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Thac Ba Lake & Mu Cang Chai Tours in Yen Bai Province

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The largest lake in Yen Bai Province

1. Overview:

Located in the northwest of the country, That Ba lake of Yen Bai province, which is likened to “Ha Long on the mountain" is one of the three largest artificial lakes in Vietnam formed when building Thac Ba Hydropower Plant. The lake is located in two districts of Yen Binh and Luc Yen. The lake covers nearly 20,000 hectares of water surface, including more than 1,300 large and small green islands, and a beautiful cave system hidden deep in the limestone mountains.

2. The natural beauty of the lake:

Anyone who has once visited Thac Ba lake will surely be surprised and nostalgic not to forget a clear, poetic, and magnificent lake. Not only providing water to generate electricity for the national grid Thac Ba lake is also a place for fresh air conditioning and a stopover for tours.

Visiting Thac Ba Lake, when traveling by boat, visitors will enjoy the fresh air in the midst of the immense water, shimmering with the seemingly endless islands, to forget all the fatigue and stress. troubles of life. The first point visitors can visit is the area of ​​Thac Ba Hydropower Plant, where Thac Ba Temple is located, this is the first hydroelectric project in Vietnam standing proudly on the lake and sea. Being able to visit the historical works of the country with their own eyes, and listen to the story of the dedicated people who built the factory day and night, each visitor will be moved and more proud of the glorious national tradition. , the sacrifice of his father’s generation.

3. Activities and attractions in Thac Ba Lake:
At the end of the journey to visit Thac Ba Hydropower Plant, visitors can also combine to visit Thac Ba Mau Temple – a spiritual tourist destination not far away. The temple is located on Hoang Thi mountain, with its back to the mountain, overlooking the Chay river in the northeast direction, in the distance is Cao Bien mountain. For a long time, Thac Ba Mau Temple has been famous as a sacred place, recognized as a Provincial Historical and Cultural Relic in 2004. Visitors to the Mau Temple light an incense stick, venting out the chaos of life. , pray for the peace of mind at the door of the compassionate Buddha to continue the journey to bring visitors to discover the magical beauty of stalactites, of strange natural stone statues that hide many people’s desires and ambitions in Vietnam. limestone caves on the lake such as Thuy Tien cave, Xuan Long cave, Bach Xa cave, Thac Ba, Thac Ong… Thuy Tien cave, located in the heart of a rocky mountain about 100m long with sparkling stalactites, in There are nine fairies each with a look associated with a thrilling and fascinating love legend. Visit Xuan Long cave, hidden in the rocky mountains, with natural stone statues and stalactites associated with legends of color. Along with the cave system, visitors can go up Cao Bien mountain, the largest and longest mountain range in Thac Ba lake, standing on the top of the mountain can zoom in to see the lake engulfed in mist with shimmering and fanciful beauty. , feel the majestic beauty of nature, to find back the ancient imprints of Ngoc market, the famous Ivory market Thac Ba once sold and crowded… Sitting in a canoe up the Chay river not far tourists will visit the land of Ngoc Luc Yen with famous landscapes such as Chua São cave, and Dai Cai temple … and admire the magic of natural gem paintings under the talented hands of craftsmen.

4. The culture and specilities:

With the Ngoi Tu Cultural Village – Vu Linh commune, Yen Binh district, where 5 ethnic groups gather (mainly Dao Quan Trang people), visitors will experience a relaxed life under low stilt roofs. In the middle of the palm forest, learn about the traditional craft of knitting shrimp baskets, watching the red-cheeked Dao girls in brilliant national costumes. In particular, every night when the night falls, by the flickering campfire, visitors will listen to passionate folk songs and enjoy the delicate flavors of dishes such as bamboo rice, and banana flower salad. forest, chicken cooked with sour bamboo shoots or fish salad, shrimp salad… Most of the villages along Thac lake still retain their wild features, along with the cultural identity of the Tay, Nung, Dao, and Cao ethnic groups. Lan… with many special festivals. Currently, Ngoi Tu village has many fully invested households that are eligible to welcome foreign guests. Every year, the village welcomes hundreds of delegations of visitors, mainly from Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Australia, and overseas Vietnamese.

In addition, visitors can also attend a unique boat racing festival called “Echo of Thac Ba Lake" or visit the famous Kha Linh pomelo village. And in that journey of discovery, visitors can also have a little more time to come to the adjacent land of Luc Yen which is a famous gem region of the country and visit the historical relics of Dai Cai temple, Ma Mut cave, and São pagoda. , Black Ao Dai King Mountain… where archaeologists have discovered traces of the ancient Vietnamese.

