Ban Ho commune, Lao Cai

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    Introduction to Ban Ho commune

    Ban Ho commune in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province is located nearly 30km southwest of Sa Pa town center. Although located quite far from the center, this place is favored by nature for its extremely 'prime' geographical position. This village has a completely different climate compared to other destinations of Sapa. The weather in the village is quite warm and the winter is not as cold as in many other villages.

    Nestled on the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range and reflected in the poetic Muong Hoa stream, creating a charming scene for Ban Ho. When coming to Ban Ho, visitors will be surprised by the green color as far as the eyes of the upland rice on the terraced fields, surrounded by the houses of ethnic people scattered along the two banks of the stream. Ban Ho's center is Ban Den village, the meeting place of two streams, Muong Hoa and La Ve. 

    At the time when the sun goes down the mountain, you can go to people's houses to see handmade brocade products or buy brocade towels and pieces as gifts for your loved ones. On weekend evenings, you can gather with the locals at the cultural house to join the fun and sing with the indigenous people. Each ethnic group will have different characteristics reflected in their games, dances as well as their unique dishes.

     

    Cultural information

    Visiting Ho village, visitors can admire the traditional villages of the Tay people, and learn about the lifestyle and lifestyle of the residents in the village. Walking around Sapa Lake village, visitors can visit the house of Tay ethnic people, discover how to weave brocade, and exchange singing and dancing with them.

    During the journey back to this beautiful village in the Northwest, visitors also pass through the typical traditional stilt houses of the Tay people. This is a model of a house with unique architecture, made of wood to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The houses nestled between the fields and terraced fields are green, creating a beautiful picture in the Northwest style. 

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    Transport to  Ban Ho commune

    Ban Ho commune in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province is located nearly 30km southwest of Sa Pa town center.

    Jeep is a popular means of traveling on winding steep terrain like in Sapa Lake. You can rent this car to go to the village, easily explore all the beautiful scenery here and ensure safety during the trip.

    In addition to Jeeps, visitors can also rent motorbike taxis around the church, bus station, train station, and Xuan Vien street. The motorbike taxi here has a strict management team, the price is publicly listed, so there is no fear of being expensive.

    To freely explore Ban Ho village and the beautiful scenery along the way, you can rent a motorbike to conquer the winding roads yourself, find out your favorite places, and take the initiative in time.

    The road to Ban Ho commune is winding and winding with a few dangerous sections that will make visitors feel heart-stopping when one side is a steep cliff, the other side is a deep abyss. But thanks to that, Ban Ho attracts a lot of tourists to visit.

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    What’s good to eat in  Ban Ho commune

    The local cuisine here is very diverse. To feel more clearly the taste of mountainous cuisine, you should combine enjoying rice wine - a typical drink of this place with local dishes such as grilled fish, lam rice, purple sticky rice, and grilled chicken,…

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    Information about accommodation in  Ban Ho commune

    During the journey back to this beautiful village in the Northwest, visitors also pass through the typical traditional stilt houses of the Tay people. This is a model of a house with unique architecture, made of wood to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The houses nestled between the fields and terraced fields are green, creating a beautiful picture in the Northwest style. 

    Coming to Ban Ho commune in Sapa, do not miss the opportunity to walk around the villages and visit the homes of brocade-making households. Indigenous people produce very beautiful towels and clothes that visitors can buy as gifts for relatives and friends. You can ask people in the village to find the best places to buy goods at the most affordable prices. 

    If you stop at this village overnight, do not miss the opportunity to gather at the cultural house to participate in singing activities, and enjoy dances and fun games here. These experiences help visitors understand more about the culture of life in the Northwest highlands of the Tay, Hmong, etc. 

    Today, Ban Ho has strongly developed tourism, with many homestays for guests to stay overnight. Here, you can choose the Ban Den area located in the center of the commune to stay.

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    Entertainment in  Ban Ho commune

    Along the way to Ban Ho Sapa, visitors will pass through deep green forests with diverse vegetation. This place mainly concentrates temperate tree species typical of the northern mountains and forests. If traveling to Sapa in the spring, visitors also have the opportunity to see many flowers blooming, and admire the lush trees sprouting buds.

    During the journey back to this beautiful village in the Northwest, visitors also pass through the typical traditional stilt houses of the Tay people. This is a model of a house with unique architecture, made of wood to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The houses nestled between the fields and terraced fields are green, creating a beautiful picture in the Northwest style. 

    Coming here, you will see the La Ve stream flowing from the mountain to Den village, cool and clear water. In particular, the stream also carries many species of fresh fish that local residents call jumping fish. Not only La Ve stream but there is also Muong Hoa stream in Ban Ho - a beautiful floating stream, running around the traditional villages of the Tay people. Since primitive time, the Muong Hoa stream has been associated with the daily life of the people here. Along with the La Ve stream, Muong Hoa creates an impressive highlight for the landscape of Ban Ho.

    Especially in Ban Ho commune, there is a beautiful waterfall named Seo Trung Ho. To explore this waterfall, you have to go deep into the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The waterfall is 100 meters high, pouring down from the mountain to clear foam, the sound of the water is murmuring and the water is clear and cool.

    Coming to Ban Ho commune in Sapa, do not miss the opportunity to walk around the villages and visit the homes of brocade-making households. Indigenous people produce very beautiful towels and clothes that visitors can buy as gifts for relatives and friends. You can ask people in the village to find the best places to buy goods at the most affordable prices.

    The ideal time to explore this beautiful village in Sapa is April - May and September - October. Besides, when traveling to Ban Ho in autumn, visitors can also enjoy the jubilant festival atmosphere. of the people here. Especially, the sound of pounding rice to make nuggets is bustling and jubilant, preparing for the activities of giving thanks and praying to heaven and earth for favorable rain and wind, and a peaceful life.

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