Khau Pha is one of the four most dangerous passes in Vietnam. This place is not only winding and winding with steep cliffs but also precariously surrounded by majestic nature. This pass has a total length of about 30km, at an altitude of more than 1,200 meters and is also the dividing point of Van Chan district and Mu Cang Chai district. Experience exploring Khau Pha Pass on your own: If starting from Hanoi, you should follow Highway 32. On the way to Yen Bai, you can follow Google map, combined with asking people for directions. From Hanoi, you will go through Phu Tho province and then Van Chan district, through Nghia Lo, you will reach Khau Pha pass. Total travel time is about 5 to 6 hours, depending on weather conditions and your driving skills. Two popular vehicles chosen by many people are passenger cars and motorbikes. The advice is that taking a passenger car will help you move more easily and with less effort, while a motorbike will give you the feeling of truly enjoying the mountain roads. If traveling by bus, you should contact and book tickets from reputable bus companies. Do not catch a bus along the way to avoid unwanted risks. If you ride a motorbike, you must carefully check the vehicle's performance. The long distance through the Northwest mountainous roads requires a quality vehicle and a strong engine. According to the experience of most people who have had the opportunity to explore the beauty of Khau Pha Pass, September and October are the most ideal times. In early autumn, the weather here is very cool, a little chilly, and dry, so it is very suitable for tourist activities. At a location of more than 1000 meters, from the top of Khau Pha you will freely enjoy the beauty of Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces, capturing the panoramic view of the lives of local people, and the most attractive is the journey. Cloud hunting is super fun. To hunt clouds smoothly, you also need a little "fate" with nature here. Usually in the fall and winter, the clouds on the top of the mountain will be very thick, floating, and soft. However, there are also sunny days where the clouds dissipate early, so you won't have a chance to hunt for clouds. However, the view from the top of the pass is extremely perfect, so you can rest assured that your trip, even if you cannot hunt clouds, will not be in vain. In addition, you can also consider coming to Khau Pha in May and June to see the fields in the rainy season. All the fields are like a giant mirror shining under the sunlight, the sparkling water surface makes you captivated. The process of reaching the top of Khau Pha pass will require overcoming 30km of extremely arduous trekking road, with many jagged rocks. Therefore, you need to have a steady handlebar and choose a quality motorbike that operates well to ensure your safety. In addition, on your self-sufficient journey to explore Khau Pha Pass, don't forget to bring a good camera and phone to record super impressive images. The view from the top of the pass is super beautiful, so you will definitely get hundreds of angles shaped like distilled water.
Lao Cai
September to October
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Muong Lo field is located in Nghia Lo town, located on Highway 32, about 80km west of Yen Bai city center. The vast, straight fields are the source of life for the Thai ethnic people, and are also the cradle of culinary culture and traditional traditional dances typical of this land. If Tu Le and Mu Cang Chai are extremely famous with tourists, Muong Lo is still not known to many people. However, this place possesses a very unique beauty that MIA.vn would like to suggest you visit and conquer. You can conveniently go to Mu Cang Chai by Highway 32, then you will pass through Muong Lo Field to explore. Coming to Muong Lo, visitors will be surprised by its extremely peaceful and quiet beauty. The simple small houses, the tall trees, the people who work hard every day, all create a beautiful land. Muong Lo has a terrain like a giant basin, located in Nghia Lo town and a few other communes in Van Chan district. Looking down from above, this place is surrounded by the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, the yellow color of ripe rice and the green color of trees and mountains interwoven together spreading to the horizon. The Muong Lo basin is home to more than 10 ethnic groups including Thai, Muong, Kinh, Tay, Nung, Mong... Therefore, it creates a unique cultural region with unique interwoven features. no two. For a long time, people have called Muong Lo field the land of white rice with clear water and the fragrant flavor of Tu Le sticky rice. Muong Lo rice valley is currently the second largest rice granary in the Northwest region, only after Muong Thanh in Dien Bien province, providing a huge source of food for people here. With a limited economy, mainly dependent on agriculture, Muong Lo plays a huge role in people's lives. Famous as the land of "white rice, clear water", Muong Lo has become the inspiration for many poetic works. With ecstatic beauty, each season appears before visitors' eyes with its own colors and beauty. Because the area of Muong Lo Field is very large and belongs to many localities, it creates a very special scene. At the same time, each commune will have a different farming schedule. On this side, in Nghia Lo, the rice has turned golden, while in Van Chan, the fields are still green. Therefore, creating a very unique landscape of interwoven fields. Every morning when dawn rises, the first rays of light shine down on the vast field. Images of farmers carrying hoes and sickles to the fields to weed and harvest rice, the sound of laughter and talking echoing throughout the sky. As the sky gradually deepened into the afternoon, the boys and girls drove the buffalo back to the barn, the rice flowers sparkled in the sunset, a beauty that was both peaceful and magical that made people's hearts flutter. When harvest season comes, carts laden with rice are returning home. Left behind are fields filled with straw. The smell of straw is strong, dry and yellow under the sun. Coming here this season, you also have the opportunity to participate in local people's new rice festivals, enjoy many delicious dishes and fragrant jars of wine.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Lim Mong village is located in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai, with a beauty that has captivated the hearts of many people. Lim Mong village is located at the end of Yen Bai, blessed by nature with breathtaking beauty and stretching rice fields, interspersed with roofs that appear hidden in the clouds, as beautiful as paradise. . It is no exaggeration to say that Ban Lim Mong is one of the extremely challenging attractions and discoveries for those who are passionate about backpacking. With an extremely dangerous road full of hardships and challenges, Ban Lim Mong responds to everyone's patience with a breathtakingly beautiful natural scenery, not inferior to Tu Le Town in Yen Bai. Between September and October is the best time for you to explore Ban Lim Mong. This is also the time when Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are at their most beautiful season. Coming here at this time, you will admire the natural scenery of Yen Bai dressed in shiny golden colors, as beautiful as a picture painted by the hands of Mother Nature. If you missed Yen Bai's golden season, you can also visit Ban Lim Mong around May to June. At this time, Yen Bai is in the flood season, so the natural scenery is extremely beautiful and poetic. At this time, Ban Lim Mong is also much more cheerful and bustling because people begin to invite each other to go to the fields to plow for a new, bountiful crop. Coming to Yen Bai and missing out on the beautiful natural scenery of Ban Lim Mong is an extremely big mistake. Located at the end of the land of clouds, the road to Ban Lim Mong is also extremely dangerous, making many backpackers restless, wanting to pick up their backpacks to come here to explore one of the most dangerous roads in Vietnam. To get to Ban Lim Mong, from Hanoi you move in the direction of Trung Ha bridge. Coming to Thanh Son (Phu Tho), continue moving straight through Highway 32 towards Yen Bai province. After arriving at the foot of Khau Pha pass, you have to pass through the Thai village at Nam stream to reach Lim Mong village located on the other side of the stream. Right from the time you are on the road to Lim Mong village, you can admire the impressive beauty of Khau Pha pass. With an altitude of up to 1200m above sea level, the spectacularly beautiful Khau Pha Pass brings a significant challenge for those who are planning to explore Ban Lim Mong. Standing from the top of the pass, you will easily admire the natural scenery of Ban Lim Mong. The beauty of Yen Bai's mountains and forests is captured in full view. Especially when Ban Lim Mong is in the ripe rice season, the rice fields stretch out in an extremely bright yellow color, adding to the enchantingly beautiful landscape. Young people often choose the top of this pass as a place to watch Ban Lim Mong, live virtual lives and especially catch the moment of sunset or sunrise. If you intend to explore Ban Lim Mong, one of the first things you need to do is to thoroughly check your vehicle and have it serviced if possible. The road to the village is extremely difficult and dangerous with many steep passes and bends, so if you are not careful, you can easily encounter mishaps in the middle of the road. Make sure you are in good health before leaving because the road to get here is not only long but also full of hardships and challenges. If you are not confident enough to drive, you should go with someone who has a strong handlebar, has experience driving long distances and is as familiar with the roads in Yen Bai as possible. You should check the weather forecast before leaving. If the weather is bad, you should consider changing your itinerary to other destinations before going to Ban Lim Mong. Especially, you should not go down a steep mountain pass at night because the road is very dark, deserted and extremely dangerous for those who are not familiar with the roads of Ban Lim Mong. Prioritize comfortable clothes and sports shoes for ease of movement because most people come to Ban Lim Mong with the desire to explore as much as possible. The terrain here is not suitable for wearing too elaborate dresses and skirts for virtual living.
