Attractive tourist destinations in Lai Chau province, Vietnam

O Quy Ho Pass

O Quy Ho Pass or Hoang Lien Son Pass is one of the longest, most dangerous and majestic passes in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam. Located on the 4D National Highway crossing the Hoang Lien Son range, the pass connects the two provinces of Lao Cai and Lai Chau with the top of the pass also being the boundary between the two provinces. Because the pass crosses the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, or the May pass because the top of the pass is covered with clouds all year round, however, visitors to Northwest Vietnam often know the pass under the name O Quy Ho. Legend has it that in this mountainous area, before or there was a bird with a harsh call, associated with the legend of the failed love story of a couple. Since then, over time, it was the bird's voice that was named for this wild pass at an altitude of nearly 2000m.

The beauty of O Quy Ho pass is always changing: the Lao Cai side is foggy, the Lai Chau side is sunny; In winter, there is snow and ice, summer is often covered by clouds, creating an attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.

From the top of the pass on a beautiful day, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic view of the car road that crosses the pass through the majestic mountains to Binh Lu or to Sapa. On a sunny day, you can also admire the majestic beauty of Fansipan mountain from the direction of Lai Chau. And in the cold winter, there are days below 0°C, the scenery of O Quy Ho pass is strangely beautiful, few places have it because of the white snow in the forest. At the foot of the pass towards Sa Pa is Silver Waterfall, one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in Lao Cai, always sought by young people to discover. The beauty of O Quy Ho pass has long attracted many international tourists to admire and this place is also the source of creative emotions of many famous Vietnamese writers and artists such as Nguyen Tuan, Xuan Dieu and Xuan. Quynh, Nguyen Thanh Long, Vo An Ninh, Vinh Cat, Ma Van Khang, Lo Ngan Sun…

O Quy Ho Pass runs along the side of Hoang Lien mountain range, which is considered the highest road in Vietnam, long, hidden in the cliffs, hidden and revealed, majestic and impressive mountain scenery. On clear, cloudy days, you can see the cars slowly ascending the tiny slope, see the villages far away from Lai Chau, the undulating mountains look like ink paintings. And of course, there can be the proud Fansipan peak in the clouds...

Address: Highway 4D in the area bordering the two provinces of Lao Cai and Lai Chau

Tac Tinh Waterfall

Tac Tinh Waterfall is also known as Tac Tinh Waterfall or as the people here call it, Love Waterfall. This is one of the attractive tourist destinations and attracts a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to admire.

Located on the territory of Binh Lu commune in Tam Duong district, Tinh waterfall is located in the middle of a mountainous region, looking from afar, the waterfall looks like a soft silk strip dropping in the vast space of majestic mountains. I don't know since when the life of the Dao people and local residents has been closely linked to Tinh waterfall, the cool water still rushing day and night of the waterfall is the material for the process of agricultural production and daily life. of the people here. Tac Tinh Waterfall is so beautiful, but few people know that behind that enchanting beauty is a very sad love story.

The story recounts that: In the past, a long time ago, no one remembers what time, in a village of Dao ethnic people at the foot of the waterfall, there was a beautiful Lo Lan, her beauty was likened to wild orchids. - Beautiful and sweet fragrance. She fell in love with a boy in the village, the two loved each other and were entwined like deer and deer in the forest together early in the evening. But happiness did not last long when disaster struck the two of them, their love met with many obstacles, looked thorny because they were divided by crooks, could not be married. In order to keep her faithful love and vows between the two of them, Miss Lo Lan immersed herself in the waterfall. Admiring the young girl's actions, the people here named the waterfall Tac Tinh waterfall in memory of her along with the desire to cooperate for their love story.

With the meaningful name of the waterfall, the unspoiled natural scenery of the Northwest mountains and the intense and faithful love story of the couple, they have created a waterfall that has both charming beauty and mysterious charm. hearts. Experiencing many ups and downs of time, the events of the history of Love waterfall still retain the pristine and majestic beauty. Attracting the attention of many visitors, so that when they arrive here, everyone leaves an indelible impression of Love waterfall - the waterfall of love.

Address: TT. Tam Duong, Tam Duong, Lai Chau

Pu Ta Leng Peak

Located in Hoang Lien Son range, Putaleng belongs to Ta Leng commune, Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province. In the H'Mong language, Putaleng is called Pu Ta Leng, in which the word "Pú" means mountain. With an altitude of 3049m, Putaleng is the second highest mountain peak in Vietnam, dubbed the "second roof in Vietnam". Indochina” is only behind Fansipan peak 3,143 m high. With such a remarkable height, Putaleng is a destination that challenges all backpackers, even professional backpackers. Trekking Putaleng is not an easy thing. Normally, to climb to the top of the mountain and back down, it will take you about 3-4 days. If you want to rest more or want to stop for camping, the time may last from 5-6 days.

To conquer Putaleng, you need to overcome a very difficult road with many steep steep slopes, climb passes, wade streams or cross the murky and dense primeval forest... But in return, the reward that you will receive will be extremely attractive. Mount Putaleng stands up and down in the thick fog, along with the beautiful beauty of the azalea forest along the way.

