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Ho Citadel, Thanh Hoa
Country: Vietnam
Province: Thanh Hoa

Tinh Thanh Hoa Holiday Weather today


Date/time of update: March 19, 2024, 6:56 am, Timezone: GMT+7
Overcast Clouds

Temperature: 17.78°C
Temperature feels like: 17.91°C
Minimum Temperature: 17.78°C
Maximum Temperature: 17.78°C
Atmospheric pressure: 1019hPa
Humidity:88%
Visibility: 5115m
Wind speed: 4.36m/sec
Wind Direction: 5 degrees
Cloudiness: 100%
Sunrise: 2024-03-18 11:02:57
Sunset: 2024-03-19 11:08:34

Thanh Hoa is located in the north of the Central Region of Vietnam, 160km south of Ha Noi. The province is bordered to the north by Son La, Hoa Binh and Ninh Binh Provinces; to the west by Laos; to the east by the East Vietnam Sea and to the South by Nghe An Province.

Tam Diep Mountains
Tam Diep Mountains, boundary between Thanh Hoa and Ninh Binh Province

Geography of Thanh Hoa

The terrain of Thanh Hoa comprises mountains to the west, hilly buffer zone in the middle, and coastal area to the east. The mountainous terrain has the average altitude of 600-700m above sea level, the highest peak is Ta Leo (1,560m). The buffer zone is with low hills and narrow plains. The flat deltas are river basins created by the Ma and the Chu River and along the coast. Also, there are marshland, sand dunes, sandy beaches along the 102km of coastline of Thanh Hoa.

The  Ma River - Thanh Hoa Province
The Ma River - The biggest river in Thanh Hoa Province

Five big river systems in Thanh Hoa:

- The Ma River is the longest river in Thanh Hoa starting from Dien Bien Phu flowing through Laos and then making it way into Thanh Hoa via Muong Lat District. The length of the Ma River in Thanh Hoa is 241km. There are several sub-tributaries of the Ma: Chu River, the Buoi River, ...

Spectacular landscape of the Ma River at Cam Thuy District (Thanh Hoa Province) viewed from the La Han Bridge
Spectacular landscape of the Ma River at Cam Thuy District (Thanh Hoa Province) viewed from the La Han Bridge

 

The Ma River at Cam Thuy Township
The Ma River at Cam Thuy Township

- The other river systems in Thanh Hoa are the Hoat River, the Yen River, Lach Bang River, Chang River.

Scenic countryside at Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Scenic countryside at Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

Weather and Climate in Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa has a tropical monsoon climate with four seasons per year: spring is from February to April, summer is from May to August, Autumn is from September to October and Winter is from November to January.

The summer here is very hot with temperatures of 40-41oC, while the winter is often wet and cold with temperatures reaching below freezing point in the mountains.

Rice field of Thanh Hoa Province
Rice field of Thanh Hoa Province

In the summer, Thanh Hoa is often in the region of the Lao winds (foehn winds) which are dry and hot and which make the temperatures in the region intolerable sometimes.

From July to November, Thanh Hoa often suffers from typhoons and floods. The annual rainfall is 1,700mm and the average humidity is 85-87%.

Scenic mountains and rice fields at Cam Thuy District of Thanh Hoa Province
Scenic mountains and rice fields at Cam Thuy District of Thanh Hoa Province

Ancient Culture

Thanh Hoa is home to the Dong Son Culture - the Bronze Civilization that dates back 6000 years ago. The province is home to a number of national heroes who had great influence into the Vietnamese history like Ba Trieu, Le Loi, Dao Duy Tu…

Ly Cung - Thanh Hoa
Ly Cung where Ho Quy Ly contained the Tran King before taking the throne from the Tran's Family

People and Population

There are several ethnic groups inhabiting in Thanh Hoa: Thai, Muong, Kinh, Hmong, Dao, Khmu, Tho, ...

The people of Thanh Hoa is famous for the diligent working capability and for the toughness. The students from Thanh Hoa Province are among the bests in Vietnam for their hardworking capability and talents.

Vivid country life at the Ho Family Citadel at Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Vivid country life at the Ho Family Citadel at Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

Thanh Hoa Travel Guide, Tourist Attractions, What to see in Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa is home to a number of tourist attractions most of which, as of this writing, are only visited by Vietnamese tourists, there are very few foreign travellers who visit the province.

Spectacular mountains at Pu Long Nature Reserve located to the northwest of Thanh Hoa Province
Spectacular mountains at Pu Long Nature Reserve located to the northwest of Thanh Hoa Province

If you love off-the-beaten track holidays, then the below attractions may be visited on your trip to Vietnam:

1/ Beaches

There are pristine beaches at Sam Son, Hai Tien & Hai Hoa… These beaches are overcrowded with Vietnamese tourists in the summer and empty in the winter.

The Sam Son Beach in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
The Sam Son Beach in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

2/ Ben En National Park

Ben En National Park is 36km southwest of Thanh Hoa City. The national park is a great place for watching butterflies which belong to 88 species.

