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Pù Luông: Thanh Hoa's Mountain Paradise
"A paradise nestled in the heart of the mountains" is the beautiful phrase anyone visiting Pù Luông will surely come to appreciate. Here, nature has bestowed a bounty of lush, primary tropical forests that display vibrant seasonal greenery, alongside absolutely stunning terraced rice fields.
"A paradise in the middle of the jungle" is the beautiful phrase everyone feels when they visit Pù Luông. This place is blessed by nature with lush, seasonal tropical primary forests and stunning terraced rice fields.
Pù Luông is a nature reserve spanning 17,600 hectares, located in the northwest of Thanh Hóa province, across the two districts of Bá Thước and Quan Hóa. Situated at an altitude of 1,700m, Pù Luông boasts a cool, fresh, and incredibly airy atmosphere. Even though it's nearly 130km from Thanh Hóa city, it continues to attract a large number of visitors every year.
Beyond its wonderfully pleasant climate, Pù Luông also offers simple, rustic beauty and the warm hospitality of a traditional rural community. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in nature, discover stunning landscapes, and savor a myriad of delicious local specialties.
When is the best time to visit Pù Luông?
The most ideal time to visit Pù Luông, Thanh Hóa, is typically from May to October.
The most ideal time to visit Pù Luông is generally from May to October. In late May and early June, as the new rice crop begins, Pù Luông transforms, donning a fresh, gentle green mantle. All the terraced fields turn a vibrant green with young rice seedlings. Even though it's summer, visitors to Pù Luông will find the weather quite cool and airy, with lush greenery everywhere and temperatures typically below 30 degrees Celsius.
However, Pù Luông is arguably at its most beautiful during September and October. This is when Pù Luông enters its "golden season," the time of ripe, heavy rice stalks. At this point, all the fields and terraced rice paddies shimmer with a radiant golden hue, blending with the sweet fragrance of ripe rice – a peaceful, simple, and incredibly familiar scent of home.
Mr. Tạ Công Tâm, a visitor from Bến Tre, happily shared after his visit to Pù Luông: “I was fortunate to travel here right during the ripe rice season. The terraced fields, golden with rice plants, shimmered like waves, and the fragrance of the ripe rice created a feeling that was so real, so rustic, simple, and peaceful, just like returning home.”
What to See and Do in Pù Luông?
The terraced fields glow golden with ripe rice, shimmering like waves, and the fragrance of the harvest creates a feeling that is profoundly authentic, rustic, simple, and peaceful.
Kho Mường Village
Travelers simply need to journey about 30km by motorbike or car from Cành Nàng town, Bá Thước district, heading northwest around the foothills until they reach Kho Mường village, Thành Sơn commune. This village is nestled deep within the core of the Pù Luông National Nature Reserve, isolated from other villages in the area, and less affected by human activity. As a result, it retains its inherent poetic and wild beauty.
Phố Đoàn Weekend Market
Also known as Phố Đòn market, this traditional market dates back to the French colonial era. It's located in Lũng Niêm commune, Bá Thước district, Thanh Hóa province, about 150km northwest of Thanh Hóa city center. It's renowned as a unique highland market that captivates visitors to Thanh Hóa.
Phố Đoàn Market convenes on two mornings each week: Thursdays and Sundays. It offers a diverse array of goods, from traditional crafts to modern items, including wild vegetables, brocades, oranges, *rượu cần* (tube wine), crabs, snails, and even forest rats... Visitors can take the opportunity to purchase these local products as souvenirs from their Pù Luông trip to give to friends and family.
Pù Luông Peak
In the Thái language, "Pù Luông" means "the highest mountain peak in the region," and indeed, the peak stands at 1700m. From the entrance to Bản Đôn (Thành Lâm commune), Pù Luông Peak is easily visible, towering and covered in lush green. Standing atop Pù Luông Peak and gazing down at the valley and distant foothills offers an absolutely wonderful feeling that every traveler should experience at least once.
Standing atop Pù Luông Peak and gazing down at the valley and distant foothills offers an absolutely wonderful feeling.
Hiêu Waterfall
Known as the most beautiful waterfall in Thanh Hóa province, Hiêu Waterfall is a must-visit destination when traveling to Pù Luông. It boasts wild landscapes, ancient forests, and lush green fields at the foot of the hills.
Bản Đôn Village
Located in the heart of the Pù Luông Nature Reserve, Bản Đôn is one of the few villages that has preserved its ethnic cultural identity and unique stilt house architecture. If you visit Pù Luông in mid-May and early June, or between September and October during the ripe rice season, you'll be treated to the stunning beauty of its terraced rice fields.
Mr. Hà Văn Đính, a local driver, shared: “In recent years, Pù Luông has seen strong development in eco-tourism, attracting many visitors eager to explore and experience. We hope that the natural beauty of this place will continue to be preserved and promoted, so that everyone can enjoy it.”
What to Eat in Pù Luông?
When you visit Pù Luông, you won't just be immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery; you'll also get to savor dishes deeply rooted in the local culture. Take, for example, grilled stream fish, marinated with ingredients readily found in the mountains and forests such as *mắc khén* (Sichuan peppercorn-like spice), wild herbs, chili, and lemongrass, all mixed with salt. Enjoying these fragrant grilled stream fish over hot coals is a delightful experience not to be missed when you're in the mountains and forests of Pù Luông.
It would be a shame to visit Pù Luông and miss out on dishes made from local hill chicken.
