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A Few Insights into Nghia Lo Yen Bai
Nghia Lo Yen Bai is a town located in the western part of Yen Bai province, approximately more than 200km from the capital city of Hanoi. When visiting Nghia Lo, you will have the opportunity to explore the rich traditional culture of the Thai ethnic group, traditional villages, and unique culinary scene.
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The misty mountain peak of Suoi Giang (Photo: fb. Yen Bai)
The Thai ethnic villages in Nghia Lo still retain their pristine beauty with traditional stilt houses, lifestyle, attire, cuisine, and various forms of folk culture characteristic of this ethnic group.
Suoi Giang (Photo: fb. Yen Bai)
When is the best time to visit Nghia Lo Yen Bai?
Nghia Lo embodies the climate characteristics of the Northwest region of Vietnam with relatively cool and rainy summers, and cold, dry winters.
Therefore, the best time to visit Nghia Lo Yen Bai is in September, coinciding with the Muong Lo Cultural Week and the terraced field festival in Mu Cang Chai.
Terraced fields of Mu Cang Chai (Photo: fb. King Eater)
Around February or March, you can participate in local festivals and explore the highland ethnic cultures.
Summit of Suoi Giang Mountain (Photo: fb. Luong Xuan Viet)
Guide to traveling from Hanoi to Nghia Lo Yen Bai
Personal transportation
There are 2 route options for you to choose from:
Route 1: Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway → Turn left → Yen Bai → National Route 37 → Nghia Lo Town
Explore the route map here: https://goo.gl/maps/eQqbCgniEaJZVRaZ7
Route 2: From Hanoi to Son Tay passing through Cau Trung Ha, Thanh Son, Tan Son, Thu Cuc, National Highway 32, and Nghia Lo Town.
Explore the route map here: https://goo.gl/maps/x5fNSKX249znbPSy7
By coach
For a scenic journey to Mu Cang Chai, consider selecting routes that definitely pass through Nghia Lo. Some recommended options are:
THAO NGUYEN
Departure Time: My Dinh - 10:00 AM, Mu Cang Chai - 9:00 PM
Phone: 0978991992
SON PHUONG
Departure Time: 5:00 PM at both ends of the station, Arrival Time: 8:30 PM at Mu Cang Chai
Phone: 0961 222 525
An alternative option is to catch a coach to Yen Bai City. From there, transfer to local routes within Yen Bai province heading to Nghia Lo. Although slightly more effortful, this option offers more flexibility in terms of timing due to the availability of multiple routes.
Some coach operators from Yen Bai to Nghia Lo:
Thang Ha Coach Company:
- Departure Time: Yen Bai - 5:00 AM, Nghia Lo - 3:00 PM
- Contact: 0833.075.455 - 0984.674.183
Giang Son Coach Company:
- Departure Time: Yen Bai - 8:30 AM, Nghia Lo - 2:00 PM
- Contact: 0942.611.888 - 0982.900.078
Phuong Nga Coach Company:
- Departure Time: Yen Bai - 9:00 AM, Nghia Lo - 3:00 PM
- Contact: 0819.905.689 - 0968.826.899
Tuan Long Coach Service:
- Departure Time: Yen Bai - 10:30 AM, Nghia Lo - 3:30 PM
- Contact: 983.704.788 - 0913.527.569
Where to Stay in Nghia Lo Yen Bai?
Nghia Lo offers a wide range of accommodation options, including hotels, guesthouses, and homestays, to meet the diverse resting needs of many travelers.
However, during festival seasons, especially in September when the Mu Cang Chai Terrace Festival takes place, there is often an early booking phenomenon. Therefore, if you want to immerse yourself in the lively festival atmosphere, it is advisable to book your room 1 to 2 months in advance.
Here are some lodging options for you to consider:
Binh Nga Homestay
Address: Tan An, Nghia Lo Town, Yen Bai
Phone: 098 117 12 88
Homestay Lo Van Binh
Address: Ban Chao Ha 1, Nghia Loi, Nghia Lo Town, Yen Bai
Phone: 0988 475 350
Homestay Orchid Forest
Address: Thanh Luong, Nghia Lo Town, Yen Bai
Phone: 098 399 71 95
Thien Kim Guesthouse
Address: Group 3, Central Ward, Nghia Lo Town, Yen Bai
Phone: 0977 298240
Muong Lo Hotel
Address: No. 93, Dien Bien Street, Nghia Lo Town, Yen Bai
Phone: 0216 3879666 – 0216 3872888
Attractions in Nghia Lo Yen Bai
Dragonfly Resort
Dragonfly Resort, a leisure destination, boasts expansive natural landscapes and fresh, cool air, along with the highlight of an outdoor infinity pool. Built adjacent to the coffee tasting area, this infinity pool is a fascinating spot if you want to immerse yourself amidst cool water and admire the peaceful scenery of Yen Bai highlands.
