Thanh Hoa län

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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När du ska besöka

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.

Bästa tiden att besöka: januari, februari, november, december

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Typiskt väder i januari

Utmärkt

21° (känns som 20°) · extremvärden 7°–27°
13° på natten
5 regndagar
3 soldagar
2 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
20 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i februari

Utmärkt

23° · extremvärden 9°–31°
15° på natten
6 regndagar
2 soldagar
2 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
20 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i mars

Bra

27° (känns som 28°) · extremvärden 13°–33°
18° på natten
9 regndagar
1 soldag
2 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
21 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

30° (känns som 33°) · extremvärden 16°–37°
21° på natten
10 regndagar
2 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
24 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i maj

Mindre bra

32° (känns som 36°) · extremvärden 20°–37°
24° på natten
18 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
28 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

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Typiskt väder i juni

Mindre bra

32° (känns som 37°) · extremvärden 24°–36°
26° på natten
18 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
30 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 9 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Mindre bra

32° (känns som 37°) · extremvärden 25°–35°
26° på natten
21 regndagar
5 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
30 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 9 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Mindre bra

31° (känns som 36°) · extremvärden 24°–34°
26° på natten
23 regndagar
4 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
30 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i september

Mindre bra

30° (känns som 34°) · extremvärden 21°–33°
24° på natten
20 regndagar
4 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
30 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 7 · högt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Helt okej

28° (känns som 30°) · extremvärden 17°–31°
21° på natten
16 regndagar
4 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Tryckande luftfuktighet
Lätt bris
28 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i november

Utmärkt

25° (känns som 26°) · extremvärden 12°–30°
18° på natten
9 regndagar
6 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lätt bris
26 °C · skönt för bad
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i december

Utmärkt

21° (känns som 20°) · extremvärden 8°–27°
14° på natten
5 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lätt bris
22 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 4 · måttligt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

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.

Upplevelser att prova

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 och aktiviteter

Thanh Hoa län – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

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.

Resa 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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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 och dryck

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.

Frukost

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

Lunch

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

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.

Historia

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.