Vinh Phuc Province
- Area: 1,371.4 sq. km.
- Population: 1,168,900 habitants (2005)
- Capital: Vinh Yen City.
- Town: Phuc Yen
- Districts: Lap Thach, Tam Duong, Binh Xuyen, Vinh Tuong, Yen Lac, Me Linh, Tam Dao.
- Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), San Diu, San Chay, Tay…
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Dai Lai Lake
Dai Lai Lake is situated at the foot of Tam Dao Mountain in Me Linh District, 50km from Hanoi. Dai Lai Lake is an artificially created lake with 525ha. Over the lake lies a 3-hectare island and the highest point of the island is more than 23m, which is home to different kinds of birds. To the west and southwest of the lake stands Than Lan Mountain. Atop the mountain, one can get a panoramic view of the lake. Many enchanting artificial beaches line along the clear and blue water, under the foot of different hills. Dai Lai constitutes a holiday resort for Vinh Phuc Province and its neighborhood. Dai Lai is blessed with a favorable climate, cool summers and warm winters. Fascinating extras comprise natural landscapes of stunning beauty. In its vicinity, the Ngoc Thanh Forest covers 500ha of natural forests and 300ha of newly grown ones, sheltering a diversified flora and fauna. The alluring Dai Lai is attracting more and more holiday-makers.
Tam Dao Golf and Resort
Tam Dao Golf and Resort is located in the beautiful mountain resort area of Tam Dao in Vinh Phuc Province; 45km northwest of Noi Bai Airport and 65km northwest of Hanoi. The 18-hole Championship golf course has been designed by IMG – the world’s largest sports management company, opening on 2 September 2005. Tam Dao Golf and Resort is constructed to ensure playing conditions equal to the finest golf courses in the world. Set amongst the spectacular scenery of the Tam Dao mountain area, a golf course consisting of lakes, running streams and strategic bunkering will provide a challenge for golfers. A variety of tee boxes on every hole will cater for players of all levels and from the championship tees, measuring over 7,200 yards(6,600m) experienced amateurs and professionals will be required to use every club in the bag to conquer the challenging par 72 layout. In addition to the golf course design Salam Paspalum grassed fairways and Sea Isle 2000 Paspalum greens will ensure an ideal playing surface all year round.
Tam Dao National Park
The centre of this natural park is located in Ho Son Commune, Tam Duong District, and 70km northwest of Hanoi. The Tam Dao National Park can be reached if you follow National Road No.2 to Vinh Yen Town (Vinh Phuc Province) where you should turn right into National Road No. 2B and go head about 13km.Tam Dao is in a vast high mountainous region affected by tropical humid monsoons. The average temperature during the year is 22.9oC. The mean humidity is about 84%. The vegetation cover is representative of five types of tropical forest. The flora consists of 904 species classified into 478 geniuses and 213 families of high plants, 64 of which are listed in Vietnam’s Red Book. The rich fauna includes 307 species, 56 of which are registered in Vietnam’s Red Book (22 mammal species, 17 reptile species, 9 bird species, 7 amphibian species and the remainder of insects).
Tam Dao Resort
Tam Dao Resort is located in Tam Duong District, 86km from Hanoi, between Ban Thach, Thien Nhi, and Phu Nghia Mountains. Tam Dao Resort is the ideal destination for vacations in the North with an area of 235ha lying at the attitude of 900m above sea level. It has been known since the Ly and Tran dynasties for its wonderful scenic spots. However, it was not transformed into a resort by the French until the 20th century (1904–1906). In Tam Dao, there are villas, hotels, restaurants, sports fields, swimming pools, and dancing halls. The weather is cool all year round with an average temperature of 20 to 22°C. In summer, tens of thousands of tourists visit Tam Dao to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
