Located in the Ba Vi Mountain Range, about 60 kilometers to the west of Hanoi, the Ba Vi National Park is without a doubt one of Vietnam’s most awesome trekking trails with the picturesque views - but it's still less known than other Vietnamese trek routes in the international community. A fascinating weekend getaway, this onetime French hill station has total area of over 10,000 hectares, with amazing biodiversity, resorts, a string of mysterious French ruins, and of course a host of intriguing mini-hikes and trekking trails.

No matter your trekking experience or physical fitness, you’ll find a trek route in Ba Vi National Park for you. Below, I've listed out some striking features why a strenuous climb in Ba Vi should be priority in your Hanoi day tour.