Pha Luong Mountain

Noong Cop pine forest.

Traveling to Phu Yen district in Son La, remember to visit the Noong Cop pine forest to chill a bit in the poetic and lyrical space like Da Lat with thousands of flowers. Noong Cop pine forest is a beautiful destination and has a poetic space in Son La province. This pine forest is located in Quang Huy commune, Phu Yen district, only 2 km from Phu Yen town center. Nowadays, the roads to the pine forest are very convenient and easy to travel, attracting many young people to come here to camp, picnic and sightsee. Noong Cop is a beautiful land located at an altitude of more than 1000 meters above sea level. This place has a cool climate typical of the northern mountains, ranging from 20 - 30 degrees Celsius depending on the season of the year. Therefore, this climate is very favorable for tree species such as pine trees to grow and develop. Going back to the past in 1984, Phu Yen Forest Enterprise planted more than 1,059 hectares of pine trees and three-leaf pines in Quang Huy commune, forming a large and green pine forest as it is today. Currently, this forest has tens of thousands of beautiful green pine trees, nearly 40 years old. To reach the beautiful pine forest in Phu Yen district, Son La, visitors start from the center of Phu Yen town, move in the direction of Suoi To about 2km and see a lush green forest appearing before their eyes. Although not as famous as Ban Ang pine forest, Noong Cop is still beautiful and extremely romantic. The name Noong Cop means "frog pond" in the indigenous language. In the past, this was just a desolate land with a natural pond located on the top of the hill. Every year during the rainy season, many frogs come to breed in the pond. So people called it Noong Cop to make it easier to remember. Like many other beautiful pine forests in Vietnam, Noong Cop carries with it the beauty of poetry, peace and romance. Rows of old pine trees stretch straight up into the sky, catching all the warm rays of sunlight. Beneath the old pine trees are lush green weeds growing together, beautifying the scene more poetically. This vast forest has small paths leading deep inside. They are dirt roads but the scenery is very chill and many young people check in often. Along both sides of the road are lush green pine trees that provide cool shade. Just stand and pose to take beautiful photos to take home. According to many young people, coming to Noong Cop pine forest, visitors can see the panoramic view of Phu Yen town from above, enjoy the beauty of the winding Tac stream and the vast Muong Tac field. In some ways, this pine forest scenery is likened to the dreamy Da Lat of the Central Highlands. If you have the opportunity to go to the pine forest early in the morning, you will be even more fascinated by the magical and dreamy beauty of this place. Located more than 1,000 meters above sea level, early morning is the time when the pine forest is covered in thin, magical mist, with a bit of cool, very relaxing air. Surely you will take many beautiful virtual photos during this trip to Son La. Not only early morning, sunset in Noong Cop pine forest is also beautiful and very romantic. The sun goes to sleep and gently sprinkles golden streaks of sunlight into the forest before darkness covers it, creating a soft, gentle scene. At night, the pine forest air is cold like winter, camping is ideal. Maybe Noong Cop pine forest is not as famous as Ban Ang pine forest in Moc Chau, but in the future, this coordinates will definitely become hot because of its beautiful nature, fresh and cool ecological space, suitable for those outdoor tourism experience of tourists when returning to Phu Yen, Son La.

Son La

From September to October.

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Xim Vang commune.

