Independence Day and Lai Chau Tourism and Culture Week 2024

O Quy Ho Pass

Backpackers often joke that if they haven't reached O Quy Ho Pass, they can't be called genuine backpackers. O Quy Ho Pass has a length of more than 40km, located at an altitude of over 2000 meters, on National Highway 4D crossing Hoang Lien Son range, the top of the pass is the border between Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces. According to the legend of O Quy Ho Pass, in the past, in this mountainous area, there often appeared a bird with a melodious cry, associated with the legend of the uncoupled love story of a couple. Therefore, over time, it was the cry of that bird that gave the name of this famous pass. For every person traveling O Quy Ho Pass, going down the pass on clear, sunny days is a blessing in life. Standing on the top of the pass, admiring the vast and majestic beauty of the mountain and forest nature, feel the magic of the scenery on the pass: on the Lao Cai side, the fog spreads, on the Lai Chau side, it is sunny and sunny. Summer is often covered with clouds, winter has snow and ice, attracting not only domestic tourists but also foreign tourists. O Quy Ho Pass runs along the slopes of Hoang Lien Son range, a long road with majestic and impressive mountain and forest scenery. On clear, sunny and windy days, you can see small villages in the distance, undulating mountains and the majestic beauty of Fansipan peak amid the clouds. On cold winter days, O Quy Ho has incredible beauty, with snow covering the forest trees and roads. The most ideal journey is from Sapa to O Quy Ho pass, about 12km past Silver Waterfall - one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Lao Cai. In particular, when conquering the pass, backpackers rarely miss Tram Ton - the ranger station of Hoang Lien National Park. This is also one of the starting points to conquer the majestic Fansipan peak and the road to visit Love Waterfall. Here, with the scenery of a cliff on one side and a deep abyss on the other, it creates a feeling of challenge for every driver when passing here. Under the dense tropical forests, a winding road, climbing on cliffs with steep downhills and sharp turns will be a challenge for any driver. However, O Quy Ho Pass has become an important road, a bridge connecting the lowlands to the town center. But this same danger is one of the attractive reasons that attract backpackers to O Quy Ho to experience and surpass themselves.

From January to December

Sin Ho Highlands

Sin Ho Plateau is a highland district of Lai Chau, this place is considered the second Sapa of the Northwest region. Because the climate here is cool all year round, the average temperature fluctuates around 18 degrees Celsius. The plateau is located in a quite favorable location, located in the middle of rolling rocky mountains, surrounded by green primeval forests. , blending with the sea of floating clouds, creating a scene like a fairyland. Tourists arriving in Sin Ho not only have the opportunity to see the sea of clouds, explore majestic mountain ranges, or visit unique terraced fields, but they also learn about customs and culture. Lai Chau's transformation is also interesting. As a famous tourist destination, you can come here anytime. Because each time in the Sin Ho plateau has its own unique beauty and experiences. If you want to explore fresh natural beauty, with peach blossom forests, plum blossoms,... in full bloom, you can visit in spring. Summer is the ideal time to explore the beauty of the ripe rice season, the terraced fields look like they are wearing a beautiful golden shirt. Or autumn is the time when the air is slightly cool, which is the right time to conquer the surrounding mountains. Winter is the time for you to have the opportunity to watch snow fall on the plateau, which is also very interesting. Where is Sin Ho Plateau located? It is known that this plateau is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Lai Chau, located in Sin Ho district, about 60km from the city center and located at an altitude of about 1,500m. Therefore, getting here is not easy, especially for those who do not have experience traveling to forests and mountains. So what is the road to Sin Ho plateau like? If from Hanoi, first you need to travel to Lai Chau by bus or motorbike (if you are a backpacker). By motorbike, you can follow the route: Hanoi -> Lao Cai -> Sapa -> O Quy Ho Pass -> Lai Chau. Or you can also follow the route: Hanoi -> Phu Tho -> Yen Bai -> Mu Cang Trai -> Lai Chau. After arriving in Lai Chau city center, you can rent a motorbike at hotels or Homestays to stay and conquer the plateau yourself. Not only is it known as an attractive natural tourist destination, but Sin Ho is also a land that preserves the long-standing cultural and historical values of the Vietnamese people. When you arrive at the plateau, before your eyes will be majestic mountains, surrounded by a sea of clouds, dense forests, and winding passes, all creating a unique beauty of the land of Lai Chau that is not typical of Lai Chau. everywhere. The nature here, imbued with the characteristics of primeval forests and mountains, creates wild and majestic beauty. On beautiful days, holidays or weekends, the number of visitors coming to hunt clouds is very large. A scene of floating clouds, stretching endlessly, in the distance are rays of sunlight shining through the trees, causing the clouds to gradually fade. All these images paint a romantic, extremely impressive picture of nature. Sin Ho Lai Chau Plateau is the living and working place of many ethnic minorities, typically: H'Mong people, Thai people, Dao people,... After discovering the beauty of the plateau , visitors can go to the villages to immerse themselves in the simple, rustic life here and learn about the cultural beauty and unique customs of the Sin Ho people. Along with that, you can also enjoy many delicious dishes and Lai Chau specialties, as well as buy ideal souvenirs to give to friends and relatives.

From January to December

Chu Va peak

From Sa Pa, follow Highway 4D towards Lai Chau for about 30 km, visitors will reach the foot of Chu Va mountain. Chu Va is a new tourist destination, but it is attractive to tourists who like to explore and take photos because when coming here, visitors can be creative in every moment because of the virtual changes of mountain clouds. Chu Va peak stands tall like a sharp arrow reaching high into the sky, that's why this place is like a "navel" of cumulus clouds. Depending on the time, weather, and light changes during the day, Chu Va turns virtual and captivating with many nuances. To reach this mountain range, you have to walk about 1 km from the main road. According to some photographers, taking beautiful photos in Chu Va depends on many factors, but the most beautiful is when the clouds wrap around the mountain body, which photographers call "Scarf Ring". only revealing the mountain amidst the vastness of heaven and earth. The most beautiful season in Chu Va is around the beginning of September, when the terraced fields turn golden yellow surrounding the foot of the mountain, creating a colorful picture. The strangeness and excitement of Chu Va makes many people who love to explore and eyes that want to capture beautiful scenery in their lenses come here to admire and enjoy.

