As usual, from around October to November each year, the wild sunflowers in Ba Vi bloom profusely, creating a vibrant yellow spectacle. This is the time when tourists plan their trips to "hunt" for wild sunflowers to capture stunning photographs.
Ba Vi National Park is a famous tourist destination located in Ba Vi District, Hanoi City, about 50km from the city center. With its cool climate year-round and beautiful natural scenery, including roads filled with the vibrant yellow of wild sunflowers, it's an ideal destination for picnics, camping, sightseeing, and short getaways.
Ba Vi's Wild Sunflower Season
Wild sunflowers, also known as sunflower daisies or wild sunflowers, are characterized by their orange-yellow color. They grow in clumps and bloom seasonally. Ba Vi wild sunflowers typically bloom for about two weeks at the end of October or the beginning of November each year, with the peak blooming period lasting only 10-14 days. This is the ideal time for visitors to admire the vibrant yellow sunflowers stretching across the hills and mountains. Especially in autumn, the Ba Vi hills are in full bloom, creating a fresh and lively landscape.
Ba Vi is a particularly attractive tourist destination near Hanoi , especially during the wild sunflower season. (Image source: ReviewVilla)
Ba Vi National Park is a place where you can admire the panoramic view of wild sunflowers blooming across hills and vast fields, creating an incredibly romantic and poetic scene. From the ticket gate, follow the winding roads, pass through the 400-meter-high pine forest for about 200 meters, then turn left and walk about 300 meters to reach the famous wild sunflower forest. Before the trip, visitors should ask the Ba Vi National Park Management Board for accurate information to ensure a complete and enjoyable experience.
Ba Vi National Park is a popular spot for tourists to see wild sunflowers. Photo source: Ngo Sinh Tung
Entrance fees to Ba Vi National Park range from 10,000 VND to 60,000 VND per person, depending on the category and age. Besides Ba Vi National Park, visitors can also admire wild sunflowers along the way and at tourist areas such as Tien Sa Lake and Thien Son Suoi Nga.
With the advantage of being close to Hanoi, visitors can easily go on a day trip, preferably on weekends to avoid traffic congestion. The best time to see the flowers is in the morning, when the gentle sunlight is just rising, dew is still clinging to the leaves and flowers, creating a truly enchanting scene for photos.
Prime check-in spots
Camping in the Ba Vi pine forest: With a cool climate similar to Da Lat and vast pine hills, this area is a suitable camping spot for families and friends. Visitors can prepare their own tents, personal belongings, and bring their own food. Alternatively, they can rent stilt houses, guesthouses, or resorts around the Ba Vi National Park area.
The Cactus Greenhouse. Located within the Ba Vi National Park complex, this has long been a popular check-in spot in Ba Vi for those who love taking photos for social media. The greenhouse is a bit old-fashioned, with many beautiful angles suitable for vintage-style photography. The entrance fee is 10,000 VND per person.
The unique and eye-catching cactus greenhouse attracts the attention of tourists. (Image source: Collected)
Visit the old French church. The ruined Ba Vi church is located in a unique spot deep within Ba Vi National Park. These are just the remaining ruins of a church built by the French colonialists a long time ago. Inside, there is still the underground residence of a French colonel. The exterior of the church is weathered by time, with moss and overgrown trees, creating an antique feel that makes for a great backdrop for those who don't like flowers and foliage.
The ruined church in Ba Vi - A church imbued with spiritual significance and unique architecture. Image source: Collected
Climb the Bao Thien Tower and enjoy the view: The Bao Thien Tower (also known as Bao Thien Pagoda) is located on the summit of Ba Vi Mountain. Visitors can climb the mountain and admire the majestic scenery of Ba Vi National Park from above. The air at the mountaintop is fresh and pleasant, helping to dispel worries and fatigue.
Upper Temple: This is considered a mystical photo spot, where visitors can capture stunning images with the upper temple located on Tan Vien Mountain. The slightly chilly air, along with the mist and green moss, is enough to convey the sacred and mysterious beauty of this place.
Ao Vua Tourist Area: Located at the foot of Tan Vien Mountain, Ao Vua Tourist Area is a favorite recreational destination for many tourists. It features various architectural styles, from classical to modern, and is an ideal location for activities such as bonfires, music performances, and boating. Entrance fees are 150,000 VND per adult and 80,000 VND per child under 1.2m, with free entry for children under 0.8m.
Pocket guide
Ba Vi National Park is located in the Ba Vi mountain range, approximately 50km west of central Hanoi. Visitors can travel by motorbike or private car from central Hanoi, taking either Thang Long Boulevard or Highway 32 to reach Ba Vi.
For public transport, visitors can take bus route 74 from My Dinh to Xuan Khanh or route 71 from My Dinh to Son Tay Bus Station to Ba Vi. At the final stop in Xuan Khanh or Son Tay Bus Station, take bus route 110 from Son Tay Bus Station to Ba Vi National Park, stopping at the entrance ticket counter. However, to see the wild sunflowers, it's better to travel by private vehicle. There are many beautiful sights along the way, allowing you to stop and take photos, and it's less tiring than having to take multiple buses.
The route has many steep slopes and dangerous curves, so if traveling by motorbike, tourists must be careful. It's best to visit at midday, avoiding early morning or late evening, as thick fog can significantly obscure visibility. And remember to dress warmly during your journey, as the temperature drops as you ascend, making it easy to catch a cold.
When hunting for wild sunflowers, visitors should choose comfortable clothing, wear hiking boots, and a light jacket. It's also a good idea to bring several different outfits to capture various angles. Bring along some medicated balm and insect repellent. Bring your favorite snacks from home and avoid cooking in the forest. Also, prepare a hat, umbrella, sunscreen, and sunglasses on sunny days. Visitors should only take pictures of the flowers on the trees and absolutely refrain from picking or breaking the branches to preserve the landscape.
Tourism services in Ba Vi are increasingly developing. For overnight stays, visitors can choose from 4-star resorts or guesthouses and homestays built in unique styles, with prices ranging from 200,000 VND/room/night to 2 million VND/room/night.
According to kienthuc.net.vn
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