Samson Tour: Top 10+ Interesting Attractions and Destinations

Sam Son city, Thanh Hoa province, is one of the locations with many of the most beautiful beaches in the North. In addition, this place also possesses beautiful natural landscapes and many famous attractions. Therefore, the Samson tour is always one of the tour packages chosen by many tourists when coming to Vietnam, especially in the summer. You’re coming to Sam Son and don’t know where to go? Let Smile Travel Co., Ltd suggest to you interesting destinations that you cannot miss when coming here.

1. About traveling to the Samson tour?

Sam Son city is located in the East, about 16 kilometers from Thanh Hoa city center. Possessing many of the most beautiful beaches in the Gulf of Tonkin, Sam Son is known as “the most ideal resort in Indochina”. When going on the Samson tour, visitors will explore the natural landscape and crescent-shaped beach. In addition, you also have the opportunity to enjoy fresh seafood and participate in many interesting experiences. 

Regarding transportation, foreign tourists can fly to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and then move to Sam Son. At this time, depending on your starting point, you can get to Sam Son in the following ways: 

• From Hanoi: Bus, train and personal vehicle. 
• From Ho Chi Minh City: Plane or train. 

In Sam Son, tourists can also choose from many different means of transportation, including bicycles, motorbikes and taxis. 

So when should tourists take the Samson tour? 

The most ideal time to go on the Samson tour is in the summer, around May – August. At this time, the weather will be cool, the air is fresh, pleasant and there is little rain, suitable for swimming, sightseeing and participating in fun activities. Therefore, summer is also the peak time for Sam Son tourism. If you don’t like to travel during peak times, you can go on Sam Son tour in September and October. At this time, this place will be a bit colder and less crowded with tourists.

2. 10 must-visit attractions in Samson tour

When going on a Samson tour, visitors should definitely not miss the following destinations.

2.1 Samson Beach

• Address: Sam Son City, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Sam Son beach is about 6 kilometers long, close to Xuan Huong Lake road and stretches from Doc Cuoc Temple to FLC Sam Son resort. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam with long stretches of fine golden sand, clear blue sea water and moderate salt, very good for health. Here, you can swim and participate in thrilling games as well as enjoy fresh seafood dishes. The beaches are also located near accommodation locations, allowing visitors to move around easily.

2.2 Vinh Son Fishing Village

• Address: Vinh Son, Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Vinh Son fishing village is located on the road stretching up Truong Le mountain, among high-class resorts. Since ancient times, fishermen have chosen this place to anchor their boats and buy and sell fresh seafood. In particular, in July 1960, President Ho Chi Minh participated in pulling nets and chatting with fishermen here. 

Currently, although the “appearance” of the fishing village has changed a lot thanks to the strong transformation of the tourist city, people still go to the beach to make a living. When you come here on a Samson tour, you not only get to explore the life of fishermen or enjoy fresh seafood, you also have the opportunity to become a real fisherman for a day.

2.3 Doc Cuoc Temple

• Address: Truong Son, Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Doc Cuoc Temple is located on Co Giai island in the Truong Le mountain range, Sam Son City. This is one of the famous sacred temples and a spiritual tourist destination that tourists on a Samson tour cannot miss. Doc Cuoc Temple was built during the Tran Dynasty and has undergone many restorations and embellishments. However, Doc Cuoc Temple today still has an ancient, mossy, mysterious and sacred beauty.

2.4 Temple of Fairy

• Address: Truong Son, Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Temple of Fairy is located in the south of Truong Le mountain range, near the romantic and beautiful Sam Son beach. This adds to the wildness and mystery of the temple. In particular, this is also one of the most sacred temples in Thanh Hoa and was recognized as a national landscape and heritage in 1962. 

The temple was built during the Ly Dynasty in the ancient Dinh-shaped architectural style. In addition to the main temple, the Fairy temple relic complex also has Quan Giam temple, Nam Hai Dai Vuong open-air temple and Co Chin temple. Besides Sam Son beach, this is also one of the destinations chosen by many tourists when building a Samson tour.

2.5 Sam Son Parish Church

• Address: No.121 Nguyen Du, Trung Son, Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

Sam Son Parish Church was founded around 1922 – 1924. In 2017, the new church was built of stone, suitable for the climatic conditions of the sea. In particular, the inside of the cathedral is filled with Renaissance-style frescoes, modeled after the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, Rome. Tourists on the Samson tour can come here to pray or admire the architectural beauty of the church.