Lao Cai
From September to October
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Yen Bai province is known to many people thanks to the impressive beauty of its charming natural scenery, the most famous is probably Mu Cang Chai. But few people know that this is also the place where the endless echo of the majestic and beautiful Pu Nhu waterfall is heard. Pu Nhu Waterfall is located in Pu Nhu village, La Pan Tan commune, Mu Cang Chai with the waterfall creating melodious sounds like a proud story about the honest, simple people of the majestic high mountains of the West. North. The waterfall is located about 10km west of the center of Mu Cang Chai district, originating from streams in the upstream forests of Lao Cai and Son La. The extremely impressive high mountain terrain here has turned that stream into the majestic, impressive waterfall it is today. The most special thing to mention is that during the flood seasons, the water here is compensated with a layer of fertile silt to help the plants grow, bringing fresh flavors and full of vitality. Nature is very clever in delicately surrounding this beautiful waterfall, only "revealing" the majestic echo of the waterfall to those from afar. That's why Pu Nhu waterfall becomes more mysterious, making everyone curious to discover it just by hearing those sounds. Before you can see Pu Nhu waterfall, you will already be ecstatic about the poetic beauty of the path leading there. The road is quite easy, just passing through the stream and cornfield, you can enjoy the cool feeling of the cool water here. If you choose to travel along the main road, it will be difficult to admire this waterfall. Do you know why? Because nature has embraced this waterfall with tall forest trees, creating a delicate hiding place for the waterfall. With a height of about 200m, the waterfall is divided into many different levels. The most beautiful is on sunny days, the Pu Nhu waterfall flows down like a white silk cloth fluttering to the joyful melodies of the whispering wind and the singing of birds in the surrounding pristine forest. If you have the opportunity to explore Mu Cang Chai on days with such great weather, you will surely admire the pristine beauty, majestic sounds and the most memorable moment is the moment of immersing yourself in the fresh air. that heaven and earth bestowed on this place. Standing proudly between two high vertical cliffs, Pu Nhu waterfall appears like a watercolor painting. The image of the majestic high mountain is like a mighty man surrounding and protecting the beautiful young woman named Pu Nhu waterfall through many ups and downs of life. Around the waterfall, there are also large rocks covered with moss that are somewhat scary, but that is also a special highlight that makes you unable to take your eyes off the strangeness. If you are struggling to find a place to let go of all your worries and relax in the fresh nature, this is truly the ideal place for you. With what Pu Nhu waterfall possesses, you will surely have a memorable trip with wonderful and impressive scenery here. Beneath the continuously flowing water of the waterfall there is also a mysterious lake called Dragon Lake. According to the people here, this lake is extremely sacred because there is a dragon sleeping at the bottom of the lake, and it is said that the Pu Nhu waterfall is the beautiful result gushed out from that dragon. Although it is only a story that has been passed down orally to this day, it has made people not dare to immerse themselves in this water, because no one dares to wake up the dragon's sleep. However, this is just a legendary story. Nowadays, tourism services here have become much more developed, you can be completely guaranteed safety during your visit. Therefore, you can still enjoy the cool water here without having to worry too much.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Located in the Northwest of the country, Thac Ba Lake of Yen Bai province, a place called "Ha Long on the mountain", is one of the three largest artificial lakes in Vietnam formed when the Thac Ba Hydroelectric Plant was built. The lake is located in two districts of Yen Binh and Luc Yen. The lake has nearly 20 thousand hectares of water surface, including more than 1,300 large and small green islands, along with a beautiful cave system hidden deep within the limestone mountains. Coming to Thac Ba Lake, visitors can enjoy watching the vast sea of water and the immense islands of trees reflecting on the blue lake surface. The people here are also very friendly and hospitable. Anyone who has once visited Thac Ba Lake will surely be surprised and will never forget the clear, poetic and majestic Thac Lake. Not only does it provide water to generate electricity from the national grid, Thac Ba Lake is also a place for fresh air conditioning and a stopping point for tours. Visiting Thac Ba Lake, when traveling by boat, visitors will enjoy the fresh air amidst the vast, shimmering water surface reflecting the seemingly endless overlapping islands, forgetting all the tiredness and worries. troubles of life. The first place visitors can visit is the Thac Ba Hydroelectric Plant area, where Thac Ba Temple is located, this is Vietnam's first hydroelectric project standing tall on the lake. Having the chance to visit the country's historical works with their own eyes and hear the story of the people who devoted their lives day and night to building the factory, each visitor will be moved and more proud of the glorious national tradition. , the sacrifice of his father's generation. At the end of the trip to visit Thac Ba Hydroelectric Plant, visitors can also visit Thac Ba Mau Temple - a spiritual tourist destination not far away. The temple is located on Hoang Thi mountain, with its back against the mountain, overlooking the Chay River in the East Northeast direction, far away is Cao Bien Mountain. For a long time, Thac Ba Mau Temple has been famous as a sacred place, recognized as a Provincial Cultural and Historical Relic in 2004. Tourists visiting Mau Temple light a stick of incense, letting go of the chaos of life. , praying for peace of mind at the door of compassionate Buddha to continue the journey that takes visitors to discover the magical beauty of stalactites, of strange natural stone statues that hide many human desires and ambitions in the world. Limestone cave complexes on the lake such as: Thuy Tien cave, Xuan Long cave, Bach Xa cave, Thac Ba, Thac Ong... Thuy Tien cave, located in the heart of the rocky mountain is about 100m long with sparkling, clear stalactites. It has a picture of nine fairies, each with a unique look associated with a thrilling and attractive love legend. Visit Xuan Long cave hidden in the rocky mountains, with natural stone statues and stalactites associated with colorful legends. Along with the cave system, visitors can go up Cao Bien Mountain, the largest and longest mountain range of Thac Ba Lake. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can see the lake engulfed in mist with its shimmering and magical beauty. , feel the majestic beauty of nature, to find the ancient mark of Ngoc market, the famous Thac Ba Ivory market, once a bustling market... Sitting on a canoe up the Chay River, not far away, visitors will Visit the land of Ngoc Luc Yen with famous landscapes such as Sao Pagoda cave, Dai Cai temple... and admire the magic of natural gemstone paintings under the talented hands of craftsmen. Charming scenery, rich in aquatic resources, the lakeside is also home to many ethnic groups such as: Kinh, Tay, Nung, Mong, Dao, Phu La, Cao Lan... People here still keep local cultural identity, in which many special festivals often take place such as the New Rice Festival of the Tay people, Tet dancing of the Dao people... Coming to Ngoi Tu Cultural Village - Vu Linh commune, Yen Binh district, where 5 ethnic groups gather (mainly White Dao people), visitors will experience a relaxing life under low stilt houses. Wander among the palm forests, learn about the traditional craft of weaving shrimp baskets, and watch red-cheeked Dao girls in brilliant national costumes. In particular, every time night falls, by the flickering campfire, visitors will hear captivating folk songs and enjoy the delicate flavors of dishes such as: bamboo-tube rice, banana flower salad. forests, chicken cooked with sour bamboo shoots or fish salad, shrimp salad... Most of the villages along Thac Lake still retain their wild features, along with the cultural identities of the Tay, Nung, Dao, and Cao ethnic groups. Lan... with many unique festivals. Currently, Ngoi Tu village has many fully invested households qualified to welcome foreign guests. Every year, the village welcomes hundreds of groups of visitors, mainly from Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Australia and overseas Vietnamese. In addition, visitors can also attend the unique boat racing festival called "Echoes of Thac Ba Lake" or visit the famous Kha Linh grapefruit village. And on that journey of discovery, visitors can also spend a little more time to visit the adjacent land of Luc Yen, a famous gemstone area in the country, visit the historical relics of Dai Cai temple, Ma Mut cave, and Sao pagoda. , Black King Mountain... where archaeologists have discovered traces of ancient Vietnamese people. Compared to Ha Long Bay on the mountain - Thac Ba Lake promises to bring tourists wonderful, unforgettable experiences.