Summer is always an ideal time to plan trips to change the wind, temporarily leaving the scorching heat of the city. Possessing a great advantage in terrain when fully converging mountains, forests, highlands and islands, the North of our country is favored by nature with many cool climate areas, becoming wonderful "hot havens" for tourists.
1. Sa Pa (Lao Cai)
Always on the list of the most perfect places to escape the heat, Sa Pa welcomes tourists with a year-round cool atmosphere. When summer comes, Sa Pa puts on the green color of terraced fields stretching endlessly to the horizon.
Coming to the misty town, experiencing standing on the top of Fansipan to clearly feel the majesty of nature is what anyone wants. In addition, Sa Pa also attracts tourists thanks to its rich culinary world with fragrant grilled dishes, rich Thang Co hotpot, or fresh salmon.
2. Moc Chau (Son La)
Bearing the characteristics of the Northwest mountains and forests, the summer temperature in Moc Chau is extremely cool, averaging only from 18°C to 23°C. The climate here is pleasant during the day and slightly chilly in the evening, very suitable for short resort trips.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the green tea hills, inhale the fresh air and enjoy dishes imbued with the flavor of the mountains and forests such as smoked buffalo meat or fragrant sticky rice.
If you want to explore the destination, Moc Chau has Dai Yem waterfall, Chieng Khoa waterfall... and the rustic villages of the Thai and Mong people waiting for visitors to experience.
3. Hoa Binh (Phu Tho)
With the geographical advantage of being very close to Hanoi, tourist destinations in Hoa Binh are always the top choice for short-day outdoor picnics and camping. Hoa Binh owns many famous attractions such as Thung Nai, Hang Kia Pa Co, Ba Khan or the large Hoa Binh Hydropower Lake area.
In particular, there are currently many islands in the hydropower lake area that have been heavily invested in renovation and developed into high-class eco-tourism areas to serve tourists' resorts.
If you want to find a slow pace of life, Mai Chau valley will be the perfect choice. This place brings a peaceful space with rustic villages and lush green fields. Mai Chau weather is extremely cool and airy.
4. Tam Dao (Phu Tho)
Discovered and built by the French in the early 19th century, Tam Dao tourist area possesses a unique cool climate with an average annual temperature of only about 18°C. The air here is always fresh and pleasant even on the hottest summer days.
Coming to Tam Dao, visitors can leisurely walk to explore the town, visit famous places such as Central Square, ancient stone church, Silver Waterfall or Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. The high-rise cafes embrace the sky and the unique check-in corners here always fascinate young people.
5. Ninh Binh
Dubbed "Ha Long Bay on land", Ninh Binh owns vast rice fields and a mysterious cave system. Visiting here, visitors can experience boating through mysterious caves, surrounded by vertical limestone cliffs.
Not only that, this land also preserves the heroic history of the nation through spiritual destinations such as the ancient capital Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Chuc Pagoda, King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple...
6. Ha Long (Quang Ninh)
About 180km from Hanoi, Ha Long (Quang Ninh) is considered the "tourism paradise of the North". Thanks to modern infrastructure and transportation, it welcomes tens of millions of domestic and foreign tourists each year.
Coming to Ha Long, visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the vibrant entertainment space in the ancient town, night market, Tuan Chau island... In particular, the Ha Long Bay wonder is a must-check-in destination thanks to the scenery of thousands of limestone islands rising in the magical emerald green water.
