Overview of Tam Dao
Tam Dao is located about 80km from Hanoi city, this place was discovered and renovated by the French in the late 19th century. A series of works such as villas, dance floors, swimming pools, playgrounds, hotels in Tam Dao and busy restaurants were built, but after many ups and downs of history, not much remains.
Tam Dao tourism has nothing interesting that everyone wants to come here once. Photo: ST
Tam Dao town has an area of over 214 hectares, including 2 villages, in which, most of the famous tourist attractions are located in village 1. Tam Dao tourist area is surrounded by primeval forests, so it has a good climate. cool, combined with natural scenery that is both poetic and fanciful, giving visitors a variety of emotions.
Tam Dao foggy town. Photo: @im_manhhhh
The weather in Tam Dao gives visitors many unique experiences such as the gentle spring breezes blowing in the early morning, noon coming with the warm rays of summer, the afternoon coming with gentle breezes calling. Autumn comes and when the night suddenly falls, brings a bit of the cold of winter. Therefore, choosing a hotel in Tam Dao to rest and relax is something tourists definitely cannot ignore.
The right time to travel to Tam Dao
Tam Dao is also known as the Da Lat of the North. Photo: @khanhly.7.1
Dubbed “Da Lat in the North”, Tam Dao possesses a great advantage with cool weather all year round. Each season of Tam Dao will bring visitors a very unique experience and feeling. Tam Dao always has a lower temperature than Hanoi, so in the summer, this is a convenient place for people to travel, avoiding the intense heat of the capital. In winter, this place brings a romantic and quiet beauty with dense fog, covering the whole world.
Tam Dao is brilliant in spring. Photo: @nguyenngocson99
If you want to hunt for clouds, the end of November to January is a quite suitable time because it is winter, the temperature is low, so the fog is dense. However, at this time and in March and April, you should avoid going to the waterfall because the fog is so much it is easy to slip when going into the water. Remember to pay attention!
Directions to Tam Dao
To move to Tam Dao , you can choose from many different means of transport
- With private cars and motorbikes: You go in the direction of Thang Long Bridge towards North Thang Long Noi Bai -> go about 25 km to the intersection between National Highway 2 and AH 4 Road with North Thang Long Noi Bai Street -> Friends turn left to go to National Highway 2 about 200m -> turn to National Highway Hanoi – Lao Cai about 25 km -> to the roundabout in Tam Duong district, Vinh Phuc province, you follow the direction of National Highway 2B about 20 Another km is to the center of Tam Dao
- By bus: You choose bus 58 (Long Bien transit point) or bus 07 (Cau Giay transit point) to Me Linh Plaza. Then you take bus 01 to Vinh Yen bus station. Then you take bus 07 from Vinh Yen to Tay Thien. On the way, remember to ask the driver to stop at the nearest parking spot in Tam Dao
- For bus: You can catch the bus at My Dinh bus station to take the trip Hanoi – Vinh Yen, Hanoi – Yen Bai, Hanoi – Viet Tri, the car will run to Vinh Yen city. From Vinh Yen, you take a taxi or motorbike taxi to get to Tam Dao.
Hunting clouds in Tam Dao by motorbike is also very interesting! Photo: ST
What is Tam Dao tourism? Famous places to visit
Tam Dao Cloud Bridge
Hunting clouds in Tam Dao is impossible without going to the cloud bridge. Photo: @vthien
Dubbed as an outdoor studio, Cloud Bridge is an extremely hot check-in point that should not be missed when traveling to Tam Dao. Standing here, you can fully see a peaceful and poetic Tam Dao without dust. The best time to check in here is in the early morning and late afternoon. Enjoying Tam Dao in the early morning mist as if touching white clouds or watching the scene of the sun receding towards the horizon will bring you great emotions.
Very unique and impressive bird’s nest swing. Photo: @@_lannhuongg
The rattan bridge is only made of woven bamboo, but it is very strong. Along the two sides of the road to the bridge, rows of wild sunflowers, butterfly flowers, and bright yellow reeds are planted. Currently, the bridge has also designed a bird’s nest swing and the stairs to heaven are equally beautiful. Along with the chilly air here, the result is undeniably the perfect Da Lat version of the North.
Tam Dao Wind Shop
This is a very unique cafe that you must visit once in Tam Dao. The reason it is called Wind shop is because this place is built overhanging cliffs and has no roof, but there is no uncomfortable feeling of hot sun due to the cool breeze blowing from below the mountain. go up.
The shop is always engulfed in a misty mist. Photo: @nt_alnh
Take a look at Tam Dao’s million dollar giant on the Wind shop. Photo: @kimbong110699
Coming to this place, you will experience the exciting feeling of being suspended in the clouds. Note that you should come early if you want to have a nice view because the restaurant does not have many seats.
Sunset view from Tam Dao Wind bar (Photo: ST)
Tam Dao ancient stone church
Tam Dao ancient stone church was built in 1906 right on the way to Thien Nhi mountain. Initially, this was just a model of a house on stilts that was built by the French. It was not until 1937 that the church was solidly rebuilt in stone in the typical Gothic style.
Check in to the stone church with close friends. Photo: @_munv_
This is one of the ancient architectural works in Tam Dao that survived the destruction of the war. The old church will be an interesting destination in your Tam Dao discovery journey, I will tell you, this is also one of the most popular places to take wedding photos and art photos.