Referring to the beauty of the Northwest golden season, many people will probably immediately think of Mu Cang Chai or Hoang Su Phi, but it would be a mistake to ignore the name Xim Vang. Xim Vang attracts tourists thanks to its majestic natural scenery and winding roads like silk strips winding around the hillside. Xim Vang belongs to Bac Yen district (Son La), is a majestic commune in the mountains of Son La province, part of the Ta Xua nature reserve. Xim Vang has 7 villages, about 90% of which are Mong ethnic people. Located about 30km from the center of Bac Yen district, Xim Vang is a pristine land, with more than 570 households of the Mong ethnic group living. Among the golden season "hunting" locations in the Northwest, Xim Vang is a place worth going because this is one of the localities with the largest and most beautiful terraced fields in the Bac Yen highland. The terrain here is majestic with winding roads, mountains upon towering mountains, Xim Vang makes any visitor impressed as soon as they arrive. Weaving in the middle of that majesty, streams flow from the vast mountains, zigzag, bringing cool water everywhere, making Xim Vang very poetic. Different times of the year offer unique experiences in Xim Vang. In March, the apple trees bloom with white flowers and the terraces are filled with water. Rain and dense fog are also common at this time, although the weather from day to day is difficult to predict. In October, cat apples ripen to golden yellow, the apples are plump and heavy with a sweet fragrance. Around mid-November, the rice fields turn a brilliant yellow just before harvest time, which is the most popular time to take photos in the area. But according to many tourists who have experienced traveling in Xim Vang, the most wonderful and beautiful time of Xim Vang is around October. In addition to the rice fields and ripe golden apples, around this time the Mong people live in Here, I eagerly went down to the fields to visit the rice. The image of a woman carrying her child on her back, walking to the rice fields is enough to see how hard the mother is. Seeming to understand that hardship, the children carried on their shoulders are always obedient and sleep soundly on their mother's back. For those who love nature and yearn to admire the terraced fields during harvest season, they are busy and take advantage of this opportunity. The whole space turns yellow, the laughter and chatter echo in every corner of the sky as people go to harvest rice... making visitors just want to linger on their feet to see more, immerse themselves and experience other interesting things. If you can't arrange time in October, you can explore Xim Vang at other times of the year. Around May, when the water falls, the fields reflect the water sparkling like a mirror. The terraced fields stretch all the way to the hillside, bringing a strangely peaceful and serene tone. The scene appearing before visitors' eyes is no different from a magnificent, enchanting feng shui painting... Xim Vang is famous for its winding terraced fields, the ripe rice season dyes the entire vast area blooming with gold. Villages such as Song Chong, Hang Go Bua, Cua Mang, etc. This place always attracts many tourists every day because of its majestic mountain scenery, both beautiful and wild, along with the fresh, airy atmosphere. Peaceful time has not been affected many touristic words like in other places. On harvest days, when tourists come to Xim Vang, they will admire the image of Mong people wearing hunchbacks on their backs and harvesting rice in special and beautiful traditional costumes. The sound of fish children laughing and chatting loudly, the girls, women, and farmers are working hard, playing, chatting. When the sunset falls, another scene appears that is also extremely impressive, that is, from the stilt houses, kitchen smoke slowly rises and spreads in the slightly chilly late afternoon space, creating the beauty of labor. idyllic, simple yet profound and only when coming to the Northwest will visitors have the opportunity to encounter this poetic human beauty. In particular, if tourists want to experience and wear the traditional costumes of the indigenous people, you can also rent this costume here. Traditional costumes combined with the beautiful natural scenery in Xim Vang will save you the most beautiful moments in every photo. In addition, after taking photos, you can also participate in a direct experience of harvesting rice under the guidance of the people, thereby better understanding the working life of the mountainous ethnic people in the North of the country. For those who love nature and yearn to admire the terraced fields during harvest season, they are busy and take advantage of this opportunity. The whole space turns yellow, laughter and chatter echo throughout the sky as people go to harvest rice... making tourists just want to come to mingle and experience this interesting thing. Unlike Hoang Su Phi, Mu Cang Chai,... on weekends, Xim Vang still has a peaceful shade. Somewhere, you will occasionally see Hmong children herding cows and goats... a rustic, simple but close image. Coming to Xim Vang commune, Bac Yen, visitors will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the white cat apple flower forest, the blooming flowers seem to decorate the lively and poetic mountain landscape of the Northwest mountains and forests. The cat apple tree does not spread out many branches like a plum tree, but it has a straight, soaring trunk as if it wants to touch the white clouds floating in the sky, creating a scene like a fairyland, a paradise. the most beautiful in the world. In Bac Yen, Xim Vang has the largest scale of growing cat apples. If tourists want to see the apple forests in full bloom, March is the most suitable time for visitors to come here to check in and admire the scenery. Currently, tickets to the apple orchard are still free. People also allow tourists to freely visit and take photos in the apple forests, so visitors can feel secure and comfortably enjoy this wonderful scenery. The vast and beautiful forest of cat apples has a faintly attractive scent. In addition, visitors can easily see images of indigenous people, specifically the Mong people, harvesting cat apples. You can also ask them to try the job of harvesting cat apples and buy them. This nutritious fruit as a gift for family and friends is very wonderful and meaningful. Beautiful natural scenery, fresh air, friendly people and interesting experiences contribute to the beauty of Xim Vang in the high mountains, which is why many tourists always remember to visit Xim Vang once. times in life. Let's save the memorable moments of our youth on the journey to discover the beauty of the Northwest mountains - Xim Vang.

Son La

From September to October.