September to March

Muong Than Field

"First Thanh, second Lo, third Than, fourth Tac" is the summary sentence of our ancestors talking about the most vast and beautiful fields in the Northwest. Having just vaguely heard the story of "Than Uyen wind", the temperament of a person who likes to "travel" was eager to cross Highway 32 from Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) to Than Uyen (Lai Chau) on a rainy afternoon. sunny winter. Than Uyen district capital is located in a valley, and the valley is a vast, rolling field. Coming to Than Uyen, you will be immersed in a rustic indigenous life of brocade weaving. The scenery and delicious dishes keep attracting visitors from far away. Fish pa deck, it's a dish you can find and enjoy anywhere, from a small restaurant in town or in a lovely stilt house of the Thai people. It is an ancient Thai dish, but is still famous today. To "carve" this unique and unique cuisine, people have to go to the Nam Mu river to catch fish called pa patch in Thai. The fish is cleaned, then mixed with ginger, salt, chili, garlic, wine, especially fragrant roasted sticky rice... mixed well. After being marinated, the fish is placed in a sealed tube of apricot shoots and waited for half a month until the salt is absorbed and can be used. When eating, put the fish on charcoal and grill it, which is called taking the heat from the fire to give it a smoky flavor. Grilled fish eaten with fragrant sticky rice will make the taste buds unforgettable. This season, relax in the fields of Muong Than, the rhythm of working life is full of charming colors. We walked slowly on the endless green fields, as if lost in the vast steppe in a fairy tale. Occasionally the wind rushes into the basin, creating a rather special microclimate on the third most beautiful field in the Northwest. Therefore, "Than Uyen wind" is also a "specialty" of this valley. The wind whistles strongly, swirling around the basin. This season the wind is dry and dry. Tourists who want to explore Than Uyen often go to Muong Cang commune, through Muong Mit commune to see the stilt houses of the Thai people looming in the brilliant color of azalea flowers on the mountainside. What makes us excited is not only the fairy tale scene but also the image of a Thai woman working diligently at the loom. Thai women in Muong Cang commune are busy this season weaving towels and cushions for their families, especially unmarried girls who have to diligently weave day and night to prepare for the happy season when Tet comes and spring comes. about.

From January to December

Nam Pu Ta Leng Mountain - Phong Tho

Pu Ta Leng mountain peak with an altitude of 3049m in Lai Chau province is considered a common dream for those who love to travel and are passionate about exploring and discovering. Coming to the second highest mountain peak in Vietnam (only after Fansipan peak), you will be overwhelmed by the majestic and majestic mountains and forests mixed with a bit of magic. The area around the mountain has steep terrain, full of dangers and quite picky with people, however Pu Ta Leng is definitely a worthy gift, an unforgettable experience for youth when deciding to conquer the second roof of the mountain. This Indochina! As one of the mountains in the Hoang Lien Son range, Pu Ta Leng is located just northwest of Fansipan peak. If Fansipan is considered the "roof of Indochina", then Pu Ta Leng is the second roof that backpackers or young people who love challenges "must" try to conquer even just once. Between these two peaks is O Quy Ho Pass (also known as Hoang Lien Pass) and National Highway 4D runs through (this is the road from Lao Cai to Lai Chau and vice versa). Pu Ta Leng peak (Phu Ta Leng) is read in the language of the Dao ethnic people living in Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province as Pu Ta Leng, in which the word "Pú" means "mountain". Conquering Pu Ta Leng is not an overnight event, usually the process of climbing to the top and getting back down will take about 3-4 days. If you want to stop and combine camping along the way and rest a lot, it will take about 3-4 days. from 5-6 days. You can start at the starting line from Pho village, Ho Thau commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province to start your journey to conquer the Pu Ta Leng challenge. With a "respectable" height just behind Fansipan, the 3049m Pu Ta Leng peak is conquered by backpackers who divide their journey into smaller pieces. The first day, from the starting point (the foot of the mountain) climb to an altitude of about 1500-2000m, the second day conquer the remaining altitude, and so continue to repeat the journey when going down from the top, returning to the point. initial departure. Unlike Fansipan peak, which has been upgraded and built with many convenient services for the climbing industry for commercial and tourist purposes, Pu Ta Leng peak is still quite wild, with a rugged mountainous landscape with steep, challenging slopes. Awaken courage, calmness as well as quick thinking in handling unexpected situations. In the first 700-1000m, the road up is not too dangerous, with few turns and jagged cliffs, but dense forest trees block most of the path. Large trees that are thousands of years old, have large rough trunks, and roots that protrude from the ground and lie scattered after a rainstorm or strong wind are also considered one of the significant obstacles that consume time and energy for climbers. From an altitude of 1500m or more, colorful azalea flowers bloom all over the sky of Pu Ta Leng, creating a picture of majestic mountains and forests that still shines with romance and poetry. At most, pink and purple rhododendrons crept across the path, fallen petals littering the path, creating a scene like the road to a fairyland. From here, looking far away we can also see Bach Moc Luong Tu peak and Phu Xi Lung peak, two peaks of the Hoang Lien Son range. Climbing to a height of 3049m, looking down from the top is a feeling of pride in having overcome hundreds, thousands of challenges along the way to conquer the second highest peak in Vietnam. At this altitude, the temperature drops, the weather becomes cold, the air is thin and the climbing path is arduous, easily making the hiker tired. So, take some time to sit down and gather to share your feelings and joys with your group members. In addition to the majestic Pu Ta Leng peak, you can also take this opportunity to explore Bach Moc Luong Tu and Phu Xi Lung peaks... these are all peaks that challenge climbers with sharp, jagged rock slopes. and uneven terrain with many hills and obstacles. Pu Ta Leng in general and the peaks of the Hoang Lien Son range are always a common dream for young people who are passionate about traveling and want to mark unforgettable moments of their youth with conquering feet.

