Keep these tips in mind for a perfect trip!
Move
Tourists can get to the Northwest by many different means such as motorbike, car, plane or train.
For young people with a passion for discovery, riding a motorbike on the Northwest roads, admiring the majestic scenery and blooming terraced fields is a wonderful experience.
For tourists from the Central and Southern regions, they can book flight tickets for quick travel. When arriving in Hanoi, they can take a sleeper bus to travel to the Northwestern provinces.
However, the Department of Transport of the Northwestern provinces also noted that there has been a lot of rain recently, accompanied by landslides and subsidence on many major routes. Tourists should carefully monitor the weather and landslide forecasts at the expected destinations to ensure safety.
Where to play?
In autumn in the Northwest, the sky is clear and the wind is gentle, making the wild scenery even more charming. During this holiday, the mountainous land of the North is chosen by many people to explore the terraced fields, winding and dangerous mountain passes and the joyful life of ethnic minorities.
Sa Pa - Lao Cai
This is a very familiar name on the Northwest tourist map. Possessing a cool climate, year-round fog covering the majestic Hoang Lien mountain range, friendly and hospitable people, all have created a Sa Pa that captivates people's hearts.
Mu Cang Chai - Yen Bai
It is not by chance that Mu Cang Chai is a tourist destination visited by many tourists when coming to the Northwest. In particular, one of the highlights when coming to Mu Cang Chai is visiting the ripe rice fields in La Pan Tan. This place is special with its unique and eye-catching golden ripe terraced fields.
Moc Chau - Son La
The peaceful scenery and festivals of ethnic minorities have attracted many tourists to Moc Chau during the annual Independence Day. Notably, during the September 2nd holidays, this plateau also hosts a series of tourism stimulus events called "Moc Chau - Call of Love Season" with many attractive activities.
Mai Chau, Da Bac - Hoa Binh
Located in the Northwest region, this is a tourist destination not to be missed on your exciting journey. Coming here, visitors will enjoy the peaceful, simple atmosphere, blending with the unique culture of the indigenous people.
What to eat?
Buffalo jerky
A specialty dish of the Northwest region. Made from buffalo meat, marinated with spices such as garlic, lemongrass, chili, ginger, etc. The best buffalo meat is dried and cooked until soft, retaining its delicious toughness and characteristic light aroma.
Green rice
A specialty of many localities in the Northwest region, green rice is made from whole, fragrant rice grains, meticulously prepared by the locals. This is considered a food that nature has bestowed upon this land.
Horse meat soup
Horse stew is a dish that is over 200 years old and originated from Yunnan province - China. The dish is made from horse organs, combined with various fresh vegetables, seasoned with different spices that are only available in the highlands like the Northwest.
Moc Chau fried veal
The veal is selected from male veal, raised freely on the Northwest grasslands, grilled until golden brown, puffy and crispy when enjoying the outer shell, while the meat remains soft, with spices seasoned to taste to make the dish more attractive.