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Man Na Ka Plum Valley

Moc Chau Plateau has long been famous as the land of vast white mustard flower fields and lush green tea hills. However, few people know that windy Moc Chau is also famous for its pure white plum color every spring. Na Ka Plum Valley is a paradise of white plum flowers, a wonderland among the Northwest mountains and forests. Coming here, visitors will be immersed in a beautiful dreamy space, enjoy the fresh air, harvest and enjoy ripe red plums by themselves. Na Ka Plum Valley is located on the road through Tan Lap commune, about 16 km from Moc Chau Farm town. This place is famous for hundreds of hectares of plum trees, plum trees are planted in straight rows, lying close together and covering their heads. In spring, plum blossoms bloom, the whole valley is immersed in immense white. Summer is the season when plums ripen, the plums hanging on the branches look exactly like a herd of piglets. With beautiful scenery, Plum Valley has become an attractive destination on Moc Chau tours. Tourists often come to Plum Valley to hunt flowers or pick fruit. Depending on your purpose, you can choose the right time to go. If you want to admire the pure white color of plum blossoms, you should come here in January - February, when Moc Chau's weather is in spring. From April, it is summer and also the plum harvest season, visitors can come here to enjoy sweet ripe plums. If you want to have beautiful check-in photos, visitors should travel to Man Na Ka Valley between 9:00 am and early afternoon. At this time, the sky is clear and quite pleasant, the surrounding scenery also appears clearer and more vivid. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Na Ka Plum Valley is a paradise right in the middle of the mountain. Every season when plum blossoms bloom, the whole valley is covered in pure white, a strangely dreamy scene. Coming to this place, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the wonderful things below. Coming to Plum Valley in the last days of the year, you will see the changing season of the windy Moc Chau plateau. At that time, the young shoots of plum blossoms had just opened, began to bloom and spread their fragrance throughout the sky. The pure beauty of plum blossoms seems to add to the charm of Moc Chau, beautiful like a fairyland. Spring is also the time when Plum Valley enters its most beautiful state, the white color of plum blossoms covers every road. Looking down from above, you will see small hills and craggy cliffs also changing into the beautiful white coat of plum blossoms. Man Na Ka Moc Chau Valley suddenly transformed into a fairyland, dreamy and peaceful, completely different from the urban areas out there. If you are looking for a place to rest, relax and immerse yourself in nature, Plum Valley is the coordinates you cannot miss. Spring has passed and summer has come, which is when plums come into harvest time, the beautiful valley puts on the brilliant coat of ripe plum season. If you are fascinated by the ripe red plums of Moc Chau, you must come to the valley from April onwards. Plum is a famous gift of the Moc Chau plateau, possessing a characteristic sweet and sour and crunchy flavor. Walking around the valley these days, you will see bunches of ripe plums lying on branches. In addition to enjoying plums, you also have the opportunity to transform into a real farmer, wear a hat and harvest it yourself. Na Ka Plum Valley, ripe plum season or flower blooming season, makes visitors fall in love. And that is also the reason why this place is always in the top hottest check-in locations in Moc Chau. Through a long road, Plum Valley welcomes visitors with beautiful scenery and countless "virtual living" corners, just need to pose to get beautiful photos. If you check-in with plum blossoms, you should choose colorful, colorful outfits to create a highlight for the photo. On the contrary, simple outfits with bright colors will be suitable when taking photos during plum season. Na Ka Plum Valley is the coordinates that you must immediately mark on your Moc Chau travel map. A paradise filled with flowers and many interesting experiences is waiting for you, go now before you miss out!

Son La

From January to April.

