Y Ty appeals to tourists with human wonder and traditional culture

Being a commune in Bat Xat District in Lao Cai Province, Y Ty has become an appealing destination for local and international tourists thanks to its beautiful paddy fields and traditional forest-worship rituals. Like as Sapa, Y Ty is also a beautiful destination throughout the year to visit in Lao Cai Province.

About 80 kilometers north of Lao Cai City, Y Ty is made up of mountainous terrain with steep slopes and a tough climate, with many streams, which make it difficult for locals to plant any grain variety. However, in order to adapt, locals created terraced fields, with each generation expanding them, one on top of the other hugging mountains.

At altitude of 2.000 meters above sea level and surrounded in mist and clouds, the terraced paddy fields impress visitors with a beautiful view of where sky meets earth. Although Y Ty is beautiful throughout the year, september and october are considered the best months to visit. In this time, tourists will the opportunity to admire the golden season with colorful space of the fresh and beautiful nature. In winter, the area is covered by clouds clinging to the side of mountains, looking like a heaven of fairies.

In spring, the white colour is replaced by pink of the Do Quyen flower in full bloom . As summer comes, the grey paddy fields seem to be covered in a new cloth by the skillful and industrious hands of locals.

In May and June when summer rains begin, water flows to the fields, softening dry soil to allow locals to begin planting rice. The brown soil, sparkling water, sun rays and green rice seedlings all create a wondrous picture for tourists.
In September and October, the terraced paddy fields turn yellow dotted with houses with wooden roofs. It is not surprise that the terraced paddy field of Y Ty with an are of 233.1 hectares was recognised as a national landscape site.

Moreover, does not only have the beautiful terraced paddy fields but also has traditions of great significance. The forest-worshipping ritual or “Ga Ma Do” of the Ha Nhi ethnic group is one such ritual. The ritual is observed in the first lunar month to pray for peace, favourable weather and bountiful harvest, the further development of the locality and country and prosperity.

Each of the eight hamlets of Ha Nhi people has a sacred forest to worship the forest god who protects the village. The Ha Nhi people see trees and animals in the forest as having souls.

With two national heritages in one place, Y Ty is worthy of a visit for any tourist who wants to conquer winding mountainous roads to get a view of beautiful landscapes.

If you plan to visit Sapa, you should spend about one or two days to discover Y Ty- an other charming destination in Lao Cai Province. Let's click to our websites, which will take you to anywhere in Vietnam, a destination should not be missed in SoutheastAsia.