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Yen Bai is known for a series of poetic and attractive attractions such as Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, Nghia Lo fields, Thac Ba lake, and Khau Pha pass… But here there is also a rather unpopular place. cultural values that we should not ignore, that is Ban Hoc.
The village is located in Son Thinh commune, Van Chan district, Yen Bai province, and is peaceful by the majestic Nhi stream. This is a place with quite poetic scenery when harmonizing nature with gentle but elegant spreading and then rhythms.
The hot water well is public pool for local people
To move to Ban Hoc, we can take a bus or motorbike. If you take a bus and depart from Hanoi, the bus usually runs from 7 am to 6 pm and there is a trip every 15 to 20 minutes. After arriving in Yen Bai, you continue to take the bus to Nghia Lo, at the turn of Ban Hoc, get off the bus and walk about 500m more.
In addition to this, we can also run a direct bus to Nghia Lo but there are quite a few trips, so please consider and arrange the most reasonable. Besides, the option of riding a motorbike is also very feasible for those who have good handlebars and want to have more autonomy to visit. Specifically from Hanoi, you run in the direction of Highway 32 to go to Yen Bai
Hot spring in Hoc Village
The silent village: After leaving the noisy streets, we can come to immerse ourselves in the peaceful green space, where the shadows of Thai girls are looming, watching the houses on stilts or listening to the shuttle… in Ban Hole. In particular, this place also has hot mineral water springs, attracting a large number of people to bathe.
Amidst the bright yellow sunlight, the village appears with the folds of houses on stilts hidden in the ripe longan garden. From afar, we can also hear the sound of weaving and Thai girls in national costumes sitting on the door frame.
The road to Ban Hoc hot spring has also been renovated to make it easier to go, with public baths, saunas, and massages. The mineral springs here have an average temperature of 50-60 degrees Celsius. Researchers have confirmed that the hot springs here have high dissolved minerals, which are good for nourishing and treating skin diseases. Not only that, when coming here, we can also discover the unique culture of the Thai ethnic group: Xoe dance, stall dance, hat dance…
Special food in Hoc Village: In the evening, we can sit around the fire of Ban Hoc’s stilt house, and enjoy lam rice and spring fish, grilled stream moss, and forest vegetable soup prepared by the people here. Every time the hostess raises the cup, the host sings an invitation to wine that no one can refuse. Late at night, the old people in the village will sing to you about the immortal love history of the Black Thai people “Farewell to the lover", “The sister, the younger sister", the story of Mr. Cam Hanh fighting against the Yellow Flag…
Cultural and artistic activities are often held in Ban Hoc. It is a traditional culture that has been preserved and propagated by artisans for a long time. In recent years, Yen Bai province has also cooperated with the People’s Committee of Van Chan district to survey and build Ban Hoc into a cultural reserve with characteristics of the Black Thai village in the Northwest.
House on stilt in Ban Hoc Village
If you go to Ban Hoc by motorbike, you should choose vehicles that can control the speed on the pass, are easy to ride, easy to repair, high undercarriage such as Future Neo, Wave RS, Jupiter… Also be prepared full of snacks, drinking water, medicines for common diseases such as mosquito repellent, cold medicine, car sickness medicine, pain reliever… The protective equipment such as gloves, coats, sunscreen… are also very good. necessary for the trip.
Hopefully, the experience of going to Ban Hoc that has been compiled by Impress Travel ( www.impresstravel.com) will be useful for your journey in the future. Ancient stilt houses, fine customs, culinary culture – festivals – costumes – musical instruments, traditional crafts,s and hot mineral springs here are all things worth discovering once in a lifetime. If you have time, you can also visit Ban Mu to visit.
Tours: Mu Cang Chai Tours: Private & small group tours to explore Mu Cang Chai & Northwest Vietnam.
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Truly beautiful and breathtaking scenery from terraced rice fields, mountains, hills and streams, The suitable place for study ethnic people, Amazing experiences for trekking, taking photograph, joying homestay
