Gia Lam Bus Station, one of the largest bus stations in Hanoi, plays an important role in connecting the capital with the provinces of Northeast Vietnam. The bus station provides passenger transport services by sleeper buses, high-quality buses, and inter-provincial buses, meeting the diverse travel needs of tourists and residents.
Departing from Gia Lam Bus Station, visitors can easily explore famous landmarks in the following provinces: Bac Ninh, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Nam Dinh, Bac Giang, Quang Ninh, Thai Binh , Vinh Phuc; Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Chongqing, Dong Hung
1. Vinh Phuc: Tam Dao, Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, Hai Luu stork garden.
- Tam Dao: Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery, where visitors can immerse themselves in peaceful nature, explore unique architecture and enjoy fresh air.
- Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery: Where visitors can seek purity, visit impressive Buddhist architecture and experience meditation.
- Hai Luu stork garden: Where visitors can admire thousands of white storks flying, immerse themselves in pristine nature and enjoy fresh air.
2. Bac Ninh: Phat Tich Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda, Dau Pagoda, Dong Ho Painting Village, Phu Lang Pottery Village, Do Temple.
- Phat Tich Pagoda: World cultural heritage with unique architecture, majestic Buddha statues and mysterious historical stories.
- But Thap Pagoda: Ancient pagoda with unique architecture and many historical and cultural values.
- Dau Pagoda: An ancient pagoda with many historical and cultural values and is one of the important Buddhist centers of Vietnam.
- Dong Ho Painting Village: Where visitors can learn about traditional Dong Ho painting art, shop for unique paintings and experience painting with artists.
- Phu Lang Pottery Village: Where visitors can learn about traditional pottery art, shop for unique ceramic products and experience making pottery with artisans.
- Do Temple: An important historical site associated with the Ly Dynasty, where visitors can learn about Vietnamese history and culture.
3. Hai Duong: Hundred Gian Pagoda, Con Son Pagoda, Kiep Bac Temple, Chu Van An Temple, Chu Dau Village, Chi Lang Nam Stork Island.
- Hundred Gian Pagoda: An ancient pagoda with unique architecture, a place where visitors can visit, pray for peace and admire the surrounding scenery.
- Con Son Pagoda: Complex of historical and cultural relics associated with the life and career of Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong.
- Kiep Bac Temple: A sacred temple located on the top of Ngoc Mountain, where visitors can visit, pray for peace and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area.
- Chu Van An Temple: The temple worships Chu Van An – a prominent Vietnamese scholar, where visitors can visit, pray for academic success and admire the beautiful surroundings.
- The village includes Chu Dau: A traditional craft village famous for its unique ceramic products, where visitors can visit, shop and experience pottery making.
- Chi Lang Nam Stork Island: A pristine island with a diverse ecosystem, a place where visitors can visit, watch birds and immerse themselves in nature.
4. Quang Ninh: Ha Long Bay, Tuan Chau, Co To Island, Yen Tu Pagoda, Van Don Beach, Tra Co; Binh Lieu;
- Ha Long Bay: World natural heritage with thousands of majestic limestone islands, mysterious caves and blue water.
- Tuan Chau: Famous tourist area with many entertainment games, ecological amusement areas and beautiful beaches.
- Co To Island: Pristine island with fine white sand beaches, clear blue water and whispering casuarina trees.
- Yen Tu Pagoda: Sacred pagoda on top of Yen Tu mountain, where visitors can visit, pray for peace and enjoy panoramic views of Ha Long Bay.
- Van Don Beach: Beautiful beach with fine white sand, clear blue sea water and whispering casuarina trees.
- Tra Co: Pristine beach with long white sand beaches, blue sea water and towering sand dunes.
- Binh Lieu: Majestic stone plateau with winding roads, rustic villages and unique customs.
5. Hai Phong: Do Son, Hon Dau, Cat Ba, Lan Ha Bay, Long Chau Island, Bach Long Vy Island;
- Do Son: The beach is famous for its fine white sand, blue sea and many entertainment activities.
- Hon Dau: A small island located about 6km from Hai Phong city center, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city and the Gulf of Tonkin.
- Cat Ba: Archipelago with many pristine islands, beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
- Lan Ha Bay: Beautiful bay with many mysterious caves, clear blue water and small islands.
- Long Chau Island: Pristine island with beautiful beaches and many ecotourism activities.
- Bach Long Vy Island: Vietnam’s most remote island, where visitors can explore pristine nature and learn about the lives of fishermen.
6. Lang Son: Mac Dynasty Citadel, Chi Lang Pass, To Thi Mountain, Tam Thanh Pagoda;
- Citadel of the Mac Dynasty: An important historical site associated with the Mac Dynasty in Vietnamese history.
- Chi Lang Pass: Famous historical site associated with the Chi Lang – Xuong Giang victory in the Resistance War against the French.
- To Thi Mountain: Lang Son’s highest mountain with majestic landscape and many historical and cultural relics.
- Tam Thanh Pagoda: Ancient pagoda with unique architecture and many cultural and spiritual values.
7. Nam Dinh: Nam Dinh Tran Temple; Thinh Long – Quat Lam Beach
- Tran Temple Nam Dinh: A complex of historical and cultural relics worshiping the Tran Dynasty kings, is one of the most important monuments in Vietnam.
