As a region with diverse terrain and rich landscapes, Northeast Vietnam is located in the east of the North, covering an area of ​​about 82,000 km2. The northern and eastern parts of Northeast Vietnam border China, while the remaining eastern part is adjacent to the sea. Northeast Vietnam includes 9 provinces: Bac Giang, Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Quang Ninh, Tuyen Quang, Lang Son, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, and Ha Giang.

Northeast Vietnam has many famous tourist attractions that attract visitors every year, such as Hoang Su Phi, Yen Tu Pagoda, Ha Long Bay, ... Besides, this is also the living area of ​​many ethnic groups such as Kinh, Nung, Tay, Dao, Mong, ... hence possessing a diverse culture. Therefore, Northeast Vietnam becomes a tourist destination that many Vietnamese and foreigners visit to explore and experience.

Traveling to Northeast Vietnam brings you new experiences from space, people to food.

The most beautiful time to travel to Northeast Vietnam is in the spring from January to March each year, or you can visit in the fall from September to November.

When coming to Northeast Vietnam in the spring, you will enjoy the coolness of spring, participate in major festivals, and admire the blooming flower gardens such as mustard flowers, plum blossoms, ... If you come here in the fall around September, you have the opportunity to enjoy the cool weather and immerse yourself in the yellow color of the ripe rice fields. If you visit Northeast Vietnam in November, the picture of buckwheat flowers, yellow mustard flowers, and winding terraced fields will give you unforgettable experiences.

The provinces in Northeast Vietnam are usually located towards Hanoi, so you need to book a flight to Hanoi first. To make your trip enjoyable and economical, Vietjet currently operates many flights from provinces to Hanoi. You can visit https://www.vietjetair.com/vi/ve-may-bay/ve-may-bay-di-ha-noi/ to book discounted flights to Hanoi with many attractive benefits.

After landing at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi), you continue to move to Northeast provinces by two main means: motorbike or bus. However, some provinces such as Ha Giang, Cao Bang, and Bac Kan are quite far from Hanoi, so you should book a bus ticket at My Dinh bus station for safety and time-saving.

Note that if you want to travel by motorbike to explore and take photos along the way, you should prepare carefully before moving. Because the roads here often have steep and winding sections that are challenging to control.

The roads to Northeast provinces are inconvenient, so traveling by bus will be safer for you.

If you are planning to visit the Northeast region to explore and experience in the near future, you should not miss the following 10 famous tourist destinations:

Located 218km from Hanoi, Ban Gioc Waterfall is on the Quay Son River in Cao Bang province, known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam. With a height of about 30m and a width of 300m, Ban Gioc Waterfall forms a pristine white waterfall amidst the majestic mountain scenery, combined with the cool weather, providing you with a great experience.

Lung Cu Flagpole is the sacred northernmost point of Vietnam, located at an altitude of 1,470m above sea level, about 160km from Ha Giang city. Therefore, if you want to conquer Lung Cu Flagpole, you should visit in December when the cool climate is more convenient for mountain climbing and checking in at the 0km milestone with the red flag with a yellow star of the Fatherland.

Your Northeast Vietnam travel plan must not overlook Hoang Su Phi - a destination in Ha Giang province that owns a picturesque and pristine natural landscape. Moreover, when visiting in September, you will admire the wonderful beauty of the six yellow ripened terraced rice fields stretching across six communes.

Hoang Su Phi in September is like a beautiful natural painting with terraced fields in nine shades of yellow.

Located in Bac Kan province, Ba Be Lake is a natural freshwater lake covering an area of about 500 hectares, surrounded by majestic mountains to the south and east. This area has a diverse ecosystem of rare plant and animal species preserved in the Ba Be National Park. Visitors can enjoy boat trips, swimming, and savoring local specialties.

Tam Thanh Pagoda - Cave, located approximately 154 km from Hanoi, consists of three main caves: Nhat Thanh, Nhi Thanh, and Tam Thanh. If you are interested in spiritual culture, Tam Thanh is an ideal destination in Northeast Vietnam that allows you to explore many historical traces. The convergence of nature and the land adds a miraculous and sacred touch to the pagoda.

A historical landmark of the nation, Ai Chi Lang is a Northeast tourist attraction that attracts a large number of visitors due to its natural scenery amid the mountains and rivers. Here, you will have the opportunity to witness the traces of ancient civilizations, such as stone tools, pottery shards, and ceramics.

As a natural freshwater lake, Nuoc Coc Lake in Thai Nguyen province covers an area of about 25 hectares, surrounded by majestic limestone mountains covered with lush forests. With its picturesque scenery, Nuoc Coc Lake has become a popular destination in Northwest Vietnam, attracting many tourists for activities such as boating, fishing, swimming, mountain climbing, and experiencing the local life.

Phuong Hoang Cave is one of the Northeast tourist attractions in Thai Nguyen province with a length of 1,500 meters. The uniqueness of Phuong Hoang Cave lies in its natural landscape system combined with various types of stalactites, rocks, underground rivers, waterfalls, and large mountains. Inside the cave, many natural rock formations resemble human figures, houses, altars, and animals.

