Yen Bai is not only famous for its specialties imbued with the cultural essence of the Northwest, but the destinations and natural beauty here also captivate people's hearts.
Yen Bai is not only famous for its specialties imbued with the cultural essence of the Northwest, but the destinations and natural beauty here also captivate people's hearts.
Traveling to Yen Bai has 2 most beautiful seasons that you should not miss. It is the fall from mid-September to mid-October, which is the season of ripe rice. At this time, the rice color will be bright yellow everywhere, and the weather will be beautiful. From May to June is the water pouring season, when the summer rains begin to pour water down the mountains, water is led from the mountains into the terraced fields, the terraces glistening with water in the afternoon sun, creating a unique beauty. The beauty makes many tourists surprised.
Below are ideal destinations that you should not miss when traveling to Yen Bai:
Luc Yen gem market (Photo: Baoyenbai.com.vn)
Luc Yen Gem Market is a "unique" market in Vietnam that only sells one item, gemstones, with special and unique cultural features that are somewhat strange, making people unable to leave. eyes when coming here. The market is open every day of the week. Only about 3-4 hours a day but the market is very bustling, crowded and often busier on weekends. Luc Yen gem market is considered one of the largest gem trading "capitals" in Vietnam.
The majesty of Khau Pha pass. (Photo: IT)
Khau Pha Pass is one of the four great passes in Vietnam. This place has Khau Pha peak, the highest mountain of Mu Cang Chai, famous for its winding and steepest slopes in the country. Conquering Khau Pha Pass, visitors will be immersed in the majestic natural scenery, admiring the mountain ranges that look like curved horns rising among the white clouds. Winding mountain passes between pristine old forests and terraced fields of the H'Mong and Thai ethnic groups. With a length of about 30km, at an altitude of 1,200m, Khau Pha Pass is the place that divides the boundary between Van Chan and Mu Cang Chai districts.
Tourists trekking to Ta Xua peak. (Photo: collected)
Ta Xua peak is one of the 15 highest peaks in Vietnam. Located in Ban Cong commune, Tram Tau district (Yen Bai province) at an altitude of 2,865m above sea level, it is the most attractive mountain trekking destination in the Northwest. This place is surrounded by high mountains, so dense clouds often appear, forming seas of white, floating clouds. The appropriate time to conquer and hunt clouds at Ta Xua peak is from October to April of the following year.
Cu Vai village is like a field airport with the runway being the only main road in the village, and the houses alternating on both sides are directional pilots. (Photo: collected)
Cu Vai village is about 20 km from the center of Tram Tau district, but the road to the village is very dangerous, mostly uphill and rocky. Therefore, according to the experience of those who have explored Cu Vai village, if you want to visit the village, you should go on a sunny day, not on a rainy day, because not only is it difficult to move, but it is also impossible to "hunt clouds". ", sightseeing, check-in. Cu Vai in Thai means "a string of clouds across the sky". The most interesting point when coming to Cu Vai is not only "cloud hunting" but also because every season here is beautiful. In particular, when you come here, you also have the opportunity to meet very friendly and hospitable villagers.
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: 05/10/2023
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