1. What are the attractions of Bai Chay tourist area?
Bai Chay tourist area in Quang Ninh province is about 140km from Hanoi . From Hanoi, it takes about 3 hours to travel there.
Bai Chay is a beach in Northern Vietnam that is best suited for those who enjoy fun activities and lively, crowded places. Photo: InternetThis beach in Northern Vietnam is perfect for those who enjoy fun activities and lively, crowded places. The water here is clear and the waves are gentle, making it suitable for families with young children. It is also the largest and most beautiful artificial beach in Northern Vietnam.
From April to September is the best time to visit Bai Chay, with mild sunshine, white sand beaches, and clear blue sea.
You can get to Bai Chay by motorbike, car, and train. If you're departing from Ho Chi Minh City, the most convenient and quickest option is to buy a plane ticket to Quang Ninh.
After arriving in Bai Chay, for convenient transportation and sightseeing, you can rent bicycles or electric bikes for 20,000 VND/hour and motorbikes for 50,000 - 100,000 VND/bike per day. If you don't drive yourself, you can book a Grab or taxi to get around.
Specialties in Bai Chay include: mantis shrimp noodle soup, Bai Chay sea cucumber noodle soup, squid sausage rice rolls, "gat gu" cake, stir-fried clam noodles; sea clams; oyster porridge; clam porridge; Tien Yen hill chicken; horseshoe crab; Tien Yen sea cucumber; squid sausage; various types of sea snails...
Delicious breakfast spots include: Fishing Village Cuisine; Gieng Don Food Street; Khanh Tuyen; Kim Thom Seafood Noodles; Cay Bang Squid Sausage Rice Rolls; Ha Long Night Market; Ha Long Market; Fishing Villages along the Chanh River, Quang Yen Town; Fishing villages in Ha Long such as: Cua Van Fishing Village, Vung Vieng…
The guesthouses and hotels in Bai Chay are among the best in Ha Long, with room rates ranging from 500,000 to 3,000,000 VND per night, including: River Hotel; Wyndham Legend Halong Hotel; Muong Thanh Grand Bai Chay Hotel; Saigon Halong Hotel; Palette Collector's Boutique Hotel - Ha Long; Novotel Halong Bay; Starlight Hotel; Vinpearl Resort & Spa Ha Long...
Attractions in Bai Chay include Bai Chay Beach (the largest artificial beach in Ha Long); Bai Chay Bridge; Bai Chay Night Market; and Sun World Halong Park.
2. Tuan Chau Island is suitable for relaxation.
Tuan Chau Beach is about 152km from Hanoi. The best time to visit is from March to October, when the sky is clear, the sea water is cool and blue, the sand is white, and the sun is golden.
Tuan Chau Island has many villas and resorts for rent, making it suitable for family vacations due to its quiet, fresh air and less bustling atmosphere compared to Bai Chay. Your whole family can rent an entire villa on Tuan Chau Island to enjoy the April 30th - May 1st holiday.
Tuan Chau Island impresses visitors with its overnight tours on the bay. Spending the night on a cruise and exploring Ha Long Bay in Tuan Chau is best suited for couples.
Traveling to Tuan Chau Island by car or motorbike takes about 2.5 hours, but in return, you'll have more control over your sightseeing and visiting famous landmarks. For those traveling from Ho Chi Minh City or other southern provinces, flying to Quang Ninh is recommended.
What is there to do in Tuan Chau? Visitors can swim at the 5km-long artificial beach, kayak, surf, ride jet skis, and enjoy many fun activities for team building.
Visitors can also go to the Tuan Chau Island Water Music Show with 12,000 seats, where each performance lasts approximately 40 minutes. Tuan Chau Park amusement area boasts many amazing games such as slides, a fairytale train, a flying saucer, a roller coaster, a golden swing, animal circus...
Delicious dishes in Tuan Chau include: Ha Long squid cake; Quang Yen spring rolls; sea snails (a famous specialty of Tuan Chau island); sea worms...
3. Co To Island - A popular travel trend among young people in Northern Vietnam.
Co To is an island district located in the east of Quang Ninh province, about 80km from the mainland. It comprises nearly 50 islands of varying sizes, with the main island of Co To and the smaller island of Co To being particularly developed for tourism.
With an area of up to 47.3 square kilometers, Co To Island wins the hearts of many tourists with its pristine natural landscapes and numerous famous tourist attractions.
What is the best time to visit Co To Island? You should come between April and May, when there is no rain, gentle sunshine, and no storms.
How to get to Co To Island? Since it's located nearly 80km from the mainland, there are two main stages to get to Co To Island: first, going to Cai Rong port, and then taking a boat to Co To Island. High-speed boat tickets cost from 250,000 VND/one way, while wooden boat tickets cost from 95,000 VND/one way.
What are the attractions in Co To? The Don Cao historical site commemorates the courageous battle between Ky Con Company and the French Army on Co To Island on the night of November 13, 1945. It is recognized as a provincial-level historical site of Quang Ninh province.
The Ho Chi Minh Monument Area is a national historical site recognized since 1997. This is the very place that President Ho Chi Minh visited in 1961 and 1962. It also boasts the largest statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Northeast Vietnam.
