Bac Ha District - Destination For Natural Beauty And Ethnic Culture Exploration

As you know, Sapa is one of the famous destinations in Southeast Asia in general, and in Vietnam particular. That's why it can attract the millions of visitors who come and discover its own magnificent beauty endowed by the nature each year. However, when planning a visit to Sapa, you should also search more a little bit about some interesting places to visit when you come set your foot on this marvelous land. Otherwise your trip will become less interesting.

When mentioning Sapa, one often thinks about some highlight places such as Cat Cat, Ta Van, Ta Phin, Su Pan, Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, Tram Ton Pass, Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall or a majestic Fansipan Mountain. However, don't ever forget visiting Bac Ha District, because a trip to Sapa couldn't be perfect without a visit to Bac Ha District.

Bac Ha is a rural district of Lao Cai Province in the Northeast region of Vietnam. It is the capital of the region of the Flower Hmong, one of the 54 minorities of Vietnam and of the six groups of Hmong people. It is famous for its Sunday morning market, where thousands of locals gathered, the women dressed in their very intricate handmade costumes. The town is enjoying an economic boom thanks to tourism, centered on the markets and, more and more, excellent trekking in the mountains north of the town.

Endowed cool weather year-round, wonderful natural beauty and extraordinary culture and history turn Bac Ha district into another draw to tourists in the Northern Vietnam region.

The district has exotic cultures with 14 ethnic minorities and historic sites like Bac Ha temple and Hoang A Tuong palace. It is famous for the Sunday morning market of the Flower Hmong people, call Bac Ha market, where thousands of locals and tourists met up.

Locals bring anything they have to sell at the market. Some just go to there for a cup of wine, meeting friends and showing off their best costumes. Especially, Local women coming to the Bac Ha market often wear their colorful intricate handmade costumes.

In fact, Bac Ha attracts visitors not only for the picturesque landscape, rustic houses, the unique culture but also local specialties such as corn. Therefore, let spend the time enjoying local specialties to your trip is really complete.