Top 4 Weekend Picnic Sites Costing Less than 500,000 VND Near Hanoi (Part 2)

Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc

When speaking of Tam Dao, many people will think of a comfortable resort, and is suitable for older people. However, you can experience a different Tam Dao by trekking, exploring and fully enjoying wild nature and by overnight camping activity.

Tam Dao is considered a comfortable resort

Tam Dao is about 85km from Hanoi, so it takes visitors about 2 hours travelling by motorbike from Hanoi to Tam Dao. Tam Dao has a series of majestic mountains, green trees, the seemingly endless slopes. The climate here is also very great: fresh, cool, refreshing. You can visit the places like Thac Bac (Silver Waterfall), Temple of Bà chúa Thượng ngàn (Princess of the Forest), God Tran temple, or climb over 1000 steps to reach the Tam Dao TV Broadcast Tower... If you like trekking, you can climb mountains, go through the jungles , visit Tay Thien scenic area or conquer Rung Rinh, Phu Nghia, Thien Thi peaks …

Thac Bac in Tam Dao

In Tam Dao, there are many motels, hotels with many prices to stay overnight; however, if you want to camp here, it also has plenty of area for you to pitch tents. However, you must ask the management board of Tam Dao National Forest for permission to get into the woods and camp on the mountain and absolutely obey the rules on the prevention of forest fires, as well as no hunting animals and cutting down trees illegally. You also prepare carefully food and cooking utensils, as well as the tools necessary for personal activities.

The stone church, an attractive destination in Tam Dao

If tents and food are prepared well in advance, with only 300 thousand VND / person, you absolutely can have a great overnight picnic in Tam Dao.

Tram Mountain

Tram Mountain is both a historical relic and a quite majestic scenic area. Tram Mountain is located on Phung Chau commune, Chuong My district, less than 30km from the center of Hanoi, and takes about 45 minutes - 1 hour travelling by motorbike to reach. The mountain is not too high, but the terrain is extremely beautiful with many caves, and the winding trails in the flat valleys. In the nearby area, there are a few temples that tourists can visit, such as Tram pagoda, Vo Vi temple, Long Tien Pagoda ...

The winding trail in Tram Mount.

The peaceful countryside seen from Tram mountain

You can camp in the valley halfway up the mountain; it would be great to be immersed in wild nature, immersed in the beautiful scenery at sunrise or sunset. For overnight camping in Tram mountain, you need to carefully prepare tents, sleeping bags, food, drinks, personal medical devices ... You should also go in groups to ensure the safety because Tram mountain is still pretty wild. Cost for a picnic in Tram Mountain is pretty cheap, about only 200,000 VND/ person.

Pitching the tent in the valley halfway up the mountain

Some notes for you:

- You should watch the weather forecast before going, especially if you are going to go camping.
- You have to prepare carefully tents, belongings necessary for personal activities, medicines and medical devices, vehicle repair tools, food, drinks ... and should also find and save some hotline numbers of the local functional agencies.
- If you cook outdoor, be careful and wary of forest fire since the campsites has lots of trees, grass. If afraid of cooking, you can bring snacks such as bread, canned food, sausages, fruits ...
- Remember to bring slippers to move easily and conveniently in the campsite.
- The cost of renting tents in Hanoi: 50,000 VND/ tent /2 people / 2 days; 140,000 VND/ tent/ 6 persons / 2 days; 220,000 VND/ tent /10 person / 2 days, ...
- You also should collect all the garbage before leaving.