Overview of Y Ty

Y Ty - a borderland located quietly on the side of the majestic Nhiu Co San range. At an altitude of nearly 2,000m, Y Ty is covered with fog all year round, opening up a scene of rolling mountains and winding terraced fields like stairs leading to heaven. This place is not only captivated by the white cloudy season or the brilliant golden season, but also by the rustic and persistent rhythm of life of the Ha Nhi, Mong, and Dao people amidst harsh nature.

Y Ty

Each winding pass The winding road leading to Y Ty is a challenging journey, but the reward is pure and quiet beauty enough to make people fall in love from the first time they arrive. Y Ty is not noisy, not ostentatious, but beautiful in its own way, beautiful like a pristine, intact memory in the mountains and forests of Lao Cai.

Outstanding destinations in Y Ty

Possessing a mountainous terrain over 2,000m high and the wild, majestic scenery typical of the Northwest border region, Y Ty always has a special attraction for those who love nature and nature. Passion for discovery. Each destination here has its own unique beauty, from the sea of ​​floating clouds to the peaceful villages nestled on the mountainside, promising to bring visitors unforgettable experiences.

Y Ty terraced fields

Y Ty terraced fields appear like a lively masterpiece amid the clouds and high mountains of the Northwest. At an altitude of nearly 2,000m, the fields gently curve along the mountain slopes, changing colors according to the seasons: sparkling like a mirror in the sky during the pouring season, green and soothing to the eyes when the rice is in full bloom, and glowing warm yellow each autumn. Not only beautiful to look at, Y Ty terraced fields are also a mark of a long farming history, associated with the persistent lifestyle and community spirit of the Ha Nhi people in the border highlands.

Y Ty terraced fields

Choan Then Park

Choan Then Park is a gentle stop in the middle of the journey to explore Y Ty, where visitors can touch the unique peaceful beauty of the border area. From here, the view opens up to a panoramic view of rolling mountains and stretching The Pa terraced fields. The park space is associated with the Choan Then village of the black Ha Nhi people, bringing a rustic, close feeling and is the location chosen by many photographers to capture Y Ty moments in the morning mist.

Milestone 92 - Lung Po Junction

Milestone 92 Lung Po is a place with special geographical and historical significance, where the Lung Po River merges with the Red River. Amidst the majestic border mountains and forests, the landmark stands quietly but sacredly, evoking pride in national sovereignty. Coming here, visitors not only admire the wild scenery but also clearly feel the breath of history at the beginning of the Fatherland.

Milestone 92 – Lung Po Junction

A Lu

A Lu is a land that still retains its pristine beauty, with little footprint of mass tourism. The villages of Ha Nhi and H'Mong are nestled between terraced fields and mountains, creating a peaceful, slow scene. In the ripe rice season, A Lu wears a brilliant yellow color stretching to the horizon; During the pouring water season, sparkling and magical in the morning clouds. This is the ideal destination for those who want to explore Y Ty in a profound way, close to local life.

A Lu

Thien Sinh Bridge

Thien Sinh Bridge Although small, it is located in a very special location, spanning a ravine on the way to explore Y Ty. In the early morning, mist and clouds drift lazily across the bridge, covering the surrounding mountains and forests, creating a scene that is both majestic and quiet. This is an ideal stop to rest, take photos and fully feel the alpine mountain space.

Ngai Thau

Ngai Thau is known as the "cloud hunting paradise" of Y Ty thanks to its high, open and less obscured terrain. In the early morning, layers of thick clouds roll between the mountains and forests and the village below, creating a spectacular scene that is rare to see anywhere else. Besides the clouds and sky, Ngai Thau also impresses with the walled houses of the Ha Nhi people scattered on the mountainside, bringing beauty that is both majestic and peaceful.

Ngai Thau

Lung Po Flagpole

Lung Po Flagpole is a sacred symbol of the Fatherland's border, located within the grounds of Lung Po Border Guard Station. The red flag with yellow star flying in the middle of the mountains and forests is not only a mark of sovereignty, but also reminds of the spirit of resilience and solidarity of the peoples here. Visiting Lung Po flagpole is an emotional journey, helping visitors better understand the historical value and meaning of the Northwest region.

