Phu Tho has many hot mineral springs, historical relics and delicious food, suitable for weekend getaways.
Phu Tho is nearly 100 km from Hanoi, about an hour and a half drive. The province is located in the transition zone between the northern mountains and the Northern Delta, with famous rivers such as Thao River, Lo River, Da River, near Tam Dao and Ba Vi mountains. From Hanoi, there are many directions to Phu Tho, the road is convenient.
In the autumn and winter, the weather is cool, Phu Tho is a suitable destination for hot mineral baths and relaxation. The 48-hour itinerary in Phu Tho is based on the advice of the provincial Tourism Promotion Center and the reporter's experience.
Day 1
Thanh Thuy hot mineral bath
Thanh Thuy District is a famous destination in the North for mineral baths. From Hanoi, visitors go all the way to CT03 (Lang - Hoa Lac highway), then go about 35 km more to reach Thanh Thuy. The district has many hot mineral bath spots and forms, from affordable to high-end, combined with Japanese-style onsen. Ticket prices per person range from about 100,000 VND to 1 million VND per turn.
Visitors can choose from a number of locations such as: Tre Nguon eco-zone, Dao Ngoc Xanh mineral pool, Ohayo Onsen & Spa (Wyndham Lynn Times Thanh Thuy), Thanh Lam Resort.
Visitors should eat a full breakfast and drink plenty of water before and during the hot mineral bath and sauna. People with heart or blood pressure problems should take note or consult a doctor before using the service.
The mineral baths have lunch service.
Check in at the hot springs
The above mentioned mineral baths all have overnight accommodation services. Visitors can choose from high-rise hotel-style rooms or villas and resorts. Room rates range from VND300,000 to over VND2 million per night.
Watching sunset on tea hill
From Thanh Thuy, traveling about 45 minutes by car, visitors will reach the large tea hills of Phu Tho such as Long Coc or My Thuan, in Tan Son district. These places are most beautiful at sunset.
The tea hills are close together, from above they look like giant upside down bowls, green and undulating like waves. These tea hills have long been famous for their peaceful beauty and the cultural features of the Muong - Dao ethnic group expressed through tea picking activities, festivals on the tea hills, and the costumes of the people.
To take photos right when the sun starts to set, visitors should arrive before 5pm and check the weather.
Local specialties dinner
Around the hot mineral baths in Thanh Thuy, there are many local restaurants such as Dung Rau, Huong Que, Vu Gia, Thanh Cong. Recommended dishes: hill chicken, river fish and ethnic dishes.
Day 2
Visit Hung Temple relic
After breakfast at the hotel, visitors travel from Thanh Thuy towards Viet Tri city, a distance of 33 km, to visit Hung Temple relic. Hung King's death anniversary takes place on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month every year. If you come here not during the holiday, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the peaceful natural scenery, without crowds.
Hung Temple has 4 main attractions including the temple of the national founder Lac Long Quan on Sim mountain, the temple of the ancestor Au Co on Van mountain, the Hung King museum and the temple of the Hung kings on Nghia Linh mountain (Hung mountain). Visitors will climb about 500 steps to reach the final destination, Thuong temple. Along the way, there are many attractions such as the ancient well, Thien Quang pagoda, the stone oath pillar, and the Hung King tomb.
Remember to wear flat shoes for easy movement, and bring water. Visiting Hung Temple takes about 4-5 hours.
Lunch with catfish in Viet Tri
Coming to Viet Tri, you cannot miss the catfish restaurants, one of the culinary prides of the local people. Catfish meat is firm, sweet, and has few bones, so it was often used as a tribute to the king in the past. Catfish dishes include fish salad mixed with shallots, grilled galangal, grilled with betel leaves, sour bamboo shoot hotpot, and fish steamed with soy sauce. In addition, visitors can enjoy braised fish with hot rice, a dish that was once among the top Vietnamese specialties (according to VietKings).
Reference addresses: Da River Catfish Restaurant, Viet Tri, Long Gia Quan, Hac Tri Fish Restaurant - Tien Hung Restaurant, Hoa Cau Restaurant - Viet Tri River Fish Restaurant.
Alternatives: May waterfall (Thanh Son district), Mau Au Co temple (Ha Hoa district), Khe pass (Tan Son district).
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