If mentioning Hai Tien beach tourism – a new name in the Thanh Hoa tourist map, most of the time when it comes to sea tourism in Thanh Hoa, almost everyone thinks of the first thing that comes to mind is Sam Son beach. A famous and long-standing beach tourist destination here, it has a luxurious, modern beauty that has been painted and enhanced through the talented hands of people.
Also in this land of Thanh, there is another newly discovered, pristine and idyllic beach tourist destination with a long coastline and clear beauty waiting for visitors to visit and enjoy – Hai Tien beach. Hai Tien beach tourism has been and will be a new discovery for tourists who love sea travel.
- Hai Tien Beach Resort (Photo: ST)
Where is Hai Tien Beach?
Hai Tien beach has a coastline of 12km, is the beach with the longest coastline in the North of our country, located in 4 communes: Hoang Hai, Hoang Tien, Hoang Thanh and Hoang Truong, Hoang Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province. 175km from Hanoi capital and 20km from Thanh Hoa city center.
Means to go to Hai Tien beach from Hanoi
There are many options of means of transport for tourists to get to Hai Tien beach, but below, I will share with you 3 means that most people often use:
By bus (car garage near Hai Tien beach):
- At My Dinh bus station, there is Thang Dien bus (0984,823,878): departures from 10 am and 4 pm.
- At Giap Bat bus station, there is Cuong Linh bus station (0904.643.142): departing from 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Taking these cars, you just need to tell the driver about Hai Tien beach resort, when you arrive the driver will let you off and drive you to the tourist area. Because you have to go another part of the road, you will have to spend about 10k-20k/person. Most young people traveling to Hai Tien beach give priority to traveling by bus like this, because it is very convenient and guaranteed to bring you to your place.
- Going by private vehicle
To Hai Tien beach from Hanoi, you have to go a distance of 175km along National Highway 1A. After you leave Hanoi, follow the direction of National Highway 1A, you will pass through the provinces: Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, then enter the territory of Bim Son town – Thanh Hoa. At this point, you still continue to move about 30km more to reach Cao Xuyen bridge.
Then cross the Cao Xuyen bridge about 50m, there is a left turn, then you turn in and go straight for another 15km, you will see big advertising boards, banners saying “Hai Tien tourist area”. The road is quite wide, very easy to circulate, so you don’t have a problem by car. If you go by motorbike, it is quite economical, but please pay attention to safety issues.
- Go by train
If you choose to travel by train, you can go from Hanoi – Thanh Hoa station. After arriving at Thanh Hoa station, you can take the bus route 06, get off at the 5 intersection of Vuc market. From here, you can call a taxi or call a motorbike taxi to Hai Tien beach resort.
Places to visit and play should not be missed when traveling to Hai Tien beach
- To Hien Thanh Temple (Photo: ST)
- To Hien Thanh Temple, Hoang Bot Ancient Village
- Temple of Trang Quynh in Bot Thuong village (Hoang Loc commune)
- Vinh Gia Pagoda (Hoang Phuong) currently holds 54 ordinations of the royal dynasties
Temples of gods and goddesses: Tran Khat Chan, Trieu Quang Phuc, Le Phung Hieu, Luong Dac Bang, To Hien Thanh, Luong Huu Khanh, …
Historical sites: Three trees dunes, Ma Non dunes – the place where the 24/7 uprising took place to gain the earliest government in the province, the heroic Old Army monument Hoang Truong – where the soldiers shot down the American plane, …
From the beach, visitors can go up the Ma river to visit Lach Hoi, Con Truong where there is a forest of cork and parrots; Passing through Nguyet Vien wharf, Ham Rong wharf to visit Ngoc mountain, Dragon mountain, Tien Son cave, Kim Quy lake, … On the heroic Ma river, visitors listen to the typical songs of Thanh folk songs while enjoying them. unique culture of the river region.
If you can arrange time, you should visit other famous places of Thanh Hoa province, historical evidences, scenic spots are the pride of Thanh Hoa:
- Historical site of the Ho Dynasty Citadel (Photo: ST)
- Ben En National Park (Nhu Thanh)
- Cam Luong magic fish stream (Cam Thuy)
- Ham Rong Tien Son Cave (Thanh Hoa City)
- Lam Kinh historical site (Tho Xuan)
- Pu Luong eco-tourism area (paradise among thousands of regions Quan Hoa – Ba Thuoc)
- Verb Consciousness (Nga Son)
- World Heritage Site Ho Dynasty Citadel (Vinh Loc)
Special dishes when coming to Hai Tien beach tourism
In addition to bathing, enjoying the natural landscape, breathing the fresh air, enjoying specialties is a pleasure not to be missed when visitors come to any tourist area, Hai Tien beach tourism is not the same. must be the exception.
Related Articles: Foods not to be missed when coming to Thanh Hoa
Thanh Hoa spring rolls
- Thanh Hoa specialty spring rolls (Photo: ST)
When it comes to spring rolls, people will immediately think of Thanh Hoa, because only here, spring rolls still retain its traditional flavor, characteristic sour taste, and irresistible toughness. Missing when enjoying the famous dishes of this land. When coming to Hai Tien beach resort, visitors absolutely do not miss this interesting dish, and if possible, enjoy spring rolls with Cau Loc wine, the combination cannot be more perfect. again. Visitors also do not forget to buy spring rolls back home as gifts for friends and relatives.
