Question 1

Where is Bac Ha located?

Accepted Answer

Bac Hà is a rural district of the province of Lào Cai in the northeastern region of Vietnam. It is the capital of the Flower Hmong region, one of Vietnam's 54 minorities and one of six groups of Hmong people. Bac Ha is located 300 kilometers from Hanoi and a 5-hour drive

Question 2

What to eat in Bac Ha?

Accepted Answer

One of the best places to eat authentic food is the market! Not only are the products here worth buying, but the food here is also worth trying. Speaking of food at Bac Ha Market, if you feel like an adventurer you must try 'thang co' - a special food originally from Bac Ha. “Thang co” is made from horse meat and viscera, with some spices and herbs, cooked in a large wok. This dish is one of the most popular specialties of the locals! Perhaps easier to grasp, five-color sticky rice, “mem men” and corn-based “banh duc” are exceptional dishes that you can enjoy for a small price!

Question 3

Or sleep?

Accepted Answer

Bac Ha is a mountainous town. Located 3 hours from Sapa, the choice of accommodation in Bac Ha is more limited. Most hotels are small, but there is still a bit of choice. The Bac Ha district offers around 50 accommodations including 23 hotels. The most interesting is to sleep with locals in the surrounding villages such as Pho village, Na Lo (Ta Chai), Trung Do (Bao Nhai), Na Hoi Tay and Na Hoi Nung hamlets.

Question 4

How to get to Bac Ha?

Accepted Answer

Bac Ha is about 65 km from the center of Lao Cai town, from Lao cai you can take a local bus or a private vehicle. From Hanoi, you must first go to Lao Cai. You can get to Lao Cai by train or bus.

Bac Ha – Meeting with the ethnic groups of Vietnam