Thai Nguyen Travel Guide
Situated in the northeast of Vietnam, Thai Nguyen is a picturesque area surrounded by mountains and lush forests. This is a great area to explore for those who enjoy hiking.
- Worth It?
- Only if you plan to do a lot of hiking and want to explore the countryside.
- What to Do
- take a boat out on the lake, explore the caves, temple hopping.
- Best Time to Go
- Between March and May when the weather is dry and relatively cool.
- How Long?
- Two or three days should be enough time to explore Thai Nguyen.
- Trivia
- according to local legend, there was once a couple who lived near the lake that loved each other deeply but couldn't be together because of their different social positions. The man waited for his lover so long that he became a mountain (Coc Mountain) and the girl cried for her lover so much that she became a river (Cong River).
Getting to Thai Nguyen is easy as it is located just 80kms from Hanoi and linked by National Highway and a rail service. There are a number of mountain ranges running through the province from south to north which are made up of decayed rocks and those who choose to explore this region will discover several caves and valleys.
Many visitors to Vietnam find that it can be rather intense and overwhelming at times. However, Thai Nguyen is quite the opposite and this is a great place to relax and unwind. Hire a boat and explore Nui Coc Lake with its dozens of pretty islands or simply sit and watch the world go by.
A great time to visit Thai Nguyen is during one of its vibrant local festivals such as the Duom Temple Festival or the Hich Festival. Both these festivals are accompanied by much singing and dancing and feature parades through the streets.
Travel to Thai Nguyen - Getting There
The nearest airport is at Hanoi, which is 2 hours away by bus. The most scenic way to reach Thai Nguyen is by taking a train to Quan Trieu (2 hours) and then taking a bus into the city center (10 minutes).
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