Y Ty is a border highland commune of Bat Xat district, about 70 km from Lao Cai city center. With beautiful landscapes and cool climate, this land is famous for its "specialty" of thick, white clouds.
In particular, the ethnic people here still preserve their unique traditional cultural identities, especially the system of houses with mud walls, grass-roofed roofs, four or five meters high in the hamlets and villages. Ha Nhi.
Previously, travel site Thrillist (USA) once posted that Y Ty (Bat Xat - Lao Cai) was in the list of top 12 secret destinations in Asia and ranked 6th with the introduction as a tourist destination. breathtaking to experience the beauty of the highlands in Vietnam.
Y Ty seems to be worth experiencing in every season. With each passing season, the scenery seems to change clothes with many different colors and styles. August and September are the time when special tourist festivals take place during the ripe rice season, bringing visitors to experience traditional activities imbued with national identity.
The climate here is cool all year round with the scenery covered by vivid clouds. Therefore, visitors can easily hunt clouds and save poetic photos.
Y Ty land is also blessed with many beautiful landscapes, majestic mountains, and rich preserved natural resources. Outstanding are primeval forests with diverse ecosystems.
Lao Than peak, 2,860 meters high, is considered the "Roof of Y Ty" with its pristine beauty, and is a "cloud hunting" paradise known to many people. Lao Than is also one of the 15 highest mountain peaks in Vietnam and has the potential to develop adventure sports tourism.
During the journey to experience Y Ty, visitors also have the opportunity to explore majestic waterfalls, such as: Green waterfall, Thien Sinh, Lao Chai, Hong Ngai. At an altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level, Y Ty has many typical tree and flower species, such as: azalea, wild peach, hawthorn, red maple and rare herbs...
Currently, 4 trekking routes have been formed in Y Ty area, including: picnic tours along both sides of the stream from Mo Phu Chai to Lao Chai; picnic tour Choan Then - Thien Sinh waterfall; Y Ty picnic tour - Cu Nhu San peak; Y Ty picnic tour - Lao Than peak.
In addition, every year, a number of tourism events are also held in Y Ty to promote and attract tourists such as: Y Ty Dai Ngan, Lao Than Peak Conquering Sports Tournament, Terrain Bicycle Racing Tournament. Going in the middle of azalea season”…
Y Ty is an interesting place in the Northwest travel itinerary that everyone wants to experience. The ecological nature here truly knows how to please people as each passing season brings its own beauty that captivates visitors.
Some things to note when dating Y Ty clouds
Y Ty is a commune located on the border, so when you arrive here, you should go to the border guard stations to declare temporary residence for 2-3 days.
The weather in Y Ty is cool all year round, it can be chilly in the middle of summer. Therefore, you should bring enough supplies, warm clothes, and appropriate clothing to have a fun exploration without affecting your health throughout the journey.
The road from Lao Cai city or Sa Pa town to Y Ty is full of challenges and adventures when traveling by motorbike. Therefore, visitors should be careful on sharp turns and mountain passes.
