Sin Suoi Ho is a small village of the Mông people in Sin Suoi Ho commune (Phong Tho district, Lai Chau province), approximately 30km from the city of Lai Chau. At any time of the year, Sin Suoi Ho village captivates you with its picturesque landscapes and the preserved traditional customs of the Mông people, making it a shining example of community tourism.

Sin Suoi Ho, which translates to "stream with gold," is surrounded by lush vegetation, waterfalls, and babbling streams. Situated at an altitude of 1,500m above sea level, Sin Suoi Ho enjoys a cool and fresh climate year-round.

What to See and Do in Sin Suoi Ho Village

Exploring the Village of Sin Suoi Ho

This small town is located at the foot of the "Son Bac May" mountain at an altitude of 1,500 meters and 60 kilometers from Lai Chau province. Nestled among mountains and enveloped in clouds, it’s often compared to Sapa, but we would say its weather is much more unpredictable. One second, you can find yourself standing in a sea of white clouds, and a few minutes later, the weather changes dramatically with torrential rain. But as the saying goes "after rain comes sun," you’ll be back in the sun in no time.

Upon arriving at Sin Suoi Ho, you cannot help but be amazed at the sight of distinctive Mông wooden houses and trinh tuong houses. The unique feature of these houses is the stone fences manually stacked around the house, only about waist height. To this day, Sin Suoi Ho still preserves dozens of traditional trinh tuong houses. 

Sin Suoi Ho also captivates visitors with its rich culture. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to witness or participate in one of their festivals, such as the Gau Tao Festival—the largest festival of the Mông people, held from the 3rd to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year. During this festival, visitors can participate in engaging folk games such as bamboo stick throwing, pole pushing, tug of war, and more. Mông women in the village still wear and weave traditional costumes from linen and maintain the unique technique of beeswax drawing on fabric passed down through generations. Along with that, traditional crafts such as winemaking, bamboo knitting, and forging are also stable sources of income for the local people.

Conquering O Quy Ho, one of the "Four Great Passes" of Vietnam

Perched at an altitude of over 2,000 meters, O Quy Ho is a famous destination in northern Vietnam. The route spans a significant portion of the territory of Lai Chau province and the other side in Lao Cai province near Sapa. The pass is exceptional, as it simultaneously marks the border between these two provinces while winding around the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, where Mount Fansipan, the highest peak at 3147.3 meters, stands. Although the road has undergone numerous repairs and renovations with safety measures, it is still renowned as one of the most dangerous roads in northern Vietnam. Stretching nearly 50 kilometers, O Quy Ho Pass begins in Sapa and ends in Tam Duong and is considered the longest in northwestern Vietnam. Its height, danger, and length contribute to its nickname as the king of passes in the northwest. The O Quy Ho pass offers breathtaking views of Thac Ba waterfall and Fansipan Peak in Sapa.

The Tac Tinh Waterfall 

The Tac Tinh Waterfall, also known as the "Love Waterfall," located in Binh Lu commune, Tam Duong district, is a stunning destination in Lai Chau that you shouldn’t miss out on during your stay in Sin Suoi Ho village. From a distance, it resembles a gentle strip of silk floating in the vast expanse of mountains and majestic forests. What makes the Tac Tinh Waterfall even more beautiful and enchanting is the tragic love story behind it.

Once upon a time, in a village of the Dao ethnic group at the foot of the waterfall, there was a beautiful woman named Lo Lan, whose beauty was compared to that of wild orchids. She fell in love with a boy from the village, and the two were madly in love and inseparable. However, their love faced countless obstacles, as people tried to separate them and prevent them from being husband and wife. To keep her faithful love, bound by the vows between the two lovers, Lo Lan threw herself into the waterfall. It must be her beauty and endless love that has kept the Tac Tinh Waterfall immaculate and majestic over so many years.

Sin Suoi Ho, and Lai Chau in general, offer a plethora of other outstanding destinations that you shouldn't miss out on

Bach Moc Luong Tu—one of the 5 highest peaks in Vietnam

Pu Si Lung peak 

Pu Ta Leng peak 

Muong Te Nature Reserve 

Pu Sam Cap Cave System 

Thac Trai Tim (Heart Waterfall) 

300-year-old Tao Meo Tree 

Tien Son Cave 

San Thang Market 

Sin Suoi Ho Market

What to Eat in Sin Suoi Ho Village

When visiting Sin Suoi Ho village, tourists have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of unique mountainous flavors:

Different wild boar dishes

Wild spinach salad

Sturgeon hotpot

Fried bamboo worms

Banana blossom salad

Sticky rice

Thang Co

Smoked meat

Cai Meo, a local specialty

Where to Stay in Sin Suoi Ho Village

The Sin Suoi Ho community tourism village has over 100 houses, most of which are engaged in business. The accommodation prices, whether for private rooms, bungalows, or shared rooms, generally range from 70,000 to 100,000 VND/person/night. Here are some of our recommendations:

Vang A Chinh Homestay - Village Chief 

Vang A De Homestay 

Homestay Xa Cha 

Homestay Chu Vang - Sin Suoi Ho 

Homestay Hang A Xa 

Sung A Sinh Homestay 

Most homestays in Sin Suoi Ho are shared spaces, which can accommodate from 10 to 12 people. Only a few bungalows and homestays have private rooms. If you need a private room, you should contact them in advance.

How to Get to Sin Suoi Ho Village

By Bus: Currently, there is no direct bus from Hanoi to Sin Suoi Ho, nor from Lai Chau to Sin Suoi Ho. From My Dinh Bus Station or Giap Bat Bus Station, you can take a sleeper bus to Lai Chau Bus Station, and from there, you can then rent a motorbike or grab a taxi for an additional 36km to reach Sin Suoi Ho village.

By Private Car: If traveling by car, take the Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway to Sapa, then QL4D towards Lai Chau, through the San Thang Market (4 km from Lai Chau city) to the Then Sin junction (Tam Duong). Turn right according to the direction signs, and continue straight for another 30km to reach Sin Suoi Ho.

By Motorbike: From Hanoi, follow QL32, and continue straight to Binh Lu junction (Lai Chau). Turn left onto QL4D through San Thang Market to Then Sin junction (Tam Duong). Turn right and go straight for an additional 30km to reach your destination.

Tips for Visiting Sin Suoi Ho Village

You can visit Sin Suoi Ho village in the summer to escape the heat and enjoy the refreshing, comfortable, and cool atmosphere. Immersing yourself in the cool waters of the waterfall and admiring the terraced fields covered in lush greenery would be such a delightful experience. You can also explore Sin Suoi Ho in September and October when the terraced rice fields are golden, or in the spring when cherry blossoms and apricot blossoms adorn the entire landscape. 

There are a bunch of things to do and see in Sin Suoi Ho, so we recommend setting aside a few days in the village just to take it all in. You can also combine your Sin Suoi Ho trip with nearby places such as Sapa and explore the North.

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