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Thung Cuong village

Thung Cuong Moc Chau village is a small village amidst the deep green mountains and forests of the Northwest. If you have the opportunity to stop by Thung Cuong during your trip, you will encounter the charming beauty here through the brilliant flower seasons. It is the golden yellow color of wild sunflowers, the gentle pure white color of banyan flowers and plum blossoms. It could also be the red color of azalea flowers. Or maybe it's a light white color that sparkles under the sunlight of a mustard flower field. No matter what season the flowers are, they will definitely leave you with beautiful and memorable photos. Thung Cuong village (also known as Thong Cuong) is a small village located between Dong Sang and Xuan Nha communes of Moc Chau. This is the residence of the Mong ethnic people. Thung Cuong village is famous as a beautiful village thanks to the beauty of the flowers in the Northwest. Each season and month, Thung Cuong brings visitors different beauties depending on their preferences and time arrangements. If the schedule is suitable, visitors will arrange time to visit the tourist destination of Thung Cuong village. After the Lunar New Year, if you have time and want to go on spring trips, you can also go to Thung Cuong village to see the peach and plum blossoms blooming on the hillsides. From afar, the white plum blossoms look like snowflakes adding color to the spindly tree branches. Or the wild peach blossoms with light pink color along with 5 peach petals. Peach blossoms when encountering the wind, the petals of the peach blossoms begin to sway in the wind. You stand under the peach blossom trees and reach out your hand. You can pick flower petals, the peach trees growing in the garden look like Japanese cherry blossom trees from afar. You will be immersed in the typical flower colors of the Northwest mountains. After the peach and plum blossom petals begin to fade, it seems to have given way to the banyan flowers. Around March, you come to Moc Chau at this time to see images of white banyan flowers, with purple accents inside the flowers. petal. Ban flowers have a unique beauty that only other flowers seem to be able to match. Not only that, ban flowers are also a symbol proving the faithfulness of Northwest girls. Coming to Thung Cuong village in March - April, you will comfortably check in with this flower plant with strong vitality. By November, Thung Cuong village begins to take on a different beauty with pristine white mustard flowers covering the entire small village filled with houses of the people living here along with their children. Children are playing around the mustard garden area. By the end of November, in addition to the white mustard flowers, Thung Cuong village seems to be brighter and more colorful thanks to the bright yellow wild sunflowers, this is also the season when the most tourists come to Thung Cuong village. . Flowers in Moc Chau bloom all year round. If you are a lover of beauty, especially the beauty of flowers, please choose a suitable time to visit Thung Cuong village as well as some other places in Moc Chau. ! The road to Thong Cuong village is just a long and relatively narrow dirt road, but this also brings something interesting and extremely unique to Thung Cuong village. The dirt road has pristine white mustard fields on both sides. In the early mornings, the flower petals are still dripping with morning dew, but when the sun glimmers, the first rays of sunlight appear on the field. The mustard flowers seem to have gained more vitality, brightening up the sky. Surely you will not be able to resist this beauty. You must quickly stop and park your car on the side of the road to admire the beauty of these flowers. poetic and romantic, as well as taking beautiful photos in this canola field. The road leading to the village with a flycam on both sides is the white color of mustard flowers, in the middle is a winding yellow-brown dirt road. This will be a beautiful picture that nature has bestowed on Thung Cuong village. In addition, if you come to Thung Cuong village during plum blossom time, the houses of the Mong people are now covered with pure white plum flowers. Stepping in here is like being lost in a different space. different nature and new lost in the scenery of paradise. Thung Cuong village is inhabited by the Mong ethnic people. This place has a simple beauty. The people here have a rustic lifestyle close to nature. Among the vast mustard flower forests are images of the ancient people. The walled houses of the Mong people and the sounds of children playing are things that you can easily see when you go to the village. The children dressed in colorful national costumes with many typical motifs of the Mong people, the costumes also contributed to highlighting the scenery of canola flower fields. or white mustard flowers. Although the people's economy here is still limited, mainly farming and self-sufficiency, when you come to Thung Cuong village, you will still see that the people and children here are always cheerful and filled with jokes. These are the things that attract tourists from near and far to Thung Cuong village. Coming here, visitors will not only be able to see the natural scenery around here, but you will also have the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the Mong people in Moc Chau. In addition, cuisine is also an aspect for you to understand more about the people and culture of the Mong people. Surely dish names like Be Chao, Nam Pia or buffalo meat cooked in bamboo leaves and grilled fish with pa pich top will be familiar dishes when you come to Moc Chau. Thung Cuong village is truly a place worth visiting at least once in your life. Youth doesn't last long, so don't be afraid to roam around, explore beautiful lands so you won't have any regrets later.

Son La

From January to December.