From January to December

Ta Lien peak - Phong Tho

Ta Lien Son is beautiful because of its diverse primeval vegetation, luxuriant ancient trees, large trunks covered with moss and ferns. The path is "carpeted" with white ancient camellia flowers, bright red maple leaves mixed with green moss and attractive colorful azalea flowers falling all over the path. The vines clinging tightly to the rock looked like the tentacles of a strange animal, ready to reach out and swallow the person who crossed the mountains to hunt in the forest. From above, you can see quite clearly the vast and beautiful city of Lai Chau amidst the majestic mountains and forests in your sight with a hazy, misty image. Ta Lien Lai Chau Mountain is the 6th highest mountain in Vietnam, possessing a majestic natural picture and a beautiful fairy-tale forest. This mountain is also known as Co Trau mountain, located in Ta Leng commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province. With an altitude of 2,996 meters above sea level, Ta Lien Son becomes a great challenge for young people who are passionate about climbing. The journey through streams and forests is not only an opportunity for you to admire the beautiful scenery of heaven and earth, but also to seriously learn valuable survival experiences. According to the experience of trekking Ta Lien Son of many tourists, standing on the top of this mountain, you can zoom in and fully enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lai Chau city hidden at the foot of the mountain. In addition, at each different altitude, the natural scenery of heaven and earth also continuously changes, opening up beautiful scenery that pleases the eyes. Ta Lien Son is one of the high mountains possessing diverse and unique vegetation. The mountain is covered by a primeval forest with fairy-tale colors, flexibly changing its beauty according to the four seasons of the year. No matter what season you trek, you will be able to immerse yourself in the breathtakingly beautiful scenery of Ta Lien Mountain. The road from the foot of the mountain to the top of Ta Lien mountain is filled with beautiful colors and backgrounds like a fairy tale movie. Trees, flowers, streams and waterfalls are fresh, cool and pristine as a welcome to travelers from far away traveling to Lai Chau and exploring this majestic and beautiful mountain. Ta Lien mountain forest in Lai Chau is truly a fairy tale with many huge ancient trees reaching straight into the sky, catching the bright golden sunlight. Beneath the tree, moss is covered in green, making the scene even more wild and mysterious. In the early mornings, golden sunlight penetrates through each canopy of leaves with scattered mist, making the picture even more magical. The four seasons on Ta Lien Son Mountain are all breathtakingly beautiful scenery that only those who are physically able to trek will have the opportunity to admire. Because there is no cable car like Fansipa in Sapa, you can only cross roads full of trees, rocks, etc. to reach the top of the mountain. In spring, Ta Lien Mountain is filled with the pink color of fresh azalea flowers, especially near the top of the mountain. Summer is coming, the vegetation in the forest is green. In autumn, there are maple trees with brilliant red and yellow colors from October to November, not to mention the pure white camellia season throughout the forest. After the strenuous journey of climbing the mountain, visitors have the opportunity to admire the luxuriant shrubs. You can climb these bushes to see Lai Chau city hidden under the mist. Or zoom out to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Hoang Lien Son range with the peaks of Bach Moc Luong Tu, Putaleng, Nhiu Co San,... looming in the ocean of clouds.

From January to December

Si Thau Chai village

Traveling to Lai Chau is a land that is not as famous and impressive as Ha Giang, Sa Pa or Cao Bang, but is the starting place for you to reach many of the most beautiful peaks in Vietnam. And here there is also an ideal village for you to return to a peaceful life, experience the local culture, and recharge a little natural energy before the cramped city. To get the closest moments to nature and better experience highland life, come to Si Thau Chai village - a community tourism village as beautiful as a fairy tale, with peace, delicious cuisine, The locals are hospitable like family. Please follow and explore here! Si Thau Chai community tourism village is located in Ho Thau commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province. This place is about 7km from Tam Duong town, 30km from Lai Chau city and 50km from Sapa town. Peaceful village, cloud village, sleeping muse in the forest are the names that tourists give to Si Thau Chai village - the collective living place of more than 60 Dao ethnic families. They have lived for many generations on this land, this place is for living and community activities. The road to the village is a place for agricultural cultivation, cattle raising, and fish farming to serve the lives of the people here for many generations. In Si Thau Chai village, life is extremely peaceful, the space is fresh and life here seems to slow down a lot. Every morning, the family eats breakfast together, some go to the fields, some go to work in the village, children go to school... here the people bond together through community-based activities. In Si Thau Chai village, there are still many unique houses with walls. I see that house as something that preserves the beauty of the highlands, keeping the fire alive for every family and tourist coming to the village. To me, Si Thau Chai village is very beautiful, peaceful, fresh and cool. One day when you return to Si Thau Chai village, you will feel many natural sounds of the wind, the sound of bamboo rustling, the sound of chirping forest birds, there are many flowers, many butterflies... it can be said that this place is as beautiful as a village. fairy village. The road running through the village from top to bottom, from the beginning of the village to the end of the village is built cleanly and beautifully, along the road are many roses, stone walls, peach blossoms, five-colored flowers, or yellow corn hanging all over the porches. houses, a few slopes with models of chickens, goats, chamois... very impressive. At the end of the village is the most famous paragliding spot in Tam Duong, the starting point to reach Pu Ta Leng peak or Tac Tinh waterfall. And one thing is for sure, the people in Si Thau Chai village are very nice, they are hospitable and honest; During my two-day experience at Si Thau Chai village, I felt like I was coming home, not like I had gone to a far away place. Sunset in Si Thau Chai village falls very late, some days at 6:30 the sky is still brilliant. Therefore, watching the sunset on the way to the village is an attractive thing. Morning is the best time to hunt for clouds, clouds cover the entire road to the village. The best time to see clouds is at the beginning of the tourist village's welcome gate, or go to the end of the village where there is a small slope to watch. At noon in the village it is sunny but cool, not too hot, walking is the best time to see the flower gates, stone fences and observe the peaceful life of the village. Si Thau Chai village always welcomes tourists to stay here to experience local life, stay to climb mountains or experience cuisine and festivals in the village. But according to indigenous people, from September to February every year is the most ideal time to experience the most impressive Si Thau Chai village of the year. And in Si Thau Chai village there is also a peach blossom garden with more than 100 trees, so the Tet holiday from January to February is the time when the peach garden is in full bloom. Si Thau Chai is a not widely known name in Lai Chau tourism - an attractive destination with a peaceful village and poetic landscape. If you once experience the beauty of Lai Chau tourism, you must definitely come to this village to experience it!

