Ba Vi National Park is only about 50 km from central Hanoi, yet it feels like a completely different world—fresh, cool air that’s miles away from the city’s dust, noise, and bustle. Add in the raw, dramatic natural scenery—sometimes turning dreamy and mysterious under a veil of mist—and it’s easy to see why so many young travelers come here to unwind and recharge.
As the North of Vietnam slips into autumn, Ba Vi’s wild sunflower hill bursts into a brilliant sea of yellow. (“Da quy,” also known as cuc quy, son quy, or wild sunflower, is a hardy plant that grows easily, with vivid yellow petals and a full, rounded center.) Wild sunflowers typically bloom during the last two weeks of October or in early November each year, and their peak season usually lasts only about 10–14 days.
Ba Vi National Park also has plenty of other spots worth visiting, such as the old church, the cactus greenhouse, Den Thuong, and the temple dedicated to Uncle Ho. In addition, the park offers many more attractions—including Ngoc Hoa Cave, the ancient Bach Xanh tree complex, and Bao Thien Tower—that are well worth adding if you have extra time during your Ba Vi wild sunflower trip.
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