Thanh Hoa
Bắc Trung Bộ
Loi Nguyen Duc · CC BY 2.0
A land of sacred ground and gifted people, Thanh Hoa brings together a stone heritage, a bustling beach, and a mysterious sacred fish stream.
Thanh Hoa is a land rich in the sediment of history, the homeland of many dynasties and national heroes. Here stands the Ho Citadel — a one-of-a-kind stone World Heritage Site — alongside the lively Sam Son Beach and the mysterious Cam Luong Sacred Fish Stream. From fertile plains to mountainous wilderness, Thanh Hoa always holds visitors with its depth of culture and its diverse, generous nature.
Best time to visit: April to September
Local specialties
- Thanh Hoa fermented pork roll (nem chua)
- Tu Tru banh gai (gai-leaf cake)
- Sam Son seafood
- Bamboo-tube rice (com lam)
Places (3)
Ho Citadel
A massive late-14th-century stone citadel, a wonder of military architecture honored by UNESCO amid the Thanh Hoa countryside.
Sam Son Beach
Thanh Hoa's famous beach with its gently sloping sands, calm waves, and lively festival atmosphere all summer long.
Cam Luong Sacred Fish Stream
A remarkable stream where thousands of sacred fish gather at the foot of a limestone mountain, tied to the beliefs of the Muong people.