Four unspoiled waterfalls near Hanoi

Nestled in the mountains and forests in Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho… the cool streams are the ideal escape from the heat this summer.

These destinations are only about 100 km from Hanoi, convenient to travel during the day or two days and one night. If you can’t rest in the distant seas, these destinations are suitable for your family this summer.

Cua Tu Stream, Thai Nguyen

Cua Tu stream is located in Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district, about 45 km from Thai Nguyen city center and about 120 km from Hanoi. The stream is located on the east side of the Tam Dao range, originates from the high mountains, flows through Hoang Nong commune and then flows into the Cong River. Nestled in the forest, weaving through the cliffs, the stream consists of 7 waterfalls, some with cool lakes. Possessing unspoiled beauty, cool air, and trekking routes with many mountain slopes and cliffs, this area is chosen by nature-loving tourists.

Especially the scenery here is still wild because it is not crowded with tourists. The route here is suitable for even first-timers. At the waterfalls there is a lake where you can swim. Visitors should stay at the Hoang Nong Farm homestay and book a guided tour here.

The lake at the 4th waterfall in the journey. Photo: Thao Trinh

Boi river bank, Hoa Binh

Although many tourists call it a stream, the actual camping area in Boi River is shallow water on the bank. Along the shore there are many such shallow water spots in the area of ​​Sao Bay commune, Kim Boi district, but visitors should go to the safe area at the address of the provincial road 12B. There is a place to rent tents, tables and chairs here.

The water here is only ankle-high, but flowing fast. Clean, cool water. A suitable destination for picnics during the day, for families to enjoy the fresh air and nature, for children to splash in the water. It is close to famous resorts such as Serena Resort Kim Boi, An Lac Eco Farm & Hot Springs.

Cool water for visitors to relax, on the bank is a green lawn for camping. Photo: Chu Duc Viet

Mu waterfall stream, Hoa Binh

Located in Tu Do commune, Lac Son district, Mu waterfall originates from Mu stream in Buoi river basin. The waterfall has a height of more than 100 m and 6 floors, below is a natural swimming pool with clear blue water. In summer, the water flows down from above with white foam, standing close can feel the freshness from the steam. About 2 km away is Mu stream with shallow water, suitable for the whole family to relax.

Local children bathe in the natural pool at the falls. Video: Homestay Thac Mu 2

Right next to the stream, there is a homestay accommodation in Suoi Mu 2. The advantage here is that the space is close to nature and fresh. Visitors stay on stilts, enjoy the specialties of the mountains and forests prepared by the people and can go to the stream at any time with a few steps.

Xuan Son National Park, Phu Tho

Xuan Son National Park is located in Tan Son district, Phu Tho province, 120 km from Hanoi. Considered as a “green lung” of the province, the garden is more than 33,600 hectares wide, diverse forests, fresh springs, waterfalls, caves… In the middle of hot summer, driving into the forest, visitors are surprised because Here, the sun is less intense, the air is cooler.

Spring bathing is one of the favorite activities of many tourists in the national park. The streams meander parallel to the natural forests. Flowing from crevices and rocky caves, the water is cool, many points up to hundreds of square meters wide into a natural beach. There are also many high waterfalls here such as 9 cloud waterfall, Ngoc waterfall, Mo waterfall… Visitors to the garden in addition to trekking, bathing in streams can also experience community tourism, explore the culture of the Dao and Muong people. .

Springs in Xuan Son National Park. Photo: Chang Mi

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