If Sa Pa is too familiar, do you wonder if you have come to a beautiful Sa Pa, where is there to avoid being disappointed?  Wearing such a big question mark, I picked up my backpack, determined to explore a new land on a 2-day-1-night journey from Sa Pa to Bat Xat district, a district located in the development belt of the tourist area.  Sa Pa country.

 Starting the journey from the center of Sa Pa town, I rode a motorbike along the 4D Highway towards Lai Chau, on this 4D highway, there are rose gardens, rubber hills, tea, peaches, pears and ...  cool wind to shiver!  About 7km, turn right to Ban Khoang commune, I stopped to visit and learn about the model of sturgeon and salmon farming of the local people, watching the salmon swell and wavy, suddenly thought that I had to go to Norway far away.  Sticky rice, fresh Sa Pa salmon is so delicious!

 Ban Khoang salmon farm

 With a little regret, I continued my journey to Ta Giang Phinh commune, where the main residence of the Red Dao and Green Mong people, along the soft winding terraces at the foot of the majestic Ngu Chi Son mountain.  Journey through the village with lovely laughter and greetings from the children who are not used to the appearance of tourists in their village.

 The majestic Marble Mountains

 Follow the small road along the stream, through the terraced fields on both sides of the road, after about 30 minutes to reach the territory of Ban Xeo commune, then continue uphill to Muong Hum heaven gate and not be foolish without  stay here for a few minutes to feel the vastness of heaven and earth.

 Muong Hum Heaven Gate

 After 10 minutes of passing the pass, you will come to the center of Muong Hum commune, have lunch here.  Unfortunately that day is not a Sunday to participate in the famous Muong Hum fair, to see the vibrant upland market scene and sparkling colors of dresses of people of different ethnic groups gathered.  market meeting.  In the menu for lunch, choose for yourself the famous delicious Muong Hum stream fish, plan to take another sip of San Lung wine for you to crave, but do not hesitate to spend for dinner.

 Muong Hum fair market bustling with buyers and sellers

 After a few minutes of rest, I rode an iron horse, I continued my journey through the Dao villages, watching what was a sea of ​​clouds, waves of rice before coming to the steep slope to reach the primary forest Y Ty.  Y Ty old growth forest stretches over an area of ​​about 8000 hectares, the forest is the growth and development of many rare and precious plant and animal species listed in the Vietnam Red Book such as: Bach Xanh, Bamboo Pine, One Leaf  Three-bar turtle, yellow pangolin ... Especially if you can come here in April, the best.  This is the time of full bloom of azaleas, the whole scene of a forest filled with azaleas with many colors is emulating each other.  The feeling of standing in the middle of the mountains, breathing the fresh air, watching the flowers, listening to the birds singing is nothing more wonderful.

 Saying goodbye to the old forest to continue the trip, I rewarded myself with the most beautiful pictures of the sea of ​​clouds Y Ty, it's rare to see the "golden silver sea" as here.  Below the sea of ​​clouds are scattered villages hidden.  That is Y Ty, the tourist center of Bat Xat, the most beautiful things of Bat Xat tourism are almost converged here.  A place long known by tourists and photographers as one of the most beautiful cloud hunting spots in Vietnam, it is remembered for its image of traditional mushroom houses (rectangular announcer,  earth wall, pyramid-shaped thatched roof).  Y Ty is like a fairy still in her sleep, all four sides are peaceful and airy, giving visitors a relaxed, leisurely, and free feeling.

 Y Ty cloudy sea paradise

 The traditional house of Ha Nhi people

 Around 3 pm, I set foot in a homestay in the center of Y Ty commune, built by people who love tourism and pioneering the tourism movement in this upland commune.  Leaning back to rest, watching the clouds sky through the window, I fell asleep in a quiet dream like the sound of clouds in the wind.  At night, the great thing for the traveler who is full of eyes but hungry is a mountain-rich meal, with a traditional Ha Nhi 'beer' cup next to a rattan tray, a sofa and new friends.

 Take a moment to watch the clouds and sky through the window

 Enjoy a meal full of mountains and forests

 The second day, getting up early to see the sea of ​​clouds, I feel like I am lost in a fairytale scene between mountains and pure mist.  That knows why so many photographers and tourists are willing to wait many days or come back many times to see the sea of ​​Y Ty clouds.  After breakfast at a homestay, ride on a motorbike to visit and learn more about interesting things related to the traditional black Ha Nhi reporting house in Lao Chai 1 village, Lao Chai 2 and  Name is named: Thien Sinh Bridge - The bridge is located on the border line between Vietnam and China.  True to its name, from time to time, this place appears a deep crack between the rocky mountain and now becomes a landmark to demarcate the boundary between the two countries.  You can walk through your water, visit and take photos of the waterfall before returning to your homestay.

 The traditional costume of the Ha Nhi people is black

Thien Sinh Bridge

 Cleaning up the luggage, I bid farewell to the landlord, goodbye to the poetic Y Ty land to head to A Mu Sung commune, drive through the beautiful terraced fields, famous for the National Scenic Area.  The Tho Valley.  Listen to the villagers saying, coming here in April-April is the season of pouring water, September-October is the season of ripe rice, every season is beautiful, also holds visitors long enough to save the best frames.  .

 Y Ty terraced fields in the season of ripe rice

 Continue down the slope to a sacred and meaningful place: Milestone 92 - Lung Po where the red river flows into Vietnam.  The place marks the heroic victories and sacrifices of the army and people during the war.  The place marks the place where the Red River merges into Vietnam, then runs along the length of the North, creating a rich culture before flowing into the East Sea.  Visiting and taking photos of Lung Po flagpole before continuing my journey back to Lao Cai city around 5:00 pm, I ended my 2-day journey to explore the untouched beauty of Bat Xat tourism with lots of fun and happiness.  happiness and excitement about a memorable journey from Sa Pa.  Bat Xat really has a lot of potential for tourism, from nature to culture and history.  The trip has taken me to unspoiled and pure lands, waiting for the opportunity to be awakened and thrived in the near future.

 Milestone 92 - Lung Po where the red river flows into Vietnamese soil

 Not too long for a journey, but enough for each tourist to depress their own emotions after the Sa Pa - Y Ty - Bat Xat tour.  There are still Choan Than parks, the scenic beauty of The Pa terraced fields, or the forest worshiping ceremony, Tet holiday of the Ha Nhi people ... waiting for you to return in the next occasion to be in harmony with the beauty of heaven and earth.  and the man Y Ty - Tat Xat.

 Thanh Tuan