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West Lake (Hanoi)
Hanoi has a destination that almost every tourist should visit at least once: West Lake – a large body of water located in Tay Ho District. With its peaceful, romantic, and cool atmosphere, this lake is the ideal place to watch the sunset or take a bike ride around it.
West Lake covers an area of up to 500 hectares and has a circumference of nearly 15 km. Surrounding the lake are wide, tree-lined roads providing cool shade, perfect for cycling and enjoying the scenery in the early morning or at sunset. The most beautiful road around West Lake is Thanh Nien Street, lined with tall, lush green flame trees and yellow cassia trees.
Cycling around West Lake is not just about physical exercise, but also an opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery. In the early mornings, the air is cool, pleasant, and incredibly peaceful – a gentle, poetic beauty, very typical of Hanoi. And on summer afternoons as the sun sets, you'll see the roads bustling with people, incredibly vibrant.
In particular, cycling around West Lake gives visitors the opportunity to visit famous landmarks such as Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, or simply stop by the lake to take some photos and witness the incredibly beautiful and dreamy sunset.
Trang An (Ninh Binh)
One of the most enjoyable activities in Ninh Binh is cycling through Trang An, getting lost in the idyllic countryside with its small roads, passing through lotus fields and rice paddies.
Only by cycling slowly can you fully enjoy the fresh air and warm sunshine of the early mornings. And in the late afternoons, the golden sunlight stretches across the rice fields, filtering through the distant mountains, creating a magical, shimmering picture. Some say Tam Coc is most beautiful during the rice harvest season in April, but even in the cold winter days, this place has an extraordinary charm.
During a scenic cycling trip through the beautiful countryside of Tam Coc and Trang An, visitors can also combine their trip with visits to ancient temples with stunning traditional architecture such as Ha Pagoda, Thuong Pagoda, and Bich Dong Pagoda…
Additionally, don't forget to stop by Tien Cave and Thach Bich - Thung Nang. Here, you'll be immersed in a natural landscape with vast open spaces, towering mountains bathed in warm sunshine.
Hoi An (Quang Nam)
In Hoi An, tourists can stroll along the streets of the old town, take a boat ride on the river on cool evenings, and especially enjoy cycling through the ancient town on pleasant mornings or afternoons.
The streets of Hoi An are clean and wide, and the ancient tiled-roof houses stand close together, creating peaceful and romantic neighborhoods despite the hustle and bustle of people. What could be better than leisurely riding a bicycle, weaving through the narrow streets, and admiring the beautiful, time-worn roofs of the town?
In particular, a bicycle is a great accessory, allowing you to pose for check-in photos at any corner of Hoi An. The old, moss-covered yellow walls, the bougainvillea vines in shades of red, orange, pink, and white… are all in bloom. Or simply stop by a coffee shop and enjoy the peace that comes from the simplest things.
Cycling through the beautiful scenery of Hoi An is an experience that offers visitors relaxation and tranquility, allowing them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. You can stop at any shop or restaurant, have a coffee, or enjoy local specialties such as chicken rice, cao lau noodles, stir-fried clams, tofu pudding, etc., to fully appreciate both the beauty and the cuisine of the ancient town.
In Hoi An, tourists can easily rent bicycles at the homestays and hotels where they are staying. The rental price is around a few tens of thousands of dong per day, which is more economical than renting a motorbike, and it also helps you have more memorable experiences.
Ho Xuan Huong Lake (Da Lat)
Xuan Huong Lake is located in the heart of Da Lat city, in front of Lam Vien Square. For the people of Da Lat, the road around this lake is a wonderful place for strolling, jogging, and morning exercise. The air in the city of a thousand flowers is fresh, pure, and cool, and the early mornings are also perfect for leisurely cycling.
Here, you can rent tandem bicycles, allowing you and your loved one to cycle around the lake, enjoying the fresh and cool scenery. Xuan Huong Lake is only about 5 km in circumference, not too large to feel tired. On the contrary, the feeling of breathing in the fresh morning air and observing the peaceful life of the people of Da Lat is also wonderful.
Around Xuan Huong Lake, there are also wide, lush green meadows where you can stop your car, bask in the early morning sun, and enjoy the refreshing scent of the surrounding plants and trees. Sometimes, a trip to Da Lat is all you need to find peace and tranquility within yourself.
On chilly evenings, gather your friends and loved ones at the lake to enjoy grilled rice paper snacks, soy milk, and sweet potatoes, then cycle around, savoring the shimmering and magical nighttime atmosphere of the misty city.
There's no need for fancy taxis or rushing around on motorbikes; in Da Lat, take some time to leisurely cycle and fully appreciate the beauty of the mountain lakes, and immerse yourself in the cool, fresh air of the trees, plants, and sky.