2.6 Truong Le Mountain

• Address: Truong Son, Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
• Opening time: Every day

Truong Le Mountain, or Gam Mountain, is a mountain range located on the southern coast of Sam Son city. This mountain range is covered by an area of ​​special-use forest, so it has a beautiful natural landscape and biological diversity. Truong Le Mountain is made up of consecutive mountain ranges, gradually reaching from the mainland to the sea. 

In particular, on the mountain there are many famous landscapes and attractions such as Doc Cuoc temple, Co Tien temple, Trong Mai rocks, etc. Therefore, when adding this place to your Samson tour, you can not only sightsee landscapes but also visit attractions in the mountain.

2.7 Pu Luong Nature Reserve

• Address: Co Lung, Ba Thuoc, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
• Opening time: Every day

Pu Luong Nature Reserve is located in the northwest of Thanh Hoa province with an area of ​​about 17,662 hectares. This is where the Thai and Muong ethnic communities live. Pu Luong possesses a diverse natural landscape, including dense forests, large and small waterfalls, caves and mountains mixed with villages and terraced fields. Therefore, this place is considered “a miniature Northwest” of Thanh Hoa and is a destination chosen by many tourists when going on a Samson tour. 

In Pu Luong, you can visit villages and learn about local customs and practices. You can also admire the limestone mountains and immerse yourself in the vastness of the mountains and forests. In particular, trekking through the core area of ​​the reserve and overnight camping in Ban Don is one of the outstanding activities that you must definitely try.

2.8 Ben En National Park

• Address: Hai Van commune, Nhu Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam
• Opening time: 7:00 – 17:00 every day

Ben En National Park was established in 1992 with an area of ​​about 15,000 hectares. This place possesses extremely diverse and rich flora and fauna and the landscape is mainly primeval forest. Ben En National Park is surrounded by many rivers, typically the Muc River has a quiet, blue lake surface, bringing a charming and poetic feeling. In addition, this location is also considered the “second Ha Long Bay” because of its concentration of magnificent natural caves and vast forests. 

At Ben En, you can visit many interesting destinations such as the Ben En museum, Ngoc cave, animal sanctuary, etc. Along with that, many attractive activities are also organized regularly such as camping, fishing and kayaking. If you love these activities and experiences, don’t forget to add Ben En National Park to your Samson tour schedule!

2.9 Sam Son Seafood Market

• Address: Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam

As a coastal city, Sam Son not only has many beautiful beaches but also seafood markets scattered throughout the city. The seafood market is a place to sell many types of seafood, such as shrimp, crabs, squid, crabs, etc. Besides fresh seafood, the market also offers canned seafood products, seafood processed on the spot, Thanh Hoa specialties and souvenirs. 

Normally, seafood markets in Sam Son will open early in the morning, right when the fishermen return from the sea. In addition, this place also organizes night markets from 8 pm with reasonable quality and prices. Therefore, you can add this experience to your Samson tour itinerary to make the trip more interesting.

2.10 Sun World Sam Son

• Address: Nam Song Ma Avenue, Dong Son, Quang Tien, Sam Son, Thanh Hoa, Vietnam
• Opening time: 9:00 – 18:00 every day
• Ticket price: 200.000 – 350.000đ/tourist

Sun World Sam Son is a new entertainment complex launched in June 2024. This is an outdoor amusement park complex with a total area of ​​more than 33.5 hectares, including a water park and a topic park. 

In particular, Sun World is inspired by the cultural flow, connecting and spreading legendary stories of the Vietnamese peoples. The landscape is impressively designed according to architectural motifs and indigenous folk materials combined with world architectural styles. 

Here, you can participate in many unique experiences, suitable for all audiences such as wave pools, thrilling slides, lazy rivers, etc. So, don’t forget to add this place to your itinerary of summer Sam Son tour!

Besides the above experiences, Sam Son also has many attractive places such as Sam Son FLC, Ba Trieu temple, Hai Tien beach, Tu Thuc cave, Elephant Falls, Ho Dynasty Citadel, May Waterfall, etc. Overall, These locations can be suitable for visitors of all ages and genders. If you do not have experience traveling on your own, you can contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd for advice and to design an interesting and unique Samson tour itinerary.

Collected and written by: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)

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