Thanh Hoá (Thanh Hoa) province is located in the north-central region of Vietnam and is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The province boasts a diverse landscape that includes mountains, forests, rivers, and beaches. It is home to various ethnic minority groups, each with its own unique traditions and customs. Thanh Hoa is also famous for its historical sites, such as the Ho Citadel and the Sam Son Beach, making it a popular destination for tourists. Let’s follow Vietnam Amazing explore Thanh Hoa province to prepare for your next trip to Vietnam.
Location
Among five provinces in North-Central Vietnam, Thanh Hoa Province is surrounded by Son La, Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh provinces on the north, Nghe An Province on the south, East Sea on the east with 102 km coastline, and Laos on the west. Thanh Hoa is 153km from Hanoi, 62 km from Ninh Binh, and 139 km from Vinh (Nghe An).
Transportation
National Highway No.1A and North-South Express Train run through the province. There are National Highway No.15 linking to Nghe An and National Highway No.217 connecting to Laos via Na Meo Border Gate.
Travelers can fly to Vietnam via Noi Bai airport (Ha Noi), then take a Bus or train to visit Thanh Hoa province. Or you can cruise to Thanh Hoa via Nghi Son Seaport.
Weather
The best time to visit Thanh Hoa is from February to April or from May to July every year. This time coincides with Thanh Hoa’s spring and summer climate, which is favorable for outdoor activities, especially swimming, beach activities.
Top destinations to explore
1. Biển Sầm Sơn (Sam Son Beach)
A famous beach with the cool wind, healthy sun, clear water, sloping yellow sand bank, strong waves, no reefs and moderate concentration of salt for good health, all made this a sought out place for rest and relaxation.
2. Khu bảo tồn thiên nhiên Pù Luông (Pu Luong Nature Reserve)
A nature reserve known for its rice terraces, waterfalls, and ethnic minority villages.In Pu Luong, you will come across many wooden reels, which are typical of the Thai people.
3. Thành Nhà Hồ (Ho Citadel)
Ho Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2011.
Ho Citadel remains consist of the Inner Citadel, La Thanh Outer Wall and the Nam Giao Altar, which are designed for a centralized imperial city in order to show a concept of royal power. It is considered as the only stone citadel remaining in Southeast Asia and is one of the few remains in the world.
3. Cố đô Lam Kinh (Lam Kinh Citadel)
It is the homeland of Late Le Dynasty, the birthplace of National Hero Le Loi and the beginning place of Lam Son Uprising to fight Ming invaders in the early 15th century.
4. Đền Bà Triệu (Ba Trieu Temple)
A temple dedicated to General Ba Trieu, a Vietnamese heroine who fought against the Chinese in the 3rd century AD.
5. Suối cá thần Cẩm Lương (Cam Luong God-Fish Stream)
The magic fish stream is just over 100m long, about 4m wide but there are thousands of fish gathered with very strange colors.
6. Làng cổ Đông Sơn (Dong Son Ancient Village)
Dong Son site has been known by many Western scientists since the last century. Dong Son is a small village on the south bank of the Ma River, next to Ham Rong Bridge, where the typical elements of a traditional Vietnamese village converge.
7. Khu du lịch Bến En (Ben En National Park)
Located in Nhu Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province, Ben En national park includes hills, mountains, rivers and the lake which makes visitors think about Halong Bay.
Food
Fermented pork rolls (Nem chua Thanh Hoá): Nem chua is a specialty not to be missed in Thanh Hoa, sour rolls are often dipped with spicy chili sauce. The sweetness of pork blends with the mild sourness, the spicy of garlic chili, the aromatic and tough lumpy of the packaging captivates the heart, it is not easy to forget.
Rice Rolls (Banh cuon Thanh Hoa): Unlike rollers in the Northern provinces, Thanh Hoa rolls are different in terms of filling and how to eat. A rich, greasy cake dipped with lemon sauce, served with grilled spring rolls with scallions.
Bánh mì Nam Hà: Nam Ha Bread in Truong Thi Street is a brand of bread not to be missed when traveling to Thanh Hoa. Bread with traditional flavors has not changed for more than 20 years. The filling is very diverse for you to choose, the best is to mention fried spring rolls, beef jerky, roast meat,…
In addition, traveling to Thanh Hoa is a good way to enjoy fresh seafood because it has a 102 km coastline. Such as, crab, shellfish, shrimp, squid, mackerel, oysters…
Accommodation
Travelers visiting Thanh Hoa can choose from these suggested options depending on your budget and desire:
– FLC Samson Beach & Golf Resort: 5-star hotel Situated at the confluence of the majestic Ma river and Samson beach.
– Van Chai Resort; Hai Tien Resort,…: modern resorts situated along the Samson beach.
– Amigo Pu Luong: a hotel with mountain view, situated near Pu Luong Nature Reserve.
– Meliá Vinpearl Thanh Hoa: This 5-star hotel is located in the city center, close to Sam Son beach and many entertainment destinations.
Overall, Thanh Hoa is a beautiful and diverse province with a lot to offer visitors. Whether you are interested in history, culture, nature, or food, you are sure to find something to enjoy in Thanh Hoa. Let Vietnam Amazing prepare your trip at the very first step by assisting you apply for the Visa to Vietnam.
Source: vietnam-tourism.com