Ha Tinh Travel Guide

1. Where is Ha Tinh?

Ha Tinh is a province in the North Central region of Vietnam. It is about 350 km south of the capital Hanoi. With its geographical location:

• Bordering Nghe An province to the North.
• To the South, it borders Quang Tri province.
• Bordering Laos to the West.
• Bordering the East Sea to the East.

2. How is Ha Tinh unique?

In recent years, Ha Tinh has gradually become an attractive tourist destination. It stands out with 137 km of coastline and many legendary mountains and rivers. Such as: Hong Linh Mountain, Long Ngam Mountain, La River, Lam River, …

Besides, Ha Tinh has many beautiful landscapes. Such as: Vu Mon Waterfall, Vu Quang National Park, Ke Go Lake, Ngang Pass, Huong Tich Pagoda, … And many famous archaeological sites such as Dau Ru, Rom Ru, Ho Fabric. In particular, Ha Tinh also has many beautiful beaches such as Xuan Thanh, Xuan Hai, Thach Hai, Thien Cam, Ky Ninh, … They attract a large number of tourists to explore and relax every year.

In addition, this land also has a history of thousands of years with many famous tangible and intangible cultural heritages. The combination of nature and rich culture is an important foundation to help create a special position for Ha Tinh tourism.

3. When is the best time to visit Ha Tinh?

Ha Tinh is located in the tropical monsoon climate zone with an average annual temperature of about 24 – 25 degrees Celsius. From April to July, Ha Tinh experiences the hottest days with temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius. Winter lasts from December to February with temperatures of only about 9 – 10 degrees Celsius and can drop to 5 degrees Celsius in mountainous areas. The heaviest rain occurs from August to October, coinciding with the flood season.

Therefore, the ideal time to travel to Ha Tinh is from March to May and from September to November. During these times, Ha Tinh has cool weather, little rain and is not too hot or cold. It is suitable for traveling, sightseeing, exploring and participating in outdoor activities.

4. How to get to Ha Tinh?

With a developed and convenient transportation infrastructure. Therefore, you can easily travel to Ha Tinh by many different means:

4.1. Traveling by plane

For those in remote provinces such as the Central or Southern regions of Vietnam. You can travel to Ha Tinh by plane. You book a ticket to Vinh airport and take a bus or taxi to travel from Vinh city to Ha Tinh.

4.2. By passenger car

For those in the North of Vietnam, they often choose to travel to Ha Tinh by passenger car. You should choose a sleeper bus to avoid back pain and to be more comfortable when traveling. As for those in the Central and Southern regions of Vietnam, you can also travel to Ha Tinh by passenger car. The travel time is quite long, about 28 hours, but you have time to admire the beautiful natural scenery on both sides of the road.

4.3. By train

The Thong Nhat trains passing through Ha Tinh stop at Yen Trung station (Duc Tho town) and Huong Pho station (Huong Khe town). Both train stations are about 45km from Ha Tinh city center, so you will continue to take a taxi to your accommodation.

4.4. By motorbike

For tourists who are passionate about exploring, a trip from Hanoi to Ha Tinh by motorbike will be very interesting. You can take the initiative in your schedule and stop anywhere to sightsee and rest. However, when traveling by motorbike, you need to be in good health and ensure safety throughout the journey.

5. Sightseeings in Ha Tinh

Ha Tinh tourism has a special appeal with diverse destinations. From beautiful beaches, interesting eco-tourism areas to long-standing historical and cultural relics. Let’s explore the 15 most attractive places in Ha Tinh with Origin Vietnam:

5.1 Famous beach tourist destinations

Ha Tinh is blessed by nature with many beautiful beaches, stretching everywhere. So, it becomes an ideal place for entertainment and relaxation. Ha Tinh beaches still retain their wild beauty with clear blue water, smooth white sand. And unique marks that attract tourists from all over.