From September to February.

Tan Uyen tea hill.

Tan Uyen tea hill, known as the beautiful paradise land of Lai Chau. Possessing a fresh, romantic natural landscape, it is an ideal virtual living spot for anyone. Not only that, the green tea fields, shimmering under the golden sunlight, create beautiful photography angles. That's why many couples have chosen this place to take wedding photos, capturing the most beautiful moments of their lives. And to better understand this tourist destination in Lai Chau, let's explore together! Tan Uyen tea hill, as its name suggests, has vast fresh tea fields, with a scale of more than 2,000 hectares and an age of nearly 50 years. Tea here is known as the main economic crop of Tan Uyen town, and is also the source of many famous tea brands in the country, typically: San Tuyet tea, O Long tea, Thanh Tam tea, etc. ... Therefore, when arriving at the tea hill, visitors will have the opportunity to explore firsthand the process of growing and harvesting fresh tea, as well as enjoy the highest quality, standard cups of tea. In addition, the tea hills are also a place that attracts the attention of many young people, because the green tea fields create beautiful frames and produce romantic photos. As a natural tourist destination, the time to explore the tea hills is not too important. However, to have the best experiences, you can consider coming here between September and October. This is the end of summer, the best time to explore the tea hills as well as take photos. Besides, visitors can also combine watching the ripe rice season in Mu Cang Chai at this time. Or if you love spring, March and April are also ideal times, this is the season when flowers and leaves bud, it is the time when tea produces many fresh young buds, very suitable for spreading. Experience drinking fresh tea at the garden. Coming to Tan Uyen tea hill, you will see a picture of nature appearing right before your eyes. Fresh tea trees are planted in rows, creating a very eye-catching look. The canopy of tea leaves is wide and thick, its stem is sturdy, and it is reaching out to welcome the morning sun. All these images make people's hearts flutter and leave an impression on all visitors who come here. Many people also say that the green tea hill in Tan Uyen is like a beautiful steppe in the middle of Europe. Not only does it possess a romantic natural landscape, but the tea hill is also known as an extremely wonderful vacation destination. With the fresh, cool atmosphere, blending with the peaceful scenery, it makes people let go of all their worries and worries, bringing an incredible feeling of peace and relaxation. What could be more wonderful than sitting and looking at the green tea hills, enjoying delicious cups of tea in a wonderful space like this? Guaranteed, when you come to Tan Uyen tea hill you will not want to leave at all. Exploring the tea hills, an indispensable experience is taking virtual photos. With a Backround covered in the lush green of fresh tea leaves, glimmering with golden rays of sunlight and white clouds floating in the sky, creating memorable photos. That's why many couples preparing to get married have chosen Tan Uyen tea hill to leave behind the most beautiful photos of their lives. In addition, exploring the tea hills, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the simple life of the people here, and participating in harvesting tea in the early morning with the people is also very interesting. Tan Uyen tea hill is located in the Northwest mountains, so enjoying mountain specialties here is also a wonderful experience. Some dishes that tourists should not miss include: Lam rice dish, thang co dish, running chicken, men men dish, kitchen buffalo meat... Tan Uyen tea hill will be an attractive tourist destination for tourists when visiting and experiencing in Lai Chau.

September to October.

