scenic relics, including 435 historical relics, considered the “Revolutionary Museum” of the country.
Tan Trao is a commune in the northeast of Son Duong district, associated with President Ho Chi Minh. In the commune, there are 17 relics, recording historical events on the first days of founding the country such as Lan Na Lua, Tan Trao banyan tree, Tan Trao communal house, Hong Thai communal house along with places marking the 9-year resistance war.
Na Lua Shack
This is where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from the end of May to the end of August 1945 to prepare for the general uprising. The shack is built of bamboo in the style of a stilt house. On June 4, 1945, here President Ho Chi Minh convened a cadre conference to prepare to establish a “liberation zone, liberation army”, moving towards the National Congress and a general uprising. The shack is still preserved and is a famous tourist destination for tourists coming to Tuyen Quang.
Tan Trao banyan tree
Under the shade of the banyan tree of Tan Lap village, on the afternoon of August 16, 1945, the Vietnamese liberation army held a military departure ceremony in the presence of Tan Trao people and 60 national delegates attending the National Congress. General Vo Nguyen Giap read military order No. 1 and then the Liberation Army set out through Thai Nguyen to liberate Hanoi.
Tan Trao Communal House
This is the communal house worshiping the village Thanh Hoang and the river and mountain gods of Tan Lap village. The communal house was built in 1923 in the style of a stilt house, with wooden columns, 3 rooms, 2 wings, and a palm leaf roof. Here, on August 16, 1945, delegates at the National Congress approved the policy of conducting a general uprising, stipulated that the national flag was the red flag with a yellow star, the national anthem was Tien Quan Ca and appointed The National Liberation Committee (Provisional Government) is headed by President Ho Chi Minh. On the morning of August 17, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the oath at the National Inauguration Ceremony here.
Dinh Hong Thai
Before 1945, the communal house was called Kim Trien, located in Kim Trien village (now Ca village), later named after martyr Pham Hong Thai. The communal house was built in 1919, has wooden architecture, palm leaf roof, consists of 3 rooms and 2 wings, has the appearance of a mountain house on stilts. The communal house worships the village Thanh Hoang, river and mountain gods and gods around the region. In addition, the communal house also worships Princess Ngoc Dung. This is also a place for cultural activities and meetings of the village. In addition to its religious value, the communal house also has historical value because it was the first stop of President Ho Chi Minh after returning from Pac Bo (Cao Bang) to Tan Trao on May 21, 1945.
Bong Cave
It was the residence and working place of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance war against the French. The cave is located halfway up Bong Mountain, at the foot of the mountain is the meandering Pho Day River hugging the right side of the mountain range. Here, President Ho Chi Minh directed the 1950 Border campaign and the 2nd National Party Congress in 1951.
Citadel of the Mac Dynasty
The Mac Dynasty citadel is located in Tan Quang ward, Tuyen Quang city. The citadel was built in 1592, during the Mac Dynasty and was repaired in the early Nguyen Dynasty (19th century). The citadel has an important military position, standing on the banks of the Lo River and located on the land and water transportation axis, and has been associated with many important historical events. The citadel is an architectural and artistic relic, also where many battles of peasant uprisings, French and Japanese battles took place, and where President Ho Chi Minh spoke to the people of Tuyen Quang when he visited. after 6 years apart.
The citadel is no longer intact but still retains its basic parts, a symbol of Tuyen Quang history. Recently, the citadel has been restored and repaired a number of items such as the two city gates and the remaining 140 m of walls.
Nguyen Tat Thanh Square
Located in the city center, right next to Lo River, Nguyen Tat Thanh Square has an area of over 8.5 hectares, and is a destination with meaningful historical and cultural value for Tuyen Quang people. In the middle of the square is the monument “Uncle Ho and the people of all ethnic groups in Tuyen Quang province”, close to the foot of Tho Son mountain. The project started in early 2012 and was completed on the 125th birthday anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 2015).
In 2022, Nguyen Tat Thanh Square was recognized by the organizers of the “Asian City Landscape” award as one of 11 excellent works and projects.
Natural and cultural destinations
Blessed by nature, Tuyen Quang has many magnificent landscapes and many unique national cultural features.
Na Hang eco-tourism area
Na Hang – Lam Binh eco-tourism area is considered a “fairyland on earth”, located more than 100 km from Tuyen Quang city. Being the confluence of the Lo and Gam rivers, surrounded by limestone mountains and primeval forests, this place is also known as “Ha Long among the mountains”. The entire area has a total area of 15,000 hectares, including more than 8,000 hectares of lake water surface. The road is also very beautiful, winding around the mountains and hills. Visitors will have a large space to explore and relax, especially excursions on the lake bed. Boats on the lake operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
Located at an altitude of more than 1,000 m above sea level, the scenery of Na Hang is always covered in fog, especially in winter from November to January of the following year. This is also a good time to go to Na Hang.
Tourists can visit many places such as: Pac Ta Temple, take a scenic cruise to Mo waterfall, Khuoi Nhi waterfall, explore caves, primary forests with precious wood, and watch langurs playing. Another interesting experience is trekking in the primeval jungle of Na Hang – Lam Binh nature reserve. There are also many beautiful caves such as Bo Kim cave (Thanh Tuong commune), Khau Quang cave (Nang Kha commune), Phia Muon cave (Son Phu commune), Khuoi Pin cave (Khuon Ha commune) and waterfalls such as Nam Me (Khuon Ha commune), Khuoi Nhi waterfall (Thuong Lam commune), Mo waterfall (Na Hang town).
On Na Hang Lake, there is a special spot, the sacred Coc Vai (Vai Pha), everyone who comes here by boat asks for a wish. Coc Vai is 50 m high and is a natural stone pillar in the lake bed. Tourists taking a boat ride past the stone pillar are often advised by the tour guide to ask for a wish for themselves or their family, because this is a sacred and lucky place.
My Lam mineral spring
My Lam mineral spring is located 12 km southwest of Tuyen Quang city, and is a key tourist area of the province. My Lam natural mineral water was discovered by French geologists in 1923. It is clear and hot, always stable at 67 degrees Celsius, taken directly from underground water more than 150 meters deep. The tourist area has a full system of hotels and restaurants, meeting the diverse needs of guests when coming to experience.
Mo Waterfall
Mo Waterfall (also known as Pac Ban Waterfall) is nearly 100 km from Tuyen Quang city. As a complex of three waterfalls, the scenery at Mo waterfall is dreamy and mysterious, considered a “fairyland”, suitable for young people who like to take photos.
There are two ways to visit Mo waterfall. If you want to leisurely and spend less effort, you should go by boat. Travelers who are adventurous and want more touches can access it by road. In addition, visitors can freely visit the primeval forest surrounding the waterfall. Tourists will be able to touch apple trees, tall green trees, and giant carpets of leaves. This place has few services so only visit during the day.
Ban Ba Waterfall
Ban Ba Waterfall is located on the slopes of Phieng Khang mountain, in Trung Ha commune, Chiem Hoa district, 70 km from Tuyen Quang city. From Chiem Hoa, the small road turns to the 25 km long waterfall deep in the forest. The waterfall is uniquely beautiful because it is a continuous chain of waterfalls, with three large waterfalls including Tat Cum, Tat Cao, and Tat Gio. The transition between the waterfall levels are small waterfalls with a height of 5-7 m, with many small streams and clear water pools.
Coming to Ban Ba, visitors can also explore the old forest with hundreds of years old trees, many types of precious wood, and vines. At the foot of the waterfall, lush fields all year round create a beautiful natural picture. If tourists want to find a place to rest, they should choose the stilt houses of ethnic minorities and enjoy wild vegetables, hill chicken, grilled fish, and rocket pigs.
