Lai Chau

Lai Chau is a northwest border province, about 450 km southeast of Hanoi. This place has many plateaus over 1,500m high with extremely favorable weather; Clouds cover all four seasons, the climate is fresh and cool like the Sin Ho, Ho Thau, and Dao San plateaus. Nestled in the vast mountains and forests of the Northwest, next to the majestic Hoang Lien Son range, Lai Chau is blessed with priceless gifts from nature. Lai Chau has many natural landscapes and valuable relics such as: National treasure area of King Le Thai To stele, Nam Nhun district; Hoang Lien Pass Peak Ecotourism Area, Rong May Glass Bridge, Pusamcap Cave, Tac Tinh Waterfall, Putaleng Peak, Bach Moc Luong Tu Peak, Ta Lien Son Peak,... Lai Chau is also home to 20 ethnic groups with diverse Unique and interesting cultural identities such as: Sin Suoi Ho village, Vang Pheo village, Si Thau Chai village, Hon village, Lao Chai village, Tham village... Lai Chau currently has 5 national intangible cultural heritages , including: Xoe dance art, Tug of war game of the Thai ethnic group, Tu Cai ceremony of the Dao ethnic group, Gau Tao festival of the Mong people and Brocade weaving of the Lu ethnic group. When mentioning Lai Chau specialties, you cannot miss the famous delicious purple sticky rice, dried buffalo meat, Hoa ban bamboo shoot salad,... Visitors to Lai Chau from Hanoi can choose to travel via the road. 32 to Nghia Lo, Mu Cang Chai, Than Uyen and then to Lai Chau (distance about 420km). This palace is suitable for exploring Nghia Lo or watching the ripe rice season in Mu Cang Chai. The second route is to take the Hanoi - Lao Cai highway, then go to Sa Pa and cross O Quy Ho pass to get to Lai Chau. This option reduces the distance by about 40-50km.

What's good to eat?

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Enjoying Lam nho - A specialty of the Thai ethnic people in Lai Chau

No discussion of Thai cuisine is complete without mentioning Lam nhọ, a unique specialty from Lai Chau. Let's join Inbound Vietnam to delve into this extraordinary dish.

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Must-try: The unforgettable flavor of Lai Chau's carried-under-arm pig

A culinary highlight of any visit to Lai Chau is the renowned "carried-under-arm" pig. Experience the epitome of Northwest Vietnamese cuisine with Inbound Vietnam.

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Lai Chau’s Mountain Ebony Flower Salad: A Taste of the Northwest

The beauty of bauhinia flowers not only adds a poetic touch to the mountains but also serves as the main ingredient for the renowned ban flower salad, captivating countless visitors.

Where to go?

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Sin Ho Plateau: Your next adventure awaits in the heart of Northwest Vietnam

Wondering what makes Sin Ho so special? Join Inbound Vietnam and experience the awe-inspiring landscapes of Sin Ho Plateau.

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Experiencing the peaceful life in Si Thau Chai Village

With its pristine and peaceful beauty, Si Thau Chai village is gradually attracting tourists to Lai Chau. Join Timtour to discover the rural beauty amidst the Northwestern mountains.

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Experience the pure air of Tan Uyen tea hill

Hidden amidst the majestic mountains of Northwest Vietnam, Tan Uyen tea hill unveils a poetic and romantic natural painting. Discover it with Inbound Vietnam.

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Mong people's round sticky rice cake - A spiritual gift from the mountains

Round sticky rice cake is a traditional cake of the Mong people. It's not only a food but also carries important cultural and spiritual meanings.

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Lai Chau smoke-dried pork: A culinary treat from the Northwest

Let's explore with Inbound Vietnam the famous Lai Chau smoked pork, a flavorful treat representing the distinctive culinary culture of the region.

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Lai Chau Walnuts: A Nutritional Powerhouse

The forest walnuts from Lai Chau, particularly those sourced from Sin Ho, have captured the hearts of many as a gourmet gift, renowned for their rich taste and abundant nutrients.

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