Tam Dao

Location
Tam Dao is a rural district of Vinh Phuc in the Red River Delta region of northern Vietnam. Vinh Phuc is surrounded by Tuyen Quang and Thai Nguyên province in the north, Ha Noi in the east and Phu Tho in the west.

Characteristics
It has the area of 236 km2 and the population of 65.812. The weather is cool all year and it may changes four seasons in a day. The cool climate and extensive green is an advantage which make Tam Dao an ideal getaway from the city, especially in the summer where Hanoi always seems overheated. Tam Dao is divided into 2 village: village 1 and village 2. Tam Dao tourist area is located in village 1 and 1 part of village 2. It is at the north of Tam Dao district, which is surrounded by Tam Dao National park.

History
Tam Dao was discovered by the French in the late 19s century - early 20s century. They immediately built a resort here with around 200 villas, hotels, restaurants, pools, etc ...

Activities
Hiking, Photography, Camping, Eating, Swimming.

Special event in year
N/A

Specialties
Tien Tuu Ngoc Hoa coconut wine.

Stuffed pancake.

Chayote (su su).

Grilled pork with skewer

Tam Duong pineapple

Fermented pork roll

Attraction & activities

 * Explore Bac waterfall, take photograph.
 * Da church: church with architectural from bygone eras.
 * Climb up mount Thien Nhi.
 * Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan local shrine and Quoc Mau Vua Ba local shrine

How to go
The bus will depart from Ha Noi and arrive at Tam Dao.

Estimate cost
The trip is organized by Grandviet tour with the cost of 92.05 USD.

Attraction & activities

 * Explore Bac waterfall, take photograph.
 * Swimming in the streams.
 * Explore TV tower at the top of mount Thien Nhi.
 * Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan local shrine.

How to go
The bus will depart from Ha Noi and arrive at Tam Dao.

Estimate cost
The trip is organized by Saigontourist with the cost of 68.25 USD.