Lung Po flagpole

Nhiu Co San

Nhiu Co San, 2,965m high, is one of the most majestic peaks in the Hoang Lien Son range, attracting a large number of professional trekkers. Shaped like a pair of buffalo horns rising into the sky, the mountain has wild beauty, rich vegetation and a landscape that changes clearly with altitude. The journey to conquer Nhiu Co San is a challenging but worthy experience for those who love to explore original nature.

Nhiu Co San

Lao Than Mountain

Lao Than is considered the "roof of Y Ty", famous for the most beautiful cloud hunting trekking in Lao Cai. From the top of the nearly 2,860m high mountain, a sea of ​​floating clouds appears right at your feet, creating the feeling of standing in the middle of a cloudy sky. Although the climbing journey is quite strenuous, the moment of touching the clouds and watching the sunrise here will definitely become unforgettable memories.

Lao Than Mountain

The Pa Valley

The Pa Valley is a complex of terraced fields recognized as a national monument, outstanding with its soft beauty and impressive scale. The fields stretch along the mountainside, changing colors with the seasons, creating a natural picture of the Northwest. This is an indispensable destination in the journey to explore Y Ty for those who love photography and pristine scenery.

The Pa Valley

Red Waterfall

Hidden in the Den Sang jungle, Red Waterfall makes a strong impression with its unique reddish-brown water, completely different from the familiar white waterfalls. In the rainy season, the waterfall falls strongly, the water color becomes even more prominent among the green forest floor. According to local beliefs, Red Waterfall is a place that brings luck and peace to those who visit.

Red Waterfall

Trung Leng Ho Dragon Waterfall

Trung Leng Ho Dragon Waterfall stands out with a large stream of water pouring from above, likened to a "white dragon" winding between the mountains and forests. The space around the waterfall is spacious, suitable for picnics, foot bathing, photography and relaxation. This is a destination that is both wild and easy to access, suitable for many tourists when exploring Y Ty - Bat Xat.

Trung Leng Ho Dragon Waterfall

Bat Xat Nature Reserve

Bat Xat Conservation Area has an area of more than 18,600 hectares, considered the starting point of the majestic Hoang Lien Son range. This place converges many of Vietnam's top high peaks such as Pu Ta Leng, Ky Quan San, Nhiu Co San, along with a rich primeval forest ecosystem and wild mountain landscape.

Bat Xat Nature Reserve

Not only has biodiversity value, the reserve is also associated with adjacent to attractive discovery routes such as Red Waterfall, Hong Ngai Waterfall, the ancient ironwood population on Cu Nhu San peak or the Pavie Ancient Stone Road relic. For those who love nature and are passionate about trekking, Bat Xat conservation area is an original discovery space, where the beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests is preserved almost entirely.

Den Sang

About 10 km from Y Ty center, Den Sang is a famous stop with terraced fields that are considered the most golden in Lao Cai every autumn. Thanks to the use of indigenous rice varieties, the rice fields here have a dark yellow color, stretching along the mountainside and right next to the road to Y Ty, very convenient for sightseeing and taking photos.

Den Sang

Not only beautiful because of its nature, Den Sang also attracts sympathy with its hospitality and simplicity. local people. Therefore, Den Sang is not only a place to view terraced fields, but also a place to fully preserve the beauty of Bat Xat highland life.

The most beautiful time to travel to Y Ty

Y Ty each season has its own unique beauty, however, to make the trip smooth and easy to capture the most beautiful moments, visitors should choose a time suitable for the purpose of exploration. Below are the most ideal times to travel to Y Ty that you can refer to.

• Rice rice season (late August - mid September): This is the most brilliant and attractive time in Y Ty of the year. Terraced fields enter the harvest season, dyeing the mountainsides and valleys golden. The scent of ripe rice spreads in the wind, blending with the bustling rhythm of life of the highland people, creating a picture that is both poetic and very peaceful. Late August to mid-September is also the time when Y Ty attracts a large number of tourists and photographers to hunt for golden season photos.

• Rattan hunting season (September - April next year): From September to around April next year is considered the most beautiful "cloud hunting season" in Y Ty. The weather at this time is cold and the humidity is high, causing clouds to appear thick and often, especially in the early morning or late afternoon. Seas of clouds float across the back of the mountain, covering the village and valley, giving the feeling of being lost in a fairyland. On cold days, the temperature can drop, the clouds become thicker and the scenery becomes more magical.