Pù Luông also offers incredibly tempting hill chicken dishes. The hill chicken meat here is considered more delicious than regular chicken, and many say that truly good hill chicken can only be found in a few specific regions, Pù Luông being one of them.
Furthermore, the Cổ Lũng duck dish, a famous specialty of the Thái people, is equally captivating with its tender and sweet meat. This is a breed of short-necked duck with small, stumpy legs and often patchy, sleek feathers on its neck and head, raised freely by the local people in the rice fields.
Pù Luông is also home to the renowned bitter bamboo shoots. While the bamboo shoots have a distinct bitterness, this very unusual taste is loved by many for its wild and natural essence. Bitter bamboo plants grow in various mountainous and high-altitude regions of the Northwest. Locals can harvest bitter bamboo shoots almost anywhere.
Mr. Trương Văn Minh, Head of the Culture and Information Department of Bá Thước district, stated: “Most visitors to Pù Luông seek to engage in cultural experiences, explore natural landscapes, and combine this with relaxation. Therefore, in the coming time, the district will continue to coordinate with the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Tourism Association to conduct surveys, provide tourism vocational training, and guide the development of suitable products for the end of the year. This includes focusing on developing wellness services such as herbal baths and treatments, and enhancing cultural exchanges, artistic performances, and indigenous cultural exploration.”
With its beautiful natural landscape, Pù Luông is truly likened to a paradise amidst the vast jungle. It would be a missed opportunity if you didn't experience and enjoy it at least once.
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Ham Rong Bridge
The historic Ham Rong Bridge is located on the North - South route of the "masterpiece" land of Thanh Hoa, charming mountains and water crossing the Ma River, with unique architecture, associated with the development history of the land. The heroic land of Thanh Hoa, the strong will of Thanh Hoa people. Ham Rong Bridge is the first bridge to cross the Ma River in Thanh Hoa, nearly 5km north of Thanh Hoa City center... This is also the only railway bridge to cross the Ma River by France. Built in 1904 in the style of a steel arch bridge without pillars, the most modern in Indochina at that time. In 1946, the bridge was destroyed according to the scorched earth resistance policy of the Viet Minh to stop the advance of the invaders. In 1963, the bridge was restored by Soviet and Chinese experts helping to design and construct it, becoming the current pier bridge, with a width of 17 meters, consisting of 2 steel girder spans, with a railway in the middle. , on both sides are car roads and pedestrian roads. During the escalating war against the North of our country, the US Air Force focused on raiding Ham Rong Bridge to cut off important traffic arteries and prevent support from the Northern rear to the major battlefield in the South. The destruction of Ham Rong was chosen by the White House and the Pentagon as the most important goal in the first war of sabotage in the North. With a plot to cut off North-South support, isolate Ham Rong and focus on completely defeating Ham Rong, at 8:45 a.m. on April 3, 1965, the first 16 American planes bombed the area. Thanh Hoa with a series of raiding locations such as Do Len bridge (Ha Trung), Cun bridge (Nong Cong), Van Trai station (Tinh Gia)... In just two days, April 3 and 4, 1965, the US military used 174 groups and 454 aircraft; threw 627 explosive bombs, 58 slow-explosive bombs (including types from 500 to 1,000kg), and hundreds of missiles and rockets into key areas of Thanh Hoa. In the Ham Rong - Nam Ngan - Yen Vuc area alone, the enemy dived 85 times, bombed and bombarded 80 times, threw 350 bombs, and fired 149 rocket shells. To protect Ham Rong Bridge, on our side, in a working session with the Standing Committee of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee in December 1967, comrade Le Duan affirmed: "If Military Region IV is important, then Thanh Hoa is important." especially because Thanh Hoa is the direct rear of the Binh - Tri - Thien and Laos fronts. Thanh Hoa Provincial Party Committee commented: "The key point of attacking the military zone at this time is Thanh Hoa, the key point of Thanh Hoa is Ham Rong, protecting Ham Rong bridge is to contribute to protecting smooth traffic." Due to the particularly important location of Ham Rong Bridge, at the North and South ends of the bridge there are two mountains, Ngoc Mountain and Dragon Mountain, which can block most falling bombs. After 2 days of stubborn fighting, Thanh Hoa shot down 47 American enemy planes, captured many enemy pilots, and protected the safety of Ham Rong Bridge. This has proven that the Party's people's war policy, the Party's military art and our people's revolutionary heroism have gone down in history as a legend that has stirred up American public opinion and made our friends love us. justice and peace around the world admired. Years passed. Ham Rong Bridge with the two words "Quyet Thang" majestically carved into the mountainside is a shining symbol of patriotism and revolutionary heroism of the Vietnamese people. For every child of Thanh Hoa, Ham Rong - Ma River is also the embodiment of the homeland, both close and familiar, very sacred and proud. Source: Thanh Hoa School of Politics
Thanh Hoa
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Rating : National monument
Lam Kinh historical and architectural artistic relic
