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Water, road and cave conditions, festivals, seasonal food and stories from Kim Phú. Updated by the Kim Phú Commune.
Notices · No border-area permit needed to visit the Kim Phú tourism area
Visitors to the Kim Phú tourism area, including Tân Hóa village, the Tú Làn caves and Yên Phú lake, no longer need a border-area permit or pay a permit fee.
Notices · Kim Phú recognised as a provincial tourism area
About 329 km² of Kim Phú commune, with some 50 caves, became a provincial tourism area under Decision 2244/QĐ-UBND of 12 June 2026.
Guides · Visiting Kim Phú in the flood season: 6 things to know
In September and October Hung Tru valley becomes a lake and Tân Hóa's floating houses rise with the water. The most striking time of year, if you prepare.
Guides · Two days in Kim Phú: a suggested itinerary
A night in a floating house, dawn at Yên Phú lake and a family dinner. A two-day plan for a first visit to Kim Phú.