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Yen Bai Giang Stream is located at an altitude of about 1,300 - 1,400 m above sea level, covered by layers of clouds all year round, plus the air is always extremely fresh and cool, making this place a hot spot. The spot is very popular with tourists, choosing it as a place to stop. Besides, this place also has a unique feature that MIA.vn believes that when you hear it, you will want to pack your things and go to Suoi Giang immediately, that is, you can feel all four seasons of the year in just one breath. in... a day in Suoi Giang. When mentioning Yen Bai, it is impossible not to mention Suoi Giang, and when mentioning Suoi Giang, it is impossible not to mention Shan tea. Stop here for a moment to let MIA.vn tell you a fairy tale about this type of tea associated with Suoi Giang. Legend has it that, once upon a time, a fairy sowed seeds in Suoi Giang and this divine seed germinated into a lush green tree. When the tree grows, it spreads its leaves and buds as white as snow. At this time, the Mong people living here were suffering from hunger and cold. They used this leaf to eat. After eating, their bodies felt healthier. It was that miracle that they believed that God had helped them, so they decided to establish a village here to live and call this place Suoi Giang. It must be said that the ancient tea trees in Suoi Giang are also very magical, they live at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level, the "young" trees are over a hundred years old, the older trees are over 300 years old. Yet young buds still grow green on rough, moldy white tea stems, firmly clinging to the roots on the craggy mountainside, creating a unique ancient tea garden landscape. In addition, those fat tea buds are covered with a translucent white layer, so they are called snow tea. Tea is picked and prepared with the experience and skillful hands of the Mong people. Shan Tuyet Suoi Giang tea is very unique. Although it lives in a pristine mountain area, the green tea contains all the top flavors of world-class teas in the bowl. When traveling here, there are many activities for you to enjoy this green, clean, and beautiful living space, such as closing your eyes and thinking about a bowl of fragrant tea, or carelessly drinking a cup of tea. Sleep soundly under the canopy of a huge tea tree, or immerse yourself in the lives of the people here through tea picking and tea making activities, and finally enjoy the tea that is a finished product that you have made with your own hands. It is truly an ideal destination for us to "detox" the fatigue and worries from life in the city, isn't it! Traveling to Suoi Giang, in addition to enjoying Shan tea, there are also many specialties of the Mong people waiting for you to enjoy such as: men men, Yen Bai kitchen buffalo meat, armpit pig, wild vegetables, cassava wine, corn wine,... and extremely unique dishes, blended with the flavor of ancient sweet soup such as meat rolled in grilled tea leaves, young sweet soup leaves eaten raw with herbs. The cuisine is simple and rustic but has an unforgettable flavor. Imagine sitting comfortably at the wooden dining table, in the cold weather of a quiet night, enjoying hot grilled meat skewers, accompanied by the strong aroma of wild vegetables, the heat of a bowl of wine and wine. Occasionally "coating" your mouth with the sweet taste of men men made from corn, it will definitely make you want to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip with your best friends.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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La Pan Tan is a highland commune in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province. With its location on the top of Khau Pha, nearly 2000 meters above sea level, La Pan Tan commune possesses an extremely beautiful natural picture with terraced fields, towering mountains and indigenous culture. H'mong people. From Mu Cang Chai town to La Pan Tan commune, about 15km, visitors can easily reach the destination by going in the Northeast direction. After the journey through the mountain passes, you will come to a beautiful land with up to 2,200 hectares of terraced fields arranged in layers. In the past, La Pan Tan commune used to be a poor commune, the "capital" of opium when up to 80% of the population was addicted. However, that "dark" period has gradually passed when the commune received adequate investment to develop tourism. The lives of local residents have gotten better. In 2007, La Pan Tan was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Scenic Monument. With a prime location in the high mountains, cool climate and average temperature of about 19 degrees Celsius, this place has become a favorite destination in Mu Cang Chai for many tourists. The journey to explore La Pan Tan commune brings you countless memorable experiences in both the beautiful scenery, culture and people here. If you discover La Pan Tan commune for the first time, you will probably be immediately overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery here. On the journey to visit this Northwest highland commune, visitors will enjoy the beautiful scenery of terraced fields surrounded on all sides. As one of the communes with the most terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai, everywhere you look you will see rice fields overlapping. It is truly admirable for the farmers here, with their human strength and rudimentary agricultural tools, they can turn the mountains and hills into beautiful fields, curving beneath the mountain slopes. Terraced fields lie gently along the hillsides, extending to the stream banks, weaving into the villages. Everywhere are rice fields. Exploring La Pan Tan commune, visitors can check in many beautiful places here. Among them, Mam Xoi hill is the hottest coordinates of each ripe rice season. This hill is supported by terraced fields below, and above has a round shape like a tray rising to the sky. Every golden rice season, Mam Xoi Hill attracts many tourists to check in and take photos. According to the experience of many tourists going to Mu Cang Chai, Mam Xoi Hill is most beautiful in the early morning at dawn when the golden sunlight has just gently crept onto the fields, surrounded by white mist covering it, painting a picture. beautiful like a fairyland. Near Mam Xoi hill, there is a small wooden shack owned by local people, where visitors can sit and admire the scenery and enjoy taking photos. Visiting La Pan Tan during the ripe rice season in September - October, visitors can both admire the beautiful terraced fields and have the opportunity to watch people harvest rice manually. The image of Hmong women with small sickles quickly harvesting each clump of rice in the field is so beautiful and simple. Coming to La Pan Tan, Mu Cang Chai district, in addition to terraced fields, visitors can also explore the beautiful waterfall here. That is Pu Nhu waterfall with a height of more than 20 meters, pouring loudly into Dragon Lake and creating a very majestic and mysterious scene. Around Pu Nhu waterfall are large and small rocks covered with moss, leading to a peaceful, poetic forest of ancient trees. Coming to Pu Nhu waterfall, you can spend time admiring the beautiful scenery, taking photos or camping around the lake shore. Indigenous people believe that Dragon Lake is a sacred place so no one goes to bathe. However, later when local tourism activities are promoted, visitors can experience bathing in the waterfall to feel the cool water here.