Lam Kinh historical and architectural artistic relic is located in Lam Son town and Xuan Lam commune (Tho Xuan district), Kien Tho commune (Ngoc Lac district), with a total conservation planning area of 200 hectares. Lam Kinh was originally Lam Son land, hometown of hero Le Loi, who had the merit of recruiting talented people and gathering people to expel the Ming invaders (1418 - 1427). In 1428, Le Loi ascended the throne (Le Thai To), establishing the Later Le dynasty, with the capital in Thang Long, opening a new period of development for the Dai Viet nation. In 1430, Le Thai To changed the name of Lam Son land to Lam Kinh. Since then, electrical structures, temples... also began to be built here, associated with two main functions: - A resting place for the Le kings when returning to worship their ancestors, and at the same time, also the residence of mandarins and permanent soldiers to look after Lam Kinh; - The gathering area for the tombs of ancestors, kings, queen mothers of the Le Dynasty and some mandarins in the royal family. Regarding the architectural appearance of the current monument, we can point out some typical works such as: Lam Kinh main palace: according to historical and archaeological documents, Lam Kinh main palace was built immediately after the death of King Le Thai To (1433). The layout of this architecture has a "cong" shape, with a total area of 1,645.04 m2, including 3 main palaces: Quang Duc, Sung Hieu and Dien Khanh. Currently, in this area only traces of the foundation remain, with 127 column footrests, paving slabs, sidewalks and a number of other artifacts. Thai Temple: is a place to worship ancestors, kings and queen mothers of the Le Dynasty. According to archaeological excavation results, this area includes 9 architectural buildings. Currently, 5 buildings have been renovated and restored (buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, 7). Dragon yard: is one of the largest architectural structures in the central area of Lam Kinh palace, located behind the Ngo gate, in the middle there are 3 paths leading to the main hall along the dragon steps. Dong Tru: located in the Southeast of the main hall, is considered a logistics and kitchen area to serve the entire central area of Lam Kinh. Left vu, Huu vu: located on both sides of the dragon yard, only the foundation and some pillar bases and some other artifacts remain. West Interior: located on a small mound to the west of the Main Palace, outside the inner citadel. Currently, this area is just architectural ruins. Bach Bridge: newly restored, 17m long, 5.50m wide, spanning the Ngoc River, located on the main road leading to the central area of Lam Kinh main palace. City wall system: includes 3 citadel rings (La citadel, Inner citadel and Outer citadel). In 2008, some sections of La Thanh east and west of Bach bridge were restored (with a total length of 21m). Nhu Ang Lake, Le Dynasty Dam Water Canal, West Lake: In the past, this area was low-lying land, surrounded by many small streams. Taking advantage of the natural terrain, the Le Dynasty dug a canal to bring water to West Lake to supply the entire Lam Kinh area. Dau Mountain: about 500m from King Le Thai To's mausoleum. On the mountain there is a temple to Ba Hang Dau, associated with the legend of the Lam Son uprising. Tomb of Le Thai To and Vinh Lang stele: Vinh Lang was built on a flat strip of land, south of the foot of Dau Mountain. In 1995, Vinh Lang was restored and rebuilt with bricks, the outside was covered with rough chiseled stone, in front of the mausoleum there were 2 statues of mandarins and 4 pairs of stone statues, standing in front of the "shrine" path of the mausoleum. Vinh Lang stele is made of monolithic sedimentary stone, 2 meters 79 meters high, 1 meter 94 meters wide, placed on the back of a stone turtle. The content of the stele records the life and career of Le Thai To. This is a stone sculpture with artistic value and is also a valuable document in researching the history of the Early Le period. Le Thai Tong Tomb and Huu Lang Stele: located on the peak of Phu Lam forest, in Xuan Lam commune, 800 meters from Vinh Lang. Huu Lang stele was built about 20m away from the mausoleum. Currently, the stele has been lost, only the stone turtle remains in its original position. Tomb of Queen Mother Ngo Thi Ngoc Dao and Khon Nguyen Chi Duc stele: located on a low area of land, called Xa Dam (Snake lagoon), 700 meters east of Vinh Lang. In 1998, the mausoleum was restored with bricks, the exterior was plastered with cement, and stone statues of people and animals were carved on both sides. Khon Nguyen Chi Duc stele was built in the year Mau Ngo (1498), made of monolithic green stone, 2 meters 76 meters high, 1 meter 90 meters wide. The stele's forehead and border are decorated with 5-claw dragons and stylized flowers. . Le Thanh Tong's tomb and Chieu Lang stele: located next to Dinh mound (Xuan Lam commune). The stele was erected in the spring of Mau Ngo year, Canh Thong era (1498). Tomb of King Le Hien Tong and Du Lang Stele: located on the right side of Vinh Lang, adjacent to West Lake. Du Lang stele is located about 30 meters from the tomb, made of monolithic stone, 2 meters 78 meters high, 1 meter 98 meters wide. Le Tuc Tong Tomb and Kinh Lang Stele: built on top of "Ho Xu Ngoc Giang Lamp" mountain, located in Kien Tho commune, Ngoc Lac district. Kinh Lang stele was erected in March of the first year of Doan Khanh (1505), the stele's content records the life and career of King Le Tuc Tong. Temple of King Le Thai To: located in the southeast of Lam Kinh relic area. In 1996, this temple was renovated, with an ironwood frame structure, following the model of traditional architecture, including items : front hall, toilet (beach tube), middle hall and back palace. In addition to the above-mentioned structures, in the Lam Kinh area there is also a system of auxiliary works and many other relics and antiques of historical, cultural and scientific value. At the relic site, on the occasion of the 8th month (lunar calendar) every year, on the 21st (Le Lai's death anniversary) and the 22nd (Le Loi's death anniversary), people in the area solemnly organize festivals to commemorate the merits of Le Lai. heroes who liberated the nation, and at the same time expressed their desire to pray for good weather and a prosperous and happy life... With the special historical, cultural and scientific values of the monument, on September 27, 2012, the Prime Minister decided to classify Lam Kinh Historical and Architectural Artistic Monument as a National Monument. special. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
Thanh Hoa
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Rating : Special national monument
Historical and architectural artistic relics of Ba Trieu relic area
