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If you've ever imagined a wind-blown meadow with endless fields of grass, like the European countryside, you don't need to go far. Head to Suôi Thầu meadow in Hà Giang province.
Situated in Nàn Ma commune, connecting Xín Mần district (Hà Giang) with Bắc Hà district (Lào Cai), Suôi Thầu meadow is known as the “European meadows”, the most beautiful meadow in Hà Giang with fresh, cool air throughout the year and a wild, majestic beauty, resembling a small corner of Europe.
Travelers can visit any time of the year. In spring, rapeseed flowers bloom. In summer, the green of corn and rice fields makes travelers feel incredibly cool. Autumn is a time of convergence: ripe golden rice, the first blossoms of buckwheat, creating a gentle, poetic feeling. In winter, visitors can admire the triangular buckwheat fields interspersed with tall plum trees amidst the vast meadow.
A painting unfolds with the diverse hues of nature, amidst vast hills surrounded by rice fields, lush cornfields interspersed with tall plum trees resembling pine trees, creating a sturdy and tranquil appearance for this land.
Le Tai, a traveler from Ho Chi Minh City on a 4-day, 3-night journey to Ha Giang, shares: “I had high expectations for this trip. My friend had been here and said I must visit Suoi Thau, and when I set foot here, I understood why my friend likes Suoi Thau so much.”
In recent years, Suoi Thau has increasingly attracted many travel enthusiasts; the lives of the locals here are also gradually changing, embracing a new rhythm intertwined with the vibrant cultural essence of the ethnic community on this vast grassland.
Visiting Suoi Thau, travelers not only enjoy the magnificent beauty of the place but also experience the unique culture of the Mong ethnic people - incredibly welcoming and friendly individuals. Travelers will sit and listen to interesting stories about their lives and history.
Perhaps, beyond the breathtaking scenery, it's the simplicity and sincerity of the people here that attract travelers from afar. On the meadow, the Hmong people often cultivate various crops such as rice, corn, medicinal herbs...
As the crops ripen in autumn, locals plant additional types of flowers suitable for soil conditions and climate, such as buckwheat flowers, mustard flowers... providing daily food and bringing vibrant golden flowers to the end of winter. An expansive landscape of grass, trees, and flowers on the meadow becomes a source of inspiration for many photographers who come to unleash their creativity.
Visiting Suoi Thau, travelers will experience various activities such as trekking, mountain climbing, boating on the Chay River, or mountain biking to explore the surrounding areas. Experience the buckwheat flower festival, take photos in traditional Hmong costumes in the flower fields, and most fascinatingly, let your soul wander in the drifting clouds on the mountain slopes, on the meadow, especially at dusk.
Moreover, the cuisine in Suoi Thau offers travelers a fresh perspective on Northwest cuisine. Locals here personally prepare traditional dishes such as mountain stream fish, wild bamboo shoots, buckwheat cakes, grilled chicken, village pigs, buffalo meat cooked on the stove, and rice wine brewed from buckwheat seeds, creating an unforgettable impression for travelers.
Ngoc Mai from Thai Binh shares: “This place truly offers many unique and exotic dishes that I have never experienced before. It's very fascinating. I hope to have the opportunity to come back here once again”.
With the pristine beauty and harmonious atmosphere of autumn, Suoi Thau meadow is indeed a wonderful destination for those who love the harmony between humans and nature.
Posted by: Nguyen Huyen Diep
Keywords: Exploring the 'European meadows' in Ha Giang