Lao Cai
September to October
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In recent years, every year, around the end of September and beginning of October every year, tourists from all over the country flock to Mu Cang Chai to admire the wonderful scenery of the highland land. This. Coming here, visitors can not only enjoy the beauty of terraced fields and the sea of white clouds on top of Cao Pha pass but also immerse themselves in the unique cultural festivals of the Mong people. Mu Cang Chai is a western highland district of Yen Bai province, 180km from Yen Bai city center, more than 300km northwest of Hanoi capital. This land is located at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, at an altitude of over 2,000m above sea level. Coming to Mu Cang Chai, visitors can take Highway 32 in two directions. If from Hanoi, you will go to Yen Bai, from Yen Bai to Muong Lo 70km, sleep here so that you can drive from Muong Lo early tomorrow morning and arrive at Mu Cang Chai in the afternoon. This section is nearly 100km long, but more than 80km is a steep mountain pass that continuously advances. Once it reaches an altitude of 1,750m, covered with mist and clouds, it will soon reach Mu Cang Chai town. In the middle of the pass, there is a flat land, stop here to enjoy the fragrant Tu Le sticky rice that is famous throughout the region. In the second direction, tourists go all the way to Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway, go to Sa Pa and pass O Quy Ho pass, then go through Tan Uyen and Than Uyen of Lai Chau to reach Mu Cang Chai. Coming to Mu Cang Chai even once, visitors will feel the richness of nature, the uniqueness of culture, and the warmth of human love. The road to Mu Cang Chai is far and difficult, but very interesting. The scenery changes constantly on the road. Tourists have not yet had time to see all the Thai stilt houses on the vast Muong Lo field with countless white daylilies before they have reached the winding, meandering roads on the steep hillsides. stand. Geological movements have created high peaks for Mu Cang Chai such as: Pung Luong (2,985m), Phu Ba (2,512m), Mo De (2,100m)... Through Khau Pha Pass (2,100m high), this is The highest mountain peak in the "four great passes" of the Northwest is covered in a sea of floating clouds, with a cool climate all year round. The top of Cao Pha Pass is also the 4th most beautiful place in the world for paragliding pilots, for those who love thrills and adventure games to conquer the sky and enjoy admiring. Explore the majestic natural beauty of heaven and earth from the air through paragliding. From here, from pass to pass, mountain to mountain, visitors will clearly feel the change in altitude. On both sides of the road are beautiful terraced fields that make each of us feel stunned. overwhelmed. The beautiful small town of Mu Cang Chai is nestled between two mountain slopes with peaceful villages in the green valley or on Khau Pha pass. Accounting for 90% of the district's population, the Mong people in Mu Cang Chai have 4 groups: Mong Do (White Mong); Butt Swing (Black Butt); Mong Linh (Mong Hoa); Mong Si (Red Mong), they reside on mountain slopes from 800 to 1,700m high with rich traditional and unique cultural features that always attract many researchers. Coming here, visitors can visit Mong ethnic villages, explore the culture and customs of the Northwest highlands with many unique folk cultural and artistic values and famous products. language. Watch the Khen dance, go with Mong boys and girls to the Sai San festival, experience some traditional crafts such as blacksmithing, flax weaving, jewelry making and enjoy traditional dishes of the Mong people. . In particular, tourists cannot miss and visit Thai village, just cross the bridge right in the center of the district (towards Che Tao commune where there is a conservation area for ornamental species) and then turn left about 1km to get there. Thai version. A small peaceful village located in the middle of the valley, its back leaning against the mountain. Here, visitors will enjoy Thai specialties, take a herbal bath in the traditional Thai way, rest in a stilt house and organize exchanges, light a campfire, and dance. Coming to Mu Cang Chai, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the Mu Cang Chai National Scenic Rice Terraces complex with a total area of 330 hectares distributed mainly in 3 communes Che Cu Nha, La Pan Tan and De Su Phinh, The place has been recognized as a National Landscape by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism since 2007. The terraced fields here are as beautiful as the fingerprints of heaven, an artistic architectural work full of creativity from the couple. the skillful hands of the Mong people. Not just now but for a long time, the harsh land of Mu Cang Chai with the meaning of "dry tree village" in the Mong language has become a symbol of human diligence and persistent creativity. From an arid, deserted land, the Mong people who are good at climbing passes and crossing mountains have cleverly turned each bed of land and each hill into beautiful terraced fields, not only providing a source of food to feed the community but It also adds highlights to nature, turning wild mountains and hills into unique masterpieces imbued with the traditional cultural values and creative feats of the Mong people. The fields are level by level, each level hugs the mountain slopes. Throughout the 13 communes and towns of Mu Cang Chai, there are terraced fields. The terraced fields are most beautiful in May-June when the fields are in the flood season and September-October when the sticky rice is ripe and shiny golden spreading across the hillsides. Tourists come to Mu Cang Chai at these two times to witness firsthand the green and yellow raspberries appearing among the vast hills and mountains. Stopping at the three communes of La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and De Su Phinh, everywhere visitors can see terraced fields spread across the hills. Visitors will not be able to help but admire, admire, and appreciate the glorious brocade painting between heaven and earth woven by the "peasant artists" of the Northwest. This entire mountainous area is a beautiful picture of the Northwest highlands painted by blue sky, white clouds, high fields and a simple, simple but realistic life down to every look and smile. laugh.
