I’m a photography enthusiast, and the landscapes in Northwest Vietnam seem incredible for capturing scenic views. Are there any specific spots that are particularly photogenic...
Bac Son Valley is a picture-perfect tourist destination in Lang Son province, located in Bac Son town, about 150 km west of Hanoi.
Coming to Bac Son Valley, you can not only adore the rich mountains or romantic flower fields but also integrate with the unique culture of the local community.
Here, we would like to give you a complete travel guide to Bac Son Vietnam.
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Things You Must Do When Visting Bac Son Valley
Admire the natural scenery from the top of Na Lay mountain
The Na Lay Mountain is known as “the sanctuary of photography” because, from the height of 600 above sea level, you can feast your eye on the full view of Bac Son’s most poetic beauty - the immense golden rice fields crossed in by the winding Thuong River; the scene is then captured in the frame of surrounding mountain ranges that are covered in misty clouds.
Tourists have to climb 1200 stone steps to reach the top of Na Lay, which takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour and can be slippery on rainy days.
Wander around Bac Son Flower Valley
The flower valley lies within the Bac Son Valley, which created a valley within a valley. Even though it has only been open for a few years, this place has already become one of the largest flower valleys in Vietnam, with countless flower species.
In addition, the valley also has lovely decorations such as bamboo pinwheels, giant wooden bridges, love seats, etc
The ticket price to visit Bac Son Flower Valley is 50,000 VND(2 USD)/person.
Explore Quynh Son community tourism village.
Quynh Son Village is the home of the Tay ethnic people - those who build traditional stilt houses made totally of wood - and has many historical sites. If tourists arrive on 12-13th January, they can participate in many traditional rituals and folk games.
Don’t forget to try the foods of Bac Son as their menu has many typical traditional dishes such as black Chung cake, black sticky rice, Bac Son Chinese sausage, rare meat (marinated in red), sour bamboo shoots, grilled catfish, and dishes made from chicken, duck…and especially the sour pho only sold in the Bac Son flower valley area.
Conquer Tam Canh Pass
Tam Canh Pass belongs to the Bac Son Revolutionary Relic area, was recognized as a special national monument in 2016, and is also known as the prettiest mountain pass in Northeast Vietnam.
Tam Canh Pass is definitely the spot for backpackers in Bac Son Valley.
The Best time to visit Bac Son Valley Vietnam
Fortunately, tourists can visit Bac Son Valley in any suitable season:
In spring: If you want to explore the local culture and participate in unique festivals.
In summer: If you want to feel the cool, pleasant air.
In autumn: If you want to “hunt” the golden rice fields and the blooming of flowers.
In winter: If you want to see the falling snow.
To help you with your Bac Son Tour, we also provide some Bac Son Tour Packages here.
