Where to visit in Yen Bai Province?

Lục Yên Jewel Market (Chợ đá quí Lục Yên)

Situated in Lục Yên town, Lục Yên jewel market is the only place that has the tradition of making jewel pictures in Vietnam. Tourists can not only admire the lovely jewel pictures but also learn about its making process. The market here is quite small and open to the public all week round, but Sunday sessions are the most crowded and liveliest. The locals run their business just by putting up some camps called “sạp” in Vietnamese and laying few tables on which hundreds of shining and colorful gemstones are displayed. Should you want to get one, it will cost about VND 100.000 or more, approximately $4.

Address: Lục Yên town, Lục Yên District, Yên Bái Province

Giàng Spring Village (Xã Suối Giàng)

Giàng Spring Village, praised as Sapa* of Yên Bái, is famous for thousand-year-old green tea forests, wild Mông* people’s hamlets and moderate climate. As it is only 200km from Hanoi, Suối Giàng Village will be an ideal choice for anyone who wanna get out of their daily busy city life.

Address: Văn Chấn town, Yên Bái province

Thác Bà Lake (Hồ Thác Bà)

Thác Bà Lake, belonging to Lục Yên and Yên Bình Districts, Yên Bái Province, is one of the three largest artificial lakes in Vietnam. It was formed along with the construction of Thác Bà hydroelectric factory in 1964, the very first hydroelectric factory of the country. With the area of 23.400ha, this lake consists of 1.331 small islands and dozens of caves such as Tiger Cave (hang Hùm), White Snake cave (Hang Bạch Xà), Cẩu Cuôi cave, etc.

For your information, Thác Bà Lake is a historical site as well. In 1285, Thu Vật battle against the Mongolian led by General Trần Nhật Duật occurred here, with the triumph for our land. At the uppermost part of the lake, there used to be the basement of Vietnamese army during the Resistance War against the French colonialists.

Address: Lục Yên and Yên Bình district, Yên Bái Province

Mường Lò valley (Thung lũng Mường Lò)

Mường Lò Valley, 800 kilometers to the West of Yên Bái city, is a fertile land with soft fields that are regarded as the second largest ones of the great charming Northwest. The valley is inhabited by twelve ethnic groups Thái, Mường, Kinh, Tày, Nùng, Mông*, etc and therefore given a multicultural society. When spring comes, you can admire the peaceful village scene in which Mông, Thái and Mường* women are working on the farm while their children are following their mothers to the fields. Everywhere seems to bath in the vibrant colour of crops, in the energetic atmosphere of the spring.

Address: Nghĩa Lộ town, Yên Bái Province.

Đông Cuông Temple (Đền Đông Cuông)

Đông Cuông Temple is an ancient temple which worships Mẫu Thượng Ngàn* along with some local ethnic minority generals who greatly served the country in the 13th century. It is therefore also called the Nation Guardian Temple. As time flies together with many reconstructions, the structure of Đông Cuông Temple now has curved roof featured 2 dragons admiring the Sun.

Moreover, on every first Cat day of New Year in the lunar calendar, our local citizens celebrate Đông Cuông Temple festival that attracts loads of tourists by many traditional and entertaining activities.

Address: Nội Bài - Lào Cai Highway, Đông Cuông, Văn Yên District, Yên Bái Province.

Căng and Nghĩa Lộ station historical sites (Di tích Căng và đồn Nghĩa Lộ )

This is the place where Vietnamese army liberated Văn Chấn town for the first time in 1945. The historical site includes a memorial monument, a victory statue and a headstone house commemorating those who died for our independence.

Address: Nghĩa Lộ town, Yên Bái Province.

Ngòi Tu hamlet (Bản Ngòi Tu)

Located 165 kilometers from Hanoi, to the Northwest of Vietnam, Ngòi Tu is inhabited by many minority groups, especially the Dao*. This destination not only attracts tourists by its convenient location with charming scenery but also its multicultural customs.

Address: Vũ Linh, Yên Bình town, Yên Bái Province.

Hang Gliding - Paragliding Festival

Other than observing the breathtaking beauty of crops in harvest season, tourists can also take part in a thrilling activity as coming to Mù Cang Chải during September and October, or sometimes in early April or May.

Taking place annually, Mù Cang Chải Hang Paragliding Festival - Paragliding has welcomed each year dozens of visitors who are keen on extreme games, or even those who simply aspire to challenge themselves. This activity is held on Khau Phạ mountain pass - the highest peak in the Northwest.  If you have never tried on the parachute before, don’t worry as there will be professional guides accompanying you. This is definitely an amazing experience so don’t miss it by checking out for more at: www.yenbai.gov.vn before starting your trip.