5.1.1 Thien Cam Beach:

Thien Cam Beach has a bow shape and is known as the “heavenly organ” with the melodious sound of waves and wind. Moreover, this is the most beautiful beach in Ha Tinh with three main beaches about 10km long. Standing out with clear blue water, smooth white sand, wild cliffs and peaceful space.

5.1.2 Xuan Thanh Beach:

Xuan Thanh Beach possesses a poetic beauty with a vast pine forest and the blue My Duong River flowing through. This is a great place for you to enjoy the peaceful space and enjoy many delicious seafood.

5.1.3 Hoanh Son Beach:

Hoanh Son Beach is 2km from Ngang Pass, a small beach but has a unique beauty next to the majestic mountains and forests. This is a famous tourist destination, where you can admire the wild nature and visit the peaceful fishing village.

5.2 Historical, cultural and spiritual destinations

Ha Tinh is the land that marks the heroic history of the Vietnamese people. And it is associated with the lives and careers of many outstanding celebrities. So, when traveling to Ha Tinh, don’t forget to visit and worship the unique historical, cultural and spiritual relics:

5.2.1 Dong Loc T-junction:

Dong Loc T-junction is located in Dong Loc town, on the Ho Chi Minh trail across the Truong Son mountain range. This is where 10 young female volunteers from Squad 4, Company 552, Youth Volunteer Team 55 of Ha Tinh province. And hundreds of outstanding children sacrificed heroically during the resistance war to maintain the important traffic artery to the front line.

5.2.2 Nguyen Du relic site:

The Nguyen Du relic site in Ha Tinh preserves many valuable documents and artifacts about the great national poet, the work Truyen Kieu and evidence of the Nguyen family in Tien Dien. This is an attractive Ha Tinh tourist destination, helping visitors learn more deeply about the life and career of Nguyen Du.

5.2.3 Hai Thuong Lan Ong Relic Site:

The Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac Relic Site Complex in Ha Tinh is the resting place and preserves the cultural and historical values ​​of the great physician. The relic site has a peaceful and quiet space, including a tomb, monument, church and memorial area in Bao Thuong village.

5.2.4 Huong Tich Pagoda:

Huong Tich Pagoda is located in Thien Loc commune, a famous spiritual tourist destination. Every year, this place attracts a large number of monks, Buddhists and tourists from all over the country to make pilgrimages, visit the scenery, and seek serenity and peace.

5.3 Ecotourism destinations

With a series of impressive ecotourism areas, it can meet the needs of visitors to return to nature and explore indigenous culture. When coming here, you will be immersed in the fresh air of the cool green nature. And enjoy many delicious specialties and experience local life.

5.3.1 Ke Go Lake:

Ke Go Lake has a charming landscape with green mountains and blue water and a fresh, airy atmosphere. When you come here, you can take pictures and feel the pristine beauty of the lake next to the cool green forests.

5.3.2 Vu Quang National Park:

Vu Quang National Park is the “green pearl” of Ha Tinh. It attracts a large number of tourists with its rich natural resources and unique landscape. This destination is located in Vu Quang town, about 75km from Ha Tinh city, suitable for short picnics and trekking trips during the day.

5.3.3 Da Bac tourist area:

Located on the hillside of Nam Dien commune, nearly 15km from Ha Tinh city. Da Bac eco-tourism area is a popular sightseeing and photography destination for many tourists. The tourist area has a large area with fruit gardens, flower gardens, squares, mini film studios, koi ponds and many unique photo shoots…

5.3.4 Deo Ngang:

Deo Ngang is famous for its romantic poetic beauty, which has been a source of inspiration for many poets for decades. When you come here, you will experience the famous pass road to check in at the Heaven’s Gate, enjoy the majestic natural scenery with overlapping mountains and the vast ocean in the distance.

5.3.5 Trai Tieu Lake Ha Tinh:

Trai Tieu Lake is located in My Loc commune, Ha Tinh, with an area of ​​21 km² and is surrounded by vast, majestic mountains and forests. In addition to the poetic natural scenery and fresh air, this tourist destination also attracts visitors with many attractive activities. Such as: fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, etc.

