About 3 km from Coc Pai town, this place stands out with its landscape of rolling hills, brilliant buckwheat flower hills and corn fields typical of the highlands. When he first set foot on the steppe, Dang Doan Sang - a young man from Quang Ninh shared that his first feeling was being overwhelmed by the wild beauty of this place.
The unreal beauty of Suoi Thau grassland
“The natural scenery here is truly pure and pristine with pine trees, interspersed with flower beds and green grass. In the distance, the Chay River meanders between two ranges of white rocky mountains, creating a majestic yet peaceful feeling,” Sang described.
In front of the steppe is the Chay River lying between two large white stone mountains on both sides.
Suoi Thau grassland is vast and divided into many areas managed by local people, each area grows a different type of flower such as buckwheat, cockscomb, white mustard, creating a colorful natural picture. Suoi Thau is most beautiful in the flower season from October to December when the corn is ripe and the flowers are blooming. The scene is like a multi-colored picture, with the purple pink of buckwheat, the red of cockscomb and the pure white of mustard flowers - creating an irresistible attraction for tourists.
Suoi Thau is like a picture drawn with colored pencils with impressive colors.
Compared to other places he had been to, Doan Sang found Suoi Thau to have a very unique charm. This place has almost no intervention from modern tourism, no homestays, restaurants or convenient services, helping Suoi Thau retain its original beauty. The natural scenery here gives the feeling of touching a land that has not been touched by time and humans, helping visitors feel like they are lost in another world, where only peace and nature blend together.
Not only the landscape, Suoi Thau also brings interesting cultural experiences. Sang told about meeting an old Mong woman while visiting the fields. Although she could not speak Kinh, just a smile made a deep impression of the hospitality and simplicity of the people here. “When I signaled to take a photo, she smiled at me immediately, an affectionate smile. The children in Suoi Thau are innocent and friendly, not afraid to show me beautiful places to take photos or even run after the car to see us off,” Sang added.
Hmong woman in traditional costume
Mong baby on the steppe
Like a Ghibli movie
When the flowers are in full bloom, Suoi Thau grassland becomes a large painting, with harmonious and eye-catching color patches. Pink-purple buckwheat flowers cover everywhere, interspersed with rows of yellow corn and brilliant red cockscomb. This is the ideal time for those who love photography and want to enjoy the fresh natural beauty. Sang said: "The grassland in the flower season is like a painting painted with vivid colors, and each corner brings a different visual experience."
The season of flowers evokes nostalgia
As a pristine destination, Suoi Thau lacks tourist services. To prepare for the trip, visitors should eat and drink in Coc Pai town or Nan Ma commune market before going to the grassland. Although the road is quite easy with gentle passes, some sections are still affected by landslides after Typhoon Yagi, with small potholes, requiring drivers to be careful. In addition, the entrance fee to the flower gardens is 20,000 VND, depending on the garden, it can be paid in cash or by bank transfer.
Freedom in the vast steppe
Suoi Thau grassland is an ideal stop for the journey to discover the wild beauty of Ha Giang, a place that helps visitors escape the hustle and bustle of the city to immerse themselves in nature. For Sang, this is not just a trip, but also an opportunity to feel the beautiful harmony between people and the land of the Northeast.
Endless green
