Tu Le
Possessing a favorable position and picturesque natural scenery, Tu Le Yen Bai is one of the attractive destinations that you must not miss. Let’s follow us to find more interesting things about Tu Le's charming area.
The Romantic Tu Le In Ripe Rice Season
Location and Time to Visit
Location: Tu Le, near the slopes of Khau Pha Pass, has long been a popular stop for travelers to discover Yen Bai. Tu Le is a valley surrounded by three high mountains: Khau Song, Khau Than, and Khau Pha.
Best time to visit:
- May and June: If you want to start exploring Tu Le early, you can come here during the pouring water season, often between May and June.
- September and October: The golden season at Tu Le Yen Bai runs from about the middle of September until the end of October each year. At this point, Tu Le has only recently entered the ripe rice season, so the terraced fields are dressed in brilliant yellow clothing.
Transportation
| Vehicle Type | Travel Time | Cost/One-way |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Bus (most convenient) |
7 hours |
15 - 22 USD |
| Shuttle Bus (most popular) |
7 hours | 10 - 15 USD |
| Private Car | 6 hours | ranging |
| Motorbike | 6 hours | ranging |
Note: Best Price Travel recommends two popular routes if you move to Tu Le by motorbike.
- Route 1: Hanoi - Lao Cai Highway - Yen Bai City - Nghia Lo
- Route 2: Lang Hoa Lac - Son Tay - Ba Vi - Trung Ha Highway - Highway 32 - Thanh Son - Van Chan - Nghia Lo.
It is approximately 50 kilometers from the Nghia Lo town area to Tu Le Valley. If you don't have an automobile, you can explore Tu Le by renting a motorbike or taxi. Trekking is another option.
Where to stay in Tu Le
- There are numerous motels and homestays in Tu Le Yen Bai where you can spend the night, such as Deo Khau Pha, Suoi Tien, Manh Hung motels, etc.
- The majority of the accommodations here are fashioned in the stilt house architectural style. In the highlands on frigid winter days, tradition provides a setting that is both rustic, modest and exceedingly comforting.
- Furthermore, the room rent at Tu Le Yen Bai is not too expensive, starting at US $8.5/night/ person and varying depending on the room quality and number of guests.
- During the peak season, the rooms are completely booked. As a result, you should contact the reservation before arriving to avoid not having a place to stay overnight.
Things to do in Tu Le
- See the sunrise in the early morning: The sun rises from the hillside and spreads gold down the valley, mingling with the foggy clouds that eventually fade to reveal pure fresh sunlight.
- Enjoy the terrace fields: During this season, you will be standing in the middle of a dazzling space filled with golden light from rice, from the sun, and the mild aroma of ripe rice. As a result of such priceless memories, Tu Le has become an excellent Northwest mountainous area.
- Explore Fairy Cave: Creative statues (recreated by artisans' hands) sparkle beneath colorful lights, allowing visitors to imagine a time when humans used to dwell here in the wild. This cave is considered one of the most beautiful in Vietnam's Northwest.
- Climb the Khau Pha pass: One of the mountain's four prominent peaks, however, when compared to the other three passes, Khau Pha is the easiest to navigate. and Specially, the mountain's peak appears to soar above the sea of clouds.
- Visit villages: Visitors can also learn about highland life and culture by visiting Lim Thai and Lim Mong villages three kilometers from Tu Le. Many visitors believe Lim Thai and Lim Mong to have the most beautiful scenery in Yen Bai.
Grasp The Most Beautiful Scenery In Lim Mong Village
You should not miss visiting Tu Le when coming to Yen Bai Province, a romantic town with various gorgeous sites nearby that are completely worthwhile for your time.
