With the chilly autumn weather being felt throughout the north of the country, thousands of wild sunflowers with their vibrant yellow colour can be seen throughout the mountainous slopes of Ba Vi national park.

Here are some of the best destinations located near to the capital city of Hanoi for visitors to enjoy a day of relaxation for the upcoming National Reunification Day, on April 30, and May Day.

 VietNamNet Bridge – For once, an online viral craze is making a positive change to the world, instead of enticing kids to eat washing up liquid.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located 48km west of the capital city Hanoi, the serene forest of Ba Vi National Park contains a world of greenery and peace away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

VietNamNet Bridge - Road building projects that would pass through natural reserves have been proposed, while many resorts have been built in national parks. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Local authorities and investors who are developing road and hydropower projects have promised to plant forests to offset the trees they fell. However, they have failed to keep their word.

VietNamNet Bridge - A gaur found killed in the Dong Nai Natural Reserve which has been placed under strict control.

VietNamNet Bridge – Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Cao Duc Phat on Monday asked Viet Nam Administration of Forestry to suspend construction by Le Mont Bavi Resort and Spa in Ba Vi National Park.

Visiting Ba Vi National Park in Ba Vi district, Hanoi, from October to November, visitors have the chance to witness the sea of bright yellow wild sunflowers.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ba Vi National Park is the nearest "green world" to the capital city of Hanoi, where nature-lovers can find an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in all four seasons.

VietNamNet Bridge – As a nature lover, I take a trip to Ba Vi National Park almost once every two months. I am lured not only by the convenient road leading to the nearest "green world" to the capital,