Tam Dao - 'Da Lat in the North', small town in the clouds

Known as “Da Lat in the North”, Tam Dao holds major advantages with its cool and pleasant weather year-round. Each season in Tam Dao brings unique experiences and sensations to visitors.

Nestled at an altitude of over 900 metres above sea level, Tam Dao town in the northern province of Vinh Phuc boasts a cool and pleasant climate throughout the year. The town is dotted with buildings that reflect French architecture and also offers unique cuisine that is popular among local people and tourists alike.

Tam Dao Town features ancient architectures built by the French in late 19th century combining with modern style of new buildings. In addition, the town boasts potentials of leisure tourism, eco-tourism and spiritual tourism with a range of interesting attractions namely Sky Gate, Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac), Golden Pagoda (Chua Vang), Lord of Jungle (Chua Thuong Ngan) Temple, Stone Church, Television Station tower...

Arriving at Tam Dao, visitors should not miss a chance to experience night market to buy souvenirs and enjoy local foods. At the night market, almost visitors are attracted by barbecued foods such as sweet potatoes, sugarcanes, bamboo-tube rice (com lam), pork, chicken, vegetables, especially chayote - a famous specialty of Tam Dao.

A panoramic view of Tam Dao, a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world and boasts a range of offerings, such as resorts, eco-tourism, adventure, research, and spiritual and cultural exploration. (Photo: VNA)
A panoramic view of Tam Dao, a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world and boasts a range of offerings, such as resorts, eco-tourism, adventure, research, and spiritual and cultural exploration. (Photo: VNA)
The road to Tam Dao twists and turns like a silk ribbon crossing the mountainside. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The road to Tam Dao twists and turns like a silk ribbon crossing the mountainside. (Photo: VNA)
Houses built in the French architectural style combine with newer housing to create a vivid and colourful scene. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Houses built in the French architectural style combine with newer housing to create a vivid and colourful scene. (Photo: VNA)
Uniquely-designed restaurants and cafés in Tam Dao. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Uniquely-designed restaurants and cafés in Tam Dao. (Photo: VNA)
Truc Lam Tay Thien is one of the three largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam, built next to the ancient Tay Thien relic site. (Photo: VNA)
Truc Lam Tay Thien is one of the three largest Zen monasteries in Vietnam, built next to the ancient Tay Thien relic site. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists in Tam Dao can experience four seasons in one day. In the morning, there may be a gentle spring breeze, followed by a hot summer’s afternoon. The evening brings a romantic autumn atmosphere, while overnight there may be a wintery chill. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Tourists in Tam Dao can experience four seasons in one day. In the morning, there may be a gentle spring breeze, followed by a hot summer’s afternoon. The evening brings a romantic autumn atmosphere, while overnight there may be a wintery chill. (Photo: VNA)
Known as “Da Lat in the North”, Tam Dao holds major advantages with its cool and pleasant weather year-round. Each season in Tam Dao brings unique experiences and sensations to visitors. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Known as “Da Lat in the North”, Tam Dao holds major advantages with its cool and pleasant weather year-round. Each season in Tam Dao brings unique experiences and sensations to visitors. (Photo: VNA)
The Stone Church of Tam Dao is a popular tourist attraction that draws increasing numbers of visitors. (Photo: VNA)
The Stone Church of Tam Dao is a popular tourist attraction that draws increasing numbers of visitors. (Photo: VNA)
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(Source: VNA, vietnamtourism.gov.vn)