Best Golf Courses in Bac Giang for 2026/2027

Bac Giang is building a golf scene faster than most golfers realize. The province sits about 50 kilometers northeast of Hanoi, connected by expressway, and now has three operational courses spread across hilly terrain that offers a different feel from the flatter courses inside the capital. The provincial government has explicitly identified golf as one of four tourism pillars alongside spiritual tourism, eco-tourism, and community-based cultural tourism. That is not just talk: Amber Hills, Stone Highland, and Corn Hill are all relatively recent additions, and each uses the rolling countryside in ways that the typical Hanoi parkland course does not.

What gives Bac Giang a cultural dimension beyond golf is the Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological area, part of the larger Yen Tu mountain range connected to Vietnam’s Truc Lam Zen Buddhist tradition. The province also has 2,237 historical and cultural relics, five special national-level monuments, and the Suoi Mo eco-tourism area. In summer, the Luc Ngan district becomes the center of Vietnam’s lychee harvest, with community tourism cooperatives offering orchard visits. For golfers, Bac Giang suits day trips from Hanoi, groups looking for challenging terrain, couples who want golf paired with Buddhist heritage or countryside experiences, and anyone on a longer northern Vietnam itinerary who wants something beyond the established resort circuit.

Best Golf Courses in Bac Giang

Bac Giang has three courses, each using the hilly terrain of the province differently.

1. Amber Hills Golf and Resort

Amber Hills is the most established and most talked-about course in the province. According to GolfLux, it is located in Yen Dung district, about 50 kilometers from Hanoi. The Hillside Course was designed by Albanese and Lutzke (USA), par 72, 7,203 yards, slope 140, opened in 2018. A second 18-hole Rock Valley course, with design input from Korean golf legend K.J. Choi, is in development. The resort spans 190 hectares across the Nham Bien mountain range.

Amber Hills won “Vietnam’s Most Challenging Golf Course” from Vietnam Golf and Leisure in 2019 and 2020. The terrain is irregular: holes sit at different elevations with spiral fairways and sharp bends. The 15th (par 4) hides the green behind a steep slope, and the 17th (par 3, 170 yards) plays from an elevated tee to a green surrounded by lake. Wind is a constant at this altitude, giving the course a links-like character. Amber Hills suits golfers who want a course that fights back. It is not a casual resort round.

2. Stone Highland Golf and Resort

Stone Highland, also known as Viet Yen Golf Course, is in Viet Yen district. According to GolfLux, it is a 36-hole facility with East and West courses separated by natural lakes and tree lines. Sand bunkers and water hazards are positioned throughout, and the clubhouse, hotel, and restaurants sit away from the playing area to keep sightlines open.

Stone Highland is the more approachable option compared to Amber Hills. The elevation changes are less severe, and the layout rewards accuracy more than raw power. It works well for mixed-ability groups and golfers who want to play 36 holes in one location without the physical demands of a mountain endurance course.

3. Corn Hill Golf and Resort

Corn Hill, or Luc Nam Golf Course, is the newest of the three. According to GolfLux, it is a 36-hole facility in Luc Nam district, about 70 kilometers from Hanoi, par 74.3, 7,185 yards, slope 141. The course sits among rolling hills with wide countryside views.

Wide fairways, a lake system, and well-placed bunkers use the natural elevation to create interest without making the round exhausting. GolfLux notes that golfers who make the slightly longer drive tend to find the setting and layout worth it. Fewer crowds than the bigger resort courses mean better pace of play most days. Corn Hill is also close to the Suoi Mo eco-tourism area in Luc Nam, which makes combining golf with a nature visit practical.

Which course should you play?

If you want the toughest round near Hanoi, Amber Hills. If you want a 36-hole facility with a more moderate challenge, Stone Highland. If you want a newer course on rolling hills with a quieter atmosphere, Corn Hill. A two-course Bac Giang trip pairing Amber Hills with either of the others gives you a strong contrast between aggressive and more relaxed golf.

Best Time to Play Golf in Bac Giang

Bac Giang shares the same subtropical climate as Hanoi. Vietnam’s official tourism website notes that northern Vietnam has a wet season from May to September and a dry season from October to April.

October to December: The best window. Temperatures around 20 to 25 degrees, dry conditions, and comfortable playing weather. The wind at Amber Hills adds to the challenge during this period.

January to April: Good overall. January and February can be cool. The Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival (usually in February) brings cultural performances and cycling events along the Buddhist pilgrimage trail in Son Dong district. March and April warm up.

May to September: Hot and rainy. Morning tee times are advisable. June through August is also lychee season in Luc Ngan, when the orchards are open for visits. Green fees may be lower and courses quieter.

Bac Giang Golf Holidays and Package Tours

Bac Giang works best as a day trip from Hanoi or as one stop within a longer northern Vietnam golf package. The expressway keeps travel times under 70 minutes for most courses.

All you need to do is plan your trip, and we handle everything else: transfers, hotel bookings, tee times, and whatever details make the holiday feel easy.

For couples and mixed groups, Bac Giang offers genuine non-golf options. One person plays Amber Hills or Corn Hill while the other visits the Tay Yen Tu spiritual area, explores the Suoi Mo eco-tourism zone in Luc Nam, or tours a lychee orchard in Luc Ngan during harvest season. The countryside setting is a real change from Hanoi’s urban sightseeing circuit.

Golf with Tay Yen Tu Heritage in Bac Giang

This is the pairing that separates Bac Giang from other golf areas near Hanoi. The Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological tourism complex in Son Dong district is connected to the Yen Tu mountain range and the Truc Lam Zen Buddhist tradition, one of the most important Buddhist lineages in Vietnamese history. The complex includes Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (a special national relic), the Ha Tay Yen Tu Pagoda, and a pilgrimage trail linked to Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, who founded the Truc Lam sect in the 13th century. The annual Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival features processions, traditional opera, and cycling along the Buddhist trail.

Beyond Tay Yen Tu, Bac Giang has the Khe Ro primitive forest with waterfalls and trekking trails, Cam Son Lake for boating, and the Luc Ngan lychee orchards that attract domestic tourists each summer. A practical golf-and-heritage itinerary: play a morning round at Amber Hills or Corn Hill, then drive to the Tay Yen Tu area for an afternoon of temple visits and mountain scenery. Or combine a round at Corn Hill in Luc Nam with a stop at Suoi Mo eco-tourism area, which is in the same district. The geographic clustering of golf and cultural sites keeps transfers efficient.

Book Tee Times in Bac Giang

Availability at Bac Giang courses is generally easier to secure than at the busier Hanoi resort courses. Amber Hills requires groups of three or more on weekends. Weekday slots are more flexible across all three courses.

When booking, confirm your preferred course, date, and tee time. Morning rounds are the safer choice from May to September. If you plan to visit during the Tay Yen Tu Spring Festival in February, book accommodation and transfers ahead as the province gets busier. GolfLux’s Hanoi golf packages can incorporate Bac Giang courses, or you can build a custom itinerary that fits your schedule.