5.3.6 Hong Linh Mountain:

Hong Linh Mountain (Ngan Hong) is the most famous mountain range in Ha Tinh, listed in the list of 21 famous landscapes of ancient Vietnam. The mountain range covers a large area with the Lam River winding at its foot and many caves, ancient temples and pagodas. All of these create a poetic and majestic beauty, suitable for tourists’ sightseeing and exploration journeys.

5.3.7 Ky Trung Tea Hill:

Ky Trung Tea Hill in Ky Trung Commune is over 40 years old and covers an area of ​​160 hectares. When you come here, you will admire the endless green tea carpets. Or take a deep breath of fresh air and learn about the tea processing process...

5.3.8 Cua Nhuong Fishing Village:

Cua Nhuong Fishing Village is located in Cam Nhuong Commune, one of the four important fishing ports of Ha Tinh. When you come here, you can learn about the cultural heritage of the ancient village, enjoy fresh seafood. Or experience many interesting activities, such as: fishing, watching the sunset on the sea.

6. Specialties when traveling to Ha Tinh

6.1 Special dishes:

Not only beautiful nature, Ha Tinh also attracts tourists by the warm hospitality of the people and unforgettable specialties. Ha Tinh specialties are extremely diverse, with unique flavors. It reflects the quintessence and rich culinary culture of this land.

6.1.1 Goi ca mam:

This salad is made from goi fish with mother-of-pearl scales, firmer and more fragrant meat than freshwater goby. The fish is cleaned, mixed with lemon juice, served with herbs, Polyscias fruticosa leaves, sour star fruit leaves, thinly sliced ​​green bananas. And indispensable is the dipping sauce with fish sauce mixed with 15 different spices.

6.1.2 Vung Ang jumping squid:

The squid has a delicious, crispy and sweet taste thanks to being processed immediately after being caught. This type of squid can be processed into many dishes. Such as: steamed squid, boiled squid with rice paper, squid salad, squid hotpot, sweet and sour stir-fried squid, etc.

6.1.3 Ha Tinh porridge:

Porridge is a popular dish in Ha Tinh, combining porridge, rice paper and served with pork, sausage, boiled quail eggs, fish or shrimp. Moreover, the broth is the “soul” of the dish, simmered from pork bones to create a natural sweetness and a characteristically attractive consistency.

6.1.4 Ram banh muot:

The dish has an attractive flavor thanks to the combination of a thin, soft, fragrant rice cake layer and a hot, crispy ram. The cake is sprinkled with fried onions to enhance the flavor and served with a rich garlic fish sauce.

6.1.5 Huong Son mountain goat:

Huong Son mountain goat is a famous specialty of Ha Tinh, often processed into many dishes. Such as: lemongrass, stir-fried, grilled, steamed with ginger,… In addition, dishes made from mountain goat are often eaten with banh duc, banh goi, banh muot, vermicelli or rice.

6.2 Some famous restaurants that you can refer to when traveling to Ha Tinh

To enjoy seafood and delicious dishes of Ha Tinh, you can refer to some of the following addresses:

• Hoa Phuc porridge. Address: 35 Xuan Dieu, Bac Ha Ward, Ha Tinh.
• Dai Huong Bien Restaurant. Address: 140 Ham Nghi, Tran Phu Ward, Ha Tinh.
• Canh Buom Restaurant. Address: Xuan Hai Beach, Thach Bang Commune, Ha Tinh.
• 688 Seafood Restaurant. Address: Thach Bang Beach, Ha Tinh.
• Tuan Thanh Jumping Squid Restaurant. Address: Vung Ang Port, Ky Anh Town, Ha Tinh.
• Banh Cuon 37. Address: 525 Tran Phu, Thach Trung Commune, Ha Tinh.
• Com nieu 186 Le Duan. Address: 186 Le Duan, Tran Phu Ward, Ha Tinh.

