About Phu Tho
Phu Tho is known to be the birthplace of Van Lang - the first state of the Vietnamese nation. This is the center of the ancient Vietnamese people from the time 18 dynasties of Hung Kings built the country. Over thousand years of ups and downs, this place still preserves the ancient imprints in more than 1,300 historical and cultural relics, along with Xoan singing, Ca tru singing, and Hung King worshiping beliefs that have been recognized by UNESCO as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of humanity.
Coming to Phu Tho, you will have the opportunity to explore archeological sites, historical sites, folk festivals, and unique art forms under the Hung Kings era. Moreover, there is Xuan Son National Park with the unique primeval forest on limestone mountains in Vietnam, and Long Coc tea hill that has appeared in many photographic arts. Phu Tho people are gentle, sincere, always with a friendly smile. Phu Tho cuisine is diverse and unique with many natural products that attract visitors such as cyprinid fish, naked catfish in Viet Tri, rooster with 9 spurs, Tai cake, fermented pork, duck stuffed in bamboo, palm poached,...
Weather
To travel and learn the unique culture of the midland region of Phu Tho, you can come at the time when the weather is getting warmer from April to July. On the 10th of Lunar March every year, the Hung King Temple Festival takes place. Around May and June, the hot temperature is very suitable for exploring tea hills, waterfalls, and trekking in Xuan Son National Park.
Transport
Phu Tho is only about 90km from the center of Hanoi, so traveling is very convenient and easy. You can flexibly travel by train, bus or private vehicle. To fully enjoy the beautiful roads and primeval natural landscapes, most backpackers choose to travel by motorbike or off-road vehicle.
Top things to do in Phu Tho
1. Offering incense at Hung King Temple historical relic
2. Listen to Xoan singing in Hung Lo old village
3. Explore Xuan Son National Park
4. Admire the tea hills in Long Coc
5. See the legendary rooster with 9 spurs
6. Eco-tourism on Ao Chau Lagoon
7. Bath in Thanh Thuy hot spring
8. Take a boat to see Ly Lake
9. Go to Green Pearl Island
10. Enjoy specialties of Muong and Mong ethnic minorities