• Azalea season (March - April): Around March to April, the Y Ty mountains and forests brighten up with wild azalea flowers blooming. Flowers cover the mountainside, dotted between clouds and green forests, creating a scene full of color and vitality. This is a suitable time for those who love nature and want to combine cloud hunting and flower viewing in the same trip.

• Water season (May - June): May to June is the water season in Y Ty, when terraced fields begin to drain water in preparation for the new crop. The whole highland area seems to be wearing a sparkling coat, reflecting the sky, clouds and mountains. The scene at this time has a soft, peaceful beauty and is very popular with tourists who love photography.

• Cultural experience season (July - early September): From July to early September, Y Ty is not only beautiful in scenery but also vibrant with the rhythm of life and cultural activities of ethnic minorities. This is the right time to explore the village, learn about customs and immerse yourself in the daily life of the Ha Nhi, Mong, Dao people.

Beautiful time to travel to Y Ty

Information for traveling to Y Ty

Y Ty is a highland commune located close to the Chinese border, in Bat Xat district (Lao Cai). Due to the mountainous terrain and distance from the center, the journey to Y Ty is often divided into 2 main stages: to City. Lao Cai – from Lao Cai to Y Ty. Below are travel instructions that are clear, easy to understand and suitable for many types of tourists.

Move to Lao Cai city

From Hanoi and other provinces, visitors can choose many different means of transportation:

Passenger car

This is the most popular and convenient option. Thanks to the Hanoi - Lao Cai expressway, travel time is only about 4.5–6 hours. Sleeper buses run continuously day and night, are easy to book, and are suitable for most tourists. People can contact the bus companies such as:

• Limousine bus (inner city pick-up and drop-off): The Hanoi - Sapa route operates continuously throughout the day, departing from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm at both ends, with a frequency of 1 trip every hour. Limousine buses have pick-up and drop-off services within the city, bringing convenience and comfort to passengers. Ticket price is about 200,000 VND/way.

• Viet Phuong bus (VIP sleeper): Viet Phuong bus serves the Hanoi - Sapa route with high-class sleeper lines, departing from 8:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. in Hanoi and from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Lao Cai. The bus runs regularly throughout the day, suitable for tourists who want to travel during the day or in the evening. The ticket price is stable at 200,000 VND/trip.

• Sao Viet bus company (VIP sleeper): This is one of the most famous bus companies on the Hanoi - Lao Cai route thanks to running continuously almost all day, from 6am to 11pm in Hanoi and from 7am to 11:30pm in Lao Cai. There is 1 flight every 1 hour, very flexible for visitors' itinerary. VIP sleeper buses are clean, comfortable, ticket price 250,000 VND/trip.

• Hai Phuong bus company: Hai Phuong operates the Hanoi - Lao Cai route with departures from My Dinh bus station at 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and in the opposite direction from Yen Bai bus station at 7:15 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. Quality sleeper bus, attentive service, ticket price 250,000 VND/trip, suitable for passengers traveling between two provinces.

Go to the hospital by bus

Train

If you want to rest comfortably or avoid motion sickness, you can choose the Hanoi - Lao Cai train. The train usually runs at night, taking about 7–8 hours. When you arrive early in the morning, you can continue your journey to Y Ty.

The train route from Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station takes about 3-8 hours (SE fast train or SP tourist train), then from Lao Cai station to Sa Pa is only about 35 km. Ticket price:

• Hard seats: about 180,000 - 250,000 VND/turn

• Sleeper compartment 6: about 350,000 - 450,000 VND/turn

• Bed compartment 4 (high quality tourist trains such as Sapaly, King Express): 600,000 - 850,000 VND/turn

Some train companies traveling from Hanoi - Sapa:

• Vietnam railway trains – 1900 636 212.

• Pumpkin Train – 0906 809 095.

Personal vehicle

• Car: Take Hanoi - Lao Cai highway, total time from Hanoi to Y Ty about 7 hours (including Lao Cai - Y Ty route).

• Motorbike: Suitable for experienced backpackers, follow route QL70 through Phu Tho - Yen Bai - Lao Cai.

From Lao Cai city to Y Ty

Distance from City. Lao Cai to Y Ty is about 80km, although not too far, due to the steep and winding road, the travel time usually takes 3-5 hours, depending on the weather and route.

