Best trails in Ba Vi National Park

The trail descends through dense, tropical rainforest, winding past ancient trees and lush vegetation before reaching the prison ruins. The path is often narrow, earthen, and surrounded by ferns and vines. Hikers will navigate steep sections and slippery terrain. The destination is a complex of brick walls and foundations hidden beneath a lush green canopy. These moss-covered ruins are all that remain of a secret facility used by the French colonial administration to detain political...

The journey takes you through a tranquil setting near the confluence of the river. The path is often lined with native banyan trees and lush subtropical foliage. The main reward for the walk is the atmosphere and the riverine views. The path provides views of the site of three major historical naval battles that secured Vietnamese independence and the surrounding delta region.

Hikers pass through a dense tropical and subtropical evergreen forest. The path gradually transitions into steeper forest trails and stone steps as it nears the higher elevations. The main reward for the climb is the panoramic view from the summit. The peak is home to the ruins of an ancient French colonial resort, as well as French villas, and offers unobstructed views of the Red River Delta and the vast plains stretching toward Hanoi. The path also connects to other key historical sites on...