Pocket your 1-day Ba Vi travel itinerary from A to Z

1Where is Ba Vi located?

Located in the northwest of Hanoi city, about 60km from Hanoi, Ba Vi district is blessed with green, majestic nature and fresh air. This is the most ideal place for you to hide from the sun and the hustle and bustle of life.

Ba Vi has a series of attractive destinations such as Ba Vi National Park, Fallen Church, Ba Vi King Ao Ecotourism Area, Thuong Temple, President Ho Chi Minh Temple… for you to explore. In addition, you will also discover the unique cultural features of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups as well as traditional craft villages and long-standing farms such as ostrich and rabbit farms… Definitely a journey of discovery. Your trip to Hanoi will be more interesting if you come here.

2At what time of year should you travel to Ba Vi for 1 day?

Possessing a mild climate with temperatures that do not change much all year round, you can absolutely travel to Ba Vi in any season of the year. However, from April to October, the atmosphere will be the freshest, driest and coolest, very suitable for backpacking trips, picnics or team building organizations. A little tip for you is that from mid-November to early December is the season of wild sunflowers blooming brightly yellow all over the roads, allowing you to freely take virtual photos. Organize your work with friends and immediately plan a day in Hanoi as well as a trip to Ba Vi.

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3Instructions on how to travel to Ba Vi for 1 day

You can choose transportation such as bus, car or motorbike for your 1-day trip to Ba Vi.

If you go by bus, you can choose the bus routes that Vietnamtravelio lists below:

– Route 1: Bus number 214 departs from Yen Nghia – Xuan Khanh bus station.

– Route 2: Bus number 71 or number 74 from My Dinh – Xuan Khanh.

Note that the bus’s last stop at Xuan Khanh is 5km from Ba Vi, so you have to catch a motorbike taxi or taxi to continue moving to the check-in points in Ba Vi.

If you choose to travel by motorbike, there will be 2 routes to Ba Vi for you to choose from.

– Take the starting point from Tran Duy Hung street (near BigC Thang Long), you move towards Thang Long avenue to Hoa Lac overpass. Then continue straight into the cultural village area, look at the road sign to Yen Bai commune, then move to Ba Vi mountain.

– Taking the departure point from Cau Giay, you follow Highway 32 to Son Tay bus station intersection, turn left to Vien 105 intersection. From there, go straight to Tan Linh intersection, and only go about 3km. Arrive at the ticket station to visit Ba Vi National Park.

4Suggested most complete 1-day Ba Vi travel itinerary

4.1 Morning – Start the 1-day Ba Vi tour itinerary

6h00: Fill your “hungry stomach” with delicious Hanoi dishes such as pho, Hanoi vermicelli, sticky rice, snail noodles… at the famous addresses below:

– Gia Truyen Bat Dan Pho – 49 Bat Dan, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem District.

– Dong Thinh eel vermicelli – 87 Hang Dieu, Cua Dong, Hoan Kiem District.

– Hang Bai sticky rice – Hang Bai intersection, Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District.

– Mrs. Luong’s Snail Noodles – No. 34 – 64 Alley 191 Khuong Thuong, Dong Da District.

– Banh Cuon Ba Hoanh – 66 To Hien Thanh, Hai Ba Trung District.

7h00: Starting from the capital Hanoi, it will take you about 2 hours to travel to Ba Vi.

9h00: The first check-in point is Ba Vi National Park. This place embraces the three highest mountains of the Ba Vi range: Vua peak, Tan Vien peak and Ngoc Hoa peak. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to explore the rich vegetation of Ba Vi National Park including 2181 species of trees, 503 species of medicinal plants, 65 species of mammals, 194 species of birds, 61 species of reptiles, 27 species of habitat and 552 insect species and among them are many rare species recorded in the Vietnam Red Book.

Fare:

– Adults: 60,000 VND/ticket

– Students: 20,000 VND/ticket

– Students (from high school and below): 10,000 VND / ticket

Remember to bring your student ID card to present when buying tickets.

10:00 a.m.: Come camp in the area of ​​the fallen church after walking through the vast pine forest. You will encounter sharply sculpted stone walls, crosses weaving through the green trees and misty mountain mist. A magical space for you to explore. Take advantage of this time to check-in 1001 ways to “virtual life”!

4.2 Noon

11:30 a.m.: Lunch and rest. You can prepare food for a BBQ party. You should eat well and gain energy for the afternoon’s exploration.

4.3 Afternoon – End of Ba Vi 1 day tour itinerary

1:30 p.m.: Check-in to Thuong Temple. The temple was built during the reign of An Duong Vuong with many legends that are widely passed down to this day. After many restorations, Thuong Temple still retains its mysterious and sacred features with its sturdy architecture leaning against the majestic cliffs.

15h00: Visit President Ho Chi Minh Temple. The sacred temple worshiping Uncle Ho is located at an altitude of 1,269 meters on the towering peak of King Mountain. Standing in front of Uncle Ho’s altar, you will encounter the simple, close image of the beloved old father of the nation, and be imbued with Uncle Ho’s teachings. Coming here, standing in front of the vast mountains and forests, blue sky, cool breeze, it seems like all your worries have disappeared.

15h45: Visit Bao Thien Tower – built near the Temple of President Ho Chi Minh on the top of Ba Vi Mountain. The tower consists of 13 floors, 26.9m high, at the top is a large bronze gourd; There are also 88 large and small statues and 8 Vajra statues around, facing 8 directions. This is a massive project with unique architecture that makes everyone admire and praise it.

16h30: Return to the tent to pack up your belongings and prepare to go down the mountain before dark to ensure safety. While going down the mountain, you can stop by the souvenir shops along the way and buy lovely gifts typical of the Ba Vi mountains and forests as very meaningful gifts.

19h00: Return to Hanoi and end the exciting 1-day Ba Vi tour itinerary.

5Some notes for you when traveling to Ba Vi for 1 day

– The road to Ba Vi is very steep and winding, so you should choose to ride a manual or manual car.

– Medical supplies are indispensable for any backpacking trip. You should bring a medical mask, mini insect spray, bandages, antiseptic alcohol… to prevent unfortunate cases.

– Even though the weather is hot in Hanoi, you should bring a jacket because going up the mountain higher than 1200m, the temperature will gradually decrease, a bit chilly. If you go in winter, remember to wear a thick life jacket to keep warm.

– You can travel to Ba Vi in 1 day or choose to stay overnight in a tent or rent a motel or stilt house near the tourist area.

– The space in Ba Vi is very wild, mainly forests and mountains, so it’s best to travel in groups of at least 4-5 people to ensure safety.

Coming here, you are definitely excited to explore Ba Vi with your friends for one day, right? Pick up your backpack, start the journey to experience the fresh natural space of Ba Vi Mountain and gain more experience hunting Ba Vi wildflowers right away.