Yen Bai is a mountainous province with an area located in both the Northeast and Northwest regions of Vietnam. With an average altitude of 600 meters above sea level and steep terrain, Yen Bai is famous for its spectacular passes and many majestic natural landscapes, wild and beautiful. In this article, let's discover the famous tourist attractions of Yen Bai, which you should visit one in a lifetime.
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 | Pristine and majestic scenery of Mu Cang Chai |
Here are the top well-known tourist attractions of Yen Bai:
1. Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai is one of the most famous places to youngsters who are passionate about traveling. This is a mountainous district of Yen Bai province, about 300 km northwest of the center of Hanoi. With pristine and majestic scenery and fresh air, Mu Cang Chai is always considered a great destination for those who want to mingle with nature in the Northwest highlands.
This Famous tourist destination in Yen Bai is always crowded with tourists all the time, especially in September every year. When the terraced fields begin to ripen brilliantly, creating an impressive, enchanting landscape.
2. Muong Lo field
Located 80 kilometers away from the capital of Yen Bai to the West is Muong Lo field, one of the most well-known tourist locations which makes those who love traveling fall in love. With an area of immense, straight stork wings, Muong Lo is currently the second largest rice field in the Northwest in Vietnam.
Muong Lo is located in Nghia Lo town, which is home to a community of 10 ethnic groups. This place not only has a poetic natural landscape but also attracts tourists by its colorful and unique culture.
3. Suoi Giang
Another one of the most famous tourist places of Yen Bai, which attracts a large number of tourists is Suoi Giang. This is an upland commune located in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province. People often refer Suoi Giang to “Sapa of the Yen Bai land”. The climate here is always cool all year round, creating favorable conditions for plants to multiply and develop.
Suoi Giang is famous for its ancient snow shan tea trees that is hundred years old
Suoi Giang is famous for its immense green tea hills with ancient snow shan tea roots that are hundreds of years old. Coming here, not only can you immerse yourself in the majestic and pristine natural space, but also have the opportunity to hand-pick green tea buds and enjoy delicious and excellent tea.
4. Thac Ba Lake
Thac Ba Lake with an area of 240 km2 and 80 km long holds the record as the largest artificial lake in Vietnam. The lake was formed by the process of blocking rivers and dams serving the construction of Thac Ba hydroelectricity. Within Thac Ba Lake, there are more than 1300 different large and small islands. On these islands are caves are many pagodas for tourists to freely visit and explore.
Thac Ba Lake has an extremely impressive natural landscape
5. Cang Don Nghia Lo
Cang and Don Nghia Lo is a famous historical relic of Yen Bai province. Previously, this was the site of the group of communist soldiers who escaped prison on March 17, 1945. This place is also the place to mark the glorious victories of the army and people in the battle against the French colonial army at Nghia Lo in 1952.
6. Ngoi Tu village
Ngoi Tu village is one of the most famous tourist places in Yen Bai, which is located in Vu Linh commune, Yen Binh district. The locals around here mostly are of Dao ethnicity. Not only possessing a prime location with a vast lake in front, and a majestic rocky mountain behind, Ngoi Tu village also attracts visitors for the unique traditional cultural values of the Dao ethnic people, Cao Lan or Nung.
Coming to Ngoi Tu village, you will definitely be ecstatic with the rustic specialties bearing the flavor of the mountains or extremely unique dances. If you like adventure, you can experience trekking to Yen Mountain or Cao Bien Mountain here.
7. Hang Te Cho Waterfall
Hang Te Cho is a legendary waterfall of the Northwest, which is located in Lang Nhi commune, Tram Tau town. Due to being located deep inside the forest, in order to get to the Hang Te Cho waterfall, visitors will have to pass a difficult and challenging journey. Therefore, this place is also considered as "dangerous" in the Northwest. However, for those young people who love adventure, love to explore, the journey to conquer Hang Te Cho waterfall will definitely bring a very interesting experience.
Hang Te Cho Waterfall is considered a hidden gem of Vietnam Northwest
8. Khau Pha Pass
Khau Pha Pass is known as one of the most rugged and rugged passes in Vietnam. Therefore, it is also considered one of the famous tourist destinations in Yen Bai that you should not miss. Going along Highway 32, passing Tu Le commune, Mu Cang Chai district, you will reach Khau Pha pass. Seen from above, the whole pass is like a stretch of silk, winding through the mountains, creating a landscape that is both majestic and poetic.
So we have explored the most famous places of Yen Bai together. To fully enjoy the beauty of these landmarks, take the time to take a trip to the Northeastern Northwest and drop by Yen Bai.
Tips for First Time Visitors in Vietnam:
If you've never been to Vietnam before, here are some helpful tips to make your trip easier:
- Prepare your passport in advance, and make sure that your passport has at least 6 months validity, with left space for visa stamping
- Check to see whether you are a citizen of a country listed in the Vietnam visa exemption list or not. If you are required to have a Vietnam visa, and want to get a visa in very urgent case, you can use Urgent Vietnam visa to get it and fly to Vietnam on short notice
- The currency in Vietnam is Vietnam Dong, but you can bring USD and exchange this to VND before getting onboard a plane or at one of the exchange counters at the airport, upon arrival
- Make sure you book your flight tickets, a tour if you would prefer one, through the reliable agency