Pac Ta Temple
Pac Ta Temple is a spiritual destination located at the foot of Pac Ta mountain, bearing traces of an ancient temple, with many beautiful scenes around. The temple worships and commemorates the fiancee of General Tran Nhat Duat – a talented general who defended the Tuyen Quang land at that time. It is a historical relic that left the mark of our country’s second fight against the Yuan and Mongols. (1285). With its cultural and historical values, Pac Ta Temple is an attractive destination for tourists from near and far. Note that this is a sightseeing destination only, without services or entertainment.
Song Long Cave
Song Long Cave is located in Lam Ha commune (Lam Binh district), a tourist destination that attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. The cave is surrounded by 99 mountains, taking about 2 hours to travel from Na Hang wharf. The cave is about 200 m above the lake surface, more than 200 m long, the average height inside is 40 m, the widest place is over 50 m. Exploring Song Long cave, visitors will have the first impression of the “stone pile reaching the sky” right in front of the cave entrance, which people still call the Vai Pha pile.
Hang Phia few
Phia Vai Cave is an archaeological site located in Lam Binh district, in the Na Hang lake area of Tuyen Quang hydroelectric plant. In 2005, Tuyen Quang Museum and Institute of Archeology unearthed primitive human remains at Phia Vai. Visitors to Phia Vai will be introduced to artifacts and the Hoa Binh cultural region. All relics at Phia Vai cave show the historical development of humanity.
Cuisine
Lo river fish salad
This is the first dish to enjoy after arriving in Tuyen Quang. After catching fresh fish, it will be cleaned and processed into salad. A dish that is harmonious in both taste and sight, including the sweetness of fish, the aroma of minced bones, the sourness of lemon and the numbing spiciness of fresh chili.
Chameleon steamed with meat
Chameleon steamed with meat is a typical dish of the Tay people. The Chameleon flower is shaped like a small bell and is called Booc Cham by the Tay people. The plant is a woody plant with a wide canopy and large leaves. After removing pistils, wash, stuff with meat and eggs and steam for about 15 minutes. The flowers bloom and the meat is soft, greasy, and slightly bitter. Chameleon steamed with meat is served hot, dipped in fish sauce.
Na Hang black pig
Black pigs are a specialty of the Na Hang mountain region, a breed of pig with a long, pointed snout, shaggy hair, and a small but sturdy body. This breed is often raised naturally. Pork can be processed into many delicious dishes such as grilled with galangal, with five spices or stir-fried, and the most famous is making sour pork.
Sticky rice cake filled with ant eggs
Ant eggs are processed by the Tay people as filling for sticky rice cakes. The cake has the delicious taste of sticky rice, the greasy taste of ant egg filling mixed with the smell of green onions and dill. Note, some people may experience allergies when eating alcohol, similar to allergies when drinking alcohol or eating seafood.
Buffalo skin salad
The Tay people in Lam Binh have turned buffalo leather into a specialty on the dinner tray for special occasions. Buffalo skin is heated over fire and then soaked in cold water. After being cleaned, boil for 1 and a half to 2 hours and then slice thinly. Buffalo skin salad needs to add spices and herbs such as peanuts, coriander, Chinese coriander, mac Khen and banana flowers. The sweetness of buffalo skin, the flesh of roasted peanuts, and the aroma of spices blend into a special dish.
Ham Yen orange
Saffron orange is a famous fruit grown for a long time in Ham Yen district. The oranges here have large, slightly flat, yellow fruits, more beautiful than citrus from other regions. Ham Yen oranges are mildly sweet, slightly sour, and are a suitable gift for tourists after coming to Tuyen Quang. You can also pick fruits directly from the garden and take beautiful photos.
Ngo Na Hang Wine
Known for its rich flavor of ethnic minorities in the northern hills, Na Hang corn wine is a famous delicacy of Tuyen Quang province. Visitors can immediately see the image of a woman making wine when entering a media house. Na Hang leaf yeast is the main ingredient that creates the unique flavor of this wine. Shiitake mushrooms are one of 20 herbs used to make yeast, giving this wine its unique flavor.
Note
Tuyen Quang has many hills, lakes, waterfalls and forests, so be sure to bring insect repellant if you have sensitive skin.
($1~24,000 VND)
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