THINGS TO SEE IN LAI CHAU 2

O Quy Ho Pass

O Quy Ho keeps the record of the longest pass in the Northwest mountain of Vietnam with nearly 50 km. The height, length and adventurousness of this pass made it be considered as “Northwest King Pass”. Its peak located on untouched mountain and covered with clouds is known as Heaven Gate. When winter comes, O Quy Ho peak can be covered with snow.

O Quy Ho pass is squeezed through Hoang Lien Son mountain range, at an altitude of 2000m. In the past, it is very dangerous to reach this Pass, but now with the good upgrade, it becomes a conduit for vehicles crossing more frequently. However, with a side of the abyss and the rest are steep cliffs, O Quy Ho pass is still a challenge for the adventurous driving.

Sin Ho Plateau

There are numerous beautiful sceneries in Sin Ho such as the Heavenly Gate, the Mountain of Tien Ong, the Mountain of O Da and so on. Visitors will be pleasantly surprised by the cloudy mountain peaks, sunny valleys spotted with terraced rice fields in the harvest season. Travelling into Pu Dao village, Hoang Ho, Ta Phin of the Mong and Dao people, visitors seemed to be lost in a fairy space to see small wooden houses standing out among the green of the jungle, ethnic women slinging water.

Sin Ho becomes more beautiful during the weekend fairs. They start on Saturday morning with mainly people from the neighborhood. They bring their home-made products in baskets slung over shoulders. The gentle faces, colorful brocade dresses, the murmurs or laughter and mountain taste-dishes together create a vivid picture full of life’s colors.

Muong Thanh field

In the past, it was very difficult for tourists to go to Lai Chau because of many winding steeps and rugged high mountain passes. However, today with the launch of the Hanoi – Dien Bien air route, the movement becomes easier and tourists have more chance to explore the Northwestern region. On the way to this destination, you will be surprised at the beautiful natural scenery there.

It is described as a giant “warehouse” filled with corn and rice. From late September, the ripening rice draws a yellow picture which attracts a lot of tourists.

Not only famous for its vast area, with favorable farming conditions, Muong Thanh field is the home to the nationwide famous rice brand of Lai Chau. This is exactly an ideal place you should not miss when coming to Lai Chau.

RESTAURANTS IN LAI CHAU

Mong Caphe

Address: 25 Le Loi, Lai Chau

Phone: 094 9599 668

Hai Lien Restaurant

Address: No 7 Chieu Tan, Doan Ket, Lai Chau town, Lai Chau province

Phone: 0213 3875 151

Tuan Anh Restaurant

Address: 83 Tran Hung Dao, Doan Ket, Lai Chau Town, Lai Chau province

Phone: 0213 3875 217