Thanh Hoa Provins

Region · 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Thanh Hóa is a large province in north-central Vietnam, about 150 km south of Hanoi. It has one of the country's oldest histories. Its main sights are the Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the beach resort of Sầm Sơn, and the forests of Pù Luông in the west.

Most visitors stop for a day from Hanoi or Ninh Bình, or spend a weekend on the beach.

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Bedste rejsetidspunkt

May to September is the beach season at Sầm Sơn, with warm water but also hot and crowded weekends. October to November is mild and drier. Winter from December to February is cold and grey, and the sea is rough. Typhoons can hit between July and October.

Bedste rejsetidspunkt: januar, februar, november, december

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Typisk vejr i januar

Fremragende

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 7°–27°
13° om natten
5 regnvejrsdage
3 solskinsdage
2 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
20 °C · køligt til en dukkert
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i februar

Fremragende

23° · ekstremer 9°–31°
15° om natten
6 regnvejrsdage
2 solskinsdage
2 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
20 °C · køligt til en dukkert
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i marts

Godt

27° (føles som 28°) · ekstremer 13°–33°
18° om natten
9 regnvejrsdage
1 solskinsdag
2 solskinstimer om dagen
Lumret, fugtig luft
Stille vind
21 °C · køligt til en dukkert
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i april

Udmærket

30° (føles som 33°) · ekstremer 16°–37°
21° om natten
10 regnvejrsdage
2 solskinsdage
4 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Stille vind
24 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i maj

Dårligt

32° (føles som 36°) · ekstremer 20°–37°
24° om natten
18 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Stille vind
28 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 8 · meget højt

Op til 5 dage over 35°

Typisk vejr i juni

Dårligt

32° (føles som 37°) · ekstremer 24°–36°
26° om natten
18 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Stille vind
30 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 9 · meget højt

Typisk vejr i juli

Dårligt

32° (føles som 37°) · ekstremer 25°–35°
26° om natten
21 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Stille vind
30 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 9 · meget højt

Typisk vejr i august

Dårligt

31° (føles som 36°) · ekstremer 24°–34°
26° om natten
23 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Stille vind
30 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 8 · meget højt

Typisk vejr i september

Dårligt

30° (føles som 34°) · ekstremer 21°–33°
24° om natten
20 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Stille vind
30 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 7 · højt

Typisk vejr i oktober

Udmærket

28° (føles som 30°) · ekstremer 17°–31°
21° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
4 solskinstimer om dagen
Trykkende luftfugtighed
Let brise
28 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i november

Fremragende

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 12°–30°
18° om natten
9 regnvejrsdage
6 solskinsdage
4 solskinstimer om dagen
Lumret, fugtig luft
Let brise
26 °C · lunt badevand
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i december

Fremragende

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 8°–27°
14° om natten
5 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Let brise
22 °C · køligt til en dukkert
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Topseværdigheder

Citadel of the Ho Dynasty is a stone citadel built in 1397, with massive limestone walls and gates. It was listed by UNESCO in 2011.
Sầm Sơn Beach is the main beach at the resort town, with a long promenade and seafood restaurants.
Làng nghề đúc đồng Chè Đông is a village known for bronze casting.

Pù Luông Nature Reserve, in the west of the province, has rice terraces and homestays. See Pu Luong.

Oplevelser

Walk the Citadel walls: The south gate is the best preserved.
Swim at Sầm Sơn: The beach is busy in summer, with lifeguards in marked zones.
Eat seafood on the promenade: Fresh squid, crab and fish.
Visit a bronze village: See traditional casting.
Take a trip to Pù Luông: Terraces and homestays in the hills.

Ture og aktiviteter

Thanh Hoa Provins — Kort

Dagsture

Pu Luong: Pù Luông is about 3 hours west of the city by road.
Ninh Binh: Ninh Bình is the next province north, about 1 hour away.
Hanoi: Hanoi is about 3 hours north.
Nghe An: Nghệ An lies to the south.

Områder at udforske

North: Ninh Binh and Hanoi are the main tourist centres.
West: Pu Luong has the terraces and forest.
South: Nghe An is the next province.

Ankomst

By train: Thanh Hóa station is on the north–south line. Vietnam Railways
By road: Buses and cars run along Highway 1 and the expressway from Hanoi.
By air: Thọ Xuân Airport has a few domestic flights.
To Sầm Sơn: Buses and taxis take about 30 minutes from Thanh Hóa city.

Transport

Taxi and ride-hailing: Available in Thanh Hóa city and Sầm Sơn.
Motorbike hire: Good for the Citadel and the coast.
Bicycle: Flat roads suit cycling around Sầm Sơn.

Kørsel

Is a car worth it? For the Citadel, Sầm Sơn and Pù Luông, a car or motorbike is the easiest.
Roads: Highway 1 is busy. The expressway from Hanoi is faster.
Summer weekends: Traffic to Sầm Sơn is heavy.

Mad og drikke

Thanh Hóa food is hearty. Try nem chua, fermented pork rolls, chả tôm, fried shrimp rolls, and fresh seafood at Sầm Sơn. Local rice cakes and sweet snacks are common gifts.

Morgenmad

Pho PhởBeef or chicken noodle soup with a fragrant broth, fresh herbs, and rice noodles; commonly eaten for breakfast.

Frokost

Bun Cha Bún chảGrilled pork patties and slices served with rice vermicelli, herbs, and a sweet-sour dipping sauce; a Hanoi specialty.

Bun Bo Hue Bún bò HuếA spicy, lemongrass-scented beef noodle soup from the city of Hue.

Cao Lau Cao lầuA noodle dish unique to Hoi An, with thick chewy noodles, pork, and greens, traditionally made with local well water.

Snacks og streetfood

Banh Mi Bánh mìA French-influenced baguette sandwich filled with pork, pate, pickled vegetables, and herbs.

Banh Xeo Bánh xèoA crispy turmeric rice-flour crepe filled with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, wrapped in lettuce and herbs.

Goi Cuon Gỏi cuốnFresh (uncooked) spring rolls filled with shrimp, pork, herbs, and vermicelli, wrapped in rice paper.

Søde sager og desserter

Che ChèA category of sweet dessert soups or puddings made with beans, fruit, jelly, and coconut milk, served hot or over ice.

Drikkevarer

Ca Phe Sua Da Cà phê sữa đáStrong drip coffee served over ice with sweetened condensed milk; Vietnam's signature drink.

Bia Hoi Bia hơiCheap, light draft beer brewed fresh daily and sold at street-side stalls, especially in Hanoi.

Sikkerhed og sundhed

Thanh Hóa is safe for visitors.

Swim only in marked zones at Sầm Sơn. Currents can be strong.
Typhoon season runs from July to October.
The beach is crowded in summer. Keep valuables close.
Agree prices for seafood before ordering.
Use sun protection.

Historie

Thanh Hóa has been inhabited since prehistoric times and is the home of the Đông Sơn bronze culture. Several dynasties, including the Later Lê and the Nguyễn lords, came from the province.

In 1397 Hồ Quý Ly built the stone citadel of the Hồ Dynasty as a new capital. The dynasty lasted only seven years, but the citadel survives. UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site in 2011.