Story: Dieu Huong
Photos: Amachau
With forested mountains, winding roads, and rich cultural heritage, Ba Vi offers a peaceful retreat from the bustle of Hanoi.
Heading west from Hanoi, Ba Vi unfolds in green mountain slopes, winding roads, and fresh air. Beneath the forest canopy, amid drifting mist, and under wide-open skies, time seems to slow.
Along with its pristine mountain scenery, Ba Vi is known for the legend of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh and the enduring place of Tan Vien Mountain in Vietnamese culture. Temples, relics, and traces of the past scattered from the foothills to the upper slopes are reminders of the area’s long history, adding cultural depth to the natural landscape.
In the early morning, when mist still clings to the trees, follow paths carpeted with fallen leaves deeper into Ba Vi National Park. The forest is silent but for birdsong, the wind, and soft footsteps rustling through the leaves. These simple sounds invite visitors to slow down, listen to nature, and reflect on their own thoughts.
Set amid the greenery of Ba Vi National Park at an elevation of around 600m, Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat was developed around the ruins of old French buildings. Inspired by l’Indochine, its architecture blends with the surrounding woods. From the guest rooms and outdoor pool to YHI Spa, every feature and experience is designed to promote relaxation and a closer connection with nature.
As the afternoon light fades, the forest takes on deeper shades, the wind grows cooler, and mist begins to weave through the trees. More than an escape from the city, a journey here offers a chance to rediscover a slower rhythm of life.
Not far from Hanoi, Ba Vi is close enough for a short getaway yet secluded enough to leave everyday routines far behind. Come here to reconnect with nature and return to life’s simpler pleasures.
Tel: +84 24 3200 9999
