Located about 130km from Hanoi , Yen Thinh valley (about 18km from Huu Lung town center, Huu Lung district, Lang Son province) has become a favorite destination for many travel enthusiasts because of its cool natural scenery and fresh, pleasant air all year round.
The valley is surrounded by a rich system of hills and caves with all kinds of terrain such as lakes, streams, grasslands, etc. Thanks to the convergence of ideal natural conditions, this place is considered very suitable for exploiting experiential tourism , attracting visitors to participate in outdoor activities and immerse themselves in nature.
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Many tourists compare the landscape in Yen Thinh valley to "miniature Mongolia" because of the endless green grass, peaceful space, and the occasional tents of families and large groups coming here to camp.
Coming to Yen Thinh valley, in addition to sightseeing, visitors also have the opportunity to experience some interesting outdoor activities such as camping, organizing outdoor barbecues, rowing, flying kites, playing soccer or climbing mountains, bathing in streams, fishing, etc.
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Mr. Hung Vi, a young local tourism worker, said that Yen Thinh has become a popular destination for many tourists in recent years because of its green and peaceful space. The best time to visit and experience here is from September to April every year, when the weather enters spring or turns to autumn, the air is fresh and cool.
The area around Yen Thinh valley is also home to ethnic groups such as Kinh, Tay, Nung, Dao, etc. Therefore, when coming here, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in campfires and cultural exchanges with the locals.
In particular, visitors should not miss enjoying local specialties and traditional dishes such as banh chung la cam (rice cake with purple leaves), khau nhuc (rice cake with purple leaves), banh la ngai (wormwood cake), banh gio (rice cake with gio leaves), nem nuong (grilled spring rolls), etc.
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In Yen Thinh, the pristine beauty is still preserved, not yet promoting too many commercial activities and tourism exploitation. Therefore, visitors to the valley for entertainment and experience need to pay attention to hygiene and landscape protection, limit the use of loudspeakers or making loud noises that affect the lives of local people.
Visitors can explore , have fun during the day or camp overnight at an affordable cost, ranging from 1-2 million VND/person, depending on their needs. In addition, you can combine visiting some nearby tourist attractions such as Bac Mo Dam, Phu The tree, ... or experience picking persimmons, picking custard apples in Lang Son mountain, picking chestnuts at gardens, ... Phan Dau - Photo: Hung Vi