Pu Sam Cap cave complex

Pu Sam Cap is known as 'the first cave in the Northwest' and is one of the most beautiful and famous caves in Lai Chau. Possessing magical, sparkling colorful stalactites with unique shapes, creating a magical and extremely impressive space. Only about 5km from Lai Chau city center, Pusamcap cave complex is blessed by nature with a system of limestone caves with majestic landscapes, a must-see destination for tourists when exploring the Northwest. The Pusamcap cave complex is located at an altitude of 1,300 to 1,700 meters above sea level, stretching across a vast limestone mountain range. With more than 10 large and small caves, Pusamcap is a natural masterpiece created over millions of years, attractive by its rich and diverse stalactite system. Each cave here has its own beauty, but the most prominent are the three main caves: Thien Mon Cave, Thien Duong Cave, and Thuy Tinh Cave. Thien Mon Cave opens before visitors a large space like a natural theater with shimmering colorful stalactites. When entering the cave, people feel like they are lost in a fairy tale world with stalactites hanging down from the cave ceiling, shimmering under the weak light filtering from the cave entrance. The space inside the cave is wide and airy, creating a feeling of both mystery and comfort for visitors. Huge blocks of stone form strange shapes, evoking images of ancient palaces or beautiful natural statues. Thien Duong Cave also offers an equally breathtaking scene. As soon as entering the cave entrance, visitors will immediately be impressed by the image of a majestic stone lion standing guard, opening a journey into a fairyland. Inside, soft, pure white stalactite columns curl like silk ribbons of the Northwest sky and land, creating a poetic and quiet space. At the center of the cave is a clear blue lake, reflecting shimmering light from the stalactites, adding to the mystery and magic of this place. The last stop when visiting Pu Sam Cap cave is Thuy Tinh cave. This cave is located in the most precarious position, so it creates a special attraction for young people who love adventure. And in recent years, Thuy Tinh cave has been exploited more strongly for tourism, so coming to this cave, visitors will have many more interesting experiences. Not only stopping at the beauty of the caves, the Pusamcap complex also gives visitors unforgettable experiences amid majestic mountain scenery and pure nature. With a cool climate all year round, this place is always an ideal destination for those who want to escape the noise and bustle of city life to immerse themselves in a quiet and peaceful space. The journey from Hanoi to Pusamcap cave is an exciting experience through beautiful and majestic mountain passes. To get to Pusamcap, you can choose a bus from Hanoi departing from My Dinh or Giap Bat wharf. The distance is about 420 km and travel time is about 7-10 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Bus ticket prices range from 250,000 to 350,000 VND one way. When you arrive in Lai Chau city center, you can rent a car to go to Pusamcap cave, about 6-7 km away. Tickets to visit Pusamcap cave cost about 50,000 VND/person. In addition to exploring caves, visitors can participate in trekking, climbing or camping activities right in the complex area, watch the sunset over the deep blue mountains, or immerse themselves in the cool breeze. cold from the surrounding primeval forests. Combined with the beauty of nature, visitors also have the opportunity to interact with local people located near the cave area. The ethnic people here are always willing to introduce their unique culture, traditional customs and traditions along with local dishes rich in highland flavors such as: Dishes with underarm pork, ash-buried goby, Pa Pinh Pop, grilled rock moss. In addition, there are still many other delicious dishes you should take the time to enjoy such as: Green salad, purple sticky rice, bamboo shoots, bitter leaf blood soup, bitter bamboo shoot salad with orchids, fried cicadas, etc. This is an experience. helps visitors understand more about the life and people here, contributing to enriching their journey of discovery.

From April to September.

Pheo Golden Edition.

Vang Pheo is one of the oldest villages of the White Thai people in Lai Chau, where there are many ancient houses nestled next to green rice fields. Vang Pheo village is located in Muong So commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province. This is the long-standing land of the White Thai ethnic group. Vang Pheo villagers are hospitable and have poetic mountain and forest scenery, which has attracted many tourists to this place. Located about 30km from the center of Lai Chau town, Vang Pheo village (Phong Tho district, Lai Chau) is referred to as the "valley of beauty", one of the oldest villages of the White Thai people in Lai Chau. Pheo Vang Village - an interesting point on the journey to conquer Northwest tourist destinations. Possessing unique cultural features, along with beautiful and poetic natural scenery, Vang Pheo village brings together many conditions to develop community tourism. Vang Pheo village has more than 90 households with more than 400 people, 100% of the people are white Thai people. The village has a beautiful geographical location, leaning against Phu Nho Kho mountain, where the two streams Nam So and Nam Lum intersect. Coming to Vang Pheo, visitors will feel more clearly about a village with a beautiful geographical location like a precious gem that nature has bestowed, exactly as what has been "rumoured" for a long time. Vang Pheo has many ancient houses nestled next to green rice fields in a peaceful, quiet space, known to tourists as the "valley of beauty". The name "valley of beauty" comes from the legendary story of Han who was born and raised on this land, along with games and farming work. When she was a young woman, Miss Han was extremely beautiful and capable, often teaching people in the village how to spin and weave fabric, helping the poor... When the invaders appeared, Miss Han disguised herself as a man and stood up. Called on young men and women from all villages in the region to gather forces and unite against foreign invaders. She was revered by the local people as a female general. After defeating the enemy, she returned to the water at the beginning of the village, took off her clothes, immersed herself in the cool blue water of her homeland, then flew back to heaven. To commemorate Ms. Han's gratitude, people in the area built a shrine and held an annual festival. Not only is there a beautiful Han girl in the legend, but since ancient times, Muong So commune has been famous as the land where white Thai "beauties" were born. Here, known as the "valley of beauties", white Thai girls with their flirty dances make land lords fall in love. Even now, Vang Pheo is still considered the village with the most beautiful young women in Muong So commune. Many tourists who come here have exclaimed: "Just go to the alley and see beauties"... Coming to Vang Pheo is not difficult. to admire the silhouettes of Thai girls looming on the stairs of stilt houses, with pure white traditional com clothes and pale skin. Girls in this area have a very typical beauty of Thai people with tall figure, white skin, long hair... Carrying within them unique cultural features, hospitable villagers, along with poetic natural scenery, the Vang village Pheo has many conditions to develop community tourism. Currently, Vang Pheo village has over 120 households with more than 530 people, all of whom are white Thai people. People here live mainly on animal husbandry, farming and weaving. In recent years, Thai people in Vang Pheo have done tourism quite professionally. Since 2007, Vang Pheo village has been recognized as a provincial cultural-tourism village. Every year, this place welcomes thousands of domestic and international tourists. Although they are in the process of integration, the culture of the White Thai people in Vang Pheo is still preserved quite intact. From the stilt house to the elaborately designed white Thai women's dresses, pure black, ankle-length sewn dresses, waist-length cami shirts, seamless necklines... all are still imbued with identity. traditional culture. In the eyes of the white Thai people, before getting married, the more cloth a young woman can weave, the more refined and talented she is considered. Over thousands of years, with skillful hands and creative minds, the White Thai people in Vang Pheo have produced fabrics with many diverse designs and delicate patterns, creating cultural beauty. separate from other ethnic groups. The spiritual and cultural treasure of the Thai people is also very rich with musical instruments such as the guitar, songs, unique scarf dances, xoe dances and ancient poetic stories rich in humanity: typically poetic stories. “Xong chu xon xoon” – a masterpiece of Thai literature. Along with that are folk songs and proverbs praising the beauty in lifestyle, behavior in family, community and with nature... The Thai cultural festival in Vang Pheo is one of the community cultural activities that attracts a large number of interested tourists. Each festival is a picture depicting social life, imbued with traditional characteristics of the Thai people - cultural nuances that cannot be found anywhere else. Typical examples include Nang Han festival on the full moon day of February, Then Kin Pang festival on the 10th day of the third lunar month, Kin Lau Khau Mau festival on the full moon day of September... At these festivals, in addition to worshiping rituals, The festival also takes place many unique folk games imbued with cultural identity in people's daily lives, such as: cheek-pushing, shuttlecock throwing, stick-pushing, con-lu... On weekends or festivals. , tourists flock to Vang Pheo in large numbers to explore the peaceful Northwest space and the simple life of ethnic minorities, immersing themselves in the dances and songs of the White Thai people. After visiting the village and experiencing the cultural space of the Thai people, visitors can stay overnight in a stilt house. Tourists who love to explore can experience bathing in streams, visiting caves, and capturing images of an interesting village in the Northwest region. Coming to Vang Pheo village, visitors can also enjoy dishes imbued with Thai ethnic identity, such as: stone worms, stone moss, ash-buried goby, grilled stream fish, bitter bamboo shoots, sweet bamboo shoots, and kitchen buffalo meat. , steamed pork, bitter vegetable soup... The people of Vang Pheo, with their sincerity, hospitality, beautiful and peaceful natural scenery, far away from the noise and dust of the city, will definitely make visitors forget all their worries and concerns. Busy everyday.

