Bac Ha

The area is interesting due to the fact that a lot of ethnic minorities live there together, most notably the Flower H’Mong, Dzao, Tay and Phu La groups. Aside from the famous weekly markets and the ethnic diversity of Bac Ha, you can find nice rice terraces and spectacular scenery. Guests can enjoy classic tours, but also trekking trips to remote villages. Every Saturday night, Bac Ha market becomes the theatre of songs and dances performances.

Amazing paths through incredible rice terraces
You can already see rice terraces in the surroundings of Bac Ha (in Ta Van Chu, Phec Bung, Lau Thi Ngai and Ban Pho), but if you want to see off-the-beaten-tracks stunning rice terraces landscapes, take the paths leading to Nam Tho, Ban Gia and Ta Cu Ti.

Highlights:

• The weekly markets
• Beautiful hiking trails
• Saturday night traditional music performances
• Homestay in authentic atmosphere

Weekly Markets

• Can Cau market (only on Saturdays): 30km from Bac Ha and 150km from Sapa, Can Cau market is small, but very colorful, in the middle of the mountains near the border with China. The Flower H’Mong is the most represented group, and their costumes are just beautiful. 8 different ethnic groups gather there nearly Saturday.
  
  
• Bac Ha market (only on Sundays): located at 120 km from Bac Ha, this large market is the meeting place of several minorities, including Flower H’Mong, Phu La and Dao Tuyen people, who come there to sell and buy several goods.
  
  
• Muong Hum market (only on Sundays): at a 3-hour drive from Sapa. There, you can meet the Tu Di, Dao Tuyen, H’Nhi, Flower H’Mong and Giay ethnic groups.
  
  
• Lung Khau Ninh market / or Ban Lien market (only on Thursdays): you need to drive during 1h to 2h from Bac Ha in order to get there. The road will permit you to see beautiful rice terraces. In this market, you can find Flower H’Mong and Giay people.
  
  
• Cao Son market (only on Wednesdays): at a 210-min drive from Sapa, this very interesting local market is frequented by the Flower H’Mong.
  
  
• Coc Ly market (only on Tuesdays): at a 90-min drive from Bac Ha, this is the gathering place of Flower H’Mong, Phu La and Dao Tuyen ethnic minorities.