Traveling to Son La, you will admire the majestic natural landscape combined with the unique culture of indigenous ethnic groups such as Tay, Muong, Dao… Let’s refer to the destinations by region through the article. has been summarized by MYTOUR.ASIA below.
Song Da area
Da River is 280km long with 32 large and small tributaries that have long been a trade route between the Northwest people and the people of the lowlands. This place has historical buildings and landscapes of soaring mountains, wide rivers, and cascading waterfalls. Going down to Bo Ben Ta Bu market, you will see the Hoa Binh hydroelectric lake area, which owns many caves of archaeological value, where stone axes, millstones, pieces of stripped stone have been discovered…
Along the banks of Da River, you can also explore the cultural life of local ethnic people such as Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, Dao… According to MIA.vn ‘s travel experience , at floating markets on the river we will I saw those boys and girls dressed in colorful costumes crowded on the wharf.
Da River is 280km long with 32 large and small tributaries
2Son La City
2.1 Son La Museum and Prison
Son La Museum displays mainly ethnic content. Currently, there are still thousands of relics from prehistoric and early historical times, booklets of ancient Thai and ancient Dao… Son La prison was built by the French colonialists in 1908 with an initial area of about 500 square meters. It was built quite solidly with beds for prisoners also made of stone.
Son La Prison was built in 1908 by the French colonialists. Photo: @sipi.1989
2.2 Visit Mong village when traveling to Son La
Hot springs in Mong village in recent years have become a leading tourist destination in Son La with domestic and international visitors. The mineral spring from 36 – 38 degrees Celsius contains many ingredients that are good for health. Currently in the village there are about 20 households running hot spring bathing services, ideal for those who want to experience the life of local people.
Hot springs in Mong village contain many substances that are good for health
2.3 Chieng Co
Son La tourist area is ideal in spring, when plum blossoms bloom. There are up to 800 hectares of plum growing area here, most of which are Tam Hoa plums and plums.
Chieng Co, an ideal Son La tourist destination
2.4 Guilin Ngu Che stele monument
The stele “Que Lam Ngu Che” is a historical-cultural relic in Son La, where the autographs of King Le Thai Tong are preserved. Attracted by the scenery here when he and his soldiers stopped at La Cave on the way to conquer, the king wrote a poem engraved on the vertical cliff at the entrance of La Cave (or known locally as Tham). Ke).
Remains of King Le Thai Tong’s defense of the Northwest border
3The Bac Yen area is famous for Son La tourists
3.1 Ta Xua
Son La tourist destination is famous for young people recently in Bac Yen. Ta Xua Valley is surrounded by high mountains, so there are always clouds and dense fog. Each billowing cloud is like waves hitting the cliffs, creating a perfect color contrast.
Cloud hunting on Ta Xua peak
3.2 Yellow Purple
Xim Vang commune is home to many rolling, winding terraced fields with a shiny golden color. The most beautiful fields are concentrated in the villages of Hang Go Bua, Song Chong, Cua Mang…
Xim Vang commune with many rolling terraced fields
4The vast Moc Chau plateau in the north of Son La
4.1 Thung Cuong village
The Mong village is famous for its pristine white mustard fields when in season. Thung Cuong village is especially famous for young people or couples taking wedding photos.
Thung Cuong village is famous for its scenery of pristine white mustard fields
4.2 Ban Ang pine forest
When traveling to Son La and Moc Chau, don’t forget to visit Ban Ang Pine Forest , which has a total area of up to 43 hectares with rolling pine forests and fresh air. Here you can try camping overnight to wake up early to catch the sunrise. In addition to the camping area, we can also learn about the process of growing strawberries and picking them ourselves when they are in season (April – November every year).
Ban Ang pine forest is vast. Photo: Thaont.2511
4.3 Dai Yem Waterfall
The name of the waterfall comes from the legend of a girl’s bib that saved a boy from floodwaters. The waterfall is over 100m high and divided into 2 main levels. The first floor has a total of 9 steps, the second floor has 5 steps. April – October every year is the most beautiful time to see Dai Yem waterfall according to Son La travel experience, when a lot of water flows in, creating strong flows.
Dai Yem Waterfall is divided into 2 main levels
4.4 Bat Cave
The cave has an area of about 6,915 square meters and is located right in the center of Moc Chau town. Bat Cave is also known by Thai people as Sa Lai Cave (water cave) because there is a large underground water vein in the cave. To reach the cave entrance, we have to climb about 240 steps. On the way, you can also see the road being shaped gracefully, dispelling all the fatigue on the journey.
Bat Cave has an area of about 6,915 square meters
4.5 Ngu Dong Ban On
Son La and Moc Chau tourist destinations are suitable for those who are passionate about exercise. The system includes 5 caves that were first discovered by local people in 2006, and still retains their wild and mysterious appearance to this day thanks to not exploiting tourism services too much. Inside the cave there are giant stalactites of all shapes and sizes.
Ngu Dong Ban On is a system of 5 wild and mysterious caves in Moc Chau
4.6 Moc Chau tea hill
Moc Chau tourism is famous for its green tea hills and stretches across the hills. Tea hills mixed with beautiful small houses create an extremely poetic scene. You can travel here by Moc Chau taxi.
Moc Chau tea hills are interspersed with small roofs
4.7 Na Ka Plum Valley
One of the most beautiful plum valleys of Moc Chau , is the top spring Son La tourist destination. Coming here in the first months of the year, from the top of the pass you can zoom down to admire the beautiful scenery of Son La amidst a pure white area of plum flowers on the cliffs.
The pure white plum forest attracts tourists
5Muong La area
5.1 Son La hydroelectric plant
The hydroelectric plant is in It Ong commune and construction began in 2005. After inauguration in 2012, this place has become the largest hydroelectric plant in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Son La hydroelectric plant is the largest in Vietnam
5.2 Hang Co Noong
The archaeological site is located in It Ong commune, where there are countless stalactites of all shapes and sizes. From the cave entrance, you can admire the beautiful scenery of Son La around such as Son La hydroelectric plant, Phieng Tin rubber forest, It Ong town…
6Phu Yen district
6.1 General Vo Nguyen Giap Forest
The forest was originally named Nhot village forest, but was later changed to the general’s name to express gratitude and respect to the national leader. The forest has an area of about 200 hectares with dense trees, surrounded by two mountain ranges and covered with clouds all year round.
6.2 Noong Cop pine forest
The forest has an area of more than 1,300 hectares with tens of thousands of pine trees over 30 years old. This can be considered the green lung of Phu Yen district, where Son La tourists can camp, climb mountains and explore the surrounding scenery.
Noong Cop forest has an area of more than 1,300 hectares planted with pine trees
7.Quynh Nhai
7.1 Temple of Lady Han
When traveling to Son La, remember to visit this sacred temple from the 17th century to see the temple that has been restored to its original form after the main temple was submerged under the Son La hydropower plant. Legend has it that Han was the only daughter of the lord of the Kho Mu people in Chieng Phung (now Quynh Nhai).
Nang Han Temple has been present since the 17th century
7.2 Muong Chien
The tourist area is famous for its hot springs in Bon village, an ideal place for relaxation and weekend entertainment. Coming to Muong Chien, you will be able to take a hot mineral bath or enjoy the charming scenery on both banks.
Hopefully the above list of Son La tourist attractions by region will be useful for everyone’s exploration journey. Don’t forget to refer to the MYTOUR.ASIA travel guide before starting your journey.