From January to March or September to October.

The Hon

Hon Lai Chau village is a community tourism village famous for its majestic natural landscape, rustic stilt houses and diverse culture of ethnic minorities here. Hon Lai Chau village is a community tourism village located in Tam Duong district, about 20 km from Lai Chau city center. With a convenient location, connecting many beautiful nearby destinations, Ban Hon increasingly attracts a large number of visitors. This village has become a destination that both international and Vietnamese tourists love. To get to Ban Hon, visitors go from the city center in the Southeast direction and combine Google Maps to reach this beautiful village. Ban Hon commune includes Ban Hon 1 and Ban Hon 2 with less than 200 households living. This place is the residence of the Lu and Mong ethnic people. Traveling to Lai Chau and exploring Ban Hon is an opportunity for tourists to immerse themselves in the beautiful scenery of the Northwest countryside. In particular, you can also learn about the cultural identity of the indigenous people through delicious food, beautiful costumes, house architecture and long-standing traditional crafts. Hon Lai Chau village has a terrain with many high hills and valleys, painting a majestic and magnificent picture with the main color green. The first time they set foot in the village, visitors "fell in love" with the clarity and gentleness that nature bestows on this land. From the roads and houses to the gardens and rice fields... everything is so rustic and peaceful. As a commune in the Northwest highlands, the weather in Ban Hon is quite cool, the temperature fluctuates around 22 degrees Celsius. The hottest season here is 35 degrees Celsius and the coldest time is only 6 degrees Celsius. Depending on the calendar tour where you choose the right time to explore Ban Hon. Normally, the dry season from October to March next year is ideal for you to come to this beautiful village. Hon village may not be as famous as many other beautiful villages in the Northwest. However, if you have come here, you will never forget the beauty and unique features of this village. There are up to 100 traditional stilt houses preserved intact, bearing an ancient and idyllic impression. On the way to explore the village, you will encounter gray stilt houses with tiled roofs and wooden frames. Most of the houses here are built spaciously, and every house has stairs in front to go up and down. In Ban Hon, people build houses based on the terrain, leaning against the mountain and facing the fields, so the view is always beautiful and peaceful. In 2013, Ban Hon was developed into a community cultural tourist destination of Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province. Since then, the road to the village has also been concreted to make it easier for people to travel and to make the journey to explore this village more convenient for tourists from all over. Perhaps the best experience is walking around the village by motorbike or bicycle. You will be able to walk through green rice fields, past simple rustic stilt houses and see the lives and activities of the people here. In particular, visitors can also see Lu ethnic people with very unique traditional costumes. In addition, when visiting Ban Hon Lai Chau, visitors can also listen to women singing Lu folk songs, enjoy performances of musical instruments such as gongs, flutes, drums,... and especially eat delicious dishes. delicious local specialties of the Lu people. If you want to buy souvenirs, the village already has brocade dresses, shirts, hats, scarves, etc. that are very elaborately woven. Today, Ban Hon Lai Chau has gradually transformed into an attractive community tourism destination of the province. If you have the opportunity, you should visit the village once to fully feel the beauty of Lai Chau, to love and be more proud of a Vietnamese homeland with countless quality destinations.

From October to March.