Conquering Putaleng, you can go in all seasons of the year. But according to many information, it is recommended to go in May - the season when azaleas bloom in the mountains and forests. In this season, the Northwest in general and Ta Leng in particular are like wearing a shirt that is brightly adorned by azalea flowers with all colors of pink, purple, red… enchanting.

To see that majestic and poetic picture of mountains and forests, you have to conquer the first 1500m. The higher up, the more rhododendrons. There are places where flowers are scattered on the rock, the path forms a very soft and charming flower bed.

If the pink rhododendron, white rhododendron or purple rhododendron are quite small and low, only about 2m high, the yellow rhododendron really stands out thanks to a large "appearance". They are usually old trees, reaching more than 10m high, trying to reach out to catch the sun and wind in the wild mountains. The road to discover Putaleng is as difficult and arduous as other mountains. But the feeling of standing at an altitude of 3049m, capturing the most beautiful things in the mountains and forests is an unforgettable moment for everyone.

Address: Ta Leng commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province

Na Luong village

Na Luong village, Na Tam commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province is home to more than 90 households with 400 ethnic Lao people. Here, the scenery is still wild and the traditional cultural values ​​are still preserved by the people, so they have not been changed over time. This has helped the Laotian village in Na Luong become an attractive community-based tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

According to the explanation of the locals here, translated in the sense of the Lao ethnic language, the word "Luong" means "dragon", "Na" means "field". Legend has it that this place is a rich land, flat terrain with green mountains and a clear, gentle Nam Mu stream flowing all year round, convenient for rice transplanting and maize cultivation. The scenery is poetic and people are honest and hospitable, so dragons often come down to bathe and rest on the fields...

After about 20 minutes on the winding road winding around the mountainside, visitors will be overwhelmed by the natural scenery here. In the golden sunlight of the late afternoon, the Nam Mu line at the beginning of the village sparkles in the sun like silver. Looking down from above, striking visitors is the golden rice field in the harvest season. Na Luong appears with the ancient houses on stilts, the clouds of blue smoke in the afternoon are reflected in the shadows of ancient trees.

Up to now, the lives of indigenous people are largely self-sufficient. The dishes are mainly made from home-made products such as: wild vegetables, grilled stream fish, rice lam... Although it is about 10km from the center of the district town, it has been a long time since people have grown their own vegetables to serve food. daily life needs and contribute to the development of community tourism. Besides, Lao men are good at carpentry, woodworking, knitting and fishing. Lao women are good at planting cotton, growing mulberry, raising silkworms, and cultivating. Sisters, I always spend time embroidering, sewing and decorating the patterns on their clothes. Every pattern, every needle point, is perseverance, patience, love of nature, and a burning desire for a beautiful tomorrow.

Coming to Na Luong village, in addition to experiencing the daily production and labor life of the people next to the terraced fields, the almost pristine forest or the rich and diverse flora and fauna. Guests are also immersed in the typical cultural space, traditional. The beautiful costumes, the glossy black teeth of the girls to the ancient folk dance songs with the sound of the trumpet, the flute or the custom of splashing water (Bun Voc Nam) in festivals, holidays, weddings... Everything seems to blend together to create a unique, friendly and hospitable Na Luong.

Address: Na Luong village, Na Tam commune, Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province

Tam Duong Dat Market

Tam Duong Dat is one of the markets that attracts a large number of ethnic minorities in remote villages of Lai Chau province to gather. The market is like a "picture" drawing the unique cultural activities of the people in the Northwest highlands. Tam Duong Dat meets from dawn every Sunday morning. People bring here all kinds of goods from the villages with rice, corn, chicken, pigs, honey, sugar cane, plums, peaches..., making every market bustling and crowded. People bring to the market many products for Tet such as dong leaves, glutinous rice and indispensable pigs, chickens running in the mountains...

The place that attracts the most men is the shops selling pipe tobacco and alcohol. No counters, no tables, these items are displayed on the market floor with plastic trays and sheets. Buyers and even out-of-town guests can try their hand at a pipe tobacco. The sound of cigarette smoking and the sound of chattering in a corner of the market…

But perhaps, the most interesting thing when coming to Tam Duong Dat market is that visitors can enjoy the snacks brought by the villagers to the market. Worm cake, a type of cake made from rice flour, white balls mixed in a bowl of cool sugary water for 1,000 VND/bowl. Sponge cake is like a dumpling shell on the bottom but has a sweet taste, cut into squares to give off a rich aroma.

However, the specialty cake in many highland markets must be hot donuts. Under the skillful hands of the highland woman, each white powder is put into the hot fat pan and fried until golden, both fragrant and greasy. The children whose cheeks were red from the hot stove sat waiting to eat the cakes that had just been lifted from the grease pan. Then pho, banh cuon... with cups of aromatic wine, attract a lot of customers. Customers congratulating, eating, making the market atmosphere at the end of the year very busy.

Address: Tam Duong town, Lai Chau town, Lai Chau

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