On May Day this year, there will be five consecutive days off. If you are planning a getaway but would like to avoid the crowds, please refer to this article!
1 Where to go for May Day in Northern Vietnam?
Ha Giang
Ha Giang
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Address: Ha Giang Province
Opening hours: Daily from Monday to Sunday
Entrance fee: Free
Advantages: Cool and fresh air
Disadvantages: Few services
Ha Giang became famous for its buckwheat fields in October. If you travel to Ha Giang in May, visitors will be captivated by the scenery of the “waterfall season” with its winding rice terraces.
When you arrive at Dong Van Market, the colors and lively atmosphere are distinct. You can find unique items such as brocades, fabrics, Mong towels, and various herbs. Five-color sticky rice, buckwheat cake, and especially corn wine are also local specialties. When you conquer the sacred Lung Cu flagpole in the far north, you will love and be proud of your country.
Ba Be Lake – Bac Kan
Ba Be Lake – Bac Kan
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Address: Nam Mau, Ba Be, Bac Kan
Opening hours: 11:59 PM – 12:00 AM daily
Entrance fee: Boat service fee ranges from 200,000 – 350,000 VND/boat
Advantages: Large and beautiful lake
Disadvantages: Unprofessional tourism services due to spontaneous development
Ba Be Lake represents the harmonious combination of the majestic beauty of the waterfall and the “gentleness” of the clear blue water. Visitors will feel as if they have stepped into a fairyland.
Next to Ba Be Lake is Ban Doc Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, over 60 meters high, with a long limestone bed with water flowing through it. Besides the beautiful scenery, Ban Doc Waterfall also has a unique attraction, which is its nighttime activities. By the flickering lights that illuminate the night and enjoy unique dishes. These special dishes include grilled forest berry bananas, sticky rice, and more. This is an exciting experience for the May Day holiday.
Tam Dao – Vinh Phuc
Tam Dao – Vinh Phuc
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Address: Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc Province.
Opening hours: Daily from Monday to Sunday
Entrance fee: Free admission.
Advantages: Many destinations for sightseeing, photography, and warm climate
Disadvantages: The road is quite slippery
Tam Dao is only 75 km from Hanoi and is a relatively quiet place that you can consider. Surrounding the Tam Dao tourist area is a green forest, a mild climate, and a temperature always about 7 degrees Celsius lower than Hanoi.
You can admire the architectural works in the most luxurious European style. In addition, you can visit Bac Silver Waterfall to see the water flowing from the high mountain crevices. This is a place to attract adventure lovers. If you want to visit a famous spiritual site, you can go to the famous Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Take a walk around the night market in the evening to explore the local life here, which is also a great idea.
Cat Ba Archipelago – Hai Phong
Cat Ba Archipelago – Hai Phong
Quality assessment: 4.5/5 (Rated by Google).
Address: Cat Hai, Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Opening hours: Daily from Monday to Sunday
Entrance fee: Approximately 12,000 – 165,000 VND/person.
Advantages: Many places suitable for taking pictures, many hotels and resorts.
Disadvantages: During some peak seasons, there will be a lot of tourists, making it difficult to book a room.
Cat Ba Archipelago with more than 300 large and small limestone islands, each island will have different shapes and nature. This place is just as beautiful as Ha Long Bay, but its beauty is still a bit wild.
Cat Ba Island is a place that combines green forests and majestic mountains. The pristine and vast natural forests along with beautiful beaches have attracted many tourists who love both the sea and mountains.
Sapa – Lao Cai
Sapa – Lao Cai
Quality assessment: 4.7/5 (Rated by Google).