Mrs. Trieu (named Trieu Thi Trinh, also known as Trinh Nuong, or Trieu Au), was born in 226, from Quan Yen district (Quan Yen), Cuu Chan district. She has an outstanding appearance, is highly skilled in martial arts, loves to make friends, and has great ambitions expressed through her famous quote: "I want to ride strong winds, step on fierce waves, and kill giant whales in the East Sea." , expel the Ngo army, reclaim the country, take off the yoke of slavery, and refuse to bend down to be a concubine for others!" In 248, Ba Trieu and her brother Trieu Quoc Dat gathered young men in the area to rally against the Ngo Dynasty's domination. A short time later, Trieu Quoc Dat fell ill and passed away. She was honored by the generals as General. Faced with the strength of our army, the Wu army's hamlets in Cuu Chan were defeated one by one. The uprising developed and spread to Giao Chi areas, extending into Nhat Nam. Faced with that situation, Ngo King Ton Quyen had to appoint General Luc Dan as Governor to bring troops to suppress. After many fierce battles, the insurgents could not withstand the strong enemy. Ms. Trieu committed suicide on Mount Tung (now in Trieu Loc commune, Hau Loc, Thanh Hoa) on August 22, the year of Mau Thin (248), when she was just 23 years old. To commemorate the kindness of Ba Trieu and her generals, the people built a temple right at the place where she and her insurgents fought and sacrificed their lives heroically. Through the events of time and history, Ba Trieu temple at Tung Mountain is still preserved by the people and is a place to organize cultural and religious activities. Ba Trieu relic area was built, restored and embellished over many different periods, including locations: Ba Trieu temple and mausoleum, tombs of three generals of the Ly family, Ban swear temple, Phu Dien communal house, Fourth Temple. 1. Ba Trieu Temple: located to the North, including: Outer ritual gate, rectangular lotus pond, screen, middle ritual gate, lower courtyard, inner ritual gate, upper courtyard (both sides have left/right curtain), front yard. Street, terrace, Middle street, Thien province yard, Harem. 2. Ba Trieu's tomb area Ba Trieu's Tomb: located on the top of Tung Mountain, vertical cylinder (quadrilateral) gradually smaller towards the top, including 2 roof floors: with a height from the ground to the top of 5.8m. The mausoleum's roof is made in the style of a dragon's palanquin, and the top of the mausoleum is shaped like a wine bottle. The entire Mausoleum is crafted from monolithic green stone, inside is an incense bowl, the main side of the Mausoleum is a stone altar. Grave: built 0.50m higher than the foundation. The four-sided square tomb structure is 1.5m in size and 2.3m in height. The tomb has an arched door opening on all four sides, the roof is curved at the corners, and the top of the tomb is mounted with a round ball. Lord's Tower: four-sided square cylindrical structure made of monolithic stone, 1.45m high, tower base 0.5m high, four-sided square. 3. Tombs of three generals of the Ly family: located at the foot of Tung mountain, the three tombs are all 3m in size. Behind the tomb is a rectangular brick altar used as a place to place offerings. In addition to the grave, there is also a stone stele with the inscription "Commemorative stele" on the forehead. 4. Ban Oath Temple: Legend has it that this is where the three Ly brothers held an oath to follow Ba Trieu's insurgent army, in Dong Bang field, Phu Dien village. The current status of the temple is just an altar built of bricks, 2.04m long, 1.48m wide, 1.38m high. 5. Phu Dien communal house: built during the reign of the 33rd King Canh Hung (1772), located to the southwest, overlooking Tung mountain, including the following items: Ritual gate: four-pillar style, made of monolithic green stone, with 3 doors. The column has four large pillars, the base is made of kneeling style, the four sides are carved with four sacred animals, and the top of the column is mounted with a statue of a phoenix bird with flipped leaves. Dai Dinh Building: Dinh-shaped architecture, 18.40m long, 14.37m wide, the front has a 1.9m wide porch, table-style door. Front hall: has beautiful, harmonious architecture, the rafters are intricately carved in the style of filigree, embossed, embossed, and sunk with traditional decorative themes such as four sacred animals, carp turning into dragons, and lotus flowers. , apricot flowers, starlings, deer, roosters, especially the image of women and folk scenes. Harem: 3 rooms, 2 wings, trusses in the style of "gong rack stacked on beam, seven beams" with 4 rows of pillars, 4 wooden trusses. The harem has 3 doors, table-style doors, and round wooden frames on all components. The carvings are concentrated on the wooden dragon cot wall, on the spring flower system and the porch walls. 6. Fourth Temple: located near Eo mountain area, Phu Dien village, so people also call it Nghe Eo. At the relic, there are still 3 ordinations, including 1 copy of Canh Thinh's 5th year (1797). The temple consists of 2 vertical compartments, 6.12m long, 2.88m average width, 3.85m high, including the Rear Hall and Front Hall, built in a domed style, with ancient red tiled floors. Ba Trieu Temple, has 297 relics and antiques of many types and diverse materials such as paper, wood, copper, ceramic,... dating from the late 17th century to the early 20th century. These documents, Artifacts still preserved in relics have historical and cultural value, helping us learn about the origin, existence of the relic and local cultural traditions, beliefs and customs. The relic is where the people of Phu Dien village organize cultural and religious activities according to traditional customs (holidays, traditional New Year, death days of historical figures). Ba Trieu Temple Festival takes place for 3 days (from February 19 to 22 of the lunar calendar) including sacrificial ceremonies, palanquin processions, and folk performances with the large participation of the community in the region and attracting tens of thousands of tourists. Come visit and celebrate. With particularly typical values, historical relics and artistic architecture, Ba Trieu relic site (Hau Loc district, Thanh Hoa province) was ranked as a special national monument on December 31, 2014. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
Thanh Hoa
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Rating : Special national monument
Archaeological site of Hang Con Moong