Compared to Ha Long Bay in the mountains – Thac Ba Lake promises to bring tourists wonderful and unforgettable experiences.

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Thac Ba Lake, Yen Bai Province

Customized Thac Ba Lake & Mu Cang Chai Tours in Yen Bai Province

Day 01

Hanoi – Imposing Mu Cang Chai – Experienced Ecolodge Mu Cang Chai (L/D)

  • Good morning Hanoi then enjoy having breakfast and check out of the hotel in Hanoi before 7.45 AM.
  • Following national way number 32 to Nghia Lo district, Yen Bai Province, on the way we will be fond of the imposing scenery from mountains, hills, ethnic houses on stilts.
  • We arrive at Khau Pha Pass – It is the most spectacular view on the way to reach Tu Le, Nghia Lo. We stop here for relaxing and enjoying lunch before keeping on your impressive journey reaching Mu Cang Chai where attracts you by stunning rice terraces and the imposing scenery from the mountainous area of north-west Vietnam.
  • Arrive in Mu Cang Chai Ecoldge enjoy the lovely and comfortable stay in the remote area and delicious food at the restaurant for dinner is served good too

Day 02

From Hang Co Vua Village to Hua Khat Village (6 km easy walk – 3,5 hours)

In the morning:

  • Good morning Mu Cang Chai, then enjoy breakfast at Ecolodge
  • We will walk to H’ mong village which is named Hang Co Vua, then we walk on a buffalo trail, passing via the imposing rice terraces to reach up to the pine forest. Maybe, on the way to trekking, you can see the squirrels, birds, orchid flowers, ethnic people who walk on the way or working on rice terraces.
  • After 2 hours walk, you will encounter villages where people in Hua Khat ethnic minority Hmong live, where you’ll discover extremely simple lives and many wild characters. Yet indigenous people could not communicate with us because of the language barrier, but they are very friendly and open welcome when we visit home.
  • Leaving the village of the Hmong people you will be completely surprised to see the valley of terraced fields, which is the mark of human impact on nature in a harmonious way.
  • We can imagine the space carved by the hands of the artists.

In the afternoon:

  • After lunch, you continue to go to Cai Dong – La Khat Village and enjoy the picturesque scenery of Mu Cang Chai. The beautiful scene and simple life of the Hmong people is the highlight of your first day. When you arrive at the Ecolodge, you check-in and rest for dinner with regional specialties.

Day 03

Exploring the hill tribe then return to Hanoi | 7 km easy walking – almost 3,5 hours

  • After breakfast at Ecolodge, then check out the Ecolodgewe for visiting the hill tribe villages. We get in the car then drive to Sang Village where the Hmong live. Then you walk for 2 hours on the buffalo trail, which is also the border between the two provinces of Yen Bai and Son La. Standing on the trail, you watch the spectacular terraced fields in Ngoc Chien valley. The beautiful scenery here is considered an ideal destination for photographers and painters. Standing down from above, you will be startled and ask yourself is this work of man or god.
  • Continue in the pine forest and down the valley, you will discover the life of the Thai minority. The stilts located along the stream as the symbol of the Thai people from ancient times. You will have lunch here. Then you have time to go through the small streets in the village to interact with the local’s peoples.
  • Keep the unforgettable memories of the experienced stay in the local family, then leave behind the tranquil land for driving back to Hanoi, to review the most amazing places on the down-way. Arrive in Hanoi in the late afternoon.

What’s included in this trip:

  • A/C accommodation -Stay overnight at homestay ( Homestay is clean, the basis of bedding with the cleanness of pillow, blankets, net-mosquito and western bathroom style) with breakfast
  • A/C transfer from Airports to hotel and other tourist destinations according to the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • English- speaking guides
  • Entrance fees,
  • Mineral water ( 2 bottles/ per day with sightseeing tour )

What’s excluded in this trip:

  • All international and domestic flights
  • Specified as Chinese/ Malaysian/ Indonesian/ Thai speaking guide can be available on request to pay for extra-fee.
  • Travel Insurance
  • All meals not mentioned
  • Tips for tour guides, drivers, crew members in Halong Bay, other attendants if may have (3USD/pax/day)
  • Other personal expenses not mentioned
  • For tailor-made, customized tour, or private tour please email to customize@impresstravel.com
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