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Yên Bái province boasts numerous stunning attractions, such as Mù Cang Chải terraced fields, Thác Bà Lake, Giàng Stream, Tà Xùa, and Pú Nhu Waterfall.
Embark on an exhilarating journey to uncover the enchanting destinations that appeal to thrill-seeking travelers in Yên Bái.
Yên Bái, nestled amidst the Northwest and Northeast regions and the Northern Midlands, shares borders with Lào Cai to the north, Phú Thọ to the south, Hà Giang and Tuyên Quang to the east, and Sơn La to the west.
With its steep terrain gradually ascending from east to west and from south to north, averaging 600 meters above sea level, Yên Bái presents a diverse landscape featuring picturesque sights like the Mù Cang Chải terraced fields, lush green tea hills of Suối Giàng, and the scenic Hồ Thác Bà tourist area.
Marvel at the breathtaking Mù Cang Chải terraced fields.
Mù Cang Chải, a highland district nestled in the west of Yen Bai province, boasts a population where over 90% are Hmong ethnic people. Traveling from Hanoi to Mù Cang Chải, you can opt to take National Highway 32 and explore the majestic Khau Phạ Pass, one of the four great mountain passes in the Northwest region.
Mù Cang Chải is renowned among tourists for its majestic natural beauty and endless terraced fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. With over 700 hectares of terraced fields, half of which are concentrated in three communes: La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh along the route from Khau Phạ Pass to the town center, it captivates with the glistening yellow of ripe rice paddies.
Cloud Hunting in Tà Xùa
Tà Xùa (Bac Yen, Yen Bai) has become a captivating destination for cloud hunters, photographers, and adventurous youths in recent years. Tà Xùa, formed by three majestic peaks, is often shrouded in clouds year-round, marking the natural boundary between Son La and Yen Bai provinces.
When visiting Tà Xùa, you can wander amidst pristine forests, ancient moss-covered trees exuding the fragrance of wood, patches of wildflowers displaying their colors in the winter breeze, and drifting, ethereal clouds.
Pú Nhu Waterfall
Pú Nhu Waterfall is situated in Pú Nhu village, La Pán Tẩn commune, Mù Cang Chải district, approximately 10 km west of the center of Mù Cang Chải. Originating from streams cascading down from the forests of Than Uyên (Lào Cai), the waterfall, with a water column height of about 20 meters, is divided into multiple tiers.
In the waterfall area, the highest temperature reaches around 26 degrees Celsius, with a refreshing and cool climate ideal for day trips. The water gently cascades over the green moss-covered rocks, leaving a lasting impression on those who have ever immersed themselves there, letting their souls follow the flow of water, forgetting the hustle and bustle of life.
Thác Bà Lake
Located in the northwest of the country, Thác Bà Lake in Yên Bái province, often referred to as the “Hạ Long Bay in the mountains,” is one of the three largest artificial lakes in Vietnam, formed during the construction of the Thác Bà hydroelectric plant.
Thác Bà Lake is situated in the districts of Yên Bình and Lục Yên, covering an area of nearly 23,500 hectares, with over 1,300 large and small green islands shimmering beneath the water surface along with a system of beautiful caves hidden deep within the limestone mountain ranges. This mysterious beauty creates a mesmerizing and yet very friendly and affectionate charm for Thác Bà.
The villages and hamlets around Thác Bà Lake still retain their pristine and authentic charm, along with the distinctive cultural identity of ethnic communities such as the Tày, Nùng, Mông, Dao, Phù Lá, Cao Lan, and more.
Giàng Springs
Giàng Springs is a commune in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province, located at an altitude of 1,371 meters above sea level, covering an area of 5,922 hectares. It is known for its precious rock formations with purple and green veins, featuring various intriguing shapes mainly distributed in the Monkey Mountain range, Kang Ky village, and Lop Springs village...
Apart from the indigenous products like Mèo cabbage, luffa, sa moc, pomu, various tubers, fruits, and cereals, the allurement for tourists visiting Giàng Springs lies in the tea culture of the H'mong people. The greatest joy for many tourists coming here is to enjoy the specialty of snow Shan tea, renowned far and wide, right at the birthplace of the tea tree...
The ancient tea trees area of Giàng Springs is located in Giàng Cao, Giàng B, Pang Cang, Tap Lang I, Tap Lang II, Lop Springs... Additionally, tourists can explore the tea hills at lower levels with picturesque natural scenery and participate in the simple and rustic life of the H'mong people at the foot of the mountain...
Ngòi Tu Cultural Village
Ngòi Tu Village belongs to Vu Linh commune, Yen Binh district, Yen Bai province. With its unique characteristics, Ngòi Tu attracts tourists not only for its beautiful, pristine landscapes but also because it is a convergence of traditional cultural values of Dao, Cao Lan, Nung ethnic groups, among which the predominant one is the White Trouser Dao people...
Visiting Ngòi Tu, besides indulging in rustic dishes, you'll immerse yourself in charming scenery, captivated by folk melodies and dances like fire-dancing, shrimp-catching, traditional wedding procession... Wanderers can also join treks to Yến mountain, Cao Biền mountain, or bike through villages to explore Dao culture.
Háng Tề Chơ – Nhì village
Háng Tề Chơ (Háng Đề Chơ) stands as the farthest hamlet of Làng Nhì commune, Trạm Tấu, Yên Bái. Home to several dozen households of Black Hmong people, the hamlet boasts the scenic Háng Tề Chơ waterfall, listed among the beautiful waterfalls in the Northwest.
To reach Háng Tề Chơ hamlet (or Đề Chơ hamlet), travelers must trek for a few hours as the path is only for horses, inaccessible by motorbikes. From the Làng Nhì – Háng Tề Chơ fork, visitors must conquer around 10 steep slopes with a 25-degree incline. The challenges here fuel the adventurous spirit of wanderers.
Source: Zing News
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