Lao Cai
May to June
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Sapa ancient stone church is located near the central square, very convenient for stopping to visit other places. When you come to Sapa Ancient Stone Church, you will feel the sacredness, dignity and respect of this place with its extremely ancient and unique architecture. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to witness the "triangle" of monuments. This triangle includes the stone church, Chu Cau villa (currently Hoang Lien hotel) and finally Bien Xua district (currently Lao Cai Tourism Information center). All of them have unique, French-style architecture. The church is located on quite spacious and flat land. It can be said that this is the place where many cultural activities, meetings and festivals of the village take place. Although the land here was greatly affected by the war, it is still quite flat and does not reduce the quality of the construction. The local government also regularly introduces policies to repair and renew the church, to serve the people here as well as open tourism to tourists. Sapa Stone Church, also known as Our Lady of the Rosary Church. It began construction in 1926 and was inaugurated in 1935, especially people consider this a typical symbol of the foggy town of Sapa. Up to now, Sapa ancient stone church has become one of the tourist attractions attracting a large number of visitors, with interesting religious activities of the people here. This work was built by French architects, who recorded the historical and war marks left on the stone slabs at the church. Sapa ancient stone church was chosen to be located facing the East, where the sun rises. This represents an extremely sacred meaning, which is the act of receiving the bright light and energy given by God. At the end of the church is the west direction, this is where General Kito was born and grew up. The entire house is built mainly of stone, including walls, floors, towers, bells... linked by lime, sand and molasses. With a total area of more than 6000 square meters, Sapa ancient stone church is fully equipped with rooms to accommodate different areas. Moving inside the church, you will be overwhelmed by the beautiful European-style architecture. The La Gothic architectural style is applied at the ancient stone church of Sapa, even in the smallest details. The appearance and architecture here is in the shape of a cross following the very ancient Gothic architecture of Rome. The roof of the church is covered with red tiles and tiled in a triangular shape, the two edges of the tiled roof are made in a simple, straight shape. The ceilings are made of straw, which is continually renewed over generations). However, the bell tower is a combination of a mixture of lime, straw and iron that has remained intact over time and has never been repaired. The white painted interior space enhances the poet's luxurious beauty, creating a more spacious and airy feeling. Both sides of the wall are covered with wood to make cleaning easier. In addition, the upper doorways are designed with a small semicircular size, using colored glass pieces to decorate, this style is characterized by a unique Western style. Most churches are made of carved stone held together by a mixture of sand, lime, and molasses. The wall to the right of the cross is sanded like stalactites slowly flowing down, making the church more unique. The total area of the campus is up to 6,000 square meters, divided into many different small areas: the church area, the monk's living area, the livestock area, the heavenly house, the front yard, the fence and the Holy Garden. The row of houses was built parallel to the church area with 5 different compartments The Angel House has a basement with three upper floors, this place specializes in treating people, welcoming travelers, restrooms, kitchens... The Holy Garden has 2 tombs with 5 long-lasting Khao Vang trees, including 4 trees growing on rocks. The 7-room church area has a large area of 500 square meters, with a bell tower about 20 meters high. Inside the tower is a bell with a height of 1.5 meters weighing 500kg, cast in 1932, its sound can be heard. echoes within a radius of 1km. The bell surface has recorded data related to it, the bell stand is made from Pomu wood and is still quite intact to the present time. In addition, you will be very interested in other areas such as the front yard - where cultural and religious activities take place and is also a place for cultural exchanges and souvenir trading. Every Saturday, exciting activities take place at the famous Love Market in Sapa.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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When entering the foggy land of Sapa, people are suddenly attracted by the wild beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests and the changing colors of nature. And in this area, there is a beautiful destination called Sapa Heaven Gate - or O Quy Ho Sapa Heaven Gate. It is a place where people and nature come together, creating a magical gate hidden between floating white clouds and the fresh air of the mountains and forests. Standing at Sapa Heaven Gate, you can admire the entire mountains and forests, the Sapa valley hidden in the mist, is also an ideal place to hunt clouds. For #teamKlook who love trekking, Sapa Heaven Gate is the highest road peak among the four great Northwest passes that you can conquer. Located at the top of O Quy Ho pass, Sapa Heaven Gate, also known as O Quy Ho Heaven Gate, Tram Ton Heaven Gate, is the most wonderful place to view the Northwest mountains and forests in Sapa with an altitude of nearly 2,035m. Sapa Heaven Gate was recommended by the travel blog Global Grasshopper as one of the ten must-visit tourist attractions when coming to Vietnam. In addition, Sapa Heaven Gate is also a place to test your courage because to get here, you have to overcome a winding and dangerous pass. However, all challenges will be rewarded when you arrive, you will immediately be immersed in the endless space of heaven and earth, feeling the wildness of nature in the most honest way. Not just stopping at sightseeing and checking in, the Sapa Heaven Gate area has more interesting activities than you think. Going to Sapa Heaven's Gate is also an opportunity for you to conquer O Quy Ho Pass, which is considered by the backpacking association to be the easiest of the four great Northwest passes. O Quy Ho Pass not only challenges crazy legs, but also captivates many art lovers and professional paparazzi. Because from here, the majestic and charming natural picture of the Northwest mountains and forests appears clearer and more vivid than ever. If you have reached Sapa Heaven Gate, don't hesitate to check-in right away! Most likely, you will have a huge photo archive capable of taking social networks by storm. It can be said that when you set foot at Sapa Heaven Gate, there will be beautiful photos from every corner. However, if you are lucky enough to come here at sunrise and sunset, Klook guarantees that those will be truly the most precious, impressive, and romantic moments you will ever encounter in your life. Along the way to Sapa Heaven Gate, there are many shops selling souvenirs as well as typical grilled dishes of Sapa such as grilled eggs, grilled corn, grilled potatoes, and grilled buffalo meat. Amidst the chilly air, enjoying fragrant grilled meat skewers, rice balls and sipping a cup of sweet tea will cheer up your spirit. Some experiences traveling to Sapa Heaven's Gate you need to know. For a place where heaven and earth harmonize like Sapa Heaven Gate, you can visit any season of the year, especially in September and December. September is the time when you can see Sapa filled with golden ripe rice. ; In December, this place is covered with snow and frost like in Europe. You should not come here in the spring because this season often rains, making the roads slippery and dangerous. In case you still want to go to Sapa Heaven Gate in the spring, choose to travel by cable car as instructed above. Noon and early afternoon are beautiful weather, there is not too much fog at Sapa Heaven Gate, convenient for sightseeing and taking photos. However, if you come here early in the morning or late afternoon, you can watch the sunrise and sunset.