Passenger car

From Lao Cai bus station, you can catch a small car (usually a 16-seat car) to Bat Xat, Trinh Tuong or some cars that go straight to Y Ty. This method is safe, less tiring, but not flexible enough to stop to admire the scenery along the way.

Motorbike

This is the means of transportation chosen by many tourists to explore Y Ty. You can rent a car in the city. Lao Cai or Sa Pa. Motorbikes help you take control of your time and make it easy to stop and check in at beautiful spots on the road. However, you need a steady steering wheel and attention to safety, especially in the rainy season.

Explore Y Ty by motorbike

For convenience in traveling to tourist attractions in Y Ty, visitors should consider renting a motorbike or car. Motorbike rental prices in Y Ty range from 100,000 - 200,000 VND/day. Reputable rental units that you can refer to are:

• Mr.Coi (19 Dong Loi Street, Sa Pa Town, Lao Cai) - 0985 133 559

• Motorbike Rental Cheap Mr Tien (Muong Hoa, Sapa) - 0969 999 583

• Bike point Mr. Cuong (634 Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa) - 0973 161 969

• Hoc Ly (Thanh Cong/22 Hanging Garden Alley, Sa Pa Town, Sa Pa, Lao Cai) - 0915 190 874

• Car Rental for Self-Drive & Driver in Sapa (33 Pham Ngoc Thach, Sapa) - 0336 223 455

Popular routes to Y Ty

Depending on schedule and time conditions details, you can choose one of the following routes:

• Bat Xat – Trinh Tuong – Y Ty route: This is the route chosen by most people. The road passes through famous places such as Lung Po, A Mu Sung, A Lu, Ngai Thau... Beautiful scenery, many attractions but the road is narrow, some sections are prone to landslides in the rainy season.

• Bat Xat - Muong Hum - Y Ty route: The road is more beautiful, easier to go than the Trinh Tuong route. Suitable for the return trip or those who prioritize fast and safe travel.

• Sa Pa - Muong Hum - Y Ty route: Suitable for travelers who want to combine exploring Sa Pa and Y Ty in the same trip. From Sa Pa, follow O Quy Ho pass, turn TL155 through Ban Xeo - Muong Hum and continue to Y Ty.

Information on staying in Y Ty

Staying in Y Ty is characterized by rusticity, close to nature and the life of highland people. Whether it is a simple homestay or a beautiful small motel, each stop gives visitors a feeling of peace and warmth, while helping you fully feel the wild beauty and slow pace of life of Y Ty.

Luxury accommodation (4-5 stars)

Sapa Catcat Hills Resort & Spa

• Address: 086 Fansipan, Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai

• Reference room price: 1,290,000 VND/night

Sapa Catcat Hills Resort & Spa

Sapa Cat Cat Hills Resort & Spa is a 4-star resort The star stands out with its pristine, poetic natural space amidst the Northwest mountains and forests. Located halfway up the hill with a high and clear view, the resort opens up an impressive view of the Hoang Lien Son range and peaceful Cat Cat village. Classic French-style architecture combines highland identity, a system of rooms with mountain view balconies and a luxurious outdoor heated swimming pool, providing a relaxing and relaxing vacation experience amidst the clouds.

Hotel De La Coupole

• Address: 01 Hoang Lien Street, Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai

• Reference price: From 3,600,000 VND/night

Hotel De La Coupole

Hotel de la Coupole Sapa is a 5-star hotel imbued with the most luxurious and artistic impression in the heart of the foggy town. The project was designed by famous architect Bill Bensley, a delicate harmony between the cultural colors of highland ethnic groups and the classic French style of the 1920s-1930s. With a system of high-class rooms, restaurants, luxurious bars and international standard spa and event services, this place brings a classy, sophisticated and complete resort experience to all visitors.