Pu Si Lung peak

Pu Si Lung is the second highest mountain in Vietnam (after Fansipan), is the most pristine, mysterious and attractive mountain in Vietnam, located near border marker 42 of the Vietnam and China border in Pa Ve Su commune, District 1. Muong Te with an altitude of 3083m is known as the roof of the border and is always the dream destination of travelers who love to explore. Pu Si Lung is located between the Vietnam-China border, in Muong Te district, Lai Chau province. At an altitude of 2800m on the mountain, there is a marble stele engraved with the words "Milestone 42", which is a check-in point that cannot be missed by trekkers coming here. Besides, the indigenous people here are mainly Thai people. They are very friendly and hospitable, so if you have the opportunity, try local dishes such as pounded boiled pork, dried buffalo meat with wine or participate in traditional markets to understand more about the culture of the people here. ! Spring and summer are the best times to come to Pu Si Lung. Especially in February; March, April. This is the ideal time for you to see blooming azaleas, reed bushes and fields of white wildflowers that decorate a corner of the forest. At this time, the weather is dry, the road is dry and there is no fear of slipping. Along the way, we can see more clearly the natural scenery here, while enjoying the fresh and cool air that only green forests can bring. Pu Si Lung will bring you many experiences in many different terrains. Sometimes we walk on steep mountain roads, sometimes we cross paths in the old forest covered with fallen leaves and cross streams. If you climb the mountain in March or April, the azalea flowers bloom and you can walk among thousands of flowers. On the trekking route, you can also see the rustic beauty of primeval forests, reed grasslands, steep hills and even burnt grasslands. The pristine nature and clear, cool, gurgling water streams are so soothing to the ears. This is also a great stop for you to rest and admire the natural scenery around you. If possible, don't forget to capture every moment to preserve your memories! Having gone through a long journey with many difficulties and challenges, tourists have conquered Pu Si Lung peak with pride and overwhelming emotions as they have set foot on the "Roof" of the Fatherland's border. From the top of Pu Si Lung, visitors can continue to move along the border to reach Milestone 42. This is one of the highest border milestones in Vietnam. Go through the process of climbing passes, crossing mountains, crossing streams, and cutting through forests to conquer Pu Si Lung peak and Milestone 42. Visitors will be extremely proud to have surpassed themselves and conquered one of the high peaks. most of Vietnam and a beloved landmark of the Fatherland, immersing yourself in the vast, poetic nature. How proud it is to set foot in the sacred border region where the border guards, functional forces and border people are protecting every inch of their homeland day and night. After that, tourists rest, take beautiful photos as souvenirs and return, ending their journey. This place has long been a destination and dream of conquering for trekking enthusiasts and backpackers. If you are also one of them, don't miss the opportunity to explore and conquer this majestic mountain!

From February to April.

Dao San Plateau.

Lai Chau Dao San Plateau possesses a charming, poetic and majestic landscape with many beautiful destinations and many unique travel experiences waiting for visitors to explore. Dao San Plateau is a destination loved by many young people when traveling to Lai Chau. From Lai Chau city center, visitors go north about 60km to reach this beautiful plateau. This land contains so many interesting and interesting things and promises to bring you a memorable journey. This beautiful plateau embraces Phong Tho district - a destination in Lai Chau with beautiful scenery and diverse cultures of the Mong, Dao Thai, Ta Nhi,... people here. So when you visit Dao San, you will experience the traditional life of the people here, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of highland tourism like no other place. Because the Dao San plateau is located on Road 132, it is very convenient for tourists to come here to explore. You can choose many vehicles such as motorbikes and cars. However, to make your trip to Lai Chau more interesting, you should ride a motorbike. This flexible vehicle helps you easily reach many different destinations here. When coming to the Dao San plateau for the first time, visitors will immediately feel the green and peaceful beauty of this place. Before your eyes is a majestic landscape, of cardamom-grown hills stretching far and wide. The terrain of this plateau is about 1500 meters above sea level, the climate is fresh and cool all year round. On your motorbike, you can leisurely explore all the roads of Dao San. You will go through winding roads, and in the early mornings, dew still covers the traditional stilt houses of the indigenous people. Somewhere on the mountainside are clouds still flying leisurely, all painting a blurry, virtual and beautiful picture. In the Dao San plateau, people still make a living by farming, growing rice and slash-and-burn fields, and growing cardamom. Somewhere along the road, you will encounter young Mong women working hard on the fields. On leisurely afternoons wandering around Dao San, you can also see children playing on the road. Everything here is slow, gentle and strangely peaceful. This plateau is vast and the terrain is also diverse. Sometimes just walking on the road, you will pass by many beautiful scenes, from the houses of local people, to fields, to terraced fields. Everything is arranged harmoniously, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. The deeper you go into the communes of Phong Tho district in the Dao San plateau, the more fully you will feel the magnificent beauty that nature bestows on Lai Chau province. In that beautiful painting, there are also the chirping sounds of forest birds and the gurgling sound of a stream, which is so pleasing to the ears. When visiting the Dao San plateau, visitors will have the opportunity to go to Muong So commune - a locality with many beautiful scenery in Phong Tho district. This commune has the famous Vang Pheo culture and the impressive Tham Tao cave. Stopping at Vang Pheo village, you will be treated to dishes by Thai people such as grilled stream fish, stone moss, bitter bamboo shoots,... all dishes are rich in the flavor of Northwest cuisine. Perhaps to fully explore the Dao San plateau, visitors must spend a few days here to conquer the "Lean Hill". The terrain here is 1,800 meters above sea level and located about 1km southwest of Dao San commune center. Coming to this coordinates, you will admire the majestic picture, live freely and enjoy the beautiful scenery of winding terraced fields. One of the most interesting experiences when returning to Dao San is going to the Dao San market. This market is a place to buy, sell and exchange goods for people in Phong Tho. Up to now, this market still retains the unique culture of the Northwest people. In particular, this market is a "reverse market" style, meeting every 6 days. If you travel to Lai Chau in early spring, go to Dao San to participate in the Gau Tao festival. This is a quite famous festival of the Mong people, held at the beginning of the new year to pray for all the good things in life and for favorable weather and wind. This festival takes place with many unique and attractive folk games that visitors will never forget. Today, Dao San is a destination in Lai Chau that is very popular with tourists because of its beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and friendly people. This plateau is associated with Phong Tho district, so it is even more convenient for tourists from all over the world to explore. You can come here to explore, conquer natural beauty and have memorable experiences for yourself. Communes and villages in Phong Tho are starting to develop community tourism so tourists can feel secure about their stay. Many homestays of indigenous people such as Chang A Chinh, Sung A Sinh,... are places where you can consider stopping. Especially when coming to Vang Pheo, visitors will be able to fully integrate into the lives of local people. Dao San Plateau is both familiar and strange coordinates of Lai Chau province, attracting tourists from near and far with its majestic scenery, fresh nature and cool green colors of mountains, forests, rice fields, and upland fields. If you have the opportunity, please return to Dao San once to fully enjoy the wonderful things that nature bestows on this land of Lai Chau.

From January to March.

Na Khuong water bowl.

