Cheap Flights to Thanh Hóa

Thanh Hóa is one of the cities that suffered a huge lose in its infrastructure during the Vietnam War, but had recovered since then. It is now a thriving city and the capital of Thanh Hóa Province. This city is located at the southern part of the Song Hong or the Pink River’s delta area. The city is about 137 kilometer south of the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi. The city is just small in terms of land area, but it is a thriving community in the central coast of the country.

How can you get in to Thanh Hóa? As a foreign tourist, you can get in this city through Hanoi. The Hanoi Airport or Noi Bai International Airport will be your main point of entry and you can find cheap flights to Thanh Hóa easily through Hanoi. From Hanoi, you can take the air-conditioned bus to get in Thanh Hóa and the travel time is about three hours. The cost of a one-way ticket to Thanh Hóa by bus is less than $2. Dong is the local currency here. The city is roughly 58 square kilometers in land area and hence, you can walk around as you explore the city, particularly in the downtown. Another means of transportation here to get around is the xe om or the moto-taxi. These are motorcycle taxis. Regular taxis are available, but expensive. The local buses are other means to get around the city.

Since the city lies in the coastal area of the country, the main tourist attractions here are located in the coastal areas of Bien Sam Son. There are lots of beaches there. This place is about 16 kilometers from the city center of Thanh Hóa. Make sure that you will visit the beach during the months of April to September. Ben En National Park is a good tourist attraction if you are looking for natural and scenic sightseeing. You can also enjoy their local market here, specifically the Ben Ngu Market.

There are few hotels in Thanh Hóa and the cost of the accommodations here is about $10. It is very affordable and has the typical and basic amenities. Don’t expect to find five star hotels here. Also, it is recommended to use online travel sites in getting cheap flights to Thanh Hóa via Hanoi.