The ancient village of Duong Lam is in Son Tay town, about 40km from Hanoi. Travelers are attracted to its ancient houses, old temples, pagodas, cathedrals and imperial tombs. Rental bike service is available for visitors to tour the village while homestay service is provided at the price of below VND500,000 per room. 

The northern province of Ninh Binh, about 100km from Hanoi  is considered “Ha Long Bay in land’ with a complex of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc Bich Dong with beautiful caves, Phat Diem cathedral, Bai Dinh pagoda and stunning natural scenery of river and mountains. Visitors will have the opportunity to gain interesting experience by rowing boats along Van Long lagoon and Trang An Eco-Tourism complex which is recognized as the world’s natural heritage site by UNESCO. 

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Tam Dao tourist site in Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc province is about 80km from Hanoi with cool climate around the year and average temperature ranging between 18-25 Celsius degrees. Visitors can taste local cuisine and discover local life at night market or visit some popular destinations such as Silver Waterfalls, French ancient cathedral and Ba Chua Thuong Ngan temple or television tower. Winding roads are attractive options for adventurous travelers.

Co To island is one of the most beautiful island in the north, located in the east in Van Don island in Quang Ninh province. The island attracts tourists to the crystal blue sea, white sand and interesting activities by participating in BBQ party  by the beach, savouring stunning scenery of sunrise and sunset, walking along ‘love path’ and enjoying homestay service close to the beach.