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Ba Vì Hot Spring Ha Noi

Ba Vi, Ha Noi (Vietnam), Vietnam
Ba Vì Hot Spring Ha Noi
Location
Ba Vi, Ha Noi (Vietnam), Vietnam
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
40 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
40 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Ba Vì Hot Spring is a scenic thermal facility in the Ba Vì district of Hanoi municipality, situated at the foot of the sacred Ba Vì Mountain — a 1,296-meter massif that rises dramatically from the Red River plain approximately 50 km west of Hanoi's historic center, long venerated in Vietnamese mythology as the Mountain of the Three Peaks and today protected as Ba Vì National Park. The sulfated and calcium-enriched mineral waters offer relaxing bathing within a long thermal tradition, in a cool highland environment that provides respite from the intense summer heat and humidity of the Red River Delta lowlands, making the Ba Vì hot spring area a popular weekend escape for Hanoi's large urban population. The mountain's primeval cloud forest, French colonial-era villas now picturesque in their ruin, Dao ethnic minority villages with traditional medicinal herb gardens, and views over the Red River plain create a richly layered experience surrounding the thermal facility.

Insider tip — Ba Vi Hot Spring sits within Ba Vi National Park on the volcanic massif rising from the Red River delta west of Hanoi, where geothermal activity heats groundwater filtering through the park's dense montane forest. The springs are accessible as a half-day trip from Hanoi through a landscape of paddy fields, orchards, and Muong village homesteads. The park's cool summit microclimate contrasts with Hanoi's summer heat, making this a popular weekend destination. Mineral waters here have been used for hydrotherapy since French colonial times.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 40 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.