Vietnam Travel Tips & Stories

An Ma Temple

An Ma Temple

On the journey to discover Ba Be area (Bac Kan), visitors will have the opportunity to visit and offer incense at An Ma Temple, immersed in the poetic and lyrical scene but still feel the sacred atmosphere of the Buddhist meditation place.
Dau Dang Waterfall

Dau Dang Waterfall

Nang River, when flowing into the H'mong village, descends from the large rocky slopes, forming the magnificent Dau Dang waterfall, which blends with the original forest landscape of Ba Be National Park. The waterfall is located about 4km from the West of Ba Be Lake, which is contiguous between Bac Kan and Tuyen Quang province.

What is the best season for trekking Fansipan?

There is one thing that The Terrible Tour Guide Team would like to assure you: Fansipan is always beautiful. In each season, every time, Fansipan bears with its own fascinating beauty. But perhaps to answer the question of which best season is for Fansipan climbing, then the appropriate time for the journey to conquer the...
Muong Hoa Valley is located in Hau Thao Commune, about 10km from Sapa Town in the southeast direction
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Muong Hoa valley – the beauty of Sapa

If you have the opportunity to visit the famous attractions of Sapa, you surely cannot ignore Muong Hoa Valley where owns beautiful terraced fields, unique ancient stone areas and diverse cultures. Let’s discover what Muong Hoa Valley has to attract so numerous tourists from domestic and foreign countries?

Fansipan peak is 4.3-meter higher

The highest position of Fansipan peak has reached 3,147.3 meters, which is 4.3-meter higher than the result measured by the French in 1909. On June 26th, Mr. Phan Duc Hieu, Director of Department of Survey, Mapping and Geographic Information Vietnam has announced that this department is completing procedures to sate the results of altitude measurement...

7 things you need to pay attention when conquering Fansipan Mountain (Part 1)

Coming to Sapa, visitors are not only sightseeing ordinary and simple monuments of this highland town but can also take part in risky activities, challenging their own abilities such as conquering Fansipan Mountain. To overcome this challenge, you must be prepared mentally as well as physically. Here are some experiences which will help you conquer...
Pa Then Fire dance festival is usually held every year in new year’s eve of the old year and the new year

Unique Pa Then Fire Dance in Ha Giang

Ha Giang is a province with majestic and wild natural beauty. Besides that beauty, the festival is a unique cultural feature, making the identity of the upland area. Let's explore Pa Then fire dance festival, the private soul of the Pa Then ethnic group.
Ta Van village rice terraced fields, Sapa
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Ta Van Village – Sapa

Visiting the Ta Van Village, travelerswill be stunnedby the idyll, rusticcityblending with the humble but marvelous houses of the locals in the village.
Lao Chai Village Sapa Vietnam
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Lao Chai Village – Sapa Vietnam

Located 7-8 km to the Southeast of Sapa Town, Lao Chai Village is a village of the Black H'Mong ethnic group. Therefore, visitors can pay a visit to Lao Chai Village from Sapa without spending too much time on traveling. Visiting Lao Chai Village, visitors can observe and learn about the culture and customs of...
Hoang Su Phi with diverse pedology and soil resources

Hoang Su Phi Rice Terraced Fields

Hoang Su Phi rice terraced fields – the irresistible beauty. Traveling to Ha Giang to discover the beauty of the ripe rice seasons in the highlands. It is 110 km from Ha Giang city, along National Highway 2 and Provincial Road 177, Hoang Su Phi is a district located in the west of Ha Giang.
A corner of Bac Ha Sapa Market

Bac Ha Market

Located about 60km from Lao Cai City, Bac Ha cultural market is held every Sunday in the center of Bac Ha Town. This is the biggest and most famous fair market of the border highland people. On the journey to Bac Ha you will admire the majestic mountains, chasms, meanders and terraced fields,etc. If you...
The lui market is the busiest activity of ethnic people in Ha Giang every week

The “lui” Market – Unique market only in Ha Giang

Instead of one market every 7 days, markets in remote areas will be held every 6 days, next week's market day will be delayed one day compared to the previous week. There are only four such special “lui” markets in Ha Giang Karst Plateau.