Located more than 30 km from Lai Chau city, about 9km from Tam Duong town, nestled between four hills and mountains are nearly 40 water columns made by the skillful hands of Thai ethnic people. Na Khuong water fountain is becoming an attractive destination for tourists from all over every Tet and spring season. Strolling across the suspension bridge across the Nam Mu stream and wandering on small winding roads, visitors will enter a beautiful rice field and admire the beauty of nearly 40 giant water fountains. The giant on the clear blue Nam Mu river rotates day and night without stopping, contributing to beautifying the peaceful beauty of the land of Tam Duong in the spring. These waterwheels are shaped like a "super giant" wheel, and when turned, they will emit a very beautiful and impressive flute sound. Thanks to being made from natural materials of wood, rattan, bamboo, etc., these water wheels have a very simple, rustic beauty, imbued with the wet rice culture of the Thai ethnic people in the Northwest mountains and forests. Coming here, in addition to admiring the beauty of the water, visitors can also learn about the beauty of the traditional culture of the Thai ethnic people, and enjoy rustic dishes prepared by the local people themselves. processing such as: hill chicken, stream fish, bamboo-tube rice, wild vegetable salad... or visitors can go catch fish and prepare grilled fish dishes, bathe in streams, raft on the romantic Nam Mu river or help women. Women can rent traditional costumes of the Thai, Dao, Giay, Lao... to check-in and capture beautiful moments at Na Khuong water. After having fun, visitors can choose the thatched shack houses built by people to stop, rest, relax, and breathe in the cool air of Lai Chau mountains and forests. Currently, Na Khuong is the largest water body in the Northwest region and is becoming a favorite destination for many tourists in the spring. Many travel companies in Sapa have opened tours to take tourists across Hoang Lien Son pass. wonderful trip to Lai Chau to explore this place. What are you waiting for? Take your backpack to Lai Chau to visit, explore and experience many beautiful places of this land.

From October to April.

Muong Te Nature Reserve

Northwest Vietnam always contains wild and majestic destinations that captivate tourists. And Lai Chau, the land "at the end of the Northwest", is the place that owns a precious gem called Muong Te. This place, considered an "oasis" of wild nature, preserves a rich and diverse ecosystem, is an ideal destination for those who love to explore and experience. Located in Northwest Vietnam, Muong Te Nature Reserve is like a wild, majestic natural picture with towering mountains, lush green valleys, winding rivers and streams and waterfalls. crashed loudly. This place has an average altitude of 1,000 to 2,827 meters above sea level, creating a diverse and unique terrain. Moreover, Muong Te is also home to many ethnic minority communities with rustic villages, unique customs and traditions. Visitors coming here will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the lives of local people, experience traditional cultural activities and enjoy delicious specialties. Besides the value of natural landscape and culture, Muong Te Nature Reserve also possesses an extremely rich and diverse ecosystem. This place is home to many rare plant and animal species, many of which are at risk of extinction. Therefore, Muong Te is considered an important area in the conservation of nature and biodiversity in Vietnam. With great ecotourism potential, Muong Te Nature Reserve is gradually attracting domestic and foreign tourists to visit and explore. Visitors here can participate in ecotourism activities such as trekking, climbing, exploring caves, kayaking, bathing in streams, camping, etc. In addition, visitors can also participate in Cultural exchange program with local people, learning about their customs and spiritual life. Muong Te Nature Reserve promises to bring visitors unforgettable experiences and beautiful memories. This is the ideal destination for those who love to explore pristine nature and learn about the unique culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Spring and autumn are two ideal times to explore Muong Te nature reserve. During these times, Lai Chau's weather is cool and the natural scenery is beautiful. In spring, the banyan forest blooms, creating a brilliant scene, attracting tourists to visit. In autumn, the reserve transforms with red and yellow leaves covering the mountains, bringing a poetic and peaceful beauty. This is also a favorable time for trekking and stream bathing activities. Nestled among the majestic Northwest mountains and forests, Muong Te Nature Reserve is like a precious gem that attracts visitors with its wild beauty and diverse ecosystem. This place is the ideal destination for those who love to explore nature and want to experience a fresh, peaceful atmosphere. Entering Muong Te, visitors seem to be lost in another world, completely separate from the hustle and bustle of the city. This place has a diverse terrain with towering mountains, lush green valleys, gurgling streams and vast primeval forests. Each shady canopy of trees, each chirping bird, each gurgling stream of water like melodious music creates an extremely vivid and majestic natural picture. Muong Te is considered a "natural museum garden" with an extremely diverse and rich ecosystem. This place is home to more than 542 plant species, including 57 rare species recorded in the Vietnam and world red books. Tourists can encounter rare wood trees such as Muong Te oak, rosewood, black canarium, and countless colorful forest flowers. Besides, Muong Te is also home to many rare animals such as red cobras, red-tailed monkeys, traditional pheasants and many other special birds. With its wild beauty and diverse ecosystem, Muong Te not only attracts tourists who love to explore nature but is also an ideal destination for scientists researching flora and fauna. It provides valuable resources for research on geology, ecology, animal conservation and natural processes. The wild beauty and diverse ecosystem of Muong Te are priceless assets that need to be protected and preserved for future generations. Every visitor coming to this place needs to be aware of their responsibility to protect the environment, not littering, and not affecting the natural ecosystem. Muong Te possesses a unique cuisine with many typical dishes of ethnic minorities such as five-colored sticky rice, grilled pork, grilled stream fish, bitter bamboo shoots in soup... Tourists should not forget to enjoy these dishes to Feel the full flavor of the Northwest mountains and forests. Muong Te Nature Reserve is the perfect place to escape the noise and dust of the city. Not only a tourist destination, Muong Te is also a symbol of the biodiversity and cultural beauty of this land. Come to Muong Te to experience the fresh air, immerse yourself in pristine nature and discover the wonders of the natural world!

From January to March or from July to September.

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