Ta Leng village

Ta Leng Lai Chau commune conquers tourists with the majestic beauty of the valley, mountains and brilliant golden season. In addition, this land also has a diverse indigenous culture of the Dao, Mong and Kinh ethnic groups, giving visitors many unforgettable experiences. Ta Leng Lai Chau commune is a land that is of interest to many tourists. This is a commune located in the Northeast region of the province, in the beautiful and famous Tam Duong district. Ta Leng commune is located adjacent to Then Sin commune, Sin Suoi Ho commune, San Thang commune and partly adjacent to Bat Xat Lao Cai district. Today, Ta Leng is increasingly known to many tourists, attracting many young people to visit and explore. So if you have the opportunity to travel to Lai Chau, you should spend a little time going to Ta Leng. This is a commune in Tam Duong district, so visitors can combine the tour with many other destinations such as Ban Hon, Ban Na Luong,... which are very beautiful and famous. Ta Leng Lai Chau commune is a mountainous commune with a terrain of up to 2/3 high mountains, with clear divisions to form beautiful majestic valleys, hills and mountains. The commune is located at an altitude of 850 - 2900 meters above sea level with a gentle structure from Northeast to Southwest. Traveling to Ta Leng, visitors can admire the typical natural picture of the Northwest mountains and forests. Here there is Ta Leng stream with a length of up to 9 km, besides that is a system of small streams distributed evenly everywhere. Thanks to that, people in Ta Leng have enough water for irrigation. Being a high mountain area, the climate here is quite cool, on average only about 20 degrees Celsius. In the summer, it will be hotter but not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, in winter the weather is very cold, falling around 6 degrees Celsius. Therefore, tourists can consider traveling to Lai Chau, especially Ta Leng in the summer and fall to enjoy the beautiful scenery and atmosphere in the mountainous region. The first time you travel to Ta Leng Lai Chau commune, you will immediately be fascinated by the picture of deep valleys and surrounding magnificent mountain ranges. Because of the terrain characteristics, people here also cultivate terraced fields. In the fall of September - October, the rice fields in Ta Leng ripen to a shiny golden color, as beautiful as a carefully painted painting. This place has many activities for visitors to experience such as exploring the villages, roaming the roads to admire the scenery, checking in with the beautiful ripe rice season or finding peaceful corners to reflect on life. . Coming to Ta Leng, in addition to the journey to explore terraced fields around the city, visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the lives of highland people and the typical cultural features of the Mong people here. In particular, you can also take the time to visit Ta Leng pine hill - a place with peaceful and romantic scenery like Da Lat. For tourists who are passionate about trekking, you can spend time climbing Ta Lien Son mountain, also known as Co Trau mountain. With an altitude of 2,996 meters, Ta Lien Son is one of the highest mountains in the North of our country, opening up a memorable journey for visitors as they cross the forest and cross streams to reach the top of the mountain. Exploring Ta Lien Son mountain in spring, visitors will admire the rhododendron forests showing off their bright pink colors in the middle of the old forest. During the journey from the foot of the mountain to the top, you will pass through primeval forests with vegetation that continuously changes with altitude. Then when you reach the top, you will see a majestic and magnificent picture of the forest, the clouds and the sky taking in all your eyes, how beautiful it is. Ta Leng Lai Chau commune in particular and Tam Duong Lai Chau district in general are a land with many attractive tourist destinations. So if you have the opportunity, visitors should come here to see a majestic picture and experience typical activities of the Northwest mountains and forests. And especially learn about the culture of the indigenous people. In Ta Leng, there are a large number of Mong and Dao ethnic people living. Therefore, when visiting the commune, visitors can eat many delicious specialties such as black chung cake, cassava sticky rice, pickled pork, five-color sticky rice, etc. You will have the opportunity to fully experience the scenery, cuisine and culture. , humans stayed here for a few days. Today, in Ta Leng commune there is also a homestay to serve tourists. Coming here, you will stay and live like a local person to better understand the lifestyle of the Mong, Dao,... ethnic people in the villages. No need to stay too long, just a few days is enough for you to know the differences in the cultures of Vietnamese ethnic groups. Ta Leng Lai Chau commune is one of the prominent communes of Tam Duong district, attracting tourists with its beautiful natural scenery and many unique and attractive tourist experiences. If you have the opportunity, please explore Ta Leng once to see that the land of Lai Chau is truly an impressive destination on the Northwest tourist map.

Lai Chau

From April to September.

