Hà Tĩnh (Ha Tinh) province is located in the central region of Vietnam. The province has a diverse and rich landscape consisting of mountains, forests, rivers, and coastal areas. It is also rich in history and culture, with many significant historical sites and traditional festivals. Ha Tinh is also known for its Vi and Giam folk songs, which were recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity. If you have a plan to travel Vietnam by road from Hanoi to Hue, Vietnam Amazing would recommend you to stop in Ha Tinh for a break and visit some tourist attractions, listen to Vi and Giam folk song to get an overview of this land and people.
Location
Ha Tinh is located on the Northern Central of Vietnam, surrounded by Nghe An Province on the north, Quang Binh Province on the south, Laos on the west, and East Sea on the east. Ha Tinh City is 341 km from Hanoi.
Transportation
The transportation is convenient with National Highway No. 1A and Thong Nhat Express Train crossing the province. There is Keo Nua Border Gate linking Laos, Thailand.
Weather
Ha Tinh belongs to the tropical monsoon area. The annual average temperature is 23.7ºC. There are two clear seasons: Raining season lasts from August to November, annually average rainfall is from 2500 mm to 2650mm. Dry season is from December to July next year. The weather is dry, hot and highly vaporizing West- Southern wind (blowing from Laos).
Therefore, the best time to visit Ha Tinh is during the Dry Season, when tourists can enjoy outdoor activities without the disturbance of rain.
Top destinations to explore
1. Hồ Kẻ Gỗ (Ke Go Lake)
A man-made lake in 1983 used for agriculture and Ke Go is now becoming a natural reserve blessed with picturesque scenery, biodiversity and cool climate. A boat trip to explore Ke Go lake is a must do tour when in Ha Tinh. The nature reserve is completely surrounded by forest with precious species of flora as well as rare and endangered species of fauna inhabiting the area.
2. Biển Thiên Cầm (Thien Cam Beach)
The beach is 3 km long with wild beauty. Thien Cam Beach known as “Heaven’s Lute” promises to bring you a great feeling of a healthy and romantic trip. It is said that only in Thien Cam can people hear the sound of the sea, wind which is like a song or music in heaven that why this beach call Thien Cam – The Heavenly Instrument
3. Ngã ba Đồng Lộc (Dong Loc Junction)
This was a strategic road T-junction on the Ho Chi Minh trail during the Vietnam war. In 1968, 10 young girls who were volunteers, were killed by an American bomb. The junction is now a shrine to pay homage to the heroines and to learn about the days of 1968. This place is suitable for those who want to discover the history of Vietnam, the Vietnam War.
4. Dãy Hồng Lĩnh (Hong Linh Mountain Range)
There are 99 mounts in this Hong Linh mountain range, having more than 100 cultural sites like temples and pagodas. Majestic scenery, dreaming of Hong Linh was the birthplace of the great poets of Vietnam – Nguyen Du, a world cultural celebrity.
Food
Kẹo Cu Đơ (Cu Do Candy): It is made from roasted peanuts and molasses. Once cooked, the candy is poured in a thin layer on top of rice crackers. It is made in a number of places across Ha Tinh Province, but the most famous variety is from Dai Nai Ward near Phu Bridge. If you dont try Cu do candy when visiting Ha Tinh that means you have not visited here.
Gỏi cá đục (Smelt-whiting fish salad): This dish unique to the central province’s coastal areas like Loc Ha, Nghi Xuan and Thach Ha districts. The fish, found close to the coast, is thumb-sized with an average length of 13-18 centimeters and looks similar to goby. When you eat, wrap the fish in rice paper with herbs, perilla leaves, lettuce, and sliced cucumbers.
Bưởi Phúc Trạch (Phuc Trach Pomelos): have round fruits. With yellow-green peel and a weight of about 1-1.5 kilograms, each fruit has 14-16 segments. Its flesh is pink. The flesh contains a lot of juice and is crispy. It is sweet and a bit pungent but not sour nor bitter. However, the fruit is not as good if the tree is grown elsewhere.
Accommodation
Travelers visiting Ha Tinh can choose from these suggested options depending on your budget and desire, these hotel in in city center along the National Highway 1A:
– Meliá Vinpearl
– Muong Thanh Ha Tinh hotel
– White Palace Hotel
Or if you find the hotel nearby Thien Cam beach, you can choose:
Sea Bird Hotel Thien Cam
– The first 4-star standard hotel at Thien Cam beach, or
– LAMER Thien Cam Hotel.
Ha Tinh is a beautiful and diverse province with something to offer everyone. Whether you are interested in history, culture, nature, or simply relaxing on the beach, Ha Tinh is a great place to visit. Let Vietnam Amazing prepare your trip at the very first step by assisting you apply for the Visa to Vietnam.
Source: vietnam-tourism.com