In addition, people can refer to other quality 4 - 5 star hotels in Y Ty such as:

• ALIANA Boutique Sapa Hotel & Spa - 30 Hoang Lien Street, Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai - price from 1,400,000 VND/night

• Pistachio Hotel Sapa - Group 5 Thac Bac Street, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 1,400,000 VND/night

• Pao’s Sapa Leisure Hotel - Cau May 1 residential group, Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai - Price from 1,380,000 VND/night

Resort (Resort, Villa)

Cloud Paradise Resort Y Ty

• Address: Mo Phu Chai village, Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• Reference price: 2,00,000 VND/night

Cloud Paradise Resort Y Ty

Cloud Paradise Resort Y Ty is a high-end accommodation in Y Ty Ty. The resort impresses with its exquisitely crafted architecture, created by more than 100 local artisans, harmoniously blending luxury and majestic nature. The Ha Nhi, Mong, and Dao villa systems imbue highland cultural identities, combined with cuisine from indigenous ingredients and experiences such as cloud hunting, trekking, and relaxing spa, bringing a complete vacation amidst the Y Ty clouds.

Lady Hill Sapa Resort

• Address: Cau May luxury resort, To 3, Sapa Ward, Lao Cai

• Reference price: 2,0,000 VND/night

Lady Hill Sapa Resort

Lady Hill Sapa Resort is a high-end resort accommodation for tourists Wishing to enjoy the peaceful space between the Northwest mountains and forests. The resort possesses a high, airy hill location with a wide open view of the valley and the typical sea of ​​clouds, bringing a feeling of relaxation, separate from the noise. With architecture in harmony with nature, convenient services and exquisite resort space, Lady Hill Sapa Resort is the ideal choice for a complete vacation in the highlands of Lao Cai.

Other famous resorts you can refer to:

• Silk Path Grand Sapa Resort & Spa - Quan Hill 6, Group Dan Pho, 5, Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai - Price from 2,000,000 VND/night

• Ta Phin Cottage - Team of 6 villages, Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai - Price from 1,100,000 VND/night

• SINAI BUNGALOW & HOTEL SAPA - 05 Dien Bien Phu, Sapa Ward, Lao Cai - price from 1,100,000 VND/night

Experience experience (2-3 star hotel, Homestay, Co hotel...)

Homestay Discover Y Ty

• Address: TL 158, Mo Phu Chai village, Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• Reference price: 460,000 VND/night

Homestay Discovering Y Ty

Homestay Discovering Y Ty is an ideal stopover for those who love local experiences and spaces close to nature. With a rustic, cozy style and the hospitality of highland people, the homestay gives visitors a sense of peace and convenience to explore the sea of clouds, terraced fields and the slow pace of life typical of Y Ty.

Sapa Garden Retreat

• Address: 52b Thac Bac, Sa Pa Ward, Lao Cai

• Reference price: 0.000 VND/night

Sapa Garden Retreat

Sapa Garden Retreat impresses with its cool, poetic green flower garden space, brings a sense of peace in the foggy mountain town of Sapa. The accommodation is located in a quiet location but still convenient to move to the center, suitable for travelers who love relaxation and closeness to nature. With simple, cozy room design and mountain and city views, Sapa Garden Retreat is an ideal stop to enjoy the slow pace of life and gentle beauty of Sapa.

Check out more cheap hotels and homestays Y Ty can choose to stay at:

• Ladybird Restaurant Hotel Cafe - 04 Thach Son, Sapa, Lao Cai - Price from 900,000 VND/night

• Homestay Y Ty Dai Ngan - Y Ty Commune, Lao Cai

• Homestay Xa Hanhi - Y Ty Commune, Laos Cao

• Cloud Homestay - Mo Phu Chai village, Bat Xat, Lao Cai

• >Then's House Homestay - Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

Cuisine and local festival culture

High-end restaurant

Y TY Restaurant - Dung Vang Hotel

• Address: Market Center, Bat Xat, Lao Cai

Y TY Restaurant - Dung Vang Hotel

Y Ty Restaurant - Dung Vang Hotel is located in Y Ty, amidst the wild and fresh Northwest mountain scenery. Not only is it a place to enjoy cuisine, the restaurant also offers a unique highland experience with dishes made from local ingredients, rustic but rich in flavor. This is an ideal stop for tourists to dine, watch the clouds in Y Ty and fully feel the peaceful rhythm of life on the border.

Chung Le Restaurant

• Address: Trinh Tuong, Bat Xat, Lao Cai

Chung Le Restaurant

Chung Le Y Ty Restaurant is a familiar culinary address for tourists when visiting this border highland. The restaurant space is rustic and close, imbued with the activities of local people, creating a warm and friendly feeling. The menu features Y Ty specialties made from fresh ingredients, preserving the full flavor of the mountains and forests, very suitable to enjoy after the journey of exploring and hunting clouds.