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Rong May Glass Bridge Tourist Area

Coming to the Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge, visitors will be overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery of the majestic nature of the land on the Northwest coast - Lai Chau seen at an altitude of more than 2,000m above sea level and spanning Experience the "heartbreaking" feeling when walking on the entire sphere made of transparent tempered glass. Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge is located in Son Binh commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province, 400 km north of Hanoi, about 16 km from Sa Pa tourist destination (Lao Cai), located on O Quy pass. The lake is known as "the most beautiful pass in Vietnam", surrounded by rolling hills and mountains. Admiring the majestic nature from Rong May Glass Bridge will be an unmissable experience for any tourist when choosing this place as their destination. Standing at the height of the Glass Bridge, looking far away, visitors will feel very small in the vast, endless space of nature with the endless green of the mountains and forests hidden in floating clouds. winding roads, waterfalls or rushing winds, floating white clouds covering all sides... from an altitude of more than 2,000m, a breathtaking natural scenery appears before visitors' eyes in the most natural way. Many tourists come here have to exclaim that "this is truly a wonder of heaven and earth in Lai Chau". Not only that, Rong May Glass Bridge is also an extremely interesting choice for tourists who love heights as they enjoy the feeling of walking on the entire bridge surface made entirely of tempered glass throughout the body. Like floating between heaven and earth or participating in thrilling games: Bungee jumping from the height of the bridge to the bottom of the mountain, Zipline skiing, walking on Doc Moc Bridge... Not only does it possess majestic natural beauty great, the Tam Duong district area is also inhabited by 16 ethnic minorities with traditional culture imbued with national identity and warm-hearted, honest and extremely hospitable people. Coming to Rong May Glass Bridge, visitors can choose from various forms of cuisine with dishes grown and prepared by local people such as: Armpit pig, Grilled fish, Ban chicken, Upland sticky rice, all kinds of dishes. Vegetables, tubers, and fruits are nourished from the mountains and forests or enjoy Salmon salad and Sturgeon Hotpot raised by clean water in Lai Chau amidst the cool atmosphere of this place. In addition to unique cuisine, Rong May Glass Bridge also has luxurious, comfortable, and separate Bugalow resorts that create private space for young people or for families in need of relaxation. From the bunglow space and hotel, you can see the panoramic view of the Rong May Glass Bridge tourist area with four seasons of the year. Are the above reasons enough for you to choose Lai Chau Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge as the next destination on your journey back to the Mountainous Region - Northwest? If you have chosen Lai Chau as your destination, don't miss this interesting and unique discovery!

Lai Chau

From January to December.

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Ban Tham.

Ban Tham is located in Ban Hon commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province. With a population of 43 households, 100% are Lu ethnic people, most of whom still retain unique traditional cultural features. Ban Tham is located on the intra-provincial road (on the route connecting Lao Cai - Lai Chau highway); The village is about 14 km from Lai Chau city; 12km from Tam Duong town center, convenient road to the village, basically meeting the travel needs of tourists (all seasons of the year). Entering the village, tourists tour around the village, learn and experience the unique and interesting cultural features of the life of the Lu ethnic people: traditional stilt houses, traditional costumes typical in life. Every day, experience weaving on looms with Lu girls... Next, visitors can visit and check in Ban Tham flower garden, tea hills, terraced fields, hunt for clouds, and experience stream bathing. , catch fish at Nam Hon stream and especially visit Ban Tham cave (dry cave, wet cave). Dry cave (can be visited all seasons of the year): the cave entrance is about 300m from the center of the village, right at the cave entrance, a vegetation of many different families coexist, from vines, trees bushes to grass coexist side by side. It all seems to create a curtain of giant green trees that decorate and shade the entire cave entrance. The entrance of Ban Tham cave is about 15m high and 18m wide and will welcome visitors right from the outside with rocky niches and stone steps. Climb a few steps to be able to take commemorative photos of the exciting journey. Wet cave (should only visit in the dry season): about 50m from the dry cave. When coming here, visitors will be fascinated by the large and small stone blocks bearing the appearance and shape of many animals, making viewers feel free to imagine. Large and small stone columns grow from the ground and stalactites hang down from the cave dome, sparkling with metallic light, making everyone admire the beauty created by the hands of the creator. Stalactites hang down like sharp, sparkling arrows. Visitors can imagine a magnificent palace of fairy fairies that might have really appeared in this place. Inside the cave is an underground stream that flows all year round. The underground stream flows along the cave, creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The stream has turquoise water, making everyone want to rest and dip their feet in the cool water to continue the journey of discovering the magic in the heart of the rocky mountain. The combination of the beauty of the cave and the underground stream flowing along creates an impressive "fairyland" on earth. This is truly a magnificent gift that nature has given to Ban Tham, Ban Hon commune, Tam Duong district. Tourists visiting Ban Tham tourist destination will enjoy unique culinary dishes prepared by local people: underarm pig, grilled fish, Ban chicken, five-color sticky rice, wild vegetables, and tubers. , fruits are grown in the village... and you can buy local agricultural products, shop for traditional handicrafts of ethnic minorities: brocade, dresses, bags... Up to now In addition to Ban Tham homestay, the village also has 05 households doing homestay services, and has a national costume rental service for taking souvenir photos. Security and safety at Ban Tham are always absolutely guaranteed for visitors; People live harmoniously and friendly. People in the village always actively participate in the movement to keep the rural environment green - clean - beautiful. When you want to relax your soul with nature, schedule a trip to experience Ban Tham.

Lai Chau

From October to March.

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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!

Lai Chau

From January to March or from July to September.

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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.

Lai Chau

From October to April.

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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.

Lai Chau

From January to March.

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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!

Lai Chau

From February to April.

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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.

Lai Chau

From October to March.

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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.

Lai Chau

From January to March or September to October.

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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.

Lai Chau

From April to September.

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