Province de Thanh Hoa
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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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.
Meilleure période pour visiter: janvier, février, novembre, décembre
Sites incontournables
- 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.
Expériences à vivre
- 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.
Visites et activités
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Excursions à la journée
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S'y rendre
- 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.
Se déplacer
- 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.
Conduite
- 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.
Gastronomie
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.
Sécurité et santé
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.
Histoire
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.
Infos pays
Quick practical facts for Vietnam at a glance:
- Devise
- dông vietnamien VND ₫ · Paiements par carte · Couramment acceptées
- Électricité
- 220 V · 50 HzType A / Type C / Type F
- Langues
- vietnamien
- Eau du robinet
- Non potable
- Sens de conduite
- À droite
- Indicatif téléphonique
- +84
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