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Ta Xua peak

Ta Xua is more than 10km from the center of Bac Yen highland district, the climate is cool all year round. This place is not only known for its ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees and the extremely unique hand-picking of tea of the Mong people, but is also famous for its sea of white, floating clouds that attract tourists. Visitors come to visit, experience and admire the magnificent natural beauty. Located at an altitude of 1,500m - 1,800m above sea level, Ta Xua commune is often covered by rolling clouds, layer upon layer like waves. In the early days of December, low temperatures, high humidity and mild sunshine are ideal conditions for tourists to "hunt clouds" in Ta Xua. We strolled to visit Gio peak, Chung Trinh village, Ta Xua commune, which has a panoramic view of the beautiful valley and the sea of floating clouds. This place still retains many wild features; People's lives are simple and peaceful; Even phone signals are limited, so when coming here, in addition to relaxing and hunting clouds, visitors will be immersed in nature, majestic mountains and forests; Explore and learn about the cultural identity of the Mong ethnic people. To "hunt clouds", visitors must wake up early in the morning to watch the streams of white clouds rising from the foot of the valleys, filling the vast space. The special natural phenomenon has created the scenery here into an extremely magnificent painting, giving tourists impressive names such as "Ta Xua Sea of Clouds" or "Ta Xua Cloud Paradise". There are many "cloud hunting" moments during the day, but the most beautiful are at sunrise and sunset. Waking up early in the morning, visitors can enjoy the quiet space, watching the pure white clouds floating halfway up the mountain. When the sun's rays shine, the clouds gradually disappear, revealing a sky high, blue sky. Sunlight shines down on the valley of dense clouds below. Wherever the sunlight shines, the clouds quickly dissipate, revealing the pristine village of the indigenous people. Just a few seconds ago, the whole valley was still engulfed in mist, suddenly glowing brightly under the sunlight and deep blue sky. When sunset falls, the last rays of sunlight shine through the clouds, creating a space with extremely impressive pink and orange tones. Because of that poetic beauty, Ta Xua this season is attracting a large number of photographers and young people who love to explore and adventure. Tourists are truly satisfied with the wonderful scenery of the "sea of clouds" in the mountains and forests of Bac Yen. The most impressive thing is when the sea of dense, white clouds floats right under your feet, after a strong wind blows the clouds over the mountain slopes, covering the forests and villages, it is really interesting. I took many beautiful moments to preserve memories of this peaceful land and will definitely return to this place many more times. Places such as Ta Xua junction, Gio peak, Ta Xua commune center, Dolphin's peak, lonely tree... and cafes are also the "coordinates" that many tourists choose as places to "hunt clouds". "ideal. Enjoying a cup of Ta Xua specialty tea that radiates a sweet aroma, visitors are captivated by the poetic beauty amid the vast "sea" of clouds with waves of clouds hitting the mountainside. The image of white clouds, sometimes dense, sometimes drifting lazily, is very interesting, giving the feeling of being immersed in the clouds and sky, immersing yourself in the nature of the mountains and forests. Furthermore, enjoying a cup of Ta Xua tea in an airy space, with the cold weather, feels extremely comfortable and peaceful. With fresh air, majestic natural scenery, beautiful like a "fairyland", and friendly smiles of gentle and hospitable indigenous people, "Ta Xua Cloud Paradise" has been and continues to be. becoming an attractive destination for tourists on their journey to Son La and the Northwest.

Son La

From October to April.

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Heart Tea Hill

Not only famous for possessing green space and diverse ecosystems, Moc Chau is also known for its many large green tea hills. In recent years, Moc Chau tea hill has become a tourist destination attracting many visitors and is no longer simply a place where regular tea is harvested. If you have a lot of time, you should explore all the tea gardens here and keep memorable moments for yourself. Tourists visiting this green land covered with tea not only get to see impressive scenery. Besides, you also have the opportunity to try other interesting activities such as check-in, sightseeing or interesting tea leaf picking. Known as famous tourist destinations in the Moc Chau area, Taiwanese tea hills always impress visitors because of their impressive and green appearance. Currently, the tea hill is located in On village area, Nong Truong town in Moc Chau and about 10km from the center. Because it is a joint venture farm with Taiwan, this place is also known as Taiwan's heart tea hill. The space of the tea hill is not only covered with a fresh green color combined with the natural fresh air color of Son La land. In particular, it must be mentioned that the new and innovative design helps this place gain an interesting highlight in the eyes of visitors. In addition, this also creates a lot of joy for people during the tea harvesting process. With its impressive natural beauty and romantic shape, it symbolizes couples, as well as lasting love. Taiwanese tea hills have been chosen by many couples and couples to visit and check-in with an extremely unique and romantic background. In general, the weather in Moc Chau is quite cool and somewhat colder than other provinces in the Northern region. With the characteristics of 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and fresh atmosphere, visitors can visit the heart tea hill at any time of the year. However, one piece of advice for you is to consider coming to Moc Chau in March - April. Because at this time the weather is warm and sunny and convenient for sightseeing, and young tea buds also appear. The garden should look greener after the first tea harvest of the season. If you love romantic beauty and want to admire the blooming apricot and plum flowers, January - February is also ideal for a visit. One of the points that helps the tea hill in Moc Chau become attractive to many young people today is the clear green space and extremely "genuine" background for people who like to check-in. In particular, in March - April, young shoots appear, creating an impressive, lush green garden. Besides, the unique and romantic heart shape creates a unique attraction for visitors. This includes couples who want to preserve memorable memories, as well as prove their evergreen love. Depending on each visitor, they can bring their favorite clothes, or rent ethnic clothes in the area near the tea hills to take photos. Characterized by the cool weather of the North and many trees, Moc Chau's heart tea hill always gives tourists a feeling of relaxation and closeness to nature when visiting. Different from the crowd and bustle of the district center, this place always has a peaceful, gentle but no less romantic beauty. Coming to the tea garden in Moc Chau, visitors will see the authentic scene of people harvesting green tea leaves. Thanks to that, you can better understand the value of tea leaves and the enthusiasm of the people when harvesting each fresh green tea leaf. At this time, you can also understand more about the life and culture of the indigenous people, and participate in the exciting tea picking activity. One of the strengths that helps the tourism industry in the Moc Chau - Son La area develop, as well as many people come to the tea hills to visit, is the diverse cuisine of this land. Tourists can find many delicious specialties prepared uniquely and differently by the people here. Among them, we can mention some of the following famous dishes: Veal chao, nam pia, salmon, snakehead fish vermicelli, Suoi Bang stone snail, fresh cow's milk, mustard greens,... Each dish is served with different ingredients. Fresh ingredients are easy to find locally, or grown directly and hygienically. Combined with the ingenuity of the people here, creating a unique flavor that is unforgettable from the first time you enjoy it. Every season, the Moc Chau plateau seems to be replaced by a new layer of clothing, but the green color of the tea hills is still there, as if immortal, as if eternal. Once you come to Moc Chau - the land of flowers, don't forget to stop by the tea hill to feel the pure and wonderful beauty of this place.

