Major city · Vietnam
Thanh HoaThanh Hóa
Visit Thanh Hoa only if you need a bus or train hub en route to Laos; otherwise skip or spend a half‑day (3 h travel from Hanoi).
Thanh Hoa is a modest city on Vietnam's Central Coast, mainly a transport crossroads. It offers a beach, a national park and basic hotels, but limited attractions for most travellers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VND
- Best months
- Feb–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Jan (rainy)
- Airport
- VII
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Vietnam ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Vietnam ↗Crossing streets: walk slowly and steadily; motorbikes flow around you — do not stop or run.
- Vietnam ↗Carry Vietnamese đồng in small notes; many stalls and taxis are cash-only.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Thanh Hoa113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thanh Hoa, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?VND in small notes (10k–100k) for stalls, markets, xe ôm and tips at spas.Vietnam-wide
- SIM or eSIMViettel, Vinaphone and Mobifone sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport and a face photo are required for registration.Vietnam-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Vietnam-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.Vietnam-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/F. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Vietnam-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch belongings on crowded buses and at the beach.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in cities and hotels; squat toilets and no paper in rural stops and on long buses — carry tissues.Vietnam-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday; the Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum is also closed on Friday and shuts for maintenance for about two months each year (usually…Vietnam-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVII Vinh International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north of Thanh Hoa, 1 h 15 min by bus).VII Vinh International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north of Thanh Hoa, 1 h 15 min by bus).
- Getting aroundMotorbike taxis (xe ôm) are cheapest; 5 km (3.1 mi) ride ≈50,000 ₫.Motorbike taxis (xe ôm) are cheapest; 3.1 mi (5 km) ride ≈50,000 ₫.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee₫20,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- Street or quick mealStreet food bowl₫25,000–45,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))₫50,000 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Hanoi‑Thanh Hoacheck₫100,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–5)
- Budget bedBasic hotel room, a night, per person₫200,000 (≈ US$8)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₫150,000 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₫300,000 (≈ US$12) · High ₫500,000 (≈ US$20)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VII Vinh International Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north of Thanh Hoa, 1 h 15 min by bus)VII Vinh International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north of Thanh Hoa, 1 h 15 min by bus)
- Phrases
- Vietnamese phrasebook
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Feb–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thanh Hoa: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
7 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
8 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motorbike taxis (xe ôm) are cheapest; 5 km ride ≈50,000 ₫. Metered taxis use same fare. Town buses connect the station and nearby sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sam Son Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Thanh Hoa station, every 30 min, 30 km (19 mi)Bus from Thanh Hoa station, every 30 min, 19 mi (30 km)
Crowded Apr–Sep; bring swimwear.
Ben En National Park
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Taxi or hired motorbike, 46 km (29 mi) SWTaxi or hired motorbike, 29 mi (46 km) SW
Check park opening days; limited facilities.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hoa Hung Hotel
200,000 ₫ per night, central location
Lam Kinh Hotel
1,300,000–3,000,000 ₫ per night, four‑star
Long Anh Hotel
500,000 ₫ per night, three‑star
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₫150,000–250,000 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₫250,000–400,000 (≈ US$10–16) excl. bed
- High
- ₫400,000 (≈ US$16)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel room2 × 1 night × ₫300,000 | ₫600,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₫300,000 | ₫600,000 |
| Bus from Hanoi to Thanh Hoa2 × ₫110,000 · check | ₫220,000 |
| Xe ôm 5 km ride2 × ₫50,000 · check | ₫100,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₫152,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₫836,000 per person per day, bed included | ₫1,672,000≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate in VND; flights and long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ₫20,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Street food bowl | ₫25,000–45,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ₫50,000 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ticket Hanoi‑Thanh Hoacheck | ₫100,000–120,000 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus tickets 100,000–120,000 ₫; train hard‑seat tickets start at 100,000 ₫ (check for updates).
- Sam Son Beach crowds Apr–Sep; bring sun protection.
- Na Meo border crossing may require a Lao visa in advance (check latest rules).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 114
- Ambulance
- 115
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Đến địa chỉ này, làm ơnTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire114
- Ambulance115
Embassy
US consulate in Ho Chi Minh City; nearest Vietnamese embassy in Hanoi.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hanoi → Thanh Hoa bus: ≈₫110,000, 3 h (check)
- Xe ôm 5 km: ≈₫50,000
Say or show
- Xin chào — Hello (sin chow)
- Cảm ơn — Thank you (kahm uhn)
- Bao nhiêu? — How much? (bow nyeu?)
- Ga xe buýt ở đâu? — Where is the bus station? (ga seh boot uh dow?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Thanh Hoa. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Feb–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–Jan (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Sam Son for beach time.
- Combine with a stop in Ninh Binh for karst scenery (≈1 h north).
Sources
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