Discovering Tả Trung Hồ Waterfall, Bản Hồ, Sa Pa

In recent years, many travelers from urban areas have been drawn to the highland villages to enjoy the cool, fresh atmosphere, especially to stroll, sightseeing, and experience nature beside pristine waterfalls. Through this article, join Sa Pa local guide – Original Sa Pa in exploring Tả Trung Hồ Waterfall located in Bản Hồ commune, Sa […]

Visiting the First Hydroelectric Plant in the Indochina Region

Many tourists visit the Cát Cát Tourist Area in Sa Pa, but few know that there exists a relic of one of Vietnam’s oldest hydroelectric plants – the Cát Cát Hydroelectric Plant. According to preserved documents, the Cát Cát Hydroelectric Plant and the Ankroet Hydroelectric Plant (in Lát commune, Lạc Dương district, Lam Dong province) […]

Khèn – A Cultural Symbol of the H’mông People

Alongside their rich spiritual life, the H’mông people also place great importance on their cultural and spiritual life, showing a deep love for arts and music. Besides being skilled in farming, H’mông men must also know how to play the flute and dance khèn. Those who play the khèn well are regarded with more respect […]

Discovering the Unique Traditions of Mông Weddings in Sa Pa

For the Mông people, the custom of “pulling the bride” is an essential part of a wedding ceremony. This tradition contains many cultural features that are truly special. Let’s explore the unique aspects of Mông weddings in Sa Pa with Thổ địa Sa Pa – Original Sa Pa. The “Pulling the Bride” Custom Before the […]

Exploring the Ta Phìn Bamboo Forest, Sa Pa

Ta Phìn commune, part of Sa Pa National Tourism Area in Lao Cai Province, is a land that retains its rustic charm and rich cultural identity of the Red Dao people, along with pristine natural beauty. This is also the reason why Ta Phìn is a popular choice for many tourists seeking to experience and […]

Exciting Experience of Bathing in Ban Ho Hot Springs, Sa Pa

Ban Ho, Sa Pa is famous for its winding terraced rice fields on the mountainside, embracing peaceful and rustic stilt houses scattered along both sides of the stream. Moreover, visiting here to experience bathing in hot springs is a must-do. With natural clean water sources located amidst Tày villages, it offers a rich cultural and […]

Unique New Year’s Xoè Festival in Mường Bo (Sa Pa)

The Mường Bo and Bản Hồ communes (Sa Pa, Lào Cai) annually organize the Xoè Festival to celebrate the Party and welcome the Spring, attracting many local ethnic people and tourists to participate.   Festival Space The Xoè Festival is held in Mường Bo commune. This activity is part of a series of events during […]

Coordinates and Tips for Enjoying the Beautiful Spring Scenery in Sa Pa

Spring is the season of “a hundred flowers blooming” in Sa Pa, where peach blossoms, plum blossoms, and apricot blossoms compete to bloom white across the forests, illuminating the northwest mountains. Because of this, many travelers choose to admire Sa Pa’s spring scenery and check-in with the blooming flower forests that bloom only once a […]

Traditional Crafts in the Red Dao Villages in Sa Pa

The sounds of rhythmic drumbeats, the tinkling of silver carving tools in workshops, or the lively laughter and conversations of the women and girls from the Red Dao ethnic group sitting together embroidering in front of their houses are familiar images and sounds when visiting the tourist villages of the Red Dao in Sa Pa. […]

Discover the Beauty of Tả Phìn Cave in Sa Pa

Tả Phìn Cave is a site of great research value, archaeological significance, and tourism attraction. Tả Phìn Village is located 12 km north of Sa Pa center, in the northern direction, inhabited by the Dao and H’Mông ethnic groups. The Entrance Path to Tả Phìn Cave About 1 km north of the Tả Phìn Commune […]