Con Moong Cave relic and surrounding relics in Thach Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province, have a total area of 4,999,180 m2, first excavated in 1976. In 2008 - 2009, Con Moong cave was inspected by the team. Overall research and survey of nearby relics. During the excavation of Con Moong cave (2010 - 2015), the Vietnamese - Russian archaeological team discovered additional relics such as Ly Chun cave, Bo Giao cave, Dau Voi mountain mound relics, Mang Chieng cave, Bo Giao cave. Diem, at the same time excavating 4 surrounding relics: Lai Cave (2010), Ly Chun Cave (2010), Mang Chieng Cave (2011 - 2012) and Diem Cave (2013 - 2014). Specifically: 1. Con Moong Cave: located in Upper Triassic limestone mountains of Dong Giao formation (Tađg), about 240 million years old. Con Moong Cave has an average strata thickness of 9.5m - including 10 layers with different structures. From layer 1 to layer 6 (depth from 1m - 6m), many working tools, animal bones, and mollusk shells were found. Grades 7 to 10 did not encounter any remains of flora or fauna, but there were many thin tools made of quartz, most concentrated in grade 10. According to initial research, Con Moong cave went through 4 stages of development. cultural development. Results of radiocarbon (C14) research on the upper layers, magnetic susceptibility, sedimentary set at Con Moong and cultural compatibility comparison with other archaeological sites show that the earliest age of Con Moong is expected. Guess 40,000 to 60,000 years ago. From the results of archaeological excavations, Con Moong cave is one of the very few archaeological sites with the thickest and best-preserved strata today in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. 2. Nearby monuments: - Hang Lai relic: located in the limestone mountain range in Thanh Trung village, Thanh Yen commune, Thach Thanh district. The cave is frog-shaped. - Ly Chun Cave Relics: The cave's interior is like a small stone roof, the door faces West - Southwest, the dome is 2m high and not flat with many frills and stalactites hanging down, the length is over 2m deep, the cave walls have stone seams spreading to the door. , there are many sedimentary blocks containing fossil animal bones and teeth. - Bo Giao Cave Relic: located in Yen Son 2 village, Thanh Yen commune, Thach Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province. The cave has two chambers, separated by large stalactite columns. - Dau Voi Mountain Earthen Monument (also known as Dau Voi Mountain's moat system, Dau Voi Mountain's earthen citadel, Ly Chun Citadel, Elephant Dau Fortress, Ly Chun Military Fort) is located close to (surrounding three sides) the mountain Elephant Head, in the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong National Park. - Diem Cave Relic: located in the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong National Park. The cave has a tubular shape over 50 meters long and an average width of 10 meters. - Mang Chieng Cave Relic (also known as Vang Chieng): located in the area of Cuc Phuong National Park, in front of the cave there are two large Vong trees so people also call it Cay Vong Cave. - Moc Long Cave and Moc Long Stone Roof Relics: located on one side of Chua Mountain in Thanh Minh commune. After the process of researching and excavating Con Moong cave and surrounding relics, scientists initially commented and evaluated the outstanding values: - The stratigraphic structure and cultural layer of Con Moong cave relic and surrounding relics show that this is a relic of residence and burial of residents of many periods. Con Moong Cave is one of the very rare archaeological sites, with the thickest and best-preserved stratigraphy today in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. - The relics excavated in Con Moong cave are authentic evidence of the tradition of residing in the cave, making and using stone tools with changes in the type and technique of making tools, thereby , it is possible to study the changes in behavior and behavior of ancient people in response to changes in paleoclimate and natural environment... - The outstanding historical and cultural value in Con Moong cave is the adaptation of humans to the environment for tens of thousands of years, from gathering and hunting, gradually moving to farming, animal husbandry... Excavation results shows that humans were present in Con Moong cave about 60,000 years ago, but not regularly. From about 25,000 - 20,000 years ago, the climate gradually warmed, with alternating warm and cold periods, and people lived in caves more often. After 20,000 years, there was a period of hot, humid and rainy weather, causing snails and mollusks to multiply, becoming a regular food source for humans, as evidenced by mollusc shells filling up the cave entrance, in some places up to 4m thick. From 11,400 years to 8,000 years was a period of heavy rain, and Prehistoric people continuously resided at the entrance of Con Moong cave. In this area, a very thick layer of snail shells and hundreds of working tools made of stone, bones, horns, mollusc shells, etc. were found in the strata, with the tool making industry developing from the Son Vi culture to the Son Vi culture. Hoa Binh - Bac Son. From 7,000 years ago today, when the sea receded and there was little rain, people began to leave the caves and gradually occupied the plains and coastal areas, establishing the first marine cultures in the Prehistoric period. Remains of the top cultural layer at Con Moong include ground axes and rudimentary hammered ceramics compatible with the earliest layer of the Da But culture, showing that the migration of Con Moong cave residents gradually moved down to the plain. along the coast, establishing the Da But culture. - In parallel with completing the excavation of Con Moong cave, scientists have surveyed, excavated and researched caves around the Con Moong cave area. This shows that Con Moong is the most ancient relic, with a certain relationship with surrounding relics at different levels. From Con Moong, over tens of thousands of years, due to changes in climate and weather leading to expanded living environments, and the increasingly advanced industry of making tools for work and living, primitive people have separated from each other. out in groups, moving to Mang Chieng cave, Diem cave, Lai cave, Moc Long cave, Moc Long rock roof, Bitter Cave (Ancient Man Cave), Bo Giao cave... These research results have contributed to Enhance the historical - cultural value of the relic - cave complex in the Con Moong cave area. With typical value, the archaeological relics of Con Moong cave and surrounding relics (Thach Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province) were ranked by the Prime Minister as special national relics on December 23, 2015. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
