Located at an altitude of more than 1,300m above sea level, Suoi Giang is a highland commune of Yen Bai with a cool climate all year round. Traveling to Suoi Giang, visitors have the opportunity to explore many pristine tourist destinations, ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees, and extremely eye-catching scenery of rolling clouds and mountains.
Introducing Suoi Giang
Suoi Giang is a highland commune in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province. This place is about 12km from the city center and more than 200km from Hanoi.
This place is located at an altitude of about 1,300m above sea level. The weather is fresh and cool all year round. Located deep in the majestic Fansipan mountain range, the scenery at Suoi Giang is quite pristine.
Suoi Giang is also the homeland of ancient Shan Tuyet tea. One day in Suoi Giang, we can clearly feel the four seasons of the year. At night, the weather is cold; In the morning, hazy clouds covered the villages and mountain slopes; At noon, the sky is clear and windy, and in the afternoon, the golden sunlight spreads as smoothly as pouring honey. Therefore, the climate in Suoi Giang can be compared to Sa Pa and Da Lat. There are more than 300 Mong ethnic households living here and you can learn about the lives of indigenous people.
Ideal time to go to Suoi Giang
With its peaceful and pristine nature, Suoi Giang especially attracts tourists when summer comes. Coming here, visitors will forget the cramped heat of the city and immerse themselves in the green of the endless tea hills and rolling mountains. It’s wonderful when you can enjoy sips of fragrant Shan Tuyet tea. When you wake up in the morning, you will be able to see the beautiful sunrise. Don’t miss the opportunity for the sun to slowly appear over the mountains or tea gardens.
In addition, Suoi Giang is also very suitable for trips in the spring. At this time, there are many local festivals and ethnic activities.
How to move to Suoi Giang
Move from Hanoi to Yen Bai
By bus: You can choose passenger buses and sleeper buses at My Dinh bus station. You can also choose a limousine that can be picked up at your door.
Private car: If traveling by self-driving car, follow the following route: From Hanoi -> Thang Long bridge straight along Noi Bai highway (Lao Cai) -> to Km121 + 300 turn Yen Bai bridge and go straight to Yen Bai. Travel time is about 3 – 3.5 hours. Or you can go in the direction of Lang Hoa Lac -> Thang Long Avenue -> turn right onto Highway 21 -> go to Son Tay -> Trung Ha Bridge -> Phong Chau Bridge -> Noi Bai Expressway -> Lao Cai – Yen Bai.
Motorbike: Travel to Suoi Giang by motorbike from Hanoi -> go towards Son Tay -> cross Trung Ha bridge -> go to Tam Nong town (Phu Tho) -> go along the Red River to Van Phu bridge (Yen Bai) . You should bring all documents and go at the right speed.
How to get to Suoi Giang from Yen Bai?
After arriving in Yen Bai you will need to move to Van Chan district center. This place is about 13km from Suoi Giang commune. You can choose to rent a motorbike to go to Suoi Giang or call a taxi. However, the road to Suoi Giang commune is quite dangerous and challenging for travelers. The roads are steep and winding. Therefore, if the steering wheel is not steady, you should rent a car to be safe.
Although a bit dangerous, both sides of the road to Suoi Giang have beautiful views. Many sections will be very suitable for taking great check-in photos.
What to do when traveling to Suoi Giang?
Check-in at the vast green tea hills
Suoi Giang owns many green tea hills stretching as far as the eye can see. Coming here, you can immerse yourself in nature and easily take beautiful photos.
A small note, if you want to have an outstanding check-in photo at the tea hill, you should choose clothes that contrast with the green background. Colors such as: White, red, bright yellow, pink… will all look beautiful in photos.
Visit Pang Cang cultural village
Pang Cang village is located in the west of Suoi Giang commune and is an ancient village of the Mong people. Coming here, visitors will enjoy the typical architectural features and traditional crafts. This place also has ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills hundreds of years old, or sacred forests that people worship and protect.
Coming to Pan Cang, visitors can also pick tea with Mong girls. Enjoy sips of delicious San Tuyet tea. If the occasion is right, visitors can also participate in many interesting community activities.
Admire the picturesque Muong Lo
From Suoi Giang highland commune, visitors can see the sea of Muong Lo rice. This is the second largest granary in the Northwest region and a dynamic Nghia Lo town.
The extremely unique golden season scenery seen from above will make visitors remember it forever.
Visit primeval forest and Tap Lang waterfall
If you like to explore nature, you can move to Tap Lang primeval forest. This place is still quite intact with many rich flora and fauna. After walking to see the forest, you can adventure with Tap Lang waterfall with white flowing water. In the distance, the pine forest floats with white clouds, looming like a dreamy Da Lat.
Explore the festivals of the Mong people
Originally home to the Mong community, coming to Suoi Giang, visitors have the opportunity to participate in many interesting festivals. We can name the unique festivals of the Mong people such as: Tea tree worshiping ceremony, Gau Tao ceremony, spring festival, Nao Song festival…
What to eat when traveling to Suoi Giang?
Coming to Suoi Giang, visitors have many interesting culinary and beverage options. This can also be an opportunity for you to explore the characteristics of Northwest cuisine.
When traveling to Suoi Giang, you must definitely enjoy Shan Tuyet tea
Suoi Giang is famous for its hundred-year-old Shan Tuyet tea trees. The diameter of these tea trees is up to 100cm. Shan Tuyet tea here grows naturally and always sprouts green buds. When young buds are boiled, mixed with boiling water, the flavor is ecstatic. When you drink it, it has a sweet taste that lasts for a long time on your tongue.
Because of that, many tourists coming to Suoi Giang have to enjoy Shan Tuyet tea. If you are looking for a specialty gift to bring back to your friends and relatives, Shan Tuyet tea is a good suggestion for you.
Taste many typical Northwest dishes
Kitchen buffalo meat is one of Yen Bai’s specialty dishes. When traveling to Suoi Giang, don’t forget to enjoy this dish. Under the chill of the night, sipping delicious pieces of meat and enjoying a few cups of fragrant corn wine will be an extremely enjoyable experience.
In addition, you can enjoy many typical Yen Bai dishes such as: Men men, armpit pig, wild vegetables, bamboo shoots… These are all local specialties. Many people also have the habit of buying wild vegetables and bamboo shoots as gifts when traveling to Suoi Giang.
Accommodation when traveling to Suoi Giang
Because Suoi Giang has not yet developed strong tourism services, tourists coming here can stay with local people or choose homestays or motels.
Some famous rest stops can be named as Suoi Giang Ecotourism Area.
Visit Dai Phu An Resort
On your way to Suoi Giang, you can also visit Dai Phu An Resort. Located at Golden Water Island – Mau A Town, Van Yen District, Yen Bai Province, the Resort includes 18 resort villas designed with beautiful and unique architecture.
Not simply a resort, Dai Phu An has many comprehensive relaxation and health care service. The resort has comprehensive health care services.
In addition, coming to Dai Phu An, visitors also have the opportunity to enjoy typical Northwest dishes. This place also has a series of traditional medicinal dishes of the Luong Y Do family, nearly 200 years old.
