- Unique cultural convergence space of Sa Pa
Sa Pa, with its four-season natural beauty and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, is a great tourist destination. However, the complex mountainous terrain and long distances between villages can make it difficult for visitors to fully explore the unique cultural features here. That is why Ban May at Sun World Fansipan Legend was born, connecting the cultural beauty of the Northwest in a concentrated space.
This is the only place in Sa Pa where you can experience the life of the highland ethnic groups (Sa Pa H'Mong, Dien Bien H'Mong, Xa Pho, Tay, Giay, Red Dao, Thai, Ha Nhi) in the same day, at the same location.
Here, the traditional colors of the ethnic groups are preserved in the most authentic way. The ancient houses of May village were painstakingly brought back from the villages in Sa Pa and restored by the local artisans. The living space is always warm with the fire, with the daily life and customs that have not changed for hundreds of years of the ethnic people. Visitors can explore the process of making brocade, weaving, making incense, printing patterns with beeswax, rattan and bamboo weaving... from the artisans of the highlands. Everything in May village is created so that visitors can have the most Sa Pa, the most Northwest feeling.
2. Immerse yourself in the Ban May Golden Season Festival
From August 17, ethnic people in May village will organize the festival “Golden season of May village” to celebrate the ripe rice season. Every weekend, visitors will experience a completely new traditional festival.
Festivals such as Kho Gia Gia of the Black Ha Nhi, Then Kin Pang of the White Thai, and Ban May New Rice Festival not only bring joy to the villages but also help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the culture and customs of the highland people.
Welcoming this festival season, Ban May puts on a bright yellow shirt of a bumper crop in the yellow of rice, corn, straw... Here people pound rice cakes, make green rice flakes, and there people cook five-color sticky rice. Tourists and locals immerse themselves in the rhythm of highland art performances, or participate in Northwestern folk games such as stick pushing, one-rope bridge and swing in a bustling atmosphere. With the chilly weather of Sa Pa autumn, coming to Ban May festival, just sitting in the house of the Dao or Thai people enjoying a cup of hot tea, eating chestnut cakes or nibbling on some roasted corn and sweet potatoes is enough to see how simple highland life is, yet so joyful and relaxing.
3. Enjoy the "full feast" of the Northwest
A trip would not be complete without a dinner experience at Ban May. Ethnic specialties are best enjoyed in the space of bamboo hedges, stilt houses and stone walls typical of the village. The most attractive is sitting by the flickering campfire, with the cheerful laughter of friends and relatives.
Until December 31, 2024, visitors can experience dinner at Ban May at an extremely reasonable cost, starting from only 250,000 VND for children and 300,000 VND for adults. This price is very reasonable for a special culinary experience, enjoying delicious specialties made from typical ingredients of the Northwest and prepared by local people.
The menu at May village is extremely rich and attractive, from fragrant grilled dishes to soups and hot pots with rich mountain flavors. Adults love thang co, stir-fried buffalo meat with wild bamboo shoots, crispy and sweet local chicken hot pot, or sipping banana salad with pig ears and a cup of strong sweet wine. Meanwhile, children will enjoy fried roasted local pork and bamboo rice with sesame salt - simple but still extremely delicious dishes.
4. Romantic music night of Dan Truong - Cam Ly
In particular, during the National Day holiday, on the evening of September 1, Ban May will host a special music night called Doc Mong Mo. This is a rare opportunity for the audience to enjoy the performance of the golden duet Dan Truong and Cam Ly, names that have been associated with many generations of music lovers through their immortal love songs.
In the mysterious and romantic space of the Northwest in early autumn, amidst the mist and clouds, songs such as Khung troi ngay xua, Ao mong tinh yeu, Thi thoi em nhe, Tuyet hong, Mua buon, Tro lai phut cuot and Nu hong ho hung will remind the audience of a bygone era. The music night is not only an opportunity to reunite with famous love songs, but also an opportunity for fans to review beautiful memories and cherish the brilliant moments of youth. In the poetic setting of May village, the combination of music and nature will create an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
5. Extending endless experiences at Fansipan
Moreover, just a few minutes walk from May village, visitors will reach Fansipan cable car station, the starting point for the journey to explore the roof of Indochina. The cable car route takes visitors across the scenery of overlapping clouds and mountains, terraced fields shimmering like a “golden sea” to the horizon, the crystal clear Muong Hoa stream, hundreds of years old spruce trees…
The cable car cabin glides through the picturesque landscape, opening up a sea of white clouds rolling over Fansipan peak. Autumn is the ideal season for cloud hunting, the cool weather also pleases tourists when visiting the brilliant orange-red carpets of wild flowers under the deep blue sky, worshiping the sacred spiritual cultural complex and participating in the solemn flag-raising ceremony on Fansipan peak.
Immersed in the golden color of the ripe rice season, Ban May attracts tourists with delicious and attractive cuisine, festivals imbued with indigenous culture and romantic autumn music shows. Every corner of the village contains cultural stories, the simple but profound beauty of the highland people. Not only that, attractive promotions to explore the sacred Fansipan peak make Ban May a destination not to be missed this August.
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