Thanh Hoa
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Rating : Special national monument
Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
Ho Dynasty Citadel is a historical architectural work in Vinh Long commune, Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province, about 140km from the center of Hanoi. The Ho Dynasty Citadel was built in the late 14th century and has existed for more than 600 years. In 1962, the Ho Dynasty Citadel officially became a national monument. In 2011, this historical site was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. The citadel was built by Ho Quy Ly in 1397. The heritage includes: Inner citadel, La citadel, Nam Giao altar, 155.5 hectares wide and surrounded by a buffer zone with an area of 5078.5 hectares. Thanh's location was chosen according to feng shui principles in the beautiful natural landscape between the Ma and Buoi rivers in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province. Today, the citadel still retains 4 city gates. The city gates are built of large stone blocks, many weighing from 10 to 26 tons. The citadel wall has a circumference of more than 3.5km with many sections of the wall almost intact and many artifacts marking what was once considered the capital, political, cultural, and social center, and at the same time, a construction project. The largest military defense of the Ho Dynasty. Visiting the Ho Dynasty Citadel, visitors cannot help but be amazed at the huge volume of stone and the way the stones were assembled to build massive and sturdy walls and gates. Tourists are even more surprised and impressed when they learn that: in a time more than 600 years ago, this huge stone citadel was built in just 3 months. The outstanding value of the citadel is the stone blocks weighing tens of tons that were hand-carved but achieved maximum functionality and efficiency, unique and unique in East Asia in the late 14th and early 19th centuries. 15th century. This is an "unprecedented" miracle that has not yet been scientifically explained. Archaeological excavations have revealed architectural traces and many artifacts that once contributed to creating a magnificent and majestic Tay Do. All have proven that: Ho Dynasty Citadel is an ancient capital that was completely built with full palaces, temples, shrines inside and was used continuously throughout the historical process of civilization. Dai Viet. The heritage becomes even more attractive, when in the inner city area and the ancient village area surrounding the citadel, there are many cultural - historical relics and even legendary stories related to this special citadel. Today, the Ho Dynasty Citadel has become a historical witness and its own values have naturally reached world-class status when officially inscribing its name in the "temple" of human cultural heritage. The World Cultural Heritage of Ho Dynasty Citadel plays an important role and is an infinite resource for exploitation and tourism development. Source: Ho Dynasty Citadel website
Thanh Hoa
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Rating : National monument
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Sam Son
Located on the land of Thanh Hoa, a "masterpiece" with beautiful landscapes of mountains and water, Sam Son beach is one of the outstanding destinations and attracts tourists because of its clear, vast, majestic blue sea; endless stretches of sand and fresh, airy air that is reassuring. Sam Son, a name that is no longer unfamiliar to everyone, will definitely bring you an extremely perfect and unique resort travel experience. Thanh Hoa's yearly weather is characterized by two distinct seasons. The hot season lasts from May to October with rain and high temperatures. The cold season comes from November to April next year, with little rain and quite cold weather. For those who want to experience beach tourism in the summer to escape the heat, the most suitable time for your trip to Sam Son is May to July, but around this time, Sam Son is often crowded with tourists coming here to relax, so it can sometimes affect the enjoyment of the vast natural beauty here. A quieter time for those who want to travel to Sam Son is around February to April. At this time the weather is still a bit chilly, so many people are afraid to swim, but in return the beach is less crowded, more spacious and you can completely embrace the whole majestic nature in your sight. Coming to Sam Son beach is a charming picture of nature, where there is interference between the sky and the ground, between the mountains and forests and the sea. Tourists coming here enjoy the long beach with cool, clear blue water, the long stretch of white sand embellished with coconut and casuarina trees whispering in the wind. Sam Son at each time of day has a unique beauty. Try to get up a little early so you don't miss the sunrise over the sea. From the pitch black night, the pink sun shines bright red on the surface of the ocean, creating a majestic natural scene. The afternoon is the time when everyone goes to the beach to relax and rest. Sam Son beach is especially crowded in the summer, when everyone wants to go to the beach and immerse themselves in the vast space to dispel all fatigue and worries. When night falls on Sam Son beach, when the street lights are on, the sea seems to shrink, pitch black, only the murmur of the waves and the sound of the coconut trees swaying in the wind can be heard. Sam Son is not only a resort with an ideal beautiful natural space, but also a place where you can enjoy extremely fresh seafood dishes on boats filled with fish and shrimp of newly arrived fishermen. When coming to Sam Son, you can visit some nearby historical sites such as Truong Le Mountain, Doc Cuoc Temple,... With beautiful scenery and standard travel services, Sam Son promises to be an ideal destination for your trip. You can admire the majestic natural scenery and experience the coastal culinary culture with the freshest and most unique dishes. It is these points that have made Sam Son famous, making Sam Son a top choice for summer travel trips.