Other high-end restaurants:

• Trung Hieu Restaurant - Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• Bao Khanh Granco - Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• >Any Ta Restaurant - Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• Ban Vuoc Restaurant - Ban Vuoc Market, Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• Diep Doi Restaurant - Y Ty commune, Lao Cai

• …

Local cuisine

Y Ty is not only captivated by the sea of clouds and majestic mountains, but also captivates tourists with a cuisine rich in mountain and forest flavors. Each dish here bears the mark of indigenous culture, rustic but enough to make the enjoyer remember forever.

• Thang Co Bac Ha: Traditional dish of the H'Mong people, cooked from meat and internal organs of horse/cow/buffalo and many wild spices, often served hot at the market.

• Armpit pig: Small breed of free-range Ban Pig, meat is firm, low in fat, best when grilled or roasted, dipped in salt and cooked with octopus.

• Y Ty black chicken: Fragrant, chewy and sweet meat, often boiled, grilled or stewed with traditional herbs, very nutritious.

• Sa Pa salmon: Cold water fish raised in the Hoang Lien mountains, firm meat, light fat, prepared in a variety of ways such as sashimi, hot pot, grilled.

• Five-color sticky rice (seven-color sticky rice): Upland sticky rice dyed naturally from forest leaves, meaning good luck in culture ethnic culture.

• Lam rice: Sticky rice grilled in bamboo tubes, fragrant with mountain and forest aroma, often eaten with sesame salt or cham cheo.

• Stove buffalo meat: A specialty smoked for a long time, salty and spicy, fragrant, very suitable as a gift or to sip with wine.

• Y Ty wild shiitake mushroom: Appears in the rainy season (April–May), has a strong aroma, is often dried as a gift.

• Cu Ha Sin Co: A rustic tuber, rich in water, sweet in taste, used to boil or eat as a snack. heat.

• Ha Nhi beer: Traditional drink fermented from wild fruits, strange taste, easy to drink, does not cause headaches.

• San Lung wine - Bac Ha corn wine: Wine cooked with traditional leaf yeast, strong aroma, smooth drinking, very characteristic highlands.

Lamboo rice - Delicious Y Ty dish to try

Experience Culture and festivals

Not only attractive by its majestic natural scenery, Y Ty is also a land that preserves many unique indigenous cultural values. Each market, each festival here clearly reflects the spiritual life, beliefs and long-standing customs of the highland peoples, giving visitors both new and profound experiences.

Participate in Y Ty market

Y Ty market meets every Saturday and is a familiar cultural space for local people. Coming here, visitors not only buy agricultural products and essential utensils but also admire the colorful costumes of ethnic minorities. Amidst the bustling atmosphere, you can enjoy traditional dishes, listen to everyday stories and feel the rustic, authentic rhythm of life of the border highlands.

Kho Gia Gia Festival (harvesting festival)

Kho Gia Gia is a typical traditional festival of the Ha Nhi people, usually taking place from July to September every year. The festival means praying for good weather, good harvests and is an opportunity for children and grandchildren to remember their ancestors. With solemn rituals imbued with agricultural beliefs, Kho Gia Gia has become a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, attracting a large number of tourists to learn and experience the unique cultural identity of Y Ty.

Kho Gia Gia Festival (harvesting festival)

Explore Muong market Hum

Muong Hum Market is a vibrant meeting place for many ethnic groups such as H'Mong, Ha Nhi, Red Dao, Han... The market atmosphere is both bustling with buying and selling, and rich in community activities with intimate conversations and shy dating looks of highland boys and girls. This is also an ideal place for visitors to clearly feel the cultural interference and daily life of Y Ty people.

Explore Muong Hum market

Bat Xat Traditional Wine Festival

Held at the beginning of the lunar new year in Ban Xeo commune, the Wine Festival is an opportunity to honor the traditional wine making profession of localities in the region. Visitors will enjoy many types of specialty wine such as San Lung, Nam Pung, Sim San, A Lu, Den Sang wine... along with a variety of local products. The bustling, warm festival space brings a cultural experience rich in the flavors of the Northwest mountains and forests.