Choosing a hotel near Tam Dao ancient stone church is a great choice for you not only to see the whole mysterious and dreamy Tam Dao, but also to create many beautiful pictures.
The fog on Tam Dao is quite a lot, so you can prepare an umbrella that is both pretty and won’t get wet. Photo: @kenn_227
Wedding photos taken at Tam Dao stone church (Photo: ST)
This place is also known as the Tam Dao heaven gate because standing from here, you can see Tam Dao town through the very interesting archway of the church.
Tam Dao Heaven Gate. Photo: @iam.nhinguyen
Silver waterfall
Nestled deep in the heart of the mountains and forests, Silver Waterfall appears very vividly with the image of a small stream of water flowing from the high ravine, weaving through the tree arches and then pouring down to the foot of the waterfall. The road down to the waterfall is not too long but difficult to go, the road is very narrow, slippery and craggy, one side is a rocky mountain, the other is a dangerous abyss, so visitors remember to pay attention to safety.
Tam Dao Silver Waterfall (Photo: ST)
Because of the difficulty of conquering, this place attracts more and more adventurous young people who love to explore. According to local people, on days with heavy rain, the waterfall will flow faster and more violently.
The space is fresh but very poetic. Photo: @nvdieuanh
Very cool photos by the white water. Photo: @leonhoang
A small note is that you should limit going to the waterfall on very cold, foggy days because the waterfall is quite slippery at this time, not suitable for climbing!
Spiritual tourist destination
Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Tam Dao. This place attracts tourists every year to come not only to pray for a peaceful and happy year but also to enjoy the beautiful scenery, looking down from Ba Temple, Tam Dao appears like a plateau in the curtain. The white mist is full of mystery and lyricism.
The way to Ba Chua Thuong Ngan temple (Photo: ST)
A view of Ba Chua Thuong Ngan temple (Photo: ST)
Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery is one of the three largest monasteries in Vietnam, built next to the ancient Tay Thien relic: Tay Thien pagoda, Co temple, Cau temple, Thong temple…
Truc Lam Tay Thien. Photo: @thuyvivu
Here Buddhism is systematically trained and is the foundation for promoting Buddhist exchanges with other countries.
Tay Thien festival takes place every year on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month, attracting thousands of people to offer incense to the mother country. Photo: ST
On February 15 of the lunar calendar every year, this place also organizes the journey “To the Buddha, Back to the Mother” attracting thousands of Buddha’s children to participate. This is also one of the largest Buddhist journeys in the North in terms of scale and prestige.
Fun activities in Tam Dao
One of the activities not to be missed when coming to Tam Dao is dropping yourself in the cool water at the swimming pool halfway up the mountain. Remember to swim in the warm morning sun or early afternoon to fully enjoy this perfect scene. Ticket price is about 50,000 VND / ticket, if you miss buying it and don’t use it, you can return the ticket and get a refund.
Extremely hot infinity pool in Tam Dao. Photo: ST
Coming to Tam Dao, sports and adventure lovers, don’t forget to participate in trekking Rung Rin peak. The feeling when successfully conquering the top is very stimulating.
Watching clouds from the top of Rung Rnh – Tam Dao (Photo: ST)
When night falls, walking around the night market is the best choice for you. Just look at the mysterious beauty of Tam Dao while enjoying the special dishes. Remember to ask the price first so you don’t get ripped off. The food here is quite cheap, usually only 5,000 VND to 30,000 VND and you can buy potatoes, rice, eggs or coconut water. If you want to enjoy ground chicken, you only need to spend 250,000 / chicken, too good, right?
Tam Dao grilled eggs (Photo: ST)
Delicious food in Tam Dao
Tam Dao pig (Photo: ST)
Sauteed chayote tops (Photo: ST)
Tam Dao Barbecue (Photo: ST)
Red ant burned (Photo: ST)
Hotel booking experience in Tam Dao
Tam Dao tourism is very popular, so the motels and hotels here are quite good, the rooms are spacious, fully equipped, and the prices are reasonable. You can view it directly here or choose the most beautiful hotels in Tam Dao below from Vntrip:
Unique and impressive interior design.
Royal Huy Tam Dao Hotel is designed in a modern style with the main white tone, the interior is meticulously and delicately decorated to bring the perfect resort space for visitors. In particular, the rooms have large balconies or glass doors overlooking majestic mountain views. In addition, with a prime location right near Tam Dao tourist area, it only takes a few minutes to walk from the hotel to Tam Dao stone church and a number of other attractive tourist attractions.
Elegant and luxurious space of the hotel
Some other cheap Tam Dao hotels such as:
Some other notes when traveling to Tam Dao
- If you want to have fun and memorable experiences with your friends, you can choose to travel Tam Dao by motorbike.
- Prepare snacks and drinks, that will save you a good amount of money.
- Bring a hairdryer and iron because the air on Tam Dao is quite humid, especially on foggy days. Remember to bring a thick coat in case it gets cold.
- Bring your ID to rent a car.
- Ask the price before buying anything.
- Should prepare some medicine because it is difficult to find pharmacies and grocery stores in Tam Dao.
- You should bring shoes or slippers to facilitate climbing.
- Visitors to Tam Dao often buy susu as gifts. You should go to the market to buy, and remember that the deeper into the market, the more susu and the cheaper the price.
Hopefully the Tam Dao travel experiences of Vntrip.vn above will help you have a fun and economical journey.
Source: Collected internet.