"I find peace, simplicity and healing when camping. Living and immersing myself in nature makes me forget all the pressures of life," Nguyen Duc Hoan, a camping tour operator in the North, shared with Travellive. The main tours that his company often organizes focus on the following locations: Mo Ma - Lang Son, Ham Lon Lake - Soc Son, Tau Cave - Moc Chau, deserted island - Ha Long Bay. Of which, the two tours of Tau Cave and the deserted island are organized by Duc Hoan in collaboration with the camping unit Leu Phot.
This September 2nd holiday, if you are wondering where to go and what to do, let's explore the camping tours below with Travellive.
Nguyen Duc Hoan shares with Travellive the wild camping spots in the North
1. Hang Tau, Moc Chau
Hang Tau is known as a “primitive village”, where the indigenous Hmong people escape the hustle and bustle of the world. In a place without wifi, without phone signal, and without the conveniences of urban life, all that remains is the word “peace”.
On a 2-day, 1-night camping trip here, visitors will enjoy the majestic beauty of Moc Chau on the way to conquer Hang Tau. At the same time, immerse yourself in the wild beauty of this place and leave behind the pressures and stresses of everyday life.
Camping at Hang Tau, you will see with your own eyes the pristine and peaceful picture. Enjoy the sunrise in the primitive village at the beginning of a new day. Watch the surreal starry sky at night, or discover the cultural beauty of the indigenous people and enjoy the local food and specialties of the H'Mong people.
Hang Tau - a place known as the "primitive village". Photo: Leu Phot
2. Deserted island in the heart of Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay - a masterpiece of majestic nature is the harmony between the sounds of mountains, forests, sea and vast sky and earth. It is not by chance that UNESCO recognized Ha Long Bay as one of the cultural heritages of humanity, contributing to the diverse natural and cultural colors of Vietnam.
Come camping on a deserted island in the heart of Ha Long Bay, admire the majestic beauty of this place and breathe the fresh air of the ocean. In addition, visitors can also paddle SUP, fish for squid, experience the activity of digging for clams under the white sand, admire the natural masterpiece of Ha Long Bay, soak in the blue water of the bay...
Immerse yourself in the green of the mountains, forests and ocean on a deserted island in the heart of Ha Long Bay. Photo: Leu Phot
3. Ham Lon Lake, Soc Son, Hanoi
Just 40 km from Hanoi, about an hour by motorbike, you can "escape" the city and return to nature. Nui Bau Lake or Ham Lon Lake is a large lake located right at the foot of the mountain. The green, rippling surface of the lake, reflected in the pine forest, is an extremely ideal overnight camping spot.
In the cool and fresh atmosphere, you will have the most wonderful moments of rest and relaxation, all worries will be dispelled. With a spacious space, you can also organize a small barbecue party right by the lake, gather with friends around the fire to sing and enjoy delicious food. On the camping tour at Ham Lon Lake, visitors will experience swimming in the lake, SUP, trekking to explore pine forests and streams...
Suoi Bau Lake is a large, beautiful lake, open space, fresh air, very suitable for camping, sleeping, and staying overnight.
4. Ma Mine, Lang Son
At Mo Ma, the clear, gentle streams of water flow under the high mountain with vertical cliffs located in Yen Thinh commune, Huu Lung district, Lang Son province, creating a charming, majestic scene. This place is surrounded by limestone mountains with blue water and many green grasslands. Visitors should also try the specialties of roast pork and roast duck of Lang Son.
Lush green nature at Mo Ma, Lang Son
What is the camping tour?
According to Duc Hoan, when participating in a camping tour, visitors will be fully equipped: tents, camping tables and chairs, lights, BBQ grills, food, sleeping mats... and other necessary items. The best time to join a camping tour is usually in the fall because the weather is cool and there is little rain.
Immerse yourself in nature
Regarding the cost, the tour price will range from 700,000 - 1 million VND/person for 2 days and 1 night depending on the location. In addition to the items prepared by the tour, Duc Hoan suggests that visitors can bring personal items such as towels, toothpaste, bath towels, mosquito repellent, sunscreen in a thin jacket, and bring slippers or comfortable sneakers.
"I see that the camping movement in Vietnam is currently quite developed, it is also a way to connect people with nature. Going camping will make you love nature and practice environmental protection after each stop," Duc Hoan said.
