"Change the wind" this weekend with 6 camping spots in Soc Son

Mountain Constellation Lake

About 40 km from the center of Hanoi, Chom Nui Lake is a pristine camping site in Soc Son district, not yet exploited much so it still retains its natural beauty. This place has a large space with a clear blue lake, behind is the mountain, very suitable for camping or rowing.

Because it is an isolated location, tent rental services have not been developed. When coming here, visitors need to prepare in advance the necessary items for camping, as well as food, drinks... A BBQ party with family and friends overnight at Chom Nui Lake is an experience worth trying when you can enjoy the fresh natural space and have fun relaxing moments with your loved ones.

If you can prepare to bring your own SUP boat, this is also an ideal place to experience this sport. Don't forget to bring a light blanket or jacket to keep warm, because at night the temperature will drop, the weather is a bit chilly. And especially, you should bring mosquito and insect repellent.

• Address: Nam Son commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi
• Admission: Free

Dong Do Lake

Dong Do Lake Dam is located in Minh Tri Commune, Soc Son District, 45 km from the center of Hanoi. From the location of Dong Do Lake, visitors can easily visit Dai Lai Lake or visit Hanoi's golf course system about 2 km away. Located in the middle of a vast valley, Dong Do Lake has fresh air and a pine forest system, bringing relaxation to visitors.

This is an ideal stop for a weekend picnic near the city. The quiet lake with clear blue water has created a cool and extremely pleasant weather. This place has almost no impact of tourism so it still retains its wild and peaceful beauty.

The entrance fee to Dong Do Lake is 25,000 VND per person for a day trip and 50,000 VND if you want to stay overnight, this cost includes electricity and water usage fees and cleaning fees. In addition, if you want to organize BBQ parties, you can rent a grill here at a fairly cheap cost; or rent a boat, a jar, or a boat to experience walking around the lake. Fishing by the lake with relatives and friends or cycling in the mountains and forests is also an interesting experience that you can try when coming to Dong Do Lake - Soc Son on the weekend.

• Address: Minh Tri commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi
• Entrance fee: 25,000 VND/person/day; 50,000 VND/person/overnight

My Hill - Dong Quan Lake Ecological Area

Dong Quan Lake is a camping site near Hanoi that is no longer unfamiliar to travel enthusiasts. Located in Soc Son district, 30 km from Hanoi. Surrounding Dong Quan Lake are three majestic mountains and a clear, peaceful lake, so the weather is very cool and mild. With a large space and flat, empty lands, Dong Quan Lake is also a suitable choice for a short camping trip.

You can try cycling around the lake to admire the peaceful scenery here, sit fishing by the lake, or climb rafts along the canal to feel all the peaceful beauty of Dong Quan Lake. Experiencing the feeling of camping overnight in a tent amidst the wild natural scenery is an interesting thing that everyone should try. Especially when the night falls, everyone sits around a small fire, confides and hums gentle melodies...

When camping at My Hill Dong Quan Lake, you do not need to bring too many things because this place provides full equipment rental services from tents, grills to ingredients and food.

• Address: Dong Quan Lake, Quang Tien Commune, Soc Son District, Hanoi
• Entrance fee: 45,000 VND/person; overnight: 55,000 VND/person

Ham Lon Mountain

If you are an explorer and want to experience challenging roads, Ham Lon Mountain can be a choice worth considering. Traveling about 40 km from the center of Hanoi city, visitors here will enjoy the fresh, cool air of the forest, lake and the vast space around. This is a destination chosen by many people for camping, with two main points: the first is at Ham Lon Lake, also known as Nui Bau Lake. This is a fairly large, flat area of ​​land, in front of which is a cool lake, so it is very suitable for camping. The second point is on the hill, where you can look far away, see the whole scene below and can experience a more private space.

In addition to camping, you can also try fishing, climbing nearby peaks to explore. A small note is that you should bring a heating bag or a jacket if you stay overnight because at night, the weather at Ham Lon mountain will turn cold.

• Address: located in Doc Ton mountain range, Soc Son district, Hanoi
• Admission: Free

Ban Rom Eco-tourism Area

Ban Rom is an eco-tourism area with unique and characteristic beauty of the valley. With immense pine forests and fresh air, visitors can easily feel the tranquility here.

With a total area of ​​up to 6 hectares, Ban Rom is a resort complex, synthesizing many ecological campuses such as: royal garden, farmer's house, experimental vegetable garden, rural market, livestock farm, Fairy stream, fairy garden and especially camping area. Besides, there are also recreational activities to help train life skills for children such as: growing vegetables, fishing, digging shelters, learning how to set up tents, camouflage...

The plus point here is that it can provide many convenient services, meeting all the needs of tourists. You do not need to prepare too much stuff, just bring clothes and fresh food if you want to organize a BBQ party. Other equipment you can rent here at a reasonable cost.

• Address: Quang Tien commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi
• Entrance fee: about 50,000 VND/person

Thien Phu Lam Eco-tourism Area

Thien Phu Lam is an eco-tourism area located on the Soc Son mountain range, which has been in operation for four years and has become an interesting tourist destination for many visitors. This place is surrounded by vast green pine forests and crystal clear lakes.

With a large area, Thien Phu Lam is very suitable for organizing team-building activities, picnics and overnight camping for large groups. Besides, this is also a complex with many interesting check-in areas such as: roads full of red maple leaves, winding bridges over the lake, artificial turf with green grass and lovely animal models... You do not need to prepare camping equipment in advance because most of these services are available in the tourist area. If you do not want to prepare your own food, you can enjoy the food at the restaurant system here.

If you are looking for a cool camping site near Hanoi for a group of family or friends, Thien Phu Lam Eco-tourism Area is definitely a place that meets your needs.

• Address: Minh Phu commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi
• Entrance fee: 60,000 VND/person

Huyen Chau - Photo: Internet