Top 5 ideal tourist destinations in October in the North

Enjoy the "most beautiful autumn in the continent" in Hanoi

Recently, besides many famous tourist destinations such as Nami Island (South Korea), Kyoto (Japan) or Jiuzhaigou (China), Hanoi is the only representative of Vietnam to appear in the list of "the most beautiful destinations in Asia to see autumn leaves" announced by Time Out .

t7p 9;uy8ij;km.jpg — Fall foliage season in Hanoi. Photo: Time Out/Nguyen Quoc Thang

This October, when coming to Hanoi, visitors can stroll around the Old Quarter to enjoy the cool autumn air, watching the trees change leaves to yellow and red. This is also the time when Hang Ma Street is beautifully decorated for the Mid-Autumn Festival, becoming a favorite photo backdrop for many people.

In addition, visitors can also experience tours to explore the suburbs of Hanoi such as Duong Lam ancient village, Bat Trang pottery village, Ha Thai lacquer village, Chuong conical hat village, Quang Phu Cau incense village...

Green rice, green rice sticky rice, and ripe apricots are autumn specialties that visitors should not miss the opportunity to enjoy.

Admire Ban Gioc Waterfall (Cao Bang)

In 2024, Ban Gioc waterfall was voted by the American travel magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the 21 most beautiful waterfalls in the world.

To admire the beauty of the waterfall, visitors should come in October, when the weather turns to autumn, the waterfall flows strongly, creating white foam, and the water is clear emerald green.

Ban Gioc Waterfall is 53m high, divided into 3 levels and has 2 streams.

On October 4, at Ban Gioc waterfall tourist area, there will be an art exchange program and tourism promotion and propaganda with many attractive activities.

Coming here, visitors can experience the unique life and cuisine of the local people. Visitors can combine exploring Nguom Ngao cave, Pac Bo cave, Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc pagoda, Khuoi Ky stone village.

w high-tech sports store 6 8 1591.jpg — Khuoi Ky stone village is about 2km from Ban Gioc waterfall. In recent years, the ancient village of the Tay people has attracted many tourists thanks to its unique architecture and traditional culture.

Hunting clouds and admiring chi pau flowers in Ta Chi Nhu (Lao Cai)

Ta Chi Nhu Peak is 2,979m above sea level and is one of the mountain climbing routes chosen by many people thanks to its relatively easy path, suitable even for tourists who do little physical activity.

Every September and October, this place attracts a lot of tourists to hunt clouds and admire the chi pau flower season (also known as dragon honey grass). This wild flower has a beauty that is both gentle and resilient, showing off its dreamy purple color among the undulating mountains.

dji 20241013062951 0041 d 22076.jpg — Tourists flock to Ta Chi Nhu peak in October 2024. Photo: Thua Hoa

Admiring buckwheat flowers in Suoi Thau grassland (Tuyen Quang)

October is the time when buckwheat flowers begin to bloom in Tuyen Quang (old Ha Giang area).

Suoi Thau grassland is one of the most popular tourist attractions thanks to its poetic scenery in early autumn: green corn and rice fields; buckwheat flowers starting to bloom; mist and a sea of clouds.

Located at an altitude of over 1,200m above sea level, the air here is fresh and cool, suitable as a place to "change the wind" and "heal" for tourists from all over.

stream 1602 (1).jpg — Suoi Thau still retains its wild, rustic beauty. Photo: Uy Jun Pyo

To the "northern island paradise"

In October, Co To (Quang Ninh) is no longer as bustling and crowded as the summer months, but becomes peaceful, the autumn weather is cool, the pace of life is gentle, and somewhat strangely quiet.

This is considered a time for Co To to "rest and recover" but is also an ideal time if tourists want to go "healing" and relaxing.

Early in the morning, visitors can move to the wharf area to watch the sunrise, waiting for fishing boats to return to the port, bringing fresh seafood. During the day, visitors can explore Thanh Lan Island, Carp Island, Bay Sao Island...