Ha Yen shrimp paste
This is a unique specialty in lowland areas of Thanh, the most famous are Dinh Trung and Yen Xa villages in Ha Yen commune, Ha Trung district, Thanh Hoa province. This dish is best when eaten with boiled dishes, imagine you dip a piece of boiled pork in this fish sauce, the piece of pork will be more flavorful, eating will have a slightly sour, sweet taste. Try it once to know the new taste of this dish, guaranteed to have a strange and interesting taste that you have never known in other types of fish sauce. This is definitely a dish that cannot be ignored when traveling to Hai Tien beach.
Muc River Sesame Fish
Muc River belongs to Ben En National Park, Nhu Thanh district, Thanh Hoa. Due to ecological characteristics and rich food sources, catfish are all fat, greasy, big, and some can weigh up to several nests. Sesame fish can be processed into many different dishes: steamed, cooked in hot pot, braised with melon, fried, … Steamed sesame fish is especially loved by many tourists because its natural flavor is still preserved. When eaten with rice paper rolls, pick up slices of green banana, sour star fruit, a few herbs, some figs, bean sprouts, and finally fish meat on top, roll it up and then dip it with lemon-lime chili sauce mixed in the right way. be great. While eating and enjoying the sunset on Hai Tien beach, it’s the standard that doesn’t need to be adjusted anymore.
Four Pillars thorn cake
- Specialties of Tu Tru gai cake (Photo: ST)
A rustic dish from Mia village, Tho Dien commune, Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province. The process of making Tu Tru gai cake is not difficult, but it is quite elaborate and sophisticated, requiring the careful, meticulous, and patient baker. Dried hemp leaves, after cleaning, must be boiled, then taken out, drained and then pounded finely. Bring crushed hemp leaf powder mixed with glutinous rice flour and molasses, forming a smooth, dark brown, shiny powder. Eating in has a sweet taste of molasses, and this cake is very flexible, easy to stick to hands. Come to Hai Tien beach, try it once, this dish can also be bought as a gift for relatives and friends.
Where to stay when traveling to Hai Tien beach?
You can stay at hotels and resorts that have good rooms such as:
Where can I find a coffee shop in Hai Tien?
Blue Sea Coffee with an area of 450m2 with a capacity of 200 people, this is the place to organize Gala Dinner programs, sing to each other for free for all customers in the system, is a relaxing place for customers in the rest day in Hai Tien beach resort.
What to buy as a gift when traveling to Hai Tien beach?
In addition to the famous specialties mentioned above such as:
- Thanh Hoa spring rolls,
- Ha Yen shrimp paste,
- Four Pillars thorn cake,
- Muc River Sesame Fish
When traveling to the sea, the gifts that visitors bring back to friends and relatives cannot lack the specialties of that place, coming to Hai Tien beach, visitors can also choose other unique dishes. Take home as a gift:
- Hai Tien sea food: Jellyfish salad (Photo: ST)
- Stir-fried Spicy Clams: Clam dishes always attract diners by delicious, naturally sweet clam meat. Spicy stir-fried clams make diners excited by the delicious and spicy dish that can’t be forgotten.
- Fish salad: Anyone who has come to Hai Tien beach, please do not miss the specialty of Fish salad, a famous dish of the sea of Xu Thanh.
- Steamed Crab with Tamarind: The steamed crab with tamarind makes visitors keep sniffing, enjoying the rich flavor by the sour, salty, sweet taste plus the attractive aroma of lemongrass, garlic and the characteristic smell of the crabs, creating a dish attractive.
- Jellyfish salad: Jellyfish salad in Hai Tien is crispy, cool and has a taste unlike any other seafood, and is very good for the intestines.
Lots of choices, visitors can refer and find the right items as gifts.
Reasons to choose Hai Tien beach tourism
Perhaps many tourists will wonder why when traveling by sea, they choose Hai Tien and not Bai Dai, Bai Sao (Phu Quoc), Hon Chong (Nha Trang), Cu Lao Cham (Da Nang), … I would like to give you the following compelling reasons:
Firstly, this beach is a fairly new place, extremely “wild”, the sea water is clear, clean and beautiful, and when coming to Hai Tien beach tourism, you are free to enjoy the quiet space.
The second reason: CLEAN – LONG – SAFE: Hai Tien Sea has a wastewater system that does not pour into the sea but is directed to the mainland for treatment. Near the estuary, but there is no alluvial deposition, so the sea is very clean, with little sand and smooth.
The third reason: according to the assessment of scientists, this is a safe beach, gentle coast, can swim quite far.
And the last reason is the friendliness of the people here, and especially the seafood in Hai Tien is very delicious and extremely cheap.
Pack your backpack and come to Hai Tien beach once, so that you can feel the favors of nature bestowed on this place as well as the unique cuisine of this tourist land.
Source: Collected internet.