Ham Lon Mountain
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Address: Thanh Ha Village, Nam Son Ward, Soc Son District, Hanoi
Ham Lon Mountain is 40km south of Hanoi. This mountain is considered the roof of the capital with a height of 462 meters. With lush green scenery and easy-to-follow paths, this is an ideal place for those who want to try mountain climbing.
Ham Lon Mountain is still wild with lush green forests
There are 2 routes to choose from when climbing. One is to go on trails, the other is to go on forest roads and streams. This trail starts from the gate, follows the trail to the mountain for a distance of 3km and begins climbing. This road is 10km long, safe and easy to travel, it takes about 2 hours to reach the top.
The stream route requires your professional climbing experience
The forest path along the streams will start from the Nui Bau Lake, and follow the path of the tea fields down to the stream. Then follow the stream bed to move to the top of the mountain.
This route is suitable for those who like the feeling of adventure and conquest. The climbing time is shorter, about 3 and a half hours. However, you should not go this way during the rainy or wet season, because the road is slippery and very dangerous.
Ba Vi National Park
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Address: Tan Linh, Ba Vi, Hanoi
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Opening hours: 6 AM - 5 PM
Ba Vi National Park is also a perfect place for scenic hiking with the 1,296 meter high Ba Vi mountain. This location is located about 60km west of Hanoi center. Ba Vi Peak has 3 main peaks: Van Son Peak (1,296m), Tan Vien Peak (1,227m) and Bau Thap Peak (1,120m).
Tourists walking through the forest
To reach the top of Tan Vien, you have to climb through about 500 stone steps. This road is built of natural stone forming steep steps. You do not need too much climbing skills but you need to have good health to complete the path.
You can start from the entrance gate to conquer the mountain peak, this distance takes about 4 to 6 hours. If you have more time and want to go through the forest, you can start from Mo village. This distance will take about 7 to 8 hours.
Ba Vi National Park tourist map
On the way to the top of the mountain, you will pass by some outstanding relics such as Ngoc Hoa cave, ancient church, Thuong temple, French prison, Bao Thien tower, and Ho Chi Minh temple.
Cuc Phuong National Park
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Address: Nho Quan, Ninh Binh
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Opening hours: 7 AM - 8 PM
Cuc Phuong is 120km south of Hanoi. This is considered the first National Park of Vietnam. With the characteristics of tropical rainforests, the plants in Cuc Phuong are green all year round. The rich flora with countless plant species makes this an ideal natural location for hiking.
Cuc Phuong is Vietnam's first national park
You will walk for about 4 hours mainly on a trail with many quite dense sections. The terrain here is very diverse and although not difficult, it will still challenge you.
1000-year old parashorea chinensis tree
You will go on a forest road loop with a distance of about 8km passing through some caves such as Son Cung Cave, Nguoi Xua Cave and the 1000-year-old tree area.
Most of the trail expeditions have forest areas covered by large trees, with no dangerous roads, making them suitable for everyone.
Mai Chau (Mai Hich - Pung Waterfall)
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Address: Mai Hich, Mai Chau, Hoa Binh
Mai Chau is located about 135km southwest of Hanoi. This place possesses the peaceful beauty of a rich valley. The most popular hiking route here is from Mai Hich to Pung waterfall.
Mai Chau is one of the best hiking trails near Hanoi
This route is very popular because it passes through many different villages, allowing you to explore local culture alongside rich nature.
At the end of the trail is Pung waterfall
The distance from Mai Hich through Thai villages is 9km long. Then, to reach Pung waterfall you will have to walk about 2km from the foot of the mountain.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
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Address: Co Lung, Ba Thuoc, Thanh Hoa
Pu Luong is located about 145km southwest of Hanoi. This is considered a place with beautiful scenery so many hiking enthusiasts come to explore and conquer it.
A great space to immerse yourself in nature
This location has an area of more than 17,500 hectares, at an altitude of 1,700 meters. Pu Luong possesses wild natural beauty with diverse flora and fauna, mysterious primeval forests and beautiful terraced fields. Therefore, hiking Pu Luong will bring you interesting experiences and impressive scenery.
Some hiking routes you can choose based on your abilities:
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Bam Village: Bam Village is the ideal place for you to admire the beautiful scenery and the terraced fields below. This road is quite easy to follow and only takes about 2 hours to walk.
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Ban Don - Ban Ngon - Bao Leo: This is quite an interesting route because you will learn and experience the cultural life of the Black Thai people.
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Ban Uoi - Ban Lan: This is the most beautiful route. On this road, you will have to cross the forest and climb hills in some parts, so it is suitable for adventurous people who like to explore.
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Son Ba Muoi: This is the most arduous route so it is only suitable for those with good health and climbing skills. Because many vertical mountain roads are very difficult to walk.
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Those are the top 5 best hiking trails near Hanoi that we want to introduce to you. I hope you have some ideas for your upcoming trip. If you need more information about destinations or Vietnam tours, please contact the NEW team for support.