Thanh Hoa
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May to October
Hai Tien Beach
Hai Tien tourist area is a marine eco-tourism destination, located in 4 eastern communes of Hoang Hoa district (Thanh Hoa province), namely Hoang Hai, Hoang Truong, Hoang Thanh and Hoang Tien. Hai Tien Beach is about 155 km from Hanoi Capital, still maintaining its natural ecological environment. The coast is gentle with highly stable sand, moderate currents and no dangerous eddies. The beach slope and wave level are also safe for tourists' swimming activities. The biggest advantage of this tourist area is that it is located near historical and cultural relics of Thanh Hoa. From the beach, visitors can go to Sam Son beach, Lach Hoi, cork forest reserve, Con Truong tiger parrot reserve by yacht. With the above strengths, Hai Tien tourist area is an attractive destination in Thanh Hoa tours. In addition to relaxing and swimming, visitors here also have the opportunity to participate in interesting fun activities and enjoy local cuisine. From April to August every year is the appropriate time for trips to the Northern sea in general and Hai Tien sea in particular. After this time, the weather will gradually change to autumn, and the temperature will also begin to decrease. However, the summer months also coincide with the rainy and storm season in the North, where there can be storms or tropical depressions. Therefore, before going to Hai Tien Thanh Hoa tourist area, visitors should still check the weather forecast first. There are two popular forms of accommodation in Hai Tien tourist area: beach front hotels and sea view hotels. Beach hotels have quite high prices, from 600,000 - 2,500,000 VND/night. In return, they are located very close to the sea, only about 30 - 100 m from the sea. Sea view hotels are more affordable, only from 400,000 - 1,500,000 VND/night. Possessing a beautiful beach and prime location - near famous tourist attractions, Hai Tien is the most popular destination in recent times. Coming here, visitors will have wonderful, unforgettable entertainment and relaxation experiences. The biggest highlight of Hai Tien tourist area is definitely the dreamy Hai Tien beach. The beach still retains its original pristine features, near the seaport but has alluvial deposits so it is very clean, less sandy and smooth. Along the coast are rows of green casuarina trees, the space is quiet and extremely poetic. In particular, the beach is extremely safe, the coast is gentle so you can swim quite far. Visitors coming here can freely dive in the clear blue water, walk on the beach and admire the peaceful scenery every afternoon. In addition, don't forget to enjoy fresh seafood - products bestowed by nature and the sea.
Thanh Hoa
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March to August
Ben En National Park
Ben En eco-tourism area is one of the famous landscapes with an extremely rich and diverse biological ecosystem, an eco-tourism complex, pearl farming combined with the conservation of Ben En national park - a place known as "Ha Long on land of Thanh Hoa". Ben En tourist area is located between Nhu Thanh and Nhu Xuan districts, about 45km southwest of Thanh Hoa city center. Established in 1992 with an area of about 15,000 hectares, Ben En National Park is a primeval forest with an extremely diverse and rich flora and fauna ecosystem. This place is also surrounded by Song Muc Lake, which is more than 4,000 hectares wide. The lake surface is quiet and blue all year round like a pair of large natural hands embracing the heart of Ben En National Park. Located on the arid central region, Ben En eco-tourism area is an ideal destination chosen by many people because of the wild and unique beauty of the majestic mountains and forests. Because it is located in Thanh Hoa province, Ben En National Park is located in the tropical monsoon climate: hot in the summer and cold in the winter. However, thanks to being covered by green primeval forests, Ben En's weather is extremely cool. At each time, Ben En National Park has different beauty, so no matter what time of year you go, you will have memorable experiences. However, the most ideal time to visit Ben En eco-tourism area is in the summer. This is the time when this place attracts the most tourists of the year because at this time, Ben En eco-tourism area puts on a lush green carpet in the bright sunshine, creating beautiful pictures between the mountains. Ben En National Park has an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna system with more than 462 tree species and about 125 plant families. Among them, the famous green lim tree in Vietnam stands out, which is up to several hundred years old with a trunk diameter of nearly 3 meters. There are also many other rare plants and medicinal herbs preserved here such as cho chi, incense sticks, yellow hearts, honey worms, flower slices, ironwood, cymbidium, oysters,... In particular, this place has an area of about 4000 hectares of Song Muc Lake, the water level is very deep and clear, creating a very gentle and poetic scene. Coming to Ben En National Park, do not miss the dishes with bold flavors of this place such as dishes made from silver carp caught in Song Muc Lake. In addition, you can enjoy famous dishes of indigenous people such as chicken soup and bitter soup. In particular, when coming to Van village - a place imbued with the traditions of ancient Thai people, remember to enjoy the specialty wine can. This special flavor will leave an indelible mark in your heart.
