Thanh Hoa-provinsen

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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Beste reisetidspunkt

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.

Beste tid å besøke: januar, februar, november, desember

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Typisk vær i januar

Ypperlig

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 7°–27°
13° om natten
5 regnværsdager
3 soldager
2 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
20 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i februar

Ypperlig

23° · ekstremer 9°–31°
15° om natten
6 regnværsdager
2 soldager
2 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
20 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i mars

Bra

27° (føles som 28°) · ekstremer 13°–33°
18° om natten
9 regnværsdager
1 soldag
2 soltimer per dag
Klam, fuktig luft
Stille vind
21 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

30° (føles som 33°) · ekstremer 16°–37°
21° om natten
10 regnværsdager
2 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
24 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i mai

Dårlig

32° (føles som 36°) · ekstremer 20°–37°
24° om natten
18 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
28 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 8 · svært høy

Opptil 5 dager over 35°

Typisk vær i juni

Dårlig

32° (føles som 37°) · ekstremer 24°–36°
26° om natten
18 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
30 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 9 · svært høy

Typisk vær i juli

Dårlig

32° (føles som 37°) · ekstremer 25°–35°
26° om natten
21 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
30 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 9 · svært høy

Typisk vær i august

Dårlig

31° (føles som 36°) · ekstremer 24°–34°
26° om natten
23 regnværsdager
4 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
30 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 8 · svært høy

Typisk vær i september

Dårlig

30° (føles som 34°) · ekstremer 21°–33°
24° om natten
20 regnværsdager
4 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Stille vind
30 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 7 · høy

Typisk vær i oktober

Brukbart

28° (føles som 30°) · ekstremer 17°–31°
21° om natten
16 regnværsdager
4 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Trykkende fuktighet
Lett bris
28 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i november

Ypperlig

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 12°–30°
18° om natten
9 regnværsdager
6 soldager
4 soltimer per dag
Klam, fuktig luft
Lett bris
26 °C · varmt for bading
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i desember

Ypperlig

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 8°–27°
14° om natten
5 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Lett bris
22 °C · kjølig for en dukkert
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

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

Hovedseverdigheter

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.

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

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.

Turer og aktiviteter

Thanh Hoa-provinsen – Kart

Dagsturer

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.

Steder å utforske

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.

Reise dit

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.

Komme seg rundt

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.

Kjøring

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.

Mat 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.

Frokost

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

Lunsj

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.

Småretter og gatemat

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.

Søtsaker og desserter

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

Drikke

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.

Sikkerhet og helse

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.