6 destinations in Northern mountains for Lunar New Year holiday

During spring, across the provinces of the Northern mountains, cherry blossoms and plums are in full bloom, the nature is majestic, and the air is fresh.

6 destinations in Northern mountains for Lunar New Year holiday

Ha Giang (Northeast region)

The northernmost land of the country is a place of stunning, pristine landscapes that attract many visitors. In spring, Ha Giang becomes even more vibrant with cherry blossoms, plum blossoms, and yellow mustard flowers blooming in every village. Here, tourists can explore the pristine Dong Van karst plateau, admire the national flag fluttering in the wind at the Lung Cu flagpole, marvel at the grandeur of the Ma Pi Leng Pass, see the cherry blossom trees on both sides of the road running through Sung La, enjoy triangle-shaped cakes, thang co (horse meat hotpot), men men (steamed corn cake), and a cup of fragrant corn wine...

Beautiful destinations in Ha Giang that tourists should not miss include the Thanh Thuy border gate, Quyet Tien commune market, Quan Ba twin mountains and sky gate, Lung Khuy cave, pine forest and terraced fields in Yen Minh, Sung La, Pho Bang town, Pho Cao, Vương family palace, Lung Cu flagpole, Dong Van ancient town, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Son Vi...

Bac Ha (Lao Cai)

Bac Ha is a must-visit destination on the tourist map, with scenic beauty and rich history. Every spring, in addition to cherry blossoms and plums, Bac Ha is also adorned with delicate white pear blossoms. This is a land favored by nature with majestic natural scenery, where the colors of the ethnic cultures of the Northwest converge.

The first attraction for tourists here is the Bac Ha market. You can witness the life of people in the highlands, and enjoy the specialty dishes and wine of the Mong Ban Pho people.

Dinh Hoang A Tuong is a must-visit attraction for tourists to the highlands. This is a unique work, a blend of French and Eastern architecture. Especially, visitors should not miss Ban Pho, where the famous corn wine of Bac Ha is produced. Additionally, there are other places such as Tien Cave, Bac Ha temple...

Y Ty (Lao Cai)

During the Lunar New Year, Y Ty is not only floating with clouds, but also blooming with the pink of cherry blossoms and the white of plum blossoms. Visitors can admire the cherry blossoms blooming next to the traditional walls of the H'mong people. In recent years, Y Ty has been known to many domestic and foreign tourists not only for its fresh air, majestic natural scenery, but also for the unique cultures of the H'mong, Mong, and Dao people. The cherry, plum, and apricot trees bloom along the mountain road, below which the valley is filled with floating clouds, making tourists feel like they are in a dream.

Explore Y Ty's attractions: the Lung Po intersection where the Red River flows into Vietnamese land, the Thiên Sinh bridge, A Lu field, Ngai Thau, Hong Ngai village, Sim San village, Lao Chai village...

Sapa

Spring is the season when the Northwest mountains and forests are adorned with cherry blossoms and plums. During this time, Sapa is very cold. It's interesting to enjoy the fragrant grilled meat skewers, feel the chilling cold, or even lucky enough to see the snow here. With Sapa immersed in a misty fog, wearing the bright coat of cherry blossoms along the roads and villages, tourists will have a great Tet holiday.

Places to visit: Ham Rong mountain, Silver waterfall, Cloud bridge, Heaven gate, Muong Hoa valley, Stone church, Taphin ethnic village, Cat Cat village, Sin Chai village, Ta Van village...

Ta Xua (Son La)

Located 200 km from Hanoi, Ta Xua is a destination for photographers and young travelers. In addition to the vast sea of clouds, in the spring, Ta Xua is also filled with vibrant cherry blossoms, displaying its pure and wild beauty. Visitors will discover the life, customs, and culture of the local ethnic people. Ta Xua is also known for its ancient shan snow tea trees, the famous specialty tea that everyone buys when they come here.

Places to admire sea of clouds, cherry blossoms, and explore beauty: Ta Xua, Xim Vang, Hang Dong,...

Moc Chau (Son La)

Moc Chau is a wonderful destination for the Lunar New Year holiday, convenient to travel to, not too far, suitable for many people who want a change of scenery after cozy moments with family. The weather is cold but beautiful, with valleys full of cherry blossoms and plums. Tourists can immerse themselves in the Tet atmosphere of the H'mong people, admire the blurry tea hills in the early morning mist, or try to conquer the Pha Luong peak, known as the roof of Moc Chau.

Must-visit places in Moc Chau include Thong Cuong village, Pa Phach village, Dai Yem waterfall, Doi cave, Ngu Dong Ban On, heart-shaped tea hill, Ang pine forest, Loong Sap checkpoint, Pha Luong peak...

Source: Zing News

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour