In October, Suoi Thau grassland in Ha Giang enters its most brilliant season. Many tourists from Hanoi travel a long way to come here, immersing themselves in the picturesque landscape filled with flowers.
About 150km west of Ha Giang city center, Suoi Thau grassland (in Nan Ma commune - the junction between Xin Man district, Ha Giang and Bac Ha district, Lao Cai) has become an attractive destination for tourists in recent years thanks to its beautiful scenery.
Located about 5km from Coc Pai town (Xin Man district, Ha Giang province) and at an altitude of over 1,200m above sea level, the air here is fresh and cool, suitable as a place to "change the wind" and "heal" for tourists from all over.
Having the opportunity to visit Suoi Thau grassland at the end of October, Mr. Dang Doan Sang (31 years old, living and working in Hanoi) and his companions could not help but be surprised by the impressive natural landscape.
He had seen pictures of this destination through social media posts and was attracted by the strange beauty of the steppe here. After a few years, he finally realized his dream of visiting this poetic land located in the west of the rocky plateau.
“The steppe is very wide, the scenery is clear and wild with pine trees growing among the flower beds and green grass. In front of the steppe is a river winding between two overlapping mountain ranges. The river water is emerald green, creating a feeling of both majesty and poetry,” said Mr. Sang.
At the time the Hanoi visitor visited, Suoi Thau grassland was entering its most beautiful season. At this time, the rice and corn fields were ripe, while the buckwheat flowers and cockscomb flowers were also at their peak color, showing off their brilliant colors.
“The prairie is divided into many small plots, planted with a variety of trees and flowers and managed by different gardeners.
The Mong people here often intercrop food crops such as corn and rice with some flower varieties suitable for the climate and soil conditions such as buckwheat flowers, cockscomb flowers, etc. to provide both daily food and tourism.
The entrance fee to each garden is 20,000 VND, visitors should bring cash for convenient payment," the 31-year-old man added.
He said that the scenery at Suoi Thau grassland is so beautiful that visitors can easily take check-in photos with thousands of likes no matter where they stand. Especially, after 3 p.m., when the sunlight is gentle, it is the ideal time for visitors to visit and take photos.
“Before the trip, visitors should check the weather forecast, choose a sunny day and prepare suitable clothes to capture impressive moments here,” Mr. Sang suggested.
The area around Suoi Thau grassland currently has no accommodation or food services (there are only a few wooden shacks selling drinks and renting costumes), so tourists often come here for a day trip.
If staying overnight, visitors can travel to Coc Pai town (Xin Man, Ha Giang) or Bac Ha district (Lao Cai) or visit Ban Phung (Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang).
According to Mr. Sang, the road from Bac Ha (Lao Cai) to Suoi Thau grassland is quite beautiful, with many passes but not too steep and few hairpin bends. However, some sections are still affected by landslides after Typhoon Yagi, so there are small potholes, tourists need to pay attention.
"When going to Nan Ma commune, everyone should continue going straight towards Xin Man for about 5 more kilometers, then turn onto the concrete road to reach the grassland safely," said the 9X.
Because the itinerary was short, limited to 2 days and 1 night, Mr. Sang prioritized exploring a few attractive destinations.
In addition to Suoi Thau grassland, 9X also visited Bac Ha (Lao Cai), admiring the blooming pink grass and buckwheat gardens as well as enjoying local delicacies such as black chicken hotpot, fried stream fish, and red pho.
The total cost of the trip was less than 2 million VND/person, including: 680,000 VND for round-trip sleeper bus; 400,000 VND/night stay at a homestay in Bac Ha; 400,000 VND for food; 200,000 VND for car rental, gas and a few other small expenses.
Photo: Sang Doan Dang
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