Son La

From January to April.

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Pine forest in Ang village.

Moc Chau has long been considered a paradise land for those who love nature, seek a fresh, cool climate, and stay away from all the noise and bustle of the bustling city. Tourist destinations in Moc Chau always bring poetry and charm, making everyone who sets foot here feel nostalgic. Among them, the appearance of Ban Ang pine forest promises to bring clear blue colors amidst the majestic and vast Northwest mountains and forests. Ban Ang pine forest is a place located in the Ang village area of Dong Sang commune, Moc Chau district, Son La province. Possessing a total area of about 43 hectares, this place includes a towering green pine forest, stretching across red-brown hillsides, and accompanied by a clear lake of up to 5 hectares wide. , has become an extremely new camping destination for tourists in the North. The most ideal time that you can choose to visit this Ban Ang pine forest is from January to March. At this time, the weather in Moc Chau is often cold, with light fog, along with It is filled with flowers stretching all over the road, creating extremely favorable conditions for you to take "extremely chill" check-in photos as well as admire the poetic natural scenery in the area. this area. Coming to Ban Ang pine forest, you will admire the Chimi strawberry garden carefully and meticulously cared for by the skillful hands of the local people here. This strawberry garden always brings a sweet fragrance that spreads throughout the entire garden, making you feel surprised and fascinated when you set foot in this area. Besides, you will also enjoy fresh strawberries with a blend of sour and sweet flavors, bringing wonderful, cool refreshing feelings as if you are lost in the flower city of Da Lat. . Besides, Ban Ang pine forest is also an ideal place for you to admire the shimmering, seductive colors of Moc Chau plum blossom season in the early spring months, from January to March. With the combination between the freshness of nature, and the fresh, iridescent but no less poetic colors of plum blossoms. All have created the brilliant colors of a pine forest that brings many different emotions of nature amidst the vast and majestic Northwest highlands. Along with the surrounding green pine forest and fresh, cool atmosphere, Ban Ang pine forest is an absolutely indispensable destination for you to organize camping trips in this area. There are quite a few vacant lots here so you can freely choose the most suitable spot to set up your tent, organize grand BBQ parties, and light a campfire with your friends, enjoying the wind. of the vast Northwestern mountains and forests. It can be said that Ban Ang pine forest is not only a place containing the inherent natural colors of heaven and earth, but also a paradise land of interesting experiential activities, for those who are passionate and want to Immerse yourself in the fresh, cool atmosphere, and admire the lush, green nature. This tour in the pine forest will definitely leave unforgettable memories in your mind.

Son La

From January to March.