Lao Cai
September to December
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Silver Waterfall is a poetic name that describes the white waterfall pouring down the stream, looking like a silver strip suspended in the fresh, green mountains and forests of Sapa. With a height of 200m, Silver Waterfall possesses a wonderfully beautiful scenery that is "rare and hard to find", so it is always named in the list of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam. To get to Thac Bac, you will go through roads with towering pine forests, green chayote gardens and most especially beautiful terraced fields, not to mention fields of brightly blooming flowers. makes so many travel addicts fall in love. The road to Silver Waterfall makes you feel like you are lost in a poetic fairy tale world. Romantic appearance with the image of water flowing down from a high ravine, white foam rising up like a strip of fog that suddenly appears and disappears. Each level of the waterfall is like musical notes that sometimes rise and fall in a magical and mysterious violin symphony. From afar, you can hear the mesmerizing sound of the waterfall, motivating your feet to run to find the source of that captivating sound. The atmosphere here can easily dispel the fatigue and sadness of a hustle and bustle life. Currently, stairs have been built on the road up to the waterfall to help you reach Silver Falls. Although quite temporary, it also makes your trip easier. In addition, you can rest at the rest stops to regain strength to continue climbing. No matter the time of year, your trip to explore Silver Falls can be an enjoyable experience. However, the summer from February to June is still the most suitable time frame, because at this time the flow of Thac Bac is quite strong, the forest and mountain scenery is also greener and more beautiful. In the winter, there is most likely no water, snow covers both Silver Waterfall and O Quy Ho Pass, making your experience of watching the waterfall not as expected, but in return is the image of waves of snowflakes fluttering in the winter sky. cold.
Lao Cai
February to June
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Crossing many misty high mountain ranges of the Northwest mountains and forests, arriving in Sapa, visitors will enter the Muong Hoa valley far away from the real world. Like a beautiful picture woven by the talented hands of nature - Muong Hoa creates melodious sounds of a peaceful place amidst the vastness. Located about 8km from Sapa town and in the Southeast, Muong Hoa valley belongs to Hau Thao commune, Muong Hoa. Every year, this place attracts many tourists because of its charming natural beauty. To reach this valley, visitors need to cross a pass located along a quite high mountain range with many steep roads that require steady steering. For many people who love this foggy town of Sapa, Muong Hoa valley is like a specialty with its brilliant highlights, like a highlight amidst the silvery mist of the mist and the whiteness of the clouds and sky here. . But to enjoy this unique specialty, it takes a lot of effort: you have to fly high, choose a fulcrum halfway up the mountain to fully enjoy the panorama of that magical green maze. In the past, tourists liked to climb halfway up the mountain to reward themselves with that breathtaking view. But not everyone has the strength to diligently hunt for beauty. Therefore, this rice season, when there is the Muong Hoa mountain climbing train, the opportunity to take in the view of an entire green slope from an altitude of 1,600 m becomes the reason why many domestic and foreign tourists come to the Northwest. . When talking about Muong Hoa valley, people often think of the two most distinctive and outstanding beauties: the rolling, winding terraced fields and the mysterious ancient stone beach. Sapa has many terraced fields, but the most beautiful and largest is Muong Hoa valley. Only once seeing the terraced fields here can you understand why people voted Sapa's terraced fields as one of the most beautiful terraced fields in the world. Terraced fields in Muong Hoa valley lie winding along the hillsides, forming a beautiful tilted pan shape. Even in the pouring water season, it still has a beauty that captivates visitors. In the summer when the rice is growing, the terraced fields here are full of vitality, gentle like a green silk strip winding in the middle of nature. In the fall, the whole valley seems to be wearing a shiny yellow coat of rice in full bloom, ripe and shiny as if it were plated with gold. A scene like the stairs to heaven, not found everywhere.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Swing Sapa is an entertainment complex including cafes and homestays that has just been put into operation in Sapa. Swing Sapa has a prime location right next to the town center and has a great view looking straight down at Hoang Lien Son National Park. With beautifully designed areas dedicated to taking photos, Swing Sapa has quickly become a check-in location attracting tourists from all over the world when coming to Sapa. Tourists and indigenous people, after coming to Swing Sapa, have compared this place with names such as "Mini Da Lat" or "Mini Bali". Perhaps because when coming here, the wonderful scenery and cool, pleasant climate make visitors feel like they are in Da Lat. At Swing Sapa, there are also unique Balinese-style designs and are attractive places for tourists to take photos. Riding a camel and taking photos at Swing Sapa. A new highlight put into operation at Swing Sapa is the service of riding a camel and taking photos. The typical camels of the desert brought to Sapa create a new and exciting feeling for any tourist. The photo of riding a camel in Sapa will definitely be one of a kind. It should be noted that because Sapa is cold and not good for camels, Swing Sapa only takes camels out on suitable weather days to ensure the camels' health. Swing Sapa also owns a cafe with a great view. There is truly nothing better than enjoying a hot cup of coffee in the cold weather and looking at the majestic mountains right at your feet. If you are lucky enough to encounter a sea of clouds, it will certainly be the most memorable cup of coffee in every tourist's life. Besides, Swing Sapa also has a system of overnight homestay rooms for tourists who want to stay for more experiences. Swing Sapa is currently gradually completing all items to welcome tourists. It is planned that up to 20 models with special designs will appear at Swing Sapa, ensuring that any visitor will take home satisfactory photos.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Where is Cat Cat village? Cat Cat village is a small village located in Muong Hoa valley in Lao Cai province; About 2km from Sapa town center. Cat Cat village has long attracted tourism enthusiasts because even though it is only a small village, this place is covered with the green of mountains and forests, terraced fields mixed with the rustic and simple features of the houses. Small is built from wood. Thereby, giving visitors a sense of simplicity in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. Directions to Cat Cat village. From Sapa town center, there are many different ways and means that you can experience to get to Cat Cat village: 1. Trekking For those who love enjoying natural landscapes and want to have a clearer view of the daily lives of local people, trekking is definitely a great choice for you! Trekking not only helps you improve your physical fitness, the authentic experience makes the trip more memorable, but it's also completely free. 2km is the distance from Sapa town to Cat Cat village, if you like it, you should try it once! If you love the beauty of Sapa and want to see more of the beautiful scenery here, you can see more about trekking at Ky Quan San - Sapa's paradise in the clouds and Bach Moc Luong Tu - one of the four highest mountains. our country. 