(Photo: fb. Tourist Information Support Nghia Lo)
Ban Sa Ren
Sa Ren Village rests peacefully by the Thia stream, which flows gently all year round. Here, the simple beauty of Yen Bai mountains and forests still captivates many.
Sa Ren Village (Photo: fb. Loan Hoang)
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Deu Village
Deu Village, located in Nghia An commune, is an ideal place to explore the traditions of the Thai people. Visiting Deu Village, you can immerse yourself in the local life or cycle about 30km to Nam Dong stream for a swim, or head to Tram Tau.
Chao Ha Village
Chao Ha Village is a famous tourist destination in Nghia Lo, located in Nghia Loi commune of Nghia Lo town. When visiting Chao Ha Village, you can admire the majestic natural scenery and experience global traditional culture while enjoying delicious local dishes.
Muong Lo Valley
Muong Lo Valley (Muong Lo Plain) is famous for its vast rice fields, the second largest in the Northwestern region. It possesses terraced fields stretching across the hillsides, seemingly endless with the vibrant green of newly planted rice or ripe golden rice ears. Together, they create a picturesque yet lively scenery.
Muong Lo Plain (Photo: fb. Do Anh Tuyet)
Muong Lo Plain (Photo: Internet)
Cang Don Relic
Cang Don Prison consists of two rows of houses used to detain male prisoners and one row for female prisoners. Outside are the guardhouses and the guard station. Surrounding the main prison is a barbed wire fence with many remaining traces such as deep pits filled with sharp spikes, and tall guard towers at the four corners.
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Van Chan Hot Spring, Nghia Lo
Van Chan Hot Spring, Nghia Lo is an attractive destination for tourists to relax in hot springs, enjoy traditional dances, and savor the specialties of the Thai people.
(Photo: Suối Nước Nóng Bản Hốc Sơn Thịnh Văn Chấn Yên Bái)
Suối Giàng
Suối Giàng is situated at an altitude of 1,371 meters above sea level. Not only famous for its year-round cool climate, Suối Giàng also boasts a series of impressive terraced rice fields along the mountain slopes. Standing at the highest point of Suối Giàng, you will have the opportunity to admire the fresh natural landscape and even the picturesque sea of clouds. Suối Giàng is the birthplace of the famous snow Shan tea variety of the same name.
Thien Cung Cave, Suối Giàng (Photo: Binh Nguyen)
(Photo: Lương Xuân Việt)
Snow Shan Tea (Photo: Chdtdd Nammobile)
Mù Cang Chải
Mù Cang Chải is a highland district located in the western part of Yên Bái province, about 100km from Nghĩa Lộ Town. Mù Cang Chải is most famous among tourists for its iconic terraced fields.
For detailed information about Mù Cang Chải, you can refer to the following article:
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Itinerary for exploring Nghĩa Lộ Yên Bái
Since Nghĩa Lộ Yên Bái is very close to Mù Cang Chải, Trạm Tấu, and Tà Xùa, you can combine these tourist destinations if time permits.
Tour: Hanoi – Nghĩa Lộ – Mù Cang Chải
Day 1: Hanoi – Nghĩa Lộ
Depart for Nghĩa Lộ town from 5 a.m. to around 11 a.m.
After lunch and relaxation, in the afternoon, you can visit Chuồn Chuồn Resort Area – Mường Lò Market.
Return to the homestay for rest in the evening.
Day 2: Nghĩa Lộ – Mù Cang Chải
Morning: Transfer to Suối Giàng.
Afternoon: Move to Mù Cang Chải and explore the attractions there.
Resting at the homestay in the evening.
Day 3: Mù Cang Chải – Hanoi
Posted by: Nguyễn Tiến Văn
Keywords: Travel experience in Nghĩa Lộ Yên Bái from A to Z
