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    Sam Son <page-hero-subtitle>Sầm Sơn</page-hero-subtitle>
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    A popular Vietnamese resort on the shores of the South China Sea with developing leisure infrastructure.
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    <page-hero-tag>City</page-hero-tag>

    <page-hero-tag>Beach vacation</page-hero-tag>
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      Sam Son is a city in Thanh Hoa province, located 16 km from the city of the same name (Thanh Hoa city) and 160–170 km south of Hanoi. The resort's history began back in 1906, when French colonizers chose this place for recreation. Today it is one of the most popular beach centers for domestic tourism in Vietnam, which is actively being updated thanks to investments in modern tourist complexes.
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        <page-practical-item data-label="Population" data-icon="IconUsers">Not specified</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="Distance from Hanoi" data-icon="IconRoute">170 km (3-4 hrs)</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="Beach line" data-icon="IconMountain">9–13 km</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="Best season" data-icon="IconCalendar">May — August</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="Prices" data-icon="IconCoins">Moderate</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="English" data-icon="IconLanguages">Barely spoken</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="Climate" data-icon="IconThermometer">Tropical monsoon</page-practical-item>
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            * A typical Vietnamese beach holiday experience
            * To travel with family and children
            * Modern amusement parks (Sun World)
            * To explore local culture and seafood
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            * A developed English-speaking environment
            * A secluded "Bounty"-style beach with crystal clear azure water
            * To avoid large crowds of tourists during holidays
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    <page-best-time data-months="May — August">
      The best period for swimming with warm water. In March–April and September–November, the weather is mildest and most comfortable, without unnecessary bustle.
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        Sam Son combines historical temples, natural elevations, and new large-scale entertainment projects.
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        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Sun World Sam Son" data-distance="in the center" data-image="" data-href="">Modern water amusement park with slides and pools.</page-nearby-card>

        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Truong Le Mountain" data-distance="in the center" data-image="" data-href="">Scenic mountain offering panoramic views of the coastline.</page-nearby-card>

        <page-nearby-card data-kind="activity" data-title="Night Market" data-distance="center" data-image="" data-href="">The main place to buy seafood, souvenirs, and taste local snacks.</page-nearby-card>
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        The hotel stock is oriented towards Vietnamese tourists. It is recommended to choose new hotels in the main boulevard area (Sun Grand Boulevard).
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            * Maximum comfort seekers
            * Proximity to Sun Group's new parks
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            * More budget-friendly accommodation
            * Seeking quietness in the low season
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        <page-practical-item data-label="Getting there" data-icon="IconBus">Bus from Hanoi or train to Thanh Hoa station</page-practical-item>

        <page-practical-item data-label="Transport" data-icon="IconCar">Electric cars and cyclos along the embankment</page-practical-item>

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        <page-practical-item data-label="Cash" data-icon="IconCreditCard">Required, cards are not accepted everywhere</page-practical-item>
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        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Citadel of the Ho Dynasty" data-distance="region" data-image="/images/resized/middle/img/viet/place/big/citadel-ho-dynasty.jpg" data-href="/place/citadel-ho-dynasty">Ancient 15th-century fortress, UNESCO site.</page-nearby-card>
        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Ben En National Park" data-distance="region" data-image="/images/resized/middle/img/viet/place/big/ben-en-national-park.jpg" data-href="/place/ben-en-national-park">Nature park with a lake and islands.</page-nearby-card>
        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Ba Trieu Temple" data-distance="region" data-image="/images/resized/middle/img/viet/place/big/ba-trieu-temple.jpg" data-href="/place/ba-trieu-temple">Ancient shrine of the national heroine.</page-nearby-card>
        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Tien Son Cave" data-distance="region" data-image="/images/resized/middle/img/viet/place/big/tien-son-cave.jpg" data-href="/place/tien-son-cave">Natural cave with stalactites.</page-nearby-card>
        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Hai Tien Beach" data-distance="region" data-image="/images/resized/middle/img/viet/place/big/hai-tien-beach.jpg" data-href="/place/hai-tien-beach">12-kilometer beach with untouched nature.</page-nearby-card>
        <page-nearby-card data-kind="place" data-title="Thanh Hoa Museum" data-distance="region" data-image="/images/resized/middle/img/viet/place/big/museum-of-thanh-hoa.jpg" data-href="/place/museum-of-thanh-hoa">History of the province from ancient times to the present day.</page-nearby-card>
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      <page-info-row data-label="Type">Resort city</page-info-row>
      <page-info-row data-label="Province">Thanh Hoa</page-info-row>
      <page-info-row data-label="Season">May — August</page-info-row>
      <page-info-row data-label="Prices">Moderate</page-info-row>
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The resort city of Sam Son in Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, is located on the shores of the South China Sea with beaches stretching 9-13 km. It has been developing as a tourist center since the French colonization period.