Resorts in Thanh Hoa

Thanh Hoa is renowned for Sam Son beach where you can find many resorts & hotels for a coastal vacation. Additionally, Thanh Hoa has natural reserves and national parks, an ideal place for nature-lovers. Last but not least, the long history attached to Ho Dynasty Citadel - a heritage site recognized by UNESCO makes Thanh Hoa a must-go destination for history enthusiasts. 

If you travel from Hanoi, local buses are the most common way to get to Thanh Hoa. It costs you around VND 100,000 - 150,000/way and you can choose some buses at My Dinh or Giap Bat bus station namely Binh Hoai, Hai Ha, Sao Viet, Thanh Van, etc. 
If you come from the South, the airway is the quickest way to get there. The flight ticket ranges from 1 million to 1.5 million/way. It takes you around 45 minutes more from Tho Xuan Airport to the center.

Although Thanh Hoa is also among the top beach attractions in the North of Vietnam, snorkeling is unavailable here because of the natural condition. As for the beach activities, due to the big sea waves, there are no watersports. Travelers normally enjoy swimming, sunbathing or some beach volleyball on Thanh Hoa beaches.

Thanh Hoa includes 2 separate seasons. The hot season starts from May to October and the cold season starts from November to April. Since Thanh Hoa is usually chosen for beach and natural retreats, June to September would be a suitable time to go. Besides, if you want to see some traditional festivals, February to March is the time for you.

You definitely can combine your beach vacation with some natural adventures in Thanh Hoa yet the distance from each attraction requires a 45-minute  to 3-hour drive. Some places you should add to your itinerary are Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Cuc Phuong National Park, May Waterfall, Ho Dynasty Citadel, and Ben En National Park.
 

Most seafood restaurants will publish the price, thus, rest assured that you will know the price before entering. These restaurants often have fresh and alive seafood at the restaurant and will cook after customers order. Thus, choosing these beachside restaurants is worth trying once.