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Ngu Dong Ban On

The windy Moc Chau plateau is famous for its poetic scenery and heavenly landscapes, and Ngu Dong Ban On is one of them. The mysterious cave system, untouched by human hands, is an attractive destination for tourists, especially those who are passionate about adventure. Coming here, you will have the opportunity to admire a masterpiece created by nature, wild but no less splendid. Ngu Dong Ban On is a system of 5 caves located deep underground, located in Ban On area, Moc Chau Farm town, Moc Chau district. These caves were discovered in 2006, after a historic flood. With its pristine and mysterious beauty, Ngu Dong has become an attractive destination in Moc Chau, attracting enthusiasts of exploration. The climate in Moc Chau plateau is extremely cool and pleasant, especially during the periods from April to July and September to December. At this time, it is mildly sunny, with little rain, suitable for activities. Explore caves. Besides, this is also the peak tourist season in Moc Chau, visitors can admire the windy plateau as well as participate in other fun and entertainment activities. From August, Moc Chau enters the rainy season, with low temperatures, bad weather and lots of rain. The path up to the cave is also more difficult due to the wet and slippery ground. Therefore, if you intend to travel to Ngu Dong Ban On, you should avoid going at this time. Ngu Dong Ban On has a pristine and mysterious beauty, a challenge that every tourist always wants to conquer. Welcoming tourists at Ngu Dong are countless fascinating and unique experiences. To fully explore this complex, visitors must spend at least one day. To get to Ngu Dong, you have to cross a long and equally dangerous road. On both sides of the road are cascading tea hills, layered and beautiful. The road is more than 20 km long, winding around the green tea hills, looking from afar like a strip of green silk lying across the windy Moc Chau plateau. The biggest attraction on this road is the brilliant beauty of thousands of flowers. Each season will be a different color of flowers, flower carpets stretching across the mountain slopes, as beautiful and dreamy as the flower paradise of Pa Phach village. On the way there is a small house, which is both a resting place and a coordinate for you to admire the scenery. Ngu Dong Ban On is a system with 5 caves, including cave 3 and cave 4 that have been put into tourism exploitation. Cave 3 is the deepest and widest cave, fully equipped with generators. The cave entrance is small and narrow, only enough room for one person to squeeze through, but inside is a large space. The cave's interior has a pristine and mysterious appearance with a system of stalagmites that are thousands of years old. Each stalactite block has a unique shape and color, creating a shimmering and mysterious space. Right at the entrance of the cave is the altar to worship Saint Mother Au Co - where people often go to worship every holiday. Cave 4 is located independently and quite far from the remaining caves, so the number of visitors is limited. In the cave, there is a lighting system, illuminating a system of giant stalactites of various shapes. Deep inside the cave, visitors will see pillars, camels, geckos, snails... shaped from stone, just like a wonderfully carved work of nature. The road to conquer Ngu Dong Ban On is full of thorns and dangers, but the results will not disappoint you. If you have the opportunity to visit the windy Moc Chau plateau, do not miss this coordinates!

Son La

From April to July or from September to December.

