Sin Suoi Ho Village is a H’Mong village on an elevation of 1,500m in Sin Suoi Ho Commune, Phong Tho District, Lai Chau Province, in northwestern Vietnam. The village is at the base of the Son Bac May Mountain, in a heavenly valley with amazing rice terraces.
Travel Guide to Sin Suoi Ho Village, Lai Chau
Weather and Climate
Sin Suoi Ho Village is in a region with tropical monsoon climate. Thanks to high altitudes, the temperatures are cool all year round. Because there are several high mountain ranges to the west and southwest of the village that the summer monsoon or Southeasterly Wind, which prevails in Northern Vietnam in the summer (May-August), does not have much impact on the village, hence low humidity during this time compared to other regions in Vietnam.
In the winter months (November – February), the Northeasterly Monsoon causes cold and dry temperatures in the village. There may be snow or frosts in the period between mid December – mid January.
In the months March – July, Lai Chau Province is also under the impact of the Foehn wind from Laos which makes the air dry.
What to see
1/ Ethnic market on Saturday mornings
This is the opportunity to get to know more of local culture. Ethnic Hmong, Dao… go the the market in their best clothes. It is a small market yet very colorful.
2/ Ky Quan San Mountain (Bach Moc Luong Tu Mountain)
This is among the most beautiful mountains in Vietnam. The trek to the peak of the mountain is among the hardest of all trekking adventures in Vietnam.
3/ The Heart Waterfall, To Ong Waterfall, Love Waterfall
The waterfalls offer relaxing moments to the visitors. The waterfalls are all by the village.
Things to do
1/ Adventure Travel, Trekking Tours, Mountain Biking Tours
There are several routes around the village that we can go biking or trekking for a day or two. For those that love hard adventures, then AdventureGreen offers a trekking trip to the Ky Quan San Mountain which is 3,046m above sea level, among the highest mountains in Vietnam.
2/ Ecotourism, Nature Tours
Nature around Sin Suoi Ho Village is pristine and there are farms growing orchids and boat orchids (Cymbidiums) where you can learn a geat deal about these plants.
Where to stay
The H’mong in the village offers homestay to the visitors. There are Western toilets and showers, facilities are basic yet all is very clean. There are also boutique resorts in the village with ensuite bathroom and toilet with certain level of comfort.
How to there there
Lai Chau City is 450km northwest of Hanoi via the expressway between Hanoi – Lao Cai and route 4D. Sin Suoi Ho Village is 30km northwest of Lai Chau City. The road is in fine conditions mostly and cars can travel to the village.
Lai Chau Average Monthly Rainfalls and Temperatures
