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HomePlacesThanh HoaSam Son
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Sam Son

Thanh Hoa 10m⚡ Easy
Best Time
April to September
Difficulty
Easy
Safety
★★★★☆
Solo Friendly
Family
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About Sam Son

Sam Son is a long-running beach resort city in Thanh Hoa, with a broad sandy shore, busy summer promenades, seafood restaurants, and small cultural stops around Truong Le Mountain. It is one of northern Vietnam's classic domestic beach getaways.

💡Why Visit?

Pick Sam Son for an easy beach break with lively local energy and plenty of seafood close to Thanh Hoa city.

Best For
familycouplefoodiephotographer
Languages
Vietnamese
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Quick Facts

RegionThanh Hoa
CountryVietnam
Altitude10m
DifficultyEasy
Solo Friendly✅ Yes
Family✅ Yes
Budget Stay₫250,000*/night
Budget Food₫130,000*/day
PermitNot Required
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💎 Hidden Gems Nearby

Church
Phát Diệm Cathedral
4.74,948 reviews· 43.3 km
Resort hotel
FLC Sầm Sơn
4.26,284 reviews· 3 km
Place of worship
Temple Song Son
4.71,450 reviews· 39.6 km
Historical landmark
Ho Citadel
4.32,745 reviews· 48.2 km
Tourist attraction
Hon Trong Mai (Sam Son)
3.93,314 reviews· 2 km
Buddhist temple
Trúc Lâm Hàm Rồng Zen Monastery
4.6772 reviews· 16.5 km
Park
Quảng Trường Biển Thành Phố Sầm Sơn
4.5841 reviews· 1.1 km

Ratings & reviews from Google Maps

Activities

Swim at Sam Son Beach

Time

Half day

Cost

Free

Effort

Easy

Visit Doc Cuoc Temple

Donations optional

Time

1 hour

Cost

Free

Effort

Easy

Seafood dinner on the beachfront

Per person at casual seafood restaurants

Time

2 hours

Cost

₫250k*–₫500k*

Effort

Easy

🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Best months: Jan, Feb, Dec

Jun · Partly Cloudy

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 27°C annually. Best visited during Jan, Feb, Dec. Avoid travel in Aug, Sep due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Jun
🌥️Partly Cloudy
🌡️
Temperature28° – 33°C
💧
Rainfall139mm
💡Okay
💡Okay — light rain expected
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Aug, Sep due to extreme conditions.

Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo

When to Visit

💸Best Value
MarAprSepOct
Crowds Medium Prices Medium

Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.

🔥Peak Season
MayJunJulAug
Crowds High Prices High

Busiest months — book stays & transport early.

🌙Off Season
NovDecJanFeb
Crowds Low Prices Low

Quietest window with the lowest prices.

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How to Reach

Nearest Airport
Tho Xuan Airport
55 km · 1.2 hours by road
Nearest Railway Station
Thanh Hoa Railway Station
17 km · 30 minutes by road
Nearest Bus Stand
Sam Son Bus Station
2 km · 5 minutes

Drive from Hanoi on CT01 toward Thanh Hoa, then continue east from Thanh Hoa city to Sam Son beach.

Local Transport

Cab / Taxi
₫1,100,000* – ₫1,800,000*/day
Local Bus
Local buses and taxis connect Thanh Hoa city with Sam Son.
Walking

Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
₫250,000*/night
  • Beach guesthouse
  • Local motel
🏨 Premium
₫800,000*/night
  • Seafront hotel
  • Family resort room
✨ Luxury
₫2,500,000*/night
  • FLC-style resort room
  • Premium sea-view suite

Local Cuisine

⭐ Sam Son seafood hotpotrestaurant
⭐ Nem chua Thanh Hoalocal
Grilled razor clamsstreet

Travel Tips

  • Avoid weekend peak hours if you want a quieter beach.
  • Agree seafood prices before ordering by weight.
  • Stay near the central beach for easiest evening walks.
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