Nestled in the heart of northern Vietnam, Phú Thọ (Phu Tho) province holds a special place in the nation’s history and culture. Revered as the birthplace of Vietnam, Phu Tho is home to the legendary Hung Temple Complex, a sacred pilgrimage site for Vietnamese people worldwide. Beyond its historical significance, Phú Thọ boasts a captivating blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and modern attractions, making it an ideal destination for curious travelers and adventure seekers alike.
Location
Phu Tho province is about 90 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, 674 kilometers from Da Nang City, and 1198 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. This is a province located in the Northern midlands and mountainous regions.
Transportation
Phu Tho province is about 90 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, 674 kilometers from Da Nang City, and 1198 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. This is a province located in the Northern midlands and mountainous regions.
Transportation
Thanks to the connection of the Hanoi – Lao Cai Highway, Phu Tho Road is very convenient. With public transport, visitors can choose a bus and catch In My Dinh for $2,45 per turn. But buses are often crowded, so you can book limousines, the price is $5,72 VND per turn. Currently, there are many carmakers with fixed pick-up points, visitors can choose Xuan Cuong, Anh Phat, etc.
Currently, Phu Tho does not have a civil airport, therefore, tourists in the South and Central regions can fly to the airport in Hanoi and travel by car to Phu Tho.
Weather
As a province located in the Midlands, a northern mountainous region, the weather has four distinct springs, summer, autumn, and winter. Spring is a spiritual tourist season, and by March of the lunar calendar every year, hundreds of thousands of tourists come here to pilgrimage at the historic Hung Temple.
Top destinations to explore
1. Thành phố Việt Trì (Viet Tri City)
This is the first stop for visitors to explore Phu Tho. The bustling city is not as crowded as Hanoi. A suggested place is Van Lang Park, built to emerge like a pearl. With a total area of 116 hectares, the park includes a walking path surrounding the lake and a pedestrian bridge lit at night. This is also where many people and tourists gather to watch fireworks every holiday.
2. Đền Hùng (Hung Temple)
It belongs to Phong Chau Land, which was the imperial capital of Van Lang State. This is the place to worship the Hung Kings. The Hung Temple area has 4 temples, 1 pagoda, 1 mausoleum, and a number of other architectural items in harmony with the majestic natural landscape, where the sacred atmosphere of the mountains and rivers converge. Every year, the Hung Temple Festival takes place on the 10th day of the third lunar month.
3. Đồi Chè Long Cốc (Long Coc Tea Hill)
It is located in Tan Son district, Phu Tho province. This place is considered by tourists and photographers to be one of the most beautiful tea hills in Vietnam, with hundreds and thousands of small hills interspersed. In late autumn and early winter, the tea hills are magical under the mysterious layer of hazy slopes, undulating one after another to the horizon. Coming to this tea hill, visitors should not forget to buy tea produced according to VietGAP standards, such as Dinh Bat Tien tea or Shan Bat Tien tea.
4. Vườn Quốc gia Xuân Sơn (Xuan Son National Park)
Located in Tan Son district, it is an attractive tourist destination in Phu Tho every summer. One day at Xuan Son National Park will have all four seasons: the morning is cool like spring, the afternoon is like summer, the afternoon is gloomy like fall, and the evening is cold like winter.
This is a quite suitable destination for guests who like eco-tourism and resort tourism. The ethnic community here still maintains the unique cultural beauty of their people, so visitors can learn about cultural life and exchange arts with Dao and Muong ethnic people.
Food
Cá Lăng Việt Trì (Hemibagrus Fish): Customers here cannot miss the dish of Bagridae fish with firm, sweet meat with few bones. In Viet Tri, this dish is grilled with galangal, roasted with salt, cooked with sour bamboo shoots, and mixed with purple onions. Visitors can personally choose the fish swimming in the tank and then request processing.
Thịt chua Thanh Sơn (Thanh Son Sour Meat): a specialty of Muong ethnic minority, including pork marinated with spices and then naturally fermented. This dish is rolled with fig leaves and dipped in chili sauce or sweet and sour fish sauce.
Accommodation
Reference hotels:
– Muong Thanh Luxury Phu Tho: This is a 4-star hotel in the center of Viet Tri City ($65,5/ night).
– Cross Vibe Viet Tri: This is a hotel with a beautiful riverside location overlooking Van Lang Lake ($36/ night).
Phu Tho is an extremely interesting tourist destination if you are looking for a place to reconnect with the rest of your country’s history and immerse yourself in the majestic, peaceful natural space here.
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