Ben En National Park in Nhu Thanh District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Ben En National Park in Nhu Thanh District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

3/ Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a lovely place for relaxing holidays and adventure tours. You can go cycling or trekking through the forest and staying overnight at houses on stilts of local Thai families.

Mountains and forests on top of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province
Mountains and forests on top of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province

4/ The Ho's Imperial Citadel

The Ho's Imperial Citadel is a good place to learn about the Vietnamese history in the early 15th century and the civil engineering techniques for constructing the amazing architecture.

A boy riding a water buffalo at the Ho Family Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
A boy riding a water buffalo at the Ho Family Citadel in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

5/ The Ham Rong Bridge

The Ham Rong Bridge was where 106 US aircrafts were shot down in the Vietnam War (or American War). The bridge which was well maintained under heavy US bombardments shows lots about the Vietnamese resilience.

The famed Ham Rong Bridge during the Vietnam War (or Anti-American War as called in Vietnam)
The famed Ham Rong Bridge during the Vietnam War (or Anti-American War as called in Vietnam)

Things to do, Adventure Travel, Historical Tours, Family Holidays in Thanh Hoa

Paradissa offers cultural and historical tours to the Ho Family's Citadel and Lam Kinh Ancient Capital City, beach vacations at Sam Son and Hai Tien, trekking tours and cycling tours at Pu Luong and butterfly and bird watching tours at Ben En National Park.

View of a valley from a trek at Pu Luong Nature Reserve
View of a valley from a trek at Pu Luong Nature Reserve

1/ Trekking Tours

Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a great place for you to embark on off-the-beaten track trekking tours. You may love a jungle trekking experience, a long-trekking adventure through forests and villages surrounded by rice paddies,… Pu Luong has it all!

A trekking trail in the forest of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province
A trekking trail in the forest of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province

 

A lovely trail through a forest at Pu Luong Nature Reserve
A lovely trail through a forest at Pu Luong Nature Reserve

2/ Historical Tours

Thanh Hoa has several historical sites related to different historical periods in Vietnam which include Lam Kinh Ancient Capital, Ho Family Citadel, Trinh Lords’ Temple… Please be reminded that some influential people who helped to shape up part of the Vietnamese history came from Thanh Hoa and some had plan to relocate the capital city of Vietnam to Thanh Hoa! A historical tour to Thanh Hoa with Paradissa helps you to learn a great deal of the Vietnamese history.

A side gate to the Ho Citadel in Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
A side gate to the Ho Citadel in Vinh Loc District, Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam

3/ Family Holidays

Your family love beaches or seaside holidays, or a vacation in the mountains or an adventure experience with an ethnic family… Thanh Hoa has it all! Paradissa could arrange family trips to the finest beach in Thanh Hoa with luxury travel service or a mountain holiday in comfort, or a family adventure staying with local ethnic families.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a great place for families no matter what you wish for: adventure holidays, comfortable vacations, adventure trips...!
Pu Luong Nature Reserve is a great place for families no matter what you wish for: adventure holidays, comfortable vacations, adventure trips...!

4/ Beach Vacations

Thanh Hoa possesses a few amazing beaches which are crowded in the summer but empty in the winter. The services available range from budget adventure to luxury.

Where to Stay, Hotels in Thanh Hoa

There are several luxury hotels in Thanh Hoa City and Sam Son Beach. Lovely boutique eclodges are available at Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Budget hotels are available at most towns and cities in the province. Homestays are available at Pu Luong Nature Reserve.

A luxury beach resort on the Sam Son Beach in Thanh Hoa Province
A luxury beach resort on the Sam Son Beach in Thanh Hoa Province

 

A homestay at the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province
A homestay at the Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Thanh Hoa Province

How to get to Thanh Hoa & How to get around

There are flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Tho Xuan Airport. The airport is 50km from Thanh Hoa City.

There are daily trains from Hanoi to Thanh Hoa and vice versa. Alternatively, you can travel to Thanh Hoa by bus or by car. The road trip takes 3 to 4 hours' time.

Route 1 A at Tam Diep in Ninh Binh Province where we can access Thanh Hoa Province from the north
Route 1 A at Tam Diep in Ninh Binh Province where we can access Thanh Hoa Province from the north

 

Ho Chi Minh Road at the Cuc Phuong National Park in Nho Quan District of Ninh Binh from where we can get to Thanh Hoa Province on the west
Ho Chi Minh Road at the Cuc Phuong National Park in Nho Quan District of Ninh Binh from where we can get to Thanh Hoa Province on the west

 

Scenic mountains at Mai Chau by Route 15 where we can travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve to the west of Thanh Hoa Province
Scenic mountains at Mai Chau by Route 15 where we can travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve to the west of Thanh Hoa Province

Thanh Hoa Average Monthly Rainfall and Temperatures


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