Travel to Y Ty in Lao Cai for a tranquil escape and stunning cloud views. Enjoy the simplicity and natural beauty of this highland paradise. Hãy nghe Trần Thuỳ Thanh Xuân (Đồng Nai) một travel blogger nổi tiếng bật mí .
Choosing to travel to Y Ty is loved by many young people because it is one of the most famous cloud hunting spots in Lao Cai, Vietnam. The biggest difference of this tourist destination is its tranquility, simplicity, and attractive abundant natural scenery. Especially for nature-loving tourists who want to explore, Y Ty is definitely a place to visit at least once.
1. Brief introduction about Y Ty
Located among 135 extremely difficult communes in Lao Cai in the border area of Bat Xat district, about 100km from Lao Cai city center, Y Ty owns a natural land area of 8,654 hectares, and 11.94 km of border line. . When coming here, visitors cannot help but be impressed by the mysterious, interesting natural scenery and fresh atmosphere located at an altitude of 2000m above sea level, bringing an overall unique wild and majestic beauty.
In addition, Y Ty is also the main birthplace of four main ethnic groups: Ha Nhi, H'Mong, Dao, and Kinh, so the national cultural identity is very diverse and extremely unique. Y Ty makes visitors ecstatic with the beautiful scenery of endless fields, romantic cloudy sky and majestic high mountains. All bring a harmonious scene to Y Ty tourist area and attract many tourists to visit.
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2. When is the best time to visit Y Ty?
Depending on each visitor's schedule, Y Ty can be visited at any time of the year. However, to ensure a smooth and easy exploration of this highland area, you should pay attention to the following periods:
- From around September to April of the following year, which is favored by young people and called the cloud hunting season, as the weather in Y Ty is quite cold and clouds appear frequently, making it easy to capture stunning photos with floating clouds.
- Additionally, visitors can come to Y Ty from March to April to see the vibrant blooming rhododendrons in various colors.
- From May to June, during the water-pouring season, tourists can witness the picturesque fields in this highland area.
- If you want to explore the beautiful scenery and cultural identity, you should choose to travel to Y Ty from July to September.
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Depending on a certain time, festivals with different contents and meanings will be organized accordingly. Finally, in the winter, visitors can come to this land of Lao Cai to catch the pure white snow in Sa Pa or Mau Don.
3. What transportation options are available to get to Y Ty?
To reach Y Ty, visitors can choose various modes of transportation. For a detailed and easier plan, refer to the information below.
3.1. Traveling to Lao Cai
If you are in Hanoi and want to travel to Lao Cai, you can choose from options such as the train or sleeper bus, with travel times of 8 hours and 5 hours, respectively. Currently, the fare for sleeper buses from Hanoi to Lao Cai is about 250,000 VND, while train tickets range around 400,000 VND.
For tourists from Ho Chi Minh City wanting to visit Y Ty, booking a flight to Hanoi is the optimal method. After that, follow the instructions mentioned above. On Traveloka, you can choose from various airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, or Bamboo Airways.
With a range of different prices, you can easily book a suitable flight ticket. Besides booking early, you can also continuously update ticket price notifications to help make your trip more economical.
3.2. Transportation from Lao Cai to Y Ty
Although Y Ty is only 80km away from Lao Cai City, the travel time to Y Ty takes about 5 - 6 hours. The most commonly used means of transportation is a motorbike. Depending on the traveler, you can rent a motorbike or send your motorbike by train from Hanoi.
To get to Y Ty, travelers can choose one of the following two routes:
- From Lao Cai, head towards Bat Xat -> Trinh Tuong -> Lung Po -> A Mu Sung -> A Lu -> Ngai Thau -> Y Ty. On this route, you will have the opportunity to admire the stunning natural scenery. However, during the rainy season, this route is quite dangerous and difficult to travel due to landslides and flash floods.
- Another route to Y Ty that travelers can choose is from Lao Cai to Sa Pa -> Muong Hum -> Den Sang -> Y Ty. This route is also quite challenging due to small gravel, so you should be careful and travel slowly.
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4. Pocket fun activities at Y Ty
When you set foot in Y Ty, you definitely shouldn't miss the following interesting experiences:
4.1. Participate in the Y Ty Weekend Market
When visiting Y Ty, Lao Cai, you shouldn't miss the local weekend market held every Saturday. The market not only offers a variety of food, vegetables, consumer goods, and clothes but also broadens your horizons with beautiful traditional costumes of the ethnic people, allows you to explore cultural beauty, and gives you the chance to taste unique local specialties.
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4.2. Kho Gia Gia Festival
When traveling to Y Ty from July to September, you might come across various festivals. Among them, the Kho Gia Gia Festival is known as a long-standing cultural tradition of the Ha Nhi people, aimed at praying for good crops and rain. Due to its unique characteristics, this festival was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 19, 2014, under the category of traditional festivals.
The festival is held annually from the Dragon Day to the Monkey Day of the sixth lunar month. It not only signifies prayers for bountiful harvests and favorable weather but also serves as an occasion for descendants to return to their roots and ancestors. With its distinctive features, the festival has attracted many visitors each year.
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4.3. Muong Hum Market
An activity you shouldn't miss when visiting Y Ty is participating in the Muong Hum Market. This market is a gathering place for many ethnic groups such as H'Mong, Ha Nhi, Han, and Red Dao. You can witness the lively buying and selling, joyful conversations among the ethnic people, or spot couples enjoying their time together.
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5. Must-visit attractions in Y Ty
With its majestic mountainous beauty and an elevation of over 2000 meters, Y Ty has become one of the most popular destinations in Northern Vietnam. Based on travel experiences, visitors can choose to explore the following locations:
5.1. Marker 92 at Lung Po Junction
Lung Po Junction is where the Red River meets the Lung Po River flowing into Vietnam. From the upper reaches of the Red River, you can see a panoramic view of lush green rice fields and a beautiful sky.
In addition, Marker 92 includes Marker 96 (1) within Vietnam's territory, and Marker 92 (2) and Marker 92 (3) within China. To reach this Lung Po area, visitors need to navigate through several winding passes and mountains, so caution is advised when traveling this route.
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5.2. A Lu
Looking from above on normal days, A Lu is wild and majestic, but during the rice season, this place becomes a wonderful picture. If you come here during the green rice season, you will have the opportunity to see the lush green terraced fields, but if during the ripe rice season, the scenery becomes impressive with a bright yellow sky.
Along with the typical aroma of rice during the seasons, surely the experience of visiting this Northwest region will bring more memories. According to self-sufficient Y Ty travel experience, this is a destination that should not be missed.
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5.3. Ngai Thau
Located on the most beautiful road from A Lu to Ngai Thau during a trip to Y Ty, visitors will certainly be surprised with the unique beauty of Ngai Thau. With the golden rice fields viewed from above, you can see the overview of the fields and the drifting clouds, creating an impression that cannot be found anywhere else.
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5.4. Lao Than
For young people who love to explore and want to "hunt clouds", Lao Than is definitely a destination not to be missed when visiting Y Ty. The peak of Lao Than is located at an altitude of 2,860 and is compared to the roof of Y Ty. Although the path is quite arduous, the result will definitely make you satisfied when you can see and even touch the clouds.
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Y Ty - Lao Cai boasts a beauty that "Mother Nature" has generously bestowed, with a touch of mystery and pristine charm, yet also possessing a poetic allure. We hope this article provides you with valuable tips for your trip to Y Ty and helps you have the most exciting exploration experiences. Start planning your "cloud hunting" adventure now!
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