To escape from the stuffy life in the city, many young people today often take advantage of weekends to change the atmosphere in some pristine location and experience life without smoke, dust or noise.

1. Moc Chau grassland

Moc Chau.

Moc Chau, four green seasons, is a favorite destination of many young people who are passionate about travel and photography in recent years.

2. Experience Mai Chau ethnic culture

Weekend destination near Hanoi for backpackers

Mai Chau.

People often come to Mai Chau to experience ethnic life and culture at ethnic resorts here.

3. Watch the sunrise in Dong Cao

Weekend destination near Hanoi for backpackers

Dong Cao – Bac Giang.

In contrast to the above two places, Dong Cao is a new place recently discovered by backpackers, so it is not accessible if traveling on a traditional tour.

4. Relax at Ba Vi National Park

Weekend destination near Hanoi for backpackers

The collapsed church in Ba Vi National Park.

Going to Ba Vi is probably the simplest journey on the list, with a distance of only 50 km, this trip is completely relaxing.

5. Bathing in Thung Nai lake

Weekend destination near Hanoi for backpackers

Thung Nai.

Located in Hoa Binh province, 120 km from Hanoi, Thung Nai lake is a place to visit in the summer, when the lake is full of water.

6. Boating in Lan Ha Bay

Weekend destination near Hanoi for backpackers

A corner of Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, Hai Phong.

There is nothing more exciting than being able to row a kayak by yourself in Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba, Hai Phong.

7. Trekking West Yen Tu

Ngoa Van Am – Tay Yen Tu.

West Yen Tu is probably the place that makes backpackers have to walk the longest journey, with about 20 km of mountain road to reach Ngoa Van Am and Ho Thien Pagoda.

8. Tam Dao – Tay Thien walking itinerary

Hell Pagoda, Tam Dao – Tay Thien.

This is not a normal resort tour in Tam Dao town but a trek through the forest from Tam Dao to Tay Thien tourist area, and the highlight is the ancient pagoda called Hell in the middle of the forest.

9. Swimming, eating grilled food at Bai Dai

Bai Dai, Van Don.

Bai Dai is a fairly deserted beach in Van Don, Quang Ninh, about 200 km from Hanoi.