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 culinary experience with many unique features. Through this article, together with the Sa Pa native – Original Sa Pa, explore this fascinating hot spring stream.

The Ban Ho hot spring is located in Ban Ho commune, about 26 km southeast of Sa Pa town center. Visiting Ban Ho hot springs, you will immerse yourself in the beautiful natural scenery and the fresh climate of the Northwestern mountains. Feel the friendliness of the land and people of Ban Ho.

Nestled among terraced rice fields, Ban Ho hot spring is an ideal destination for those who love experiences and want to connect with the natural mountain forest of Northwestern Vietnam.

Ban Ho Hot Spring with Clear Blue Water

The hot spring covers an area of about 200m2, with clear blue water. The average temperature of this water flow ranges from 43-45°C. Especially, this is a 100% natural hot spring that flows directly from the ground, so the water source is very clean and beneficial for health. The entrance fee for bathing is 20,000 VND per person. The design of the facilities is simple, blending into nature yet maintaining elegance and privacy.

When visiting Ban Ho hot springs, you will enjoy many traditional dishes of the Tày people such as: Stream fish, purple sticky rice, bamboo rice, grilled pork with betel leaves and a touch of spicy chili, or sour bamboo shoots cooked with duck… After relaxing in the warm water, indulging in delicious food and sipping fragrant rice wine made from local grains will surely make your experience truly wonderful.

Besides the hot springs, Ban Ho also offers many beautiful photo spots for photography enthusiasts to freely capture memorable moments. Immerse yourself in the warm water, surrounded by majestic nature, and experience the highland culture with simple stilt houses through homestays in the Ban Ho community tourism area and traditional local dishes, making it hard to leave.

Traditional dishes of the local villagers

We hope that in the future, local households and authorities will invest more in infrastructure and promote communication to attract more tourists to visit and experience. During your trip to Sa Pa, if you have the chance, join Sa Pa native – Original Sa Pa to explore Ban Ho and enjoy this exciting hot spring stream.