Ga Ma Do Ceremony (Forest Worship)

Ga Ma Do Ceremony is a sacred ritual of the Ha Nhi people, showing respect for the forest - the source of life closely linked to the community. Through the ritual, people pray for peace, good crops and at the same time remind each other to protect the forest. For tourists, this is a valuable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the beliefs and philosophy of living in harmony with nature of the Y Ty people.

Ga Ma Do (Forest Offering) Ceremony

Suggested tour

Northern Tour: Sapa - Lost in the Sky

• Itinerary: HCMC - NOI BAI - SAPA MOUNTAIN TOWN - FANSIPAN - VILLA DE MONT

• Transportation: Car

• Reference tour price: 1,149,000 VND/person

• Organizer: TravelViet

Northern Tour: Tu Le - Son La - Moc Chau - Mai Chau - A colorful highlight of the Northwest

• Itinerary

  • Day 1: SB NOI BAI - TU LE THOM RICH RICE SEASON

  • Day 2: KHAU PHA PASS - QUANNH NHAI - SON LA

  • Day 3: SON LA - NATURAL HERITAGE DESTINATION MOC CHAU ISLAND

  • Day 4: AMAZING RESORT IN PRIMARY FOREST - AVANA RETREAT

  • Day 5: JEEP TOUR - SB NOI BAI

• Method of transportation: Car

• Reference tour price: 1,149,000 VND/person

• Organizer: TravelViet

Y Ty tour 2D1D hunting ma

• Itinerary:

  • Day 1: HANOI – LAO CAI – LONG PO – NGAI THAU – Y TY

  • Day 2: Y TY – MUONG HUM - HANOI

• Transportation: New tourist car

• Reference tour price: 2,0,000 VND/person

• Organizing unit: BINH TOUR

>Y Ty - Bac Ha tour 3D2N ripe rice season

• Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Hanoi - Ngai Thau - Y Ty

  • Day 2: Y Ty - Muong Hum - Bac Ha

  • Day 3: Hoang A Tuong Palace - Hanoi

• Transportation: Tourist car

• Reference tour price: 2,980,000 VND/person

• Organizer: Vietmountain travel

Shopping and Souvenirs

After a journey of wandering among the clouds, sky and mountains of Y Ty, rustic gifts with a Northwest flavor are the perfect way best way to preserve memories and share memorable experiences with loved ones.

• Y Ty forest raspberries

• Y Ty forest shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried)

• Ban Xeo vermicelli

• San Lung rice wine

• Bac Ha corn wine

• Nam Pung rice wine

• Handmade brocade of the Ha Nhi, Mong, Knives (towels, bags, wallets, shirts)

• Highland occipital cross spices

• Seasonal wild vegetables (cauliflower, chayote, wild bamboo shoots)

• …

Mushrooms Y Ty forest incense - Specialties as gifts

Support information and other information

During the journey to explore Mu Cang Chai, if you need assistance with transportation, accommodation, cuisine or tourism information, please proactively contact local authorities and support units to make the trip more convenient and secure.

• Bat Xat Commune Police: 098 899 18 88

• Lao Cai Provincial Police: No. 506, Dien Bien Street, Yen Bai Ward, Lao Cai - Hotline: 069.2506.112 and Email: [email protected].

• Lao Cai Provincial Department of Tourism: This agency is headquartered at the Public Administration Service Center Building, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City - Hotline: (0214) 3800 201 or Email: [email protected]. The official website is sodulich.laocai.gov.vn.

• Consumer Protection Agency (Lao Cai Department of Industry and Trade): Management agency in the field of consumer rights protection headquartered at Block 7, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City. The hotline is 02143820173 and the contact email is [email protected].

• In case of emergency, you can quickly contact the switchboards: 113 (Police), 114 (Rescue fire), 115 (Emergency)...

Y Ty tourism is a journey that takes you away from the noisy pace of life to touch the pristine beauty of clouds, mountains and forests and unique indigenous cultural values. Each season, Y Ty has its own charm, enough to make anyone who has ever set foot there never leave. Hopefully, the above shares will help you gain more experience and inspiration to plan the most complete and memorable discovery of Y Ty. Don't miss Lao Cai Travel Guide to quickly update useful information and discover more exciting itineraries!