Y Ty is one of the charming destinations in Lao Cai, attracting many young people rattan hunting locations. This place offers tranquility, simplicity and stunning nature. If you love nature and want to explore the scenery of North Vietnam, you should come to Y Ty. 

Overview of Y Ty

Y Ty brings a quieter and pristine scenery, unlike the hustle in Sapa. Traveling to Sapa, you will have to pass the winding path leading to the mountain enclave, away from the noise of the city. Y Ty is located on the level of over 2000m, surrounded by valleys and peaks. 

If you are a photographer, Y Ty is the best place to visit in Lao Cai, exploring the breathtaking nature. Y Ty is surrounded by clouds all year round, creating an enchanting air, offering a breathtaking view of the majestic Nhui Co San mountain range.

Women taking a photo at Y Ty, Lao Cai

No matter who you are, a photography enthusiast, a nature lover, Y Ty is the perfect option on your vacation in Vietnam. Seeing the terrace flies, get acquainted with local people, enjoy local specialties and soak yourself in paradise above the clouds. 

Best time to visit Y Ty

To enjoy your trip fully, you should prepare the details of the plan. In particular, you need to check Lao Cai's weather. 

So, when is the best time to visit Y Ty. The best time to visit Y Ty is from September to October. This is the harvest season. You can fully appreciate the splendor of its rice terraces and its charming atmosphere. 

Beautiful sea of ​​clouds in Y TY

If you come to Y Ty in early May, you can see rice paddies that submerged during the watering season. From July to August, tourists have the opportunity to observe the various stages of rice cultivation. 

From September to April next year, you will admire the thick clouds, creating the feeling of walking on clouds. You can visit Y Ty from the late of March to early April, this time, you can see azaleas bloom, covering the two sides of the forest. Tourists can visit Lao Cai in winter, and visit the first snowflakes. 

Take pictures with ethnic minority children

From the first day of sixth lunar month, you can enjoy the Kho Gia Festival which is a festival of Ha Nhi people, exploring the local culture and discovering traditional festivities. 

What to do in Y Ty?

Y Ty attracts tourists due to its wonderful beauty of majestic mountains. This place has become one of the most popular attractions in the Northern region. 

Explore the milestone 92 Lung Po Junction

Lung Po Intersection is the meeting point of the Red River and the Lung Po River flowing into Vietnam. Walking upstream of the Red river, you will see the panoramic view of green rice fields and blue sky. 

However, the lead to Lung Po Junction is dangerous, you must travel through many passes and mountains. Besides, tourists also have the opportunity to see milestone 96 (1) in Vietnam, milestone 92 (2) and milestone 92 (3) in China. 

Visiting  A Lu

A Lu is a place name in Lao Cai, offers a wild and pristine scenery. Tourists can see stunning pictures during the rice season and visit lush green terraced fields during the green rice seasons. 

You can feel the typical aroma of rice during the seasons, admire the bright yellow sky, and breathe fresh air. Surely, it will bring more interesting experiences. 

Admire Ngai Thau scenery.  

On the way from A Lu to Ngai Thau, you will admire the panoramic view of Ngai Thau, visiting the golden rice fields and the drifting clouds. 

Lao Than

If you are seeking where to hunt clouds when visiting Y Ty, you should not pass the Lao Than. Located in the level of 2.860m,  Lao Than is likened to the roof of Y Ty. Don't pass up the interesting experience to touch the clouds. 

A Woman trekking to Lao Than to hunt chasing cloud

Visiting Y Ty market

Don't miss the traditional markets in Y Ty, opening each Saturday. The market offers a variety of foods, vegetables, clothes... Besides, you can have the opportunity to admire the beautiful costumes of ethnic people. Remember to enjoy delicious specialties. 

Enjoy Kho Gia Gia festival

You can experience many different festivals when you come to Y Ty from July to September. This festival is a long standing cultural feature of Ha Nhi people, praying for harvest and rain. Kho Gia Gia festival was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage on December 19, 2014 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Explore Muong Hum market

One of the best things to do in Y Ty is to visit Muong Hum market. There are many ethnic groups including H’Mong, Ha Nhi, Han, Red Dao,… You can see scenes of ethnic people selling, chatting .

How to get to Y Ty?

To get to Y Ty, you have to transfer from Hanoi to Lao Cai. You can choose many types of transportation such as trains, buses, and private cars. Tourists can transfer the sleeper train from Hanoi to Lao Cai to see the stunning landscapes of northern Vietnam. 

You can book a private car with a driver from Hanoi to Lao Cai. Enjoy comfort, freedom and safety. Our driver will transfer to Y Ty without you transferring between many vehicles like transferring by bus or train. 

If you transfer by motorbike, you should consider. Because the road is windy and long. You will feel tired if you transfer by motorbike. 

Y Ty in Lao Cai is poetic and attractive. If you are looking for a short day or a longer day in Northwest Vietnam, Y Ty offers you the interesting journey to admire the beautiful scenery and learn more about the uniqueness of this land. 

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