I’m a photography enthusiast, and the landscapes in Northwest Vietnam seem incredible for capturing scenic views. Are there any specific spots that are particularly photogenic...
Relaxing in the warm water of mineral springs among the forest, in the Japanese style houses or by the rice fields is an interesting experience in the cold season.
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1. Le Champ Tu Le Resort Hot Spring & Spa
Located in Tu Le land (Van Chan district, Yen Bai). The resort has an area of over 7 hectares, with a harmonious design between modern and rustic beauty of local Thai and H'Mong ethnic groups.
The resort is a destination in winter, when there are 2 hot mineral baths next to the stream and rice fields sometimes it is green, sometimes it is yellow in the ripe season. The pool is built of pebbles, taking water from natural hot springs that Thai people have bathed for hundreds of years.
When the outdoor temperature is 10 degrees Celsius, the water flow is still about 40 degrees Celsius, suitable for relaxing and sightseeing. In addition, the mineral bath area has a large hot tub for foot bath and nearly 10 private in-house bathrooms.
In addition to providing healthy minerals, hot mineral water in Tu Le contains a high amount of sulfur, which helps to detoxify and support wound healing.
The resort has 34 rooms with all materials made of bamboo, creating a feeling of closeness to nature. The room is decorated with local items such as crossbows, buffalo bells, bows and arrows... Room rates are from 1.5 million VND/night.
2. Serena Resort Kim Boi
Located in Khai Doi hamlet, Sao Bay commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province. The resort is inspired by the beauty and culture of the Northwest with 155 rooms, built from stone, wood, bamboo, thatched roof... close to nature.
The biggest advantage is the hot mineral spring bathing area with natural water, the year-round temperature is 43 degrees Celsius.
On the photo is a Japanese-style Onsen bath, located in a green garden. There are 3 pools for 5 people; 2 baths for 10 people and one for 20 people. In the cold weather of autumn or winter, soaking in a natural mineral spring will help dispel fatigue and stress.
In addition, the resort also has an indoor hot mineral bath with an area of 500 m2 and an outdoor swimming pool with a mountain view. Room rates here are from 1.8 million VND/night.
3. Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh
Located in Quang Hanh ward, Cam Pha city, Quang Ninh. This is the first Japanese-style hot spring resort in Vietnam. There are 2 mineral bath areas, Public Onsen (public area) and Private Onsen (private area) in Washitsu rooms.
The water in the pools is taken directly from Quang Hanh natural hot mineral spring, rich in minerals, with high salinity of Bromine, bringing many benefits in health care and beauty. On the photo is a shared bathing area with 25 onsen pools and 18 tub pools. The water temperature here remains between 36-40 degrees Celsius. Guests in the shared bathing area are required to wear swimsuits.
In addition to hot mineral baths, the resort offers Japanese spa experiences such as saunas, salt baths, etc. In November, the resort offers a package to experience the shared bathing area from VND 990,000/person, and the private bathing area. from 4 million VND and overnight 5.4 million VND.
4. Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion
A wellness resort, located in Phong Son commune, Phong Dien district, Thua Thien Hue province. The area is up to 50 hectares, of which 35 hectares are natural forests and hot mineral springs.
The resort is located at Thanh Tan mineral spring, discovered for nearly 100 years, famous for being rich in minerals. In the area, there are many natural springs divided into many branches, built, designed with landscape bridges, bamboo roads, meditation gardens... to help visitors access the stream banks anywhere.
In August to January next year, when the temperature in Thua Thien Hue drops to low, sometimes below 10 degrees, experiencing hot mineral water in the middle of nature helps visitors relax their body and dispel fatigue. Especially minerals in the water have an effect on bones and eliminate toxins.
It has 50 comfortable rooms divided into 3 types of rooms and bungalows. In which the rooms have views of the garden, lotus lake and bungalows are wooden houses located at the foot of the hill, with thatched roofs, small gardens, bamboo fences recreating the rustic beauty of the Vietnamese countryside.
