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Everything you need to know before visiting Ba Vi National Park, Vietnam
Ba Vi National Park is one of Vietnam’s most outstanding natural areas. Although located near Ha Noi city, Ba Vi National Park is still a new tourist attraction for international tourists. There is not a lot of online information about this destination, so if you are planning a trip to explore and trek in Ba Vi Mountain Range, just consult our travel guide.
How to get to Ba Vi National Park
The overview of Ba Vi National Park, Vietnam.
Just 60km far from Ha Noi, you could easily get to Ba Vi National Park in about 2 hours by motorbike. Just take the Thang Long highway and keep driving until you see the signs to Son Tay and Ba Vi. The ride up to Ba Vi National Park can be a bit tricky and bumpy, especially in the rainy reason, so be sure that you are confident in your driving skills.
If you don’t drive a motorbike, it’s also possible to take a taxi or a bus. However, of course, you’ll miss a lot of interesting adventure experiences along the way. To get to Ba Vi National Park by bus, catch the Bus route 214 from Yen Nghia Bus Station (Ha Dong District, Ha Noi) to Xuan Khanh, or Bus route 71, 74 from My Dinh Bus Station to Xuan Khanh. The final stop of these routes are just 5km far from Ba Vi, from there, you can easily grab a taxi to arrive in the national park.
Usually, for tourists who don’t know well about Ba Vi travel route, renting a private car with driver or taking part in a Ba Vi customized tour are the best choices.
Best time to visit Ba Vi
Ba Vi Mountain offers a pleasant climate year-round. Each season has its own specific beauty so you can travel to Ba Vi National Park at any time in a year. However, the best time to visit is usually from April – September when the weather is dry and cool, or from November – December, when the beautiful wild sunflowers start blooming.
What to visit in Ba Vi National Park
Consult the detailed Ba Vi National Park Tourist Map above to plan your itinerary.
Thien Son Waterfall & Waterpark: With its natural treasures of large waterfall, lakes and water park, Thien Son – Suoi Nga tourism area has become a favorite tourist attraction to go swimming, go fishing, go camping and relax in villas built on stilts. It is located on the east side of the Ba Vi Mountain Range. To get there, you drive to the entrance of the park, however, instead of going inside, continue driving to the left of the entrance. It costs 150,000VND to get into the tourism and water park area.
The Old Church in Ba Vi Jungle.
Trekking to the summits of the mountain: There are 3 peaks in Ba Vi Mountain Range that any trekker desires to conquer once visiting there, including the King Peak, Tan Vien Peak and Ngoc Hoa Peak.
- King Peak: The highest summit at 1,296m where you have a chance to trek through the majestic landscape of the whole park, pay a visit to Temple President Ho Chi Minh on the top point and stand astounded by the magnificent view of surrounding areas from Bao Thien Power.
- Tan Vien Peak: At the height of 1,226m, Tan Vien Peak is where you can visit the Upper Temple worshipping the God of Ba Vi Mountain Range, one of The Four Immortals in traditional Vietnamese mythology.
- Ngoc Hoa Peak: The third highest summit at 1,131m, famous for Tieu Dong Peak and Old Green Cypress Populations.
The stunning panoramic view from the King Peak at 1,296m.
These peaks are usually covered with fogs and clouds and you will be challenged with steep slopes as well as slippery jungle roads while trekking downhill through the jungle. In case you haven’t had trekking experienced yet, you’d better take a Ba Vi Trekking Tour to get a good care during the journey.
Tips for trekking in Ba Vi National Park
Hire an experienced guide: Getting a trekking tour guide is essential as they have in-depth knowledge of the route and know the ideal places for unique sceneries. Especially in an emergency, it’s easier to solve the problem with their professional first-aid skills. Moreover, you will also have a better chance to explore the local culture and learn about the meaningful stories hidden in each historical site.
Plan a Ba Vi trekking tour in advance: Actually, before any tour, you should find information about the destination which you will visit and trek. The weather in the jungle could be unpredictable. As of that, you’d better check the forecast to decide your trekking tour duration and consider to have a picnic in Ba Vi Jungle or not. We highly recommend you to plan your trekking tour at least 1 week in advance, as you will have enough time to prepare all necessary items as well as a good health. Also, we guarantee the Ba Vi trekking tour’s itinerary is customized flexibly if you are traveling with your children. However, if you are hardcore trekkers, definitely we’ll make special arrangements to bring your trip up to higher level.
Tourists are trekking to Upper Temple, at 1227m above sea level.
Respect nature: You will be provided with full of necessary equipment while trekking in Ba Vi with us to avoid littering and protect the environment.
Hopefully, our travel guide will help you plan a perfect trip to Ba Vi National Park. If you desire to conquer the three peaks of Ba Vi Mountain Range, just contact us and let us take care of everything during your Ba Vi Trekking Tour.
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