Thanh Hoa
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March to August
Cloud Falls
Thanh Hoa Cloud Waterfall is considered the most beautiful waterfall associated with the legend of 9 levels of love. May Waterfall is located on Lang Su stream, Thach Lam commune, Thach Thanh district. May Waterfall is only about 50 km from Thanh Hoa city center, so it is considered an attractive destination for your trip to Thanh Hoa. May Waterfall is about 100m long and includes 9 large and small waterfalls created by the limestone mountain system in the north of Truong Son. The water flows down from a height of about 400m, creating a surprisingly majestic, wild and magical natural landscape. Not only that, the beautiful scenery here with clear water, mixed with charming natural scenery also attracts many tourists. This waterfall is also known as the "nine steps of love" waterfall. According to legend, while traveling to the underworld, 9 fairies accidentally passed by a beautiful waterfall. Because they could not resist the beauty of nature here, 9 fairies came down to bathe. According to experience traveling to May waterfall in Thanh Hoa, the most ideal time to go to May waterfall is in the summer. When the waterfall falls, it will form a cool stream, allowing you to enjoy the feeling of bathing in the waterfall to the fullest. People compare the gentle May waterfall to a Muong girl, muttering to herself day and night, throwing white foam into the sky. May Waterfall has water all year round but is probably most beautiful in the months of June, July, August. On beautiful sunny days, the lake feels as cool as crystal. For that reason, tourists often flock to visit May Waterfall at this time. On the way to Thac May, you will pass a wooden bridge made of wild tree branches spanning the Ngang River. May Waterfall has 9 high and low waterfall steps overlapping each other like eye-catching terraced fields. Looking down from above, the beautiful composition is like a beautiful white silk strip. Muong people here often tell legends about this gentle waterfall. According to legend, 9 fairies flew over the waterfall and bathed here. When flying back to heaven, 9 fairies left 9 footprints, forming 9 steps of the waterfall as it is today. It is believed that if couples go down the waterfall together, they will become husband and wife. Therefore, this poetic waterfall is also called "nine levels of love". Thac May is located in the buffer zone of Cuc Phuong national forest so you can explore the rich flora and fauna here. The ecosystem of Cuc Phuong National Forest is very diverse, so you can freely explore rare birds and animals. Covering an area of 25,000 hectares, Cuc Phuong National Park is also Vietnam's first national forest. Cuc Phuong is characterized by a lush tropical rain forest all year round, with an extremely rich and diverse flora and fauna. Many endangered species of animals and plants are found and preserved here, of which the black-and-white langur is considered the symbol of Cuc Phuong forest. According to experience traveling to May Waterfall in Thanh Hoa, tourism services here are not yet developed, so eating places are relatively limited. Therefore, for convenience and savings, visitors can prepare food when coming here. If visitors from far away want to enjoy Thanh Hoa specialties, they can rent a stilt house to have lunch (no overnight stay). Here, you will enjoy typical Thanh dishes such as: grilled sticky rice, vegetables cooked in soup, stir-fried stone snails, grilled buffalo meat with bamboo leaves, grilled hill chicken,... All ingredients are fresh and delicious. and meticulously processed, with an irresistible delicious flavor.
Thanh Hoa
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June to August
Kho Muong
Kho Muong village is located in Hua Muong valley, in the buffer zone of Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with 60 households, 225 people, 13 households doing community tourism business, the village still retains the traditional stilt houses, located in a valley with a cool climate all year round; The unique and pristine natural landscape of primeval forests and the imbued daily life of the Thai people make people feel like this place is like a peaceful, pure and poetic land. The local people are rustic, friendly, and honest. The road to Kho Muong is winding and winding, on one side is a cliff, on the other is a deep abyss with green terraced fields and endless forests. This is a road with beautiful natural scenery but can easily make many people "falter" because of its difficulty and danger. However, it is very attractive to "travelers" who love to explore. Kho Muong village also has an attractive destination, Bat Cave, located in a cave complex discovered in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, which has become one of the attractive destinations for domestic and foreign tourists. Love nature, passionate about exploring nature. Bat Cave has an attractive beauty with the limestone blocks that make up this cave, discovered through the process about 250 million years ago. The cave is connected to an underground river system with a length of about 2.5km to the north and carries water from Kho Muong through Pon village in Lung Cao commune. The system of rivers and streams flowing inside the cave is a common known feature. Through the Kart rocky areas, it creates connections between valleys, mouths and streams. Bat Cave, Kho Muong village is also home to many species of Bats. At least 4 species of Bats reside in Bat Cave, Kho Muong village at different times of the year. Including insect-eating bats and many fruit-eating species, they are the most important species for breeding and controlling insect pests. Currently, the road to Bat cave and Kho Muong village is invested and upgraded from tourism development capital of Thanh Hoa province. Every year it attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to visit. Dining in Kho Muong village is rich and diverse, elaborately prepared from ingredients available from the local mountains, forests, and streams. Depending on the time and season of the year, there are different dishes. Some delicious dishes that Thai people often prepare include: Grilled fish, bamboo-tube rice, steamed pork, grilled chicken, rock snails, purple sticky rice... The most popular and favorite dish is five-color sticky rice from upland sticky rice, Lam rice... In particular, this place is famous for dishes made from Co Lung duck - a duck variety that has become a famous brand, known to many people. Ducks with short necks and low legs are released in streams and fields, so the meat is firm and fragrant, the eggs have lots of yolks... a specialty dish that many tourists have known and want to enjoy when traveling to Vietnam. Ba Thuoc. Tourists coming to Kho Muong village will have nights of burning campfires, drinking wine, and cultural exchanges with Thai Xoe dance, all over Thailand, folk singing and dancing, folk dance imbued with national identity with beautiful young women. beautiful in national costumes, the sound of traditional musical instruments captivates tourists; There is a local tour guide to lead the way, introduce Kho Muong village, and take you to visit other neighboring villages in Pu Luong Nature Reserve if visitors want to explore the rich ecosystem of Pu Luong forest or take part in a tour. Visit Kho Muong specialty orange and tangerine gardens, participate in experiencing productive labor activities as well as daily life with indigenous people.
Thanh Hoa
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May to August
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