Northwest Destinations
With Quy Coc Tu, nowhere will you be able to live in harmony with nature more clearly than the Northwest region of Vietnam - where the wild features of the mountainous region are still preserved and where many ethnic minorities live.
According to him, the best time to visit this place is during the rice harvest season (occurring from August to October every year) because this is when you can admire the strange beauty of terraced fields - a beautiful "specialty" of the Northwest region that cannot be found anywhere else. That is why the Northwest attracts a lot of tourists, and this has a significant impact on the exploration trip.
Therefore, Quy Coc Tu suggests that tourists should plan a more unique itinerary if they decide to travel to this mountainous region. Specifically, instead of going to Sa Pa or visiting familiar destinations, you can explore more remote, new and deserted areas but still ensure safety such as Muong Hoa valley, Mu Cang Chai, Y Ty, Lung Po, A Mu Sung, La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, De Xu Phinh... Especially, when going deep into these places, tourists will have a close perspective and authentic, impressive experience about the lifestyle, culture and people of the Tay, Nung, Thai, Dao, Mong ethnic groups...
Note:
- You should end the trip before 5pm to avoid being on a long, deserted road with few people when night falls, unable to find a place to eat or sleep, and especially inconvenient to handle situations if your vehicle breaks down.
- When the car runs out of half a tank of gas, you should look for the nearest gas station to refuel because there are very few gas stations in the Northwest.
- You should inform your relatives about contact information, accommodation, schedule, etc. to avoid problems and receive timely support.
- Do not go too far into deserted areas and avoid border areas.
Quang Binh
Quang Binh is a very large province and there are still many unknown things about this land. Famous for its beautiful landscapes recognized by UNESCO as heritage sites, Quang Binh also attracts adventurous tourists thanks to its wild beaches and a series of mysterious caves, stimulating adventurous people to conquer.
Quỷ Cốc Tử has had many journeys to explore caves in Quang Binh. He shared that the Tu Lan cave system is particularly impressive and most suitable for tourists who like "thrills". In caves that go deep underground, he has had adventures with valuable experiences such as: rappelling down cliffs, or swimming in caves with underground water streams several dozen meters deep underground... However, Quỷ Cốc Tử noted that exploring caves is not a simple journey, even for someone with a lot of experience. Therefore, if you choose Quang Binh as a stop for your dark cave exploration experience, you should contact reputable and professional tourism operators so that your journey will be more convenient and safer through the guidance of guides who have experience in exploring caves, are familiar with the terrain as well as understand the environment.
Besides, the natural scenery surrounding this place is extremely majestic and overwhelming, the roads such as Da Deo Pass, the winding and wide border also have their own attractions for tourists to visit and learn.
Note:
- You should prepare basic medicine (including mosquito/leech repellent), protective gear for hands/feet, night clothes… when moving into the cave.
- Contact reputable tour operators for cave exploration trips, such as Oxalis, for the safest experience.
An Giang
Another impressive destination that Quỷ Cốc Tử suggests for those who love to travel is An Giang - a province in the Mekong Delta. Famous for its image of fields of storks flying straight, canals, streams, vast green primeval forests and the image of people always attached to the alluvium of the river, An Giang, although having developed tourism in recent years, is still considered a place that still retains its wild and simple features.
According to Quy Coc Tu's experience, especially in September and October, tourists should travel along the An Giang border, specifically in Bung Binh Thien - also known as Ho Nuoc Troi - An Phu district, because that is the flood season from Cambodia and the lakes are full of water, creating beautiful landscapes throughout the area.
Coming to An Giang, tourists can also learn and experience the interesting cultural and daily activities of the Khmer Cham and Muslim Cham people (with head coverings, hair coverings, and face coverings); walk in the cajuput forests with towering tree trunks, and take a boat/sailing to drift through the canals and waterways - the main traffic routes of this region.
Note:
- Always wear a life jacket when crossing the river by boat or ferry.
- Avoid driving the boat or canoe yourself, but let an experienced driver drive and guide you.
Sea and island areas
Having had the opportunity to travel to more than 40 countries around the world, Quy Coc Tu always asserted that the summer sea and islands in Vietnam are extremely beautiful. Favored by nature with wonderful scenery, the sea and islands around Vietnam are truly exciting destinations for those who love adventure and discovery.
He was fascinated by the wild beauty of Cu Lao Thu (Phu Quy Island) with its crystal clear blue beaches, long stretches of fine sand and colorful coral reefs. The wild beauty of this place especially attracts nature lovers.
Quy Coc Tu also suggested another island district, Tho Chu (Kien Giang), located at the far southwest of Vietnam. He assessed that this place has an outstandingly beautiful landscape, has not been affected by human tourism and has many ancient banyan trees - a special tree species that many people think can only be found on the islands of Truong Sa. Although the journey to Tho Chu is very arduous due to its extremely important military position and is strictly protected by the border guards, you will feel extremely "worth it" and proud when you set foot on this interesting island.
Note:
- The journey to Tho Chu takes quite a long time and requires strict adherence to the instructions. The train to Tho Chu falls on even days divisible by 5, and the return days are 1 day later. Therefore, visitors often have to stay in Tho Chu for 5 days before taking the return train.
- When traveling to the sea or islands, you need to pay close attention to dangerous waters and not go too far from shore.
