Overview
Thái Nguyên is Vietnam's 9th largest city, located about 80 km north of Hanoi, making it an accessible day trip or overnight destination. The city is famous for Tan Cuong tea plantations, Vietnam's first steel mill, and a large university.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Activities
Nui Coc Lake offers water activities and performances. Tea tours available at Tan Cuong Tea Cultural Center. Ethnic village tours at Thai Hai stilt village.
Culture
Famous for Tan Cuong tea and Coffee Street (Hoàng Hoa Thám) with numerous coffee shops. Home to Vietnam's first steel mill and a large university.
Transport
Thái Nguyên is 80 km north of Hanoi. Railway station (Ga Thái Nguyên) provides rail access. Motorbike taxis are the main local transport.