Xuong Giang Ancient Citadel is a national historical relic built in the 14th century with a temple architecture surrounded by high walls. At the ancient citadel, you will see many historical relics related to resistance wars against Mac, Ming, Qing, and French invaders. Additionally, the abundant wildlife will provide you with wonderful experiences when incorporating Xuong Giang Ancient Citadel into your Northeast travel itinerary.

The best time to visit Van Don Sea (Quang Ninh province) is in the summer, offering a beautiful picture of blue sea, white sand, and golden sunlight. During this time, you can participate in various water activities, swim in the sea, or enjoy the local culinary culture with a variety of fresh seafood and delicious specialties.

Make sure to visit Van Don in the summer to engage in beach activities.

Your Northeast travel experience cannot be complete without savoring the unique culinary culture of each locality, including:

When visiting Ha Giang, you cannot miss the famous Dong Van Victory Markets. This dish is made from various internal organs and bones of buffalo or cow, providing a rich and unique taste that you will find hard to forget.

White porridge combined with Au Tau tubers creates a dish that is both chewy and flavorful, with a hint of bitterness. Initially, you may find it challenging to swallow, but once you acquire the taste, Au Tau porridge can become an addictive dish.

When it comes to special dishes in Northeast Vietnam, you cannot ignore the stove-grilled buffalo meat of the people in Ha Giang. This dish has a taste similar to dried beef but with a sweet and intense flavor that makes it a popular choice for tourists as a gift.

Stove-grilled buffalo meat has a sweet and savory taste that attracts tourists during their Northeast travel in Ha Giang.

If you visit Cao Bang in April-May, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique ant egg cakes of the Tay people. This type of cake is made from glutinous rice flour, young leaves of the fig tree, and black ant eggs, resulting in a deliciously chewy and unique flavor.

Cao Bang's Sour Pho leaves a lasting impression on diners with its tender noodle texture, the rich taste of beef tripe, the fatty taste of meat, and a bit of spiciness from chili. While Hanoi's pho is known for its rich broth, Sour Pho captivates with its grilled pork belly, roasted duck, and sweet and sour sauce.

This is a unique specialty of the Tay people in Ha Giang province. Specifically, the Tay people choose young moss patches and gently remove the outer layer of mucilage. After that, they mix the moss with various spices such as salt, seasoning powder, lemongrass, etc., and then wrap it in leaves for grilling.

In addition to the mentioned specialties, you can also enjoy some other dishes during your Northeast travel such as:

• Thac Lac Hotpot (Cao Bang): It consists of bone broth, Thac Lac meat, and vegetables, creating a flavorful and sweet dish.
• Xoi Xeo (Tuyen Quang): Made from glutinous rice, black sesame, pork, and dried shallots, offering a unique flavor.
• Chao Ruoi (Quang Ninh): The main ingredients are fresh ruoi (a type of small shrimp), pork, mushrooms, onions, and banh da (rice cracker), providing a sweet and nutritious dish.
• Bac Me Bamboo Rice (Ha Giang): Rice is put into bamboo tubes (nua) and then placed on a fire or in the oven to cook, creating a unique dish with the aroma of bamboo that is particularly special.

Lam rice grilled in bamboo tubes and eaten with sesame salt creates a specialty dish of the Northeast mountains and forests.

To ensure a convenient, safe, and complete trip, consider the following issues when planning a trip to Northeast Vietnam:

• Book your flight tickets early, preferably 1-2 months before the intended date to save costs.
• Avoid traveling to Northeast during the rainy season (June-September) due to the high risk of floods and landslides, especially when traveling on routes to Ha Giang, Cao Bang, etc.
• Prepare suitable clothing for the weather, wear comfortable shoes because traveling in Northeast often involves mountainous and rugged roads.
• Choose suitable means of transportation (motorcycles, buses, boats, etc.) for each destination.
• Prepare complete personal documents and necessary items for your trip, such as food, drinking water, raincoats, sunscreen, helmets, various pain relievers, motion sickness medication, etc.

Each locality will have its own unique specialties that you can choose to buy as gifts for family and friends, such as:

• Cao Bang: Sticky rice with sesame, rice popcorn cake, ant egg cakes, khau nhuc (fermented meat), roasted duck, grilled buffalo meat, sour pho, etc.
• Bac Kan: Cooc Mo cake, Gio cake, Ba Be sour shrimp, grilled fish, corn wine Bó Nặm, etc.
• Ha Giang: Dong Van Markets, Au Tau porridge, corn wine, multicolored sticky rice, stove-grilled buffalo (beef) meat, etc.
• Quang Ninh: Grilled oysters, squid cakes, Van Don tu hai (sea cucumber), sa sung (sea worms), sam xao chua ngot (sweet and sour stir-fried sea cucumber), etc.

Traveling to Northeast is a journey for you to freely explore and experience from the mountains to the sea, with a series of famous destinations spread across 9 provinces. In addition to witnessing the majestic natural scenery, each tourist spot is associated with local activities and unique culinary cultures that will be hard to forget after completing your journey.

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