Yellow color like new sunshine of rapeseed flowers in spring (photo: To Ba Hieu)

Sapa spring with flowers blooming, with fresh and cool air will definitely be a destination not to be missed when traveling to Lao Cai in spring. With a distance of only 5 hours by car from Hanoi, Sapa is a suitable destination for short rest and relaxation trips. The majestic Fansipan mountain - the roof of Indochina, Ham Rong mountain, Love waterfall, ancient stone beach, Muong Hoa valley, villages bustling with festive atmosphere such as Ta Phin, Lao Chai, Ta Van, Cat Cat ... waiting for you to explore and experience. You also do not miss the opportunity to enjoy highland specialties such as Ban Pig, Seven-Colored Sticky Rice, Lap Ribs, Kitchen Buffalo Meat... Especially in these spring days throughout the villages, on the way, along the fields. are covered with a rich color of peach blossom, making the scene like waking up from hibernation.



The color of peach blossoms is everywhere in Sapa villages



Heaven Gate Opening Ceremony - Praying for Peace at Sunworld Fansipan Legend Resort

Another interesting destination to see the beautiful spring in Lao Cai is the Bac Ha white plateau. About 70 km from Lao Cai city, Bac Ha white plateau is immersed in the pure white of plum blossom forest, apricot blossom, pear blossom, brilliant colors of costumes of Mong and Red Dao girls. Ta Van Chu is the most crowded and vibrant place in the early spring days because the plum garden is in full bloom. Visiting Bac Ha, you definitely have to explore the largest and most mountainous market in the Northwest that only meets on Sundays. Or experience unique community tours, discover the traditional culture of the Hmong, Tay, Nung ethnic minorities... and enjoy delicious dishes with a cup of fragrant Ngo Ban Pho wine. Hoang A Tuong Palace, an ancient mansion nearly a hundred years old, also known as the "King of Cats of Bac Ha" right in the center of town is also a destination not to be missed. If you are a flower lover, visit Viet Tu flower valley with many kinds of flowers that if you like, you can easily buy a pot to take home.



Pure white plum flowers (photo by Duong Toan)

Next, you can visit Bat Xat. Bat Xat is a borderland highland district with wild and rustic scenery, fresh air, friendly and hospitable people and beautiful highland villages like paradise. Come to Bat Xat in the spring, visit the Muong Hum market, which still preserves many unique cultural features that take place every Sunday. Especially Y Ty… Unlike the bustling Sa Pa, Y Ty is beautiful, simple and peaceful, an ideal place for backpackers to hunt clouds. In addition to the traditional dishes, Y Ty also has the fragrant Sim San wine with the smell of corn, and has unique houses like giant mushrooms. Spring Y Ty is even more passionate by plum flowers, peach blossoms are blooming.



Happy Spring Y Ty (photo by Duong Toan)

Lao Cai in spring is so beautiful and charming, what are you waiting for without recording memorable experiences.

Nguyen Thuy