Besides Nam Beach and Dong Beach, Co To Island boasts many beautiful beaches, including Tau Dam Beach, Bac Van Beach, Hong Van Beach, Van Chay Beach, etc. The Mong Rong rocky beach, spanning 40 hectares and approximately 2km in length, is perfect for photography. If you want to admire one of the most beautiful lighthouses in Vietnam, don't miss Co To Lighthouse.
The Ky Con pedestrian street is located in Co To island town and stretches for 205 meters. It offers a variety of food and drinks and is a popular shopping and entertainment area for young people. The Ky Con pedestrian street is open from 7 PM to 11 PM daily.
If you visit Co To Island around April, you should visit the pristine mangrove forest to admire the mangrove flowers in full bloom and ancient trees hundreds of years old, some over 20 meters tall.
Homestays in Co To are incredibly affordable, starting from 300,000 VND per night, making them suitable for students' budgets.
4. Quan Lan Island - the "muse" of Quang Ninh.
Quan Lan Beach impresses visitors with its pristine and clear blue waters. When traveling to Quan Lan Beach, you won't encounter the crowds and hustle and bustle found at other large beaches in the North, such as Sam Son or Cat Ba.
When visiting Quan Lan beach, you can swim at beaches such as Quan Lan (the beach closest to the ferry terminal), Son Hao (the busiest beach with the most services), or Minh Chau (the white sand beach, the most pristine, and with a forest near the sea). All three beaches are beautiful, clean, and have clear water. Visitors can swim in the morning or afternoon.
To get to Quan Lan Island, you must first go to the Van Don intersection (Van Don is about 210km from Hanoi). Then, from the Van Don intersection, travel to Cai Rong port to take a boat to the island. The boat ticket to the island costs 100,000 VND/one way.
The cost for a 2-day, 3-night self-guided trip from Hanoi to Quan Lan will range from 2,000,000 VND to 5,000,000 VND per person (this cost depends on your itinerary). If you want to save money, you can bring your own food and drinks from the mainland.
In Quan Lan, the area with the highest concentration of private guesthouses is the center of the island commune. Compared to guesthouses of similar quality on the mainland, the prices are relatively high, ranging from 500,000 to 1,000,000 VND per night depending on the type. You can also reserve a table here, as most guesthouses have restaurants serving tourists on the ground floor.
Without prior booking, tourists often opt for homestays. This type of accommodation not only saves money but also allows visitors to learn about the local culture.
5. Beaches in Hai Phong
Cat Ba Beach in the Cat Ba archipelago, Hai Phong, is also expected to be extremely crowded during the April 30th - May 1st holiday this year. You can spend about 2-3 days exploring and enjoying the spacious atmosphere of this archipelago.
Cat Ba beach attracts tourists not only with its clean, clear, and calm waters but also with its many interesting activities and seafood dishes that are just as good as those in Ha Long, but at a lower cost. At Cat Ba beach, you can enjoy swimming and playing in the gentle waves at Cat Co beaches (Cat Co 1, 2, and 3).
6. Beaches in Thanh Hoa
One of the northern provinces with a long coastline that cannot be overlooked is Thanh Hoa. In Thanh Hoa, there is not only Sam Son beach but also many other pristine beaches that are less known. Sam Son has become a popular resort destination for many families in the North during holidays.
Sam Son offers a wide range of recreational activities. Tourists can enjoy thrilling rides at the amusement park on Sam Son beach or visit attractions such as Ma Hao Waterfall, Tu Thuc Cave, and Trong Mai Rock.
Besides Sam Son, Thanh Hoa also has many other pristine, romantic, and uncrowded beaches such as Bai Dong, Hai Tien, Hai Hoa, and Hai Thanh.
7. Beaches in Nam Dinh
Nam Dinh is also an interesting beach destination for you and your family to enjoy during the April 30th - May 1st holiday this year. Quat Lam is also a beach in the North near Hanoi, only about 130km away. Quat Lam beach is located near the mouth of the Red River, so the seawater here has a murky pink color, like the color of alluvial water, rather than the clear blue of other beaches.
However, thanks to its nearby beach, delicious and affordable food, and convenient transportation, Quat Lam beach is a popular choice for many families as a holiday destination.
When traveling to the northern coastal region during the holidays, tourists shouldn't miss Thinh Long - Hai Thinh beach. Although the tourist services aren't as bustling as Quat Lam beach, it's a favorite among young people. The special attraction of Thinh Long beach is the ruined church – the most popular spot for young people to take photos when visiting.
8. Pacific Ocean
Con Vanh is definitely a northern beach destination for families on a tight budget who still want to go to the beach during the April 30th - May 1st holiday. This is because food and drinks here are quite cheap, starting from only 50,000 VND per person.
The beach is sparsely populated and uncrowded, but there are still stalls and shops catering to beachgoers during holidays. The seawater here is murky, similar to that of Quat Lam and Hai Thinh beaches, due to its location near a river mouth.
Although not as pristine as other beaches, this place is still a nearby, convenient, and affordable beach destination for families with limited budgets.
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