Ta Xua Cloud Paradise.

The Bac Yen District Party Committee has implemented the Bac Yen District Tourism Development Project for the period 2021-2025, with the goal of creating a destination image and tourism brand that reflects the unique characteristics of Bac Yen district; developing tourism in the direction of green and sustainable tourism, associated with preserving and promoting traditional cultural values; connecting tourism with key tourist areas of the province and the nation, and achieving provincial-level tourism recognition.

Comrade Do Van Xiem, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee and Head of the District Tourism Development Steering Committee, stated: The district focuses on comprehensively surveying and evaluating tourism potential to clearly identify strengths; concentrating investment on key areas and developing unique tourism products. It proposes to the province to invest in and upgrade major transportation routes to increase connectivity; and selectively and strategically attract investment resources to develop infrastructure at destinations, prioritizing them to create a suitable investment roadmap. The district is also promoting and showcasing its tourism potential and strengths; and collaborating with other districts within and outside the province to develop inter-district and inter-provincial tours and routes to serve tourists.

In addition, the district focuses on preserving and maintaining traditional crafts, such as blacksmithing, making flutes, brewing Hang Chu wine of the Mong ethnic group, rattan and bamboo weaving of the Muong and Thai people; restoring the Xên Bản festival of the Thai ethnic group in Pac Nga commune; the harvest festival of the Dao ethnic group in Phieng Con commune... Maintaining the organization of the Cultural and Sports Festival of Hang Chu commune, Chieng Sai commune and the boat racing festival of Song Pe commune, the Thai Xoe dance of Muong Khoa commune, Ho Sen festival of Hua Nhan commune, Mua Vang festival of Xim Vang commune, the festival in the homeland of the couple A Phu... Developing the district's distinctive products, with 4 OCOP products achieving 4 stars, 7 OCOP products achieving 3 stars, and 3 agricultural products recognized with trademarks "Son Tra Apple - Son La", "Ta Xua Tea - Bac Yen" and "Hang Chu Wine"...

In October, Mr. Phung Van Hieu from Thanh Son district, Phu Tho province, had the opportunity to visit Ta Xua commune with his friends. Located 14 km from Bac Yen town, at an altitude of approximately 1,600m above sea level, Ta Xua boasts majestic natural scenery and a cool climate, earning it the nickname "Cloud Hunting Paradise" of the Northwest region. From the windy peak of Ta Xua, one can take in the valleys, villages, and terraced rice fields hidden amidst a sea of ​​white clouds. The "check-in" spots at Ta Xua Cloud Paradise, such as the windy peak, the lonely tree, Camel Rock, and Dolphin Rock, are always bustling with tourists.

Mr. Hieu said: "This is my second time visiting Bac Yen, and the sea of ​​clouds in Ta Xua. What I enjoy most here is 'cloud hunting' every early morning. Besides that, the fresh air, the tranquility, and the majestic, pristine scenery give me a truly relaxing feeling. I'm sure the highlands of Bac Yen will be a destination we'll return to many more times."

Following the motto "If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together," Bac Yen district has signed a memorandum of understanding with Muong La district and the districts of Mu Cang Chai, Tram Tau, and Van Chan in Yen Bai province on linkage and cooperation in the fields of agricultural and tourism development, associated with the preservation of ethnic culture. The district is accelerating the progress of preparing and approving general plans for the fields of culture, tourism, and agriculture. It is also surveying and developing experiential mountain climbing tourism, linked with forest management and protection. Proposals have been made to build and upgrade inter-district roads in the region, such as: the Tram Tau - Bac Yen provincial road; provincial road 111, connecting National Highway 37 in Bac Yen district and National Highway 279D in Muong La district...

From 2023 to the present, Bac Yen district has welcomed over 222,000 visitors, generating revenue of 124.4 billion VND. Bac Yen district prioritizes tourism management, coordinating with the Department of Construction to solicit public opinion on the general planning project for the Ta Xua tourist area and surrounding regions, ensuring the plan is practical and compliant with regulations.

With the involvement of the Party Committee and the government of Bac Yen district, and leveraging the advantages of natural conditions and the sincerity and hospitality of the people, the mountainous region of Bac Yen is rising to become an attractive destination, contributing to making Bac Yen a developed district of the province.

Source: Son La Newspaper