2. Rent a motorbike For those who want to travel more conveniently, you can choose to rent a motorbike to cross the roads from Sapa to Cat Cat village. The road is not too difficult or rough and is short, so you don't need to worry too much. Just drive carefully and drive at a moderate speed. Motorbike rental prices in Sapa range from 100,000 - 240,000 VND/day. 3. Rent a bicycle In addition to trekking and renting motorbikes, we can also experience the bicycle rental service to go to Cat Cat village. Normally, hotels in the tourist town of Sapa will have this service available, you just need to ask the receptionist, rent a car and go. Bicycle rental prices in Sapa range from 120,000 - 150,000 VND/day. This is also a way to bring a new experience to your trip to Cat Cat village. If you have the opportunity, invite your friends to try cycling together! What time should you travel to Cat Cat village? Cat Cat village is located in the Northwest high mountains, so this place has cool air all year round, each season is beautiful in its own way with outstanding characteristics. Spring is adorned with peach and plum blossoms; summer of bright yellow mustard flowers; The autumn of the bright golden rice fields and finally the winter of white snow covering every scene like a movie scene. For those who have never seen snow, try coming to Sapa in December to see the cherry blossoms blooming amidst the white snow and immerse yourself in the highland festivals. What to do in Cat Cat village? Coming to Cat Cat village, there are many things worth experiencing. First of all, when coming to the village, people will buy tickets to enter the gate to visit. Tickets for adults are 90,000 VND/person and tickets for children are 50,000 VND/person. At the beginning of the tour, people will mainly move on foot and motorbikes will be limited in entering and leaving this place to avoid affecting visitors. One of the must-try experiences is renting ethnic costumes to transform into ethnic boys and girls in extremely special clothes adorned with hairpins. Next is to buy handicraft items made by the skillful hands of local people to bring back as gifts. Here, items such as earrings, bags, costumes,... look extremely unique and stand out thanks to the brocade patterns and motifs embroidered onto the products, bringing bold artistry and character. culture of highland ethnic people. Some notes when visiting Cat Cat village. Before going, choose clothes suitable for the weather to avoid cold or hot weather. Book hotel rooms in advance to ensure availability when traveling during peak season. Limit littering in public places to protect the environment, natural landscape and living space of local people. Plan in advance (like shooting angle, lighting,...) to have beautiful virtual photos Choose comfortable shoes, sneakers, etc. for convenient movement because the path in Cat Cat village will be uneven and sometimes slippery due to a nearby waterfall. Bring medication, sunscreen, sunglasses, and long-sleeved clothes to avoid the midday sun on the high mountains. Cat Cat village is one of the places you must definitely try when coming to Sapa to have the opportunity to see more clearly the lifestyle and culture of the H'mong ethnic people here along with the vast mountain and forest scenery. The terraced fields stretch out extremely peaceful and beautiful.
Lao Cai
Updating
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Ta Phin village is not only famous for its pristine natural scenery, terraced fields, etc., but it is also a tourist destination for many tourists who want to come here to learn about customs and bold cultural beauty. national identity. Ta Phin village is located about 17km from the center of Sapa town in the opposite direction to Highway 4D. When going from Lao Cai city about 4-5km, there is a fork that turns onto a small asphalt road. Go a little further and you will see a small asphalt road. Toll booth, each person has a ticket for 20,000 VND, then turn left and go back to Ta Phin. To get here, you can rent a motorbike for about 120-170 thousand VND/motorbike or if you are afraid of steep mountains, you can rent a motorbike taxi or car in Sapa center. In many parts, the car runs along the hillside, on both sides are green terraced fields, the edges of the fields curl close to the back of the hill, creating soft, graceful curves like undulating waves in the valley. . This is a village of the Red Dao people that brings differences in house architecture, home decoration, writing, costumes, jewelry and especially customs and festivals. The goods Dao women sell are backpacks, travel jackets, scarves, handbags, etc. In particular, brocade is an indispensable gift for tourists every time they set foot in Sapa. The patterned lines shown on the brocade are the quintessence of a culture imbued with national identity, making Sapa brocade more different from brocades of other regions. Not only is it a place with majestic natural beauty, Ta Phin village is also famous for its medicated bath service to firm and healthy skin. The medicated bath price is about 80-100 VND/time or you can buy cloth sheets. Precious brocade as gifts for family and friends. Besides, in Ta Phin there are also many photography locations such as Ta Phin Sapa monastery and Ta Phin cave - where there is a limestone mountain range and a branch of the Hoang Lien Son range. With a height of about 5m and a width of 3m, it opens a path through the ground and there are many beautiful stalactites under the cave. Besides, there is a suspension bridge over Muong Hoa stream that brings attractive beauty along with azalea flowers as a highlight to attract young people to come here to check in. In Ta Phin village, there are also special dishes imbued with the traditional flavors of the people here such as braised armpit pork, stir-fried village chicken with lemongrass, pork soup cooked with bamboo shoots and dracontomelon,... Come to Ta Phin Sapa village , visitors will understand more about the customs, habits, and daily life of people such as wedding ceremonies, Bai Tram dance ceremonies, catching turtles, buying bells, singing love songs,...
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Fansipan peak, also known as Phan Si Pang, Fansipan is located in Hoang Lien Son mountain range, the peak is far from TT. Sa Pa is about 9km southwest. Fansipan peak is adjacent to two provinces, Lao Cai and Lai Chau, in the Northwest region of Vietnam. This place has rolling mountain terrain, steep cliffs, and rough rocky roads. Fansipan's weather at night turns cold. The higher you go, the deeper the temperature drops. For every 100m you go up, the temperature drops 0.6 degrees Celsius. You can go to Fansipan at any time of the year, because every season Fansipan is beautiful in its own way. Spring (February - April of the solar calendar). In the spring, visitors to Fansipan often visit temples on the mountain to pray for good luck and peace. In addition, this season plum and peach blossoms bloom throughout the Northwest mountains and forests, and the weather is chilly, making many tourists excited. Summer (May - July of the solar calendar). Unlike the heat across the country, Fansipan's weather this season is cool (from 6 - 18 degrees). Fansipan with clusters of bright red Azalea flowers, ancient roses, climbing roses, blueberries,... competing to show off their beauty. Autumn (August - October of the solar calendar). Autumn is the season of ripe rice in the Northwest. Coming to Fansipan this season, you will admire the golden terraced fields as beautiful as in a painting. Winter (November – January). When winter comes to Fansipan, you will see snow falling as romantic as Europe in Vietnam. This is probably one of the things that makes Fansipan always receive special love from tourists in the winter. In particular, Fansipan Legend also organizes festivals and cultural events throughout the four seasons of the year. Spectacular scale, elaborate preparations such as: Rhododendron Flower Festival, Horse Hoofs in the Clouds Event, Ripe Rice Festival, Winter Festival, Flower Festival,... Currently, there are 3 main routes to climb Mount Fansipan. Each route will be suitable for different people. You can choose depending on the purpose, health and climbing experience of the group to choose the most suitable route. You can go on a Fansipan mountain climbing tour or go in a group, you need to pay attention to avoid getting lost in the group as well as carefully prepare your climbing gear before going. Below are 3 routes to reach the top of Fansipan including: Climbing Fansipan along Tram Ton road (this is the easiest choice), Sin Chai - Tram Ton route (normal difficulty), Climbing Fansipan from Cat village Sand (highest difficulty). Climbing Fansipan peak, you will enjoy all the wonderful things that the nature of the mountains and forests here have to offer such as: watching the clouds and wind blending with the trees and flowers in the forest, passing through giant rocks, Deep holes, steep cliffs, or bright red Rhododendron flower forests on the mountains, clouds and fog covering the path,...
