20 Attractions to Explore Near Sơn Dương

It was built under the Tran Dynasty and said to consist of 15 stories in its original form. It is the highest Tran Dynasty terra cotta pagoda surviving until today.

This man-made lake is located in the scenic backdrop provided by the Coc Mountain in Thái Nguyên Province, Vietnam, with a storage capacity of 175 million cubic meters. An eco-tourism park was also developed on the banks of the lake with beautiful musical fountains.

Located only 43 miles (70 kilometers) from Hanoi. Tam Dao means ‘Three Islands’, and the three summits of Tam Dao Mountain, all about 1400m in height. There are at least 64 mammal species (including langurs) and 239 bird species in the park.

The Thác Bà Lake is a manmade lake in Vietnam created by the construction of the Thác Bà hydroelectric plant in the 1960s. Thác Bà is the name of the Bà Falls which pre-existed the dam. It is now one of the water resource to the town and also one of the tourist attraction.

Dai Lai Lake is a large artificial lake located in Vinh Phuc Province of Vietnam. Tourists can enjoy boating, fishing, and majestic scenery of Tam Dao mountain range in the distance.

Ba Vì National Park is a national park located 48 km west of Hanoi, Vietnam. The park is 10,815 ha in area and is located in the Ba Vì mountain range. The park has rich and diverse tropical and subtropical species of flora and fauna. Ba Vì National Park is located in Ba Vì District of Hanoi and two districts of Hòa Bình Province, namely Lương Sơn and Kỳ Sơn. The Park is situated on a mountain range running north-east and south-west with its peak at Vua Peak of 1,296 m and Tan Vien Peak of 1,226

The Na Hang Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Gâm River near Pác Tạ Mountain in Tuyên Quang Province, Vietnam.

Xuân Sơn National Park is a national park of Tân Sơn District, Phú Thọ Province, Vietnam. It was established on August 9, 1986 as a nature reserve, and it covers an area of 150.48 square kilometres. The park lies at the extreme south-eastern extent of the Hoang Lien Mountains, 45 kilometres south-west of the confluence of the Red River and Black Rivers.

Hua Ma Cave is located within the Ba Bể national park. The cave could be found in the middle of the mountain, with an altitude of about 350m above sea level, there is a strange cave deep in the mountain in the south-east direction. Local people called it Ca Po - Hua Mak cave. Hua Ma cave has a length of over 700m, with a wide and 40–50m high ceiling, containing many walls, stalactites shimmering. Visitors climb up to the mountains for about 300 meters to Hua Ma cave, 3 meters wide, 5 meters high

A cable-stayed bridge crossing the Red River. The bridge has a total length of 8.3 kilometers (5.2 mi), including a 3.7 kilometers (2.3 mi) bridge, with 1.5 kilometers (0.93 mi) cable-stayed bridge with five spans crossing the Red River.

Ban Ba ​​Waterfall is a waterfall on Ba stream in the land of Ban Ba, Trung Ha commune, Chiem Hoa district, Tuyen Quang province , Vietnam. The waterfall has 3 floors, at a height of about 170 m, about 70 km from Tuyen Quang. From Chiem Hoa go 25 km to Ban Ba, and walk about 1 km to the falls. The mining area is an ecological state that has been recognized as a scenic national level in 2007 and is an attractive destination for many tourists both domestic and international.

Cổ Loa Citadel is an important fortified settlement and archaeological site in present-day Hanoi's Dong Anh district, about 16 kilometers northeast of Hanoi city center. Various relics of the Bronze Age Phung Nguyen culture and Dong Son culture have been found in Cổ Loa, although it was later established as the capital of Âu Lạc Kingdom during the 3rd century BC. The name "Cổ Loa" is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese, meaning "old spiral", reflecting its multi-layered structure of earthworks, mo

Ba Bể Lake is the largest natural lake in Vietnam. It is located in Nam Mẫu commune, Ba Bể district, Bắc Kạn Province in the Northeast region of the country. Ba Bể Lake is a featured geographical science and is a biodiversity reservoir. It is a part of the Ba Bể National Park. It is home to a range of animals and plants.

Museum which focuses on the 54 officially recognised ethnic groups in Vietnam, and Southeast Asian cultures and peoples.

Bo Da Pagoda was built in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty, the golden age of Buddhism in Vietnam. The pagoda, which has survived several wars and been renovated many times throughout the centuries, now demonstrates the architectural style of the Nguyen Dynasty . It is now one of the main attractions in Vietnam.

Oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi, is located on a small island near the southeastern shore of Hanoi's West Lake. The temple was originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế. When founded the temple was sited on the shores of the Red River, outside of the Yen Phu Dyke. Due to the river's encroachment, the temple was relocated in 1615 to Kim Ngu islet of West Lake where it is now situated.

Second tallest building in Hanoi with 65 floors. There is an observation deck on the 65th floor open to public.

This is not a Botanical Garden but a lush green park in the city center. The park was established in 1890 by the French and originally stretched over 33 hectares, but has since been squeezed to a mere 10 to make room for development.

Dated to the 11th century, this Taoist temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu, one of the principal deities in Taoism. It is one of the Four Sacred Temples that were built in four directions to protect Hanoi from malevolent spirits.

The museum displays the history of the Vietnamese revolution, the First Indochina War, the Vietnam War, Operations Rolling Thunder, Linebacker and Linebacker II, and the air defense of Hanoi. The outdoor displays include the wreckage of a B-52D or G Stratofortress.