- Thinh Long – Quat Lam Beach: Beautiful beach with fine white sand, clear blue sea water and many entertainment activities.
8. Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall; Pac Bo Relics; Ma Phuc Pass; Ho Thang Hen; Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda;
- Ban Gioc Waterfall: One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam with majestic and poetic scenery.
- Pac Bo Monument: Where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked during the early period of the August Revolution.
- Ma Phuc Pass: A winding pass with majestic natural scenery and rustic villages.
- Thang Hen Lake: Clear blue lake with wild and peaceful scenery.
- Phat Tich Truc Lam Ban Gioc Pagoda: Beautiful pagoda with unique architecture and pure scenery.
9. Lao Cai: SaPa City, Y Ty Commune, Tien Sa Waterfall, O Quy Ho Pass, Bac Ha Market, Cat Cat Village, Stone Church, Cau May, Ta Phin Village, Muong Hoa Valley, Dong Nha Roof Duong Fansipan.
- SaPa City: Famous tourist town with many attractive attractions such as Fansipan, Cat Cat village, Bac Ha Market…
- Y Ty commune: Where visitors can admire the picturesque terraced fields and experience the unique culture of the H’Mong ethnic people.
- Tien Sa Waterfall: Beautiful waterfall with poetic scenery and legendary stories.
- O Quy Ho Pass: The most beautiful pass in Vietnam with winding roads and majestic natural scenery.
- Bac Ha Market: The market is famous for many unique local products and typical cultural features of ethnic minorities.
- Cat Cat Village: Village of the H’Mong ethnic group with unique wooden houses and preserved traditional culture.
- Stone Church: Ancient church with unique architecture and peaceful setting.
- Rattan Bridge: A unique bridge made of rattan and bamboo ropes, spanning a small stream.
- Ta Phin village: Village of the Red Dao ethnic group with unique houses and traditional culture preserved intact.
- Muong Hoa Valley: Beautiful valley with terraced fields and majestic natural scenery.
- Roof of Indochina Fansipan: The highest mountain in Vietnam with majestic scenery and challenging conquering experiences.
10. Yen Bai: Muong Lo field, Mu Cang Chai, “Horn of heaven” Khau Pha pass, Thac Ba Lake, Suoi Giang, Ta Xua – cloud paradise.
- Muong Lo Field: The most beautiful rice field in Vietnam with long golden terraced fields.
- Mu Cang Chai: The district is famous for its picturesque terraced fields and winding mountain passes.
- “Horn of heaven” Khau Pha pass: Beautiful pass with winding roads and majestic natural scenery.
- Thac Ba Lake: The largest artificial lake in Vietnam with pristine and peaceful natural scenery.
- Suoi Giang: Ecotourism area with waterfalls
11. Lai Chau: O Quy Ho Pass, Sin Ho Plateau, Tan Uyen Tea Hill, Bach Moc Luong Tu, Pu Ta Leng Peak, Pu Si Lung Peak, Muong Te Nature Reserve.
- O Quy Ho Pass: One of the four most majestic passes in Vietnam with breathtaking winding roads and majestic natural scenery.
- Sin Ho Plateau: Pristine plateau with rustic villages, green rice fields and majestic mountains.
- Tan Uyen Tea Hill: Green tea hill as far as the eye can see, where visitors can admire the poetic natural scenery and experience tea picking.
- Bach Moc Luong Tu: The second highest mountain in Vietnam with a diverse ecosystem and majestic scenery.
- Pu Ta Leng Peak: The highest mountain in Vietnam with wild and majestic natural scenery.
- Pu Si Lung Peak: The 3rd highest mountain in Vietnam with a diverse ecosystem and majestic scenery.
- Muong Te Nature Reserve: A nature reserve with a diverse ecosystem and many rare flora and fauna species.
12. Ha Giang: Lung Cu Flagpole, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Dong Van Old Town, Pho Bang Town, Hoang Su Phi Terraced Fields, Sung La Valley, Yen Minh Pine Forest, Twin Mountains and Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Cat King’s Mansion.
- Lung Cu Flagpole: The northernmost point of the country, where visitors can watch the red flag with yellow star flying and feel national pride.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass: One of the “four most majestic passes” in Vietnam with breathtaking winding roads and majestic natural scenery.
- Dong Van Old Town: A unique old town with houses with yin and yang tiled roofs bearing the bold architecture of the Chinese people in Vietnam.
- Pho Bang Town: The market is famous for its unique local products and typical culture of ethnic minorities.
- Hoang Su Phi Terraced Fields: One of the most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, where visitors can admire the majestic and poetic scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests.
- Sung La Valley: Unique “stone plateau” with strangely shaped limestone rocks and walled houses of the Mong people.
- Yen Minh Pine Forest: Lush green pine forest with fresh air and romantic trails.
- Twin Mountains and Quan Ba Heaven Gate: Spiritual tourist destination with majestic scenery and legendary stories.
- King Cat’s Palace: The magnificent mansion of King Cat Vuong Chinh Duc, where visitors can learn about the life and culture of the Mong people.
13. Bac Kan: Ba Be Lake, Fairy Cave, Kim Hy Nature Reserve.
- Ba Be Lake: The largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam with wild and majestic natural scenery.
- Fairy Cave: Beautiful cave with sparkling stalactites, stalagmites and legendary stories.
- Kim Hy Nature Reserve: A biodiversity nature reserve with many animal species