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Located in the floating clouds, Sapa town looks like a foggy city, creating a charming landscape painting. Coming to Sapa, visitors can relax with the fresh, cool atmosphere, with many diverse nuances. Traveling to Sapa, visitors can travel by many different types of vehicles such as motorbikes, cars, or by horse-drawn carriage from Lao Cai city or Binh Lu (Lai Chau). Sa Pa has Ham Rong Mountain right next to the town, any tourist can go up there to see the panoramic view of the town, Muong Hoa valley, Sa Pa, Ta Phin hidden in the smog. Currently, with human hands embellishing, Ham Rong is truly a fruitful landscape of Sa Pa. Coming to Ham Rong, visitors feel like they are lost in a fairy garden, with clouds covering their bodies and bright, colorful flowers on the ground. In Sapa town there is also an ancient church made of stone, and from here going back to the northeast, on the way to Ta Phin cave, there is a monastery built almost entirely of stone on a clear hillside. , cool. Going up about 3 kilometers we will see a cave. In the cave, many stalactites create interesting shapes such as dancing fairies, sitting fairies, distant fields, and sparkling forests. More specifically, when coming to Muong Hoa valley, there are 196 islands carved with many strange images of ancient inhabitants thousands of years ago, but many archaeologists have not yet been able to decode that information. The ancient carving site has been classified as a national monument and is being proposed by our State to be ranked as a world heritage site. Here there is also Silver Waterfall from a height of over 200m, the rushing water creates the sound of mountains and forests. Sa Pa is also the "kingdom" of flowers and fruits, such as peach blossoms, large yellow peaches, small yellow peaches, queen plums, purple plums, tam hoa plums, gladiolus flowers, plum blossoms, pear blossoms, peach blossoms, chrysanthemums, roses... especially immortal flowers that live forever. Coming to Sapa in the snowy season, visitors will also admire surprisingly beautiful natural scenery that few places have. The green color of rice fields on terraced fields is replaced by the white color of snow, creating an extremely majestic scene. There are beautiful and enchanting poetic scenes, there are herds of bell-necked guinea cows leisurely grazing, there are beautiful pine forests shimmering magically under the sunlight... Coming to Sapa, we can shake off all the worries of life. Life is a place where time stops so we can leisurely and freely enjoy heaven and earth.
Lao Cai
From January to December
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Ham Rong Mountain - with the image of natural cliffs stacked on top of each other forming the shape of a dragon's head, has become an eco-tourism area that attracts the most young people in Sapa. Past the ticket gate, you will see the stone stairs leading up to Ham Rong Mountain. Remember to arrange a reasonable time to fully visit this majestic mountain. It will take you about 2 hours to fully visit Ham Rong Mountain Ham Rong Mountain eco-tourism area was built to include 3 main areas: Ham Rong Flower Garden, Thach Lam Stone Garden, Ham Rong Peak. You will have the opportunity to see the panoramic view of Sapa town from above. This place is also especially popular with photographers because you can capture the frame of Sapa town hidden among the white clouds like a fairyland. To reach Ham Rong Mountain, it will take you a few minutes to walk to the ancient Stone Church, located near the center of Sapa town. If you rent a motorbike to actively move around, you can park it at the resort gate. The parking lot is run by the barbecue sellers themselves, but rest assured it won't be cut off. Parking prices will depend on the time of your visit. In case you do not know the way, rent a hotel far from Sapa town center, you can choose a motorbike taxi or taxi to get around. The locals are very familiar with the roads and because it is such a famous tourist destination, there is no one who does not know Ham Rong Mountain. The distance is quite short, so you can rest assured that you will leave the trip to the drivers. The central flower garden at Ham Rong Mountain is an area that owns flower trees skillfully arranged by talented artisans into the extremely beautiful and sophisticated word Sapa, with a very European and very strange Western style. You can climb up the higher stone steps to get a panoramic view of the beautiful flower garden. The flowers here are all imported from France, Russia... along with hundreds of Japanese cherry trees tested planted in Vietnam. There will soon be another European flower seed production area. You can freely buy flower varieties to plant at home to admire every day. Thach Lam Stone Garden seems to make you lost in a fairyland with stones that remind you of dragon claws and dragon scales, looking very unique and interesting. This area has many giant cliffs, which are natural creations, so you will be amazed by the wild beauty that nature bestows. Thach Lam Stone Garden is the most chosen place to check-in at Ham Rong Mountain because of its small, winding, romantic roads, the maze of rocks that you can't find the way out... Can you feel the enchantment of tree nature? Is there a mortar here yet? The Japanese peach garden at Ham Rong Mountain will bloom extremely beautifully on New Year's Day. There are also varieties of faded peach trees, deep peach trees belonging to the group of ancient peach trees with extremely wide flower canopy, big beautiful flowers, thick petals like peach blossoms. Every spring, the peach garden at Ham Rong Mountain is crowded with families and relatives coming to visit and enjoy the flowers, so the atmosphere is always bustling and full of laughter. The entire orchid garden has a total of 200 different orchid varieties. Because the climate is cold all year round at 15 - 18 degrees Celsius, this flower grows very well. Orchids are rare and expensive flowers because of the elegant and elegant beauty they bring, but taking care of them is quite difficult. You don't have to waste time looking for any orchid gardens in Sapa because Ham Rong Mountain is one of the places with the largest concentration of orchids. If you fall in love with this type of flower, you must definitely go to Ham Rong Mountain orchid garden once. in that life. Cloud yard, also known as Thien Dinh yard, is the "coordinate" for the best view at Ham Rong Mountain. Have you ever known the feeling of clouds curling under your feet, floating on the clouds? Looking down from San May, you will see all of Sapa town, Muong Hoa valley, Cat Cat village and even beautiful, poetic terraced fields. Follow the cliff and walk another 10 minutes to the brilliant Heaven Gate when the golden sunlight shines through the clouds. This valuable moment will become your unforgettable memory at Ham Rong Mountain. Many famous photographers from professional to amateur have traveled far and wide to come here to hunt clouds through their wonderful lenses. It will be more perfect, if you can wait until sunset, the sunset is more brilliant and perfect than ever. When coming to Ham Rong Mountain, you need to note the following points. Choosing the most beautiful time of the year to visit the peach blossom garden at Ham Rong Mountain is very right when you plan a spring trip with family, friends or colleagues. Ham Rong Mountain also owns many types of cold flowers of temperate climate such as hydrangea, dahlias... and countless other unique flowers. You should visit Ham Rong Mountain in March and April - the months when flowers bloom most beautifully in Sapa. At this time there is less fog so you can see more beautiful scenery. You can also take the opportunity from April to June to visit Ham Rong Mountain when you want to catch the scene of terraced fields in the rainy season, looking like magical silver mirrors. According to the experience of many backpackers from the travel association, you should avoid the months of July and August because at this time the road is very slippery due to heavy rain.
Lao Cai
October to May
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