If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi to have a relaxing, exciting weekend moments, we would like to introduce 12 ideal destinations near Hanoi that you can visit in 1 day.

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1. Ham Lon mountain (Soc Son district)
Ham Lon mountain is no longer an unfamiliar name when the young travelers mention attractive locations near Hanoi. Follow the Thang Long - Noi Bai highway towards Vinh Phuc province, just over an hour you have come to this tourist destination.

Located in the Doc Ton - Soc Son mountain range, with the height of about 462m, Ham Lon is a challenging peak for adventurers.

Coming to Ham Lon mountain, you can camp overnight at the immense Nui Bau lake at the foot of the mountain. The atmosphere of the mountain is cool with the wind of the lake, so even though the weather is hot, Ham Lon is always cool and fresh. In addition, at a low price, Ham Lon is top travel destination in Hanoi that many student groups choose to visit.

However, the sudden rains here will probably cause a bit of trouble for cooking. Therefore, you should prepare some food at home as a precaution.

2. Tram Mountain (Chuong My district)
Only 25km from the center of Hanoi city, Tram Mountain and the relics of Tram Pagoda have become a tourist destination near Hanoi that many young people choose as a trekking picnic site.

As this tourist destination is located at the gateway of the Capital city, transportation is also very flexible. You can ride a mountain bike, motorbike and even catch a bus. With the majestic scenery, Tram Mountain promises to be a beautiful place for everyone to take pictures.

3. Ba Vi National Park (Ba Vi district)
Ba Vi National Park is also a great choice for camping as it is a tourist attraction near Hanoi as the entrance fee is only 40,000 VND / person.
Here you will have the opportunity to admire the vast pine forests, cactus garden, Ngoc Hoa cave...

Besides natural landscapes, Ba Vi National Park also has historical sites such as French political prison, Ho Chi Minh temple, Thuong temple ...

4. Bat Trang Pottery Village - Hanoi
With just over 30 minutes by motorbike from the center of the capital city, you will arrive at Bat Trang - the famous pottery village - a place near Hanoi should not be missed.

In Bat Trang you can admire and shop for lovely ceramic products in the market and shops of the families. Not only that, you also have the opportunity to try making pottery in small shops:

In addition, Bat Trang also has special dishes such as: Banh Te, squid soup with young bamboo. Tourists coming here should buy dried bamboo shoots as gifts.

5. Duong Lam ancient village (Son Tay - Hanoi)
Only about 50km from Hanoi, the ancient village of Duong Lam will take you into the ancient space with mossy red roof houses, unique laterite walls, with banyan trees, wells, communal houses…like taking tourists to a beautiful past of the northern villages in the old days.

Stepping through the village gate, you will be surprised at an old, quiet space of an old village still retaining the colors of time. The hustle and bustle of life now are pushed back.

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6. Bao Son Paradise park
Located on the outskirts of Hanoi city, Bao Son Paradise Park is an attractive place to attract young people as well as families to hang out on weekends. Coming here, visitors will experience many interesting and fascinating activities such as zoo, aquarium, culinary discovery as well as admire the art activities…

With a fresh and airy atmosphere, a place of convergence of artistic quintessence and rich games, Bao Son Paradise will definitely be a great tourist destination for you.

7. Dong Mo
Dong Mo tourist site is located about 40km from Hanoi, so you can easily come here by motorbike or car. Considered by many to be a cheap tourist destination around Hanoi, Dong Mo is chosen by many families as well as young people to be an ideal destination for a short camping picnic.

The Village for Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism is located in Dong Mo tourist area, which is the place to recreate the unique cultural values of 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups. This is an ideal attraction for local people as well as international tourists.

8. Quan Son lake
Another beautiful place on the outskirts of Hanoi for those who like to have picnic picnics is Quan Son Lake. The landscape here is blended among towering limestone mountains, on the lake are diverse vegetation such as Trang Trang, Lotus…

The most appropriate time to visit Quan Son Lake is between May to June. This is the time when the lotus season blooms fully, like a heavenly garden in the human world.

9. Tam Dao resort (in Vinh Phuc)
Tam Dao with cool climate all year-round and majestic mountain scenery is a tourist destination near Hanoi that is wonderful for visitors to relax on weekends. Here you can feel the rotation of the 4 seasons in a day. The morning will be spring breeze, the summer will be warm and sunny, and in the afternoon you will be lucky with the autumn wind and cold winter nights.

Traveling to Tam Dao, there are many attractive places for you to explore such as Tam Dao church, Ba Chua Thuong Ngan waterfall, Silver waterfall, TV tower ... Don't forget about the famous Su Su vegetable specialty when coming here.

10. Bang Ta forest (in Ba Vi district)
About 65 km from Hanoi, Bang Ta natural forest is located on a low hill in Ba Vi. Coming to Bang Ta forest, visitors will not be allowed to use motorized vehicles to avoid disturbing the wildlife here.

You can enjoy the fresh air as well as eat the specialties of Ba Vi mountainous region. Besides, you can also visit the community of Muong ethnic people, spend the night at the stilt house as well as participate in interesting activities such as campfire, drinking Can wine or enjoying traditional music and dances.

11. Ecopark (in Hung Yen)
Ecopark residential area is a place that many families choose to picnic during the day. Coming here, you will be immersed in the green space of Spring Park, Summer Park or experience outdoor activities such as swimming, tennis, cycling…There are also many restaurants with all kinds of dishes. Eat from a variety of cuisines as well as many cafes to choose from.

12. Dai Lai lake (in Vinh Phuc)
Only about 1 hour drive from Hanoi, the fresh natural space in Dai Lai will help visitors sweep away all their worries in life. Coming here, you can admire Dai Lai lake by canoe, visiting Bat Cave, fishing, campfire...

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