TRAVELLING TO TAM DAO NATIONAL PARK

Tam Dao natural park is located in Ho Son Commune, Tam Duong District, and 70km northwest of Hanoi. Situted on the Tam Dao mountain range, the park covers an area of 36,883ha.

Many local people said that Tam Dao was a miniature of Sapa. Apart from the cool climate and the mountain-based location, 2 destinations are intrinsically different. Tam Dao means 3 Islands, a mountain range is far 70km from North of Hanoi. The significant shorter distance from Hanoi to Tam Dao compared with Sa Pa gives the national park many advantages. One can easily combine the visit to the mountain retreat area with a road trip from Hanoi. The cool climate and extensive green is another advantage, especially in the summer when Hanoi always seems overheated. Unlike tropical parks in Vietnam like Cuc Phuong or Cat Tien, Tam Dao represents a different type of fauna and flora that adapts to its cooler and drier air. Tam Dao for travelling to Vietnam is more with a relaxing retreat than an intense adventure. Accommodation facility is readily available, as well as restaurants and easy walks. The road that leads from lowland to highland is breath-taking: those that are into physical activities can never afford to miss a biking tour. Tam Dao specialties are various and one person should not leave the mountain resort without trying lon man - a special type of pork and su su - both delicious things with its fruits and its leafy vegetables. In the winter, be prepared with warmer clothes since it can get quite cold. In the summer, it is pleasantly sunny but avoid sun burn by using plenty of sun block before hitting road.