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Moc Chau

Moc Chau has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, winter with mild weather and flowers and fruits all year round. In January, the plateau is green with budding tea hills, peach blossoms, plum blossoms, apricot blossoms, cherry blossoms... From mid-May, plums begin to ripen, people harvest plums and sell them to lowland traders. There are no flowers in summer, nor is it strawberry season, but this place is very suitable for picnics because of the fresh air and many outdoor activities. The persimmon season in Moc Chau starts from August to December every year. In particular, the crispy persimmon season usually comes earlier, from August to October, while from October to the end of the year is the season for astringent persimmons. The white mustard season in Moc Chau begins in November. In December, bright yellow wild sunflowers decorate the plateau. Moc Chau is nearly 200 km from Hanoi. If traveling by motorbike, you should follow the old Highway 6 because there are many beautiful scenery along the way, but you should pay attention to the steering wheel because the road is quite degraded. The journey takes about 4-5 hours. On the way, you will pass the S-shaped road in Van Ho district. Most travelers stop to admire the scenery and check-in at this soft S-shaped curve. If you take a bus, you can choose routes to Son La from My Dinh or Yen Nghia bus station, then get off at Moc Chau with a high-quality bus ticket price of about 200,000 VND. If you drive your own car, you don't need to worry too much because the road is big and easy to go despite many steep passes. Be careful, drive at the right speed and pay attention to the lane when passing. In the summer, the roads are less foggy but visibility is limited when it rains. The section that may be cloudy is the road from Thung Khe section. Moc Chau has many motels. However, to get quality accommodation during peak season, you should still call to book in advance. There are eco-lodges (with mountains, lakes, stilt houses) or homestay-style community motels. The price of a room is about 200,000 - 300,000 VND per night but there are also many motels with lower prices. Some suggested "chill" homestays are MAMA's House, Le Chalet du Lac, Fairy House Moc Chau, House By Lake, The Nordic Village, Moc Chau Retreat... Room prices range from 300,000 to 1,000,000 VND per night. To fully explore Moc Chau, you can go quickly in 2 days. If you have more time, about 3-4 days is best, you will have plenty of time to find beautiful camera angles to take photos or go to neighboring famous tourist areas such as Thung Nai, Mai Chau, Hoabinh water electric... Places you can visit: Ban Ang pine forest, Mu Nau plum valley, Sunflower garden, Moc Chau tea exchange, Chieng Khoa waterfall, Nang Tien waterfall, Dai Yem waterfall, Grassland 68, Nguyen Thuy village, Pha Luong peak. Eateries and restaurants are located along the town center passing through Highway 6. In addition to specialties such as plums, tea or milk, Moc Chau is also famous as a delicious place to eat. The dishes not to be missed when coming here are fried veal, fried stream fish, multi-dish lentil fish, salmon hot pot, pork blood pudding, buffalo meat on the stove, vegetables dipped in fish intestine sauce or five-color rice. If you want to eat dairy veal, you can find restaurants Dong Hai, Xuan Bac 181, Nam Hung 70, or Lan Hong 64, Ve Quan Moc Chau... A strange dish to try is Moc Chau fresh milk hot pot. The broth is simmered from bones and vegetables, a moderate amount of milk is added to give it a milky white color and mild flavor, and corn is added for sweetness. When the hot pot begins to boil, the layer of milk on top begins to thicken, giving it a fatty and fragrant taste. This is also the time when the hot pot broth is at its most delicious. In the past two years, Moc Chau has also been famous for producing strawberries with quality not inferior to those of Japan or Korea because they are grown using Japanese technology. Winter will be the strawberry harvest season on farms with gardens filled with ripe red strawberries, sweet and sour taste, and if eaten with Moc Chau yogurt, it is very easy to become "addictive". In the summer, after plum season, there will be melon season with sweet fragrant fruits. You can buy tea, milk, cat apples, corn, corn wine... as gifts from these locations: intersection 73 near town, sub-area 32 and Bo Bun, intersection 70, peach garden intersection, sub-area Chieng Bi area. Moc Chau usually has warm sunshine during the day, but the night temperature is quite low and foggy. You need to bring enough warm clothes to ensure your health, and check your vehicle's lights before departing. Do not litter, step on people's mustard beds or climb on trees, break wild peach branches, plum branches, flowers...

Son La

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Son Moc Huong Cave

With an area of 6,915 square meters, Bat Cave contains an underground water source that never dries up. The name Bat Cave originates from the fact that in the past, there were large colonies of bats living and nesting here, but now they have left elsewhere. However, the name Bat Cave is still called by people here to this day as a familiar name from a long time ago. Above the ceiling of the cave are high stone arches hanging down to form magical shimmering stalactites. These stalactites form many interesting shapes such as fairies, fairies, animals... All create a scene that is both sparkling and majestic. This is a place that when traveling to Moc Chau you should not miss! Legend has it that once upon a time, there was a sacred dragon who, when flying over this land, saw the majestic mountains and cool climate, so he humbled himself and hid in Bat Cave and resided here. That's why this mountain range has many mysterious colors such as: white in the morning, blue at noon, then pink in the afternoon, and finally purple at sunset. People here often tell each other that it is because the dragon's body is surrounding the mountain. Later, when the dragon died, it released 7 pearls to repay the favor. The 7 pearls are the 7 mountains that later created Bat Cave. Thanks to the legendary stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, this place becomes even more attractive and makes many curious tourists want to come here to verify. From the moment you enter from the cave entrance, the light shining into the cave will make you feel like you are lost in a fairyland with different dark and light shades. Visitors will admire the beauty of the limestone stalactites hanging down, creating an amazing natural picture. Furthermore, these rocks also have many different shapes, making them interesting for visitors. The most special is the stone block shaped like a man and woman in love in the shallow lake in the middle of the cave, a highlight that makes everyone admire. In the cave, in addition to the shapes created from limestone blocks, there are also many banyan trees whose roots form shapes on the ground such as elephants, tigers... Another special thing about Son Moc Huong Cave is that the middle of the cave is arched higher than other places in the cave, with a stone curtain at the entrance. This is called the "princess" chamber, which is also an attraction in this place. This. Bat Cave is both a place to visit and a place to explore with forests and trees growing around, so visitors need to pay attention to the following things: Because the cave is located in a dense forest, visitors should wear comfortable and covered clothes to both climb the mountain and avoid being bitten by insects or mosquitoes. You should also bring mosquito spray to ensure safety. , especially with children. When visiting Son Moc Huong Cave, parents need to pay attention to their children's health when climbing the mountain and visiting the cave, then provide timely solutions if the child is too tired or too hyperactive to run around. toss.

Son La

From January to December

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