Ban Hoc is not only famous for its poetic natural scenery and unique ethnic culture but also famous for its nutritious hot mineral springs. Let’s explore this Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring from A to Z!
1. Introduction to Ban Hoc hot spring – Van Chan
Ban Hoc hot spring is located in Son Thinh commune, Van Chan district, Yen Bai city. The stream is about 1.5km northwest of Van Chan district center and lies peacefully next to the mystical Nhi stream. No one knows when Ban Hoc hot springs existed, but this is a favorite community bathing spot for Thai ethnic people, especially the women here. People say that it is because of bathing in these hot mineral springs that Thai people’s skin is rosier and smoother.
The stream maintains a fairly high temperature all year round (50-60 degrees), the steam rises and contains many minerals with high mineral solubility. Therefore, bathing in the hot mineral spring of Ban Hoc – Van Chan is very good for health care and treating skin diseases .
2. Directions to the hot mineral springs
For tourists in the South and Central regions, you should move to Hanoi first, then move from Hanoi to Yen Bai and continue from Yen Bai city center to Ban Hoc. Below is the route that you can refer to:
2.1. Travel by private car
- From Hanoi center, move to Thang Long bridge area
- Continue turning onto the highway toward Noi Bai – Lao Cai, at the section From Hanoi to Km121 + 300, there will be a turn to Yen Bai bridge.
- Coming here, follow the instructions about 3km further to Yen Bai.
- Starting from Yen Bai bus station, you continue to Nghia Lo, at the Ban Hoc turnoff, you get off the bus and walk about 500m to reach Ban Hoc hot mineral spring tourist area.
2.2. Motorbike
- From the center of Hanoi, move to Thang Long bridge area, then run along National Highway 2 to Vinh Yen city (Vinh Phuc).
- Continuing to move through Viet Tri city (Phu Tho), you will reach Yen Bai province.
- From here, you can easily refer to Google maps to get to Nghia Lo bus station. Along Highway 32, you will go to Ban Hoc hot spring. However, you must be very steady on the steering wheel to go on this road.
3. Which season should you go to Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring?
“What time should you go to Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring” to have the most complete experience is probably the question of many tourists. You can also go to Ban Hoc to soak in the warm water in any season. But each season has different fun activities that you can experience more during your visit:
- January – March: In spring, ethnic minorities have many unique spring festivals and many traditional games: horse racing, pao throwing, tug of war, etc.
- September – October: This is the most beautiful time in the Yen Bai mountains, the ripe rice season is from September 15 – October 10, at this time the weather is extremely pleasant, the sunlight is gentle, everywhere is The brilliant yellow color of the vast terraced fields.
- December: The right time to hunt clouds for many young people. It would be wonderful if a trip to Ban Hoc hot springs allows you to admire the majestic and magical scenery of mountains and forests submerged in a sea of clouds.
4. How much is the ticket price for hot mineral springs?
The ticket price for bathing in hot mineral springs with the Thai community bath is completely free . This place has not been exploited much, still retaining the wild and majestic beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests, very suitable for tourists who love wild and mysterious natural beauty.
5. What to do when traveling to Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot springs?
In addition to bathing in the nutritious Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot springs , when you come here, you can experience more unique local cultural and tourism activities. Activities you can refer to include:
- Thai people’s activities in the kitchen are always filled with smoke
- Fun activities, dancing, campfire
- Traditional festivals of ethnic minorities
- Visit the beauty of Yen Bai mountains and forests
6. What to eat and where to go to Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring?
Around the Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring area, there are many delicious restaurants as well as comfortable hotels that you can refer to:
After “bathing” at Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring , if visitors want to enjoy the specialties of the people such as: Pa Tinh Top (grilled stream fish), Moc Mac Pi (banana flower salad). ), five-color sticky rice, Ply fish sauce made from stream fish dipped in sticky rice, chicken cooked with sour bamboo shoots… then go to the restaurants and eateries nearby:
- Moc Duong culinary restaurant
- Vinh Thu Restaurant
- Ninh Binh 24/24 Restaurant
- Thang Hoa Restaurant
- Shophouse on stilts
If you want to stay overnight in Ban Hoc – Van Chan but have not found a satisfactory place to stay, please refer to the homestays and hotels below:
- Homestay Huy Tuong
- Homestay Huong Kim
- Lan Rung Homestay
- Homestay Tong Poong
- Muong Lo Hotel
- Nghia Lo Hotel
- Suoi Giang Hotel
7. Tourist destinations near hot springs
Coming to Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot spring, you will not only be able to soak in mineral-rich water and immerse yourself in the fresh air of Northwest nature, but you can also take advantage of the opportunity to visit more tourist attractions. calendar nearby. Check out some of the following interesting attractions:
- Nghia Lo Cang and Fort historical relic area
- Suoi Giang Junction
- Thien Cung Suoi Giang cave
- Truc Lam Thien Phu Pagoda
8. Notes when bathing at Ban Hoc Van Chan hot spring
When bathing in Ban Hoc hot spring, visitors should bathe at the source of the stream because it will have more nutrients and be hotter. At the bottom of the stream that has mixed with another flow, the water will no longer have many nutrients.
A very unique feature of Ban Hoc hot spring that few places have is that it can easily make people “drunk”. It sounds strange, but because this hot spring has so many minerals, especially sulfur, and the temperature is quite high, people with weak constitutions will easily get drunk if they bathe for a long time.
If you feel “drunk”, dizzy, or dizzy, you should leave the stream and go to shore. Rest for a while, you will return to your normal state. Above is a detailed review of “bathing” in Ban Hoc – Van Chan hot mineral springs from A to Z. With a peaceful space, nutritious hot mineral springs, and unique cuisine, Ban Hoc spring deserves to be an ideal destination for tourists. What are you waiting for? Come here to enjoy now!