6.3 Some specialties to buy as gifts when traveling to Ha Tinh:

During your trip to Ha Tinh, you can choose many specialties as meaningful gifts for relatives and friends. Here are 3 famous specialties, containing the flavors and quintessence of Ha Tinh land.

6.3.1 Cu Do candy Ha Tinh:

Cu Do candy has a unique flavor, is hard to confuse and is on the list of “top 100 Vietnamese gift specialties” in 2020 – 2021 by the Vietnam Record Organization. The candy has a rich sweetness and is chewy and sticky because it is cooked from molasses, sugar, malt, ginger and peanuts. The candy is sandwiched between two pieces of crispy grilled rice paper.

6.3.2 Phuc Trach Grapefruit:

Phuc Trach Grapefruit is a specialty of the mountainous district of Huong Khe and is harvested from August to the end of September. In addition, Phuc Trach Grapefruit has a sweet and sour taste, the grapefruit segments are crispy and juicy.

6.3.3 Can Loc Wine:

Can Loc sticky rice wine is ranked as one of the 15 famous wines of Vietnam. Especially, the wine has a spicy flavor, produced from 100% fermented sticky rice with pure water and distilled by traditional methods.

7. Accommodation when traveling to Ha Tinh:

When traveling to this beautiful land, you can refer to some of the following accommodations:

• Melia Vinpearl Ha Tinh. Address: Ham Nghi, Ha Huy Tap, Ha Tinh.
• Melia Vinpearl Cua Sot Beach Resort. Address: ThinhLoc Ward, Ha Tinh.
• Ngan Ha Ha Tinh Hotel. Address: 158 Tran Phu, Ha Tinh.
• White Palace Ha Tinh Hotel. Address: 139 D. Ha Huy Tap, Nam Ha, Ha Tinh.
• Muong Thanh Grand Ha Tinh Hotel. Address: QL1A, Ky Trinh, Ky Anh Town, Ha Tinh.
• Song Lam Waterfront Hotel Ha Tinh. Address: Block 2, Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh.
• Muong Thanh Luxury Xuan Thanh Hotel. Address: Thanh Van Village, Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh.
• LAMER Thien Cam Hotel. Address: Lien Thanh, Lien Thanh, Cam Xuyen, Ha Tinh.
• Quynh Vien Resort. Address: Bac Hai, Thach Ha, Ha Tinh.
• Seabird Hotel Thien Cam. Address: Beach, Cam Nhuong, Ha Tinh.
• Xuan Thanh Sunny House. Address: Paradise Resort, SH-L1-03 Dai Lo Hong Lam – Hoa Tien, Xuan Thanh, Ha Tinh.

8. Some important notes when traveling to Ha Tinh

To make your trip to Ha Tinh safe and complete. You need to refer to some necessary notes below:

• No matter when you decide to travel, you need to check the weather forecast in advance to be more proactive about your travel plans.
• Schedule in advance about time, places to visit, hotels, … And especially book services in advance to get the best price.
• Bring hats, jackets, sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrellas, … to protect your skin from sunburn. Don’t forget to prepare cash to pay for small services.
• Keep the environment clean, absolutely do not litter, especially at beaches, eco-tourism areas.
• When swimming, always pay attention to safety, don’t move far from shore, deep water areas.
• When traveling by motorbike on steep mountain passes, always make sure to wear a helmet and check the vehicle before going.
• Learn about the local culture in advance and respect the customs and rituals of the people of Ha Tinh.

Traveling to Ha Tinh is not only a journey to discover beautiful landscapes. It is also an opportunity to experience the unique culture and rich cuisine of this land. From the wild beauty of the mountains, forests, and sea, to the sacred and quiet space of many historical relics, Ha Tinh will certainly leave an unforgettable impression on everyone. Join Origin Vietnam – the leading tour operator. We will accompany you on your Vietnam tour to explore this beautiful land. And you will have a wonderful and memorable experience.