Y Linh Ho Village – A Fairy World In Sapa

Y Linh Ho Village is famous for its pristine and scenic beauty in Sapa. Surrounded by the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range, travelers visiting the village will pass by endless golden terraced rice fields, fresh streams, and ancient bamboo houses. Sun Getaways Travel would like to show you all about Y Linh Ho Village today. Let’s find out!

Y Linh Ho Village Introduction and Location

People can find Y Linh Ho Village in San Sa Ho Commune, located about 7km southwest of Sa Pa town. The village is nestled under the hill foot and along with Muong Hoa Valley. It is known as the home of the H’Mong and Dao people in Sapa.

Moreover, the village has a reputation for its peaceful landscapes of Sapa’s mountains and forests. This village is compared to a beautiful pearl without exploring. These are the reasons why visitors love to visit this spot and discover the hidden sides of the Village.

How to Get to Y Linh Ho Village Sapa Vietnam?

It is not too difficult to get to Y Linh Ho Village from Sapa. However, if you would like to visit this place, you need to reach Hanoi first and book another vehicle to get to Sapa. From Sapa Town, let’s hire a motorbike, take a taxi, or book a private car to commute to Y Linh Ho Village!

If you go yourself, you just need to follow the path leading to Lao Chai Village, then you will see Y Linh Ho Village nearby. Moreover, we highly recommend you book a local guide to follow you during the journey because there is no wifi or signal board on the road.

Best Time To Visit The Village

The best time to visit Sapa Y Linh Ho Village is from April to May or between August to September. This is the ideal moment for you to admit the perfect beauty of the village. From April to May, you will have a chance to witness the twinkling picture of the water flows on terraced rice fields. When there is no sunshine, you will see an endless lush rice pad prolonging the mountain foot.

Between August and September, locals will go to the fields and welcome an abundant crop season. All terraced rice pads will turn yellow, which makes this village more beautiful than ever.

Find more information: Sapa Vietnam in March, Sapa Vietnam in November, and Sapa Vietnam in September

The History of Y Linh Ho Village

The name “Y Linh Ho” originated from the first owner: Mr. Y Linh Ho – who built and developed the village for Dao immigrants. The Dao people came here first and left the village to find a new land. Then, the Hmong moved to this land and settled down until now. However, Hmong people still want to remember the owner – Mr. Y Linh Ho, so they decided to retain the name, and this name is still used at present.

Since 2017, the government has recognized Sapa as a National Tourism Area in Vietnam. Along with Lao Chai Village and Ta Van Village, Y Linh Ho Village is known for being one of the top 3 most famous villages for travelers to discover and visit.

What to Explore?

Admire natural beauty and terraced rice fields

Visiting Y Linh Ho Village brings an opportunity for tourists to glimpse the masterpiece of terraced rice fields, pristine springs, and incredible mountainous views. There is the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range and Muong Hoa Spring passing by the village, which creates a picturesque view of the village. Moreover, when the crop season comes, people will have a chance to witness golden views of terraced rice fields. The images of locals going to the fields and getting ready to harvest.

Experience typical culture and local life

Besides, Y Linh Ho Village Sapa Vietnam has a rich multi-culture and customs of Dao and Hmong communities. The village is divided into two communes: Y Linh Ho 1 and Y Linh Ho 2. Each commune has a total of 100 family houses living. Locals are hospitable and willing to help strangers. Especially, they live in bamboo houses with unique structures

 If tourists travel to the village, they can try living with the residents and experience many interesting cultural aspects here. For example, you can observe the daily life of locals, how they work, and what they eat every day. Also, you can follow them to go to the field to see their fields and learn about the way they take care of them. Unlike the hustle and bustle in the town center, the village owns the peaceful beauty of Mother Nature of Sapa.

Go trekking

The most authentic experience you should not miss is to go trekking to Y Linh Ho Village. Following the road from Sapa Town to the village, thousands of beautiful sceneries will appear in front of travelers’ eyes that make them overwhelmed. There are marvelous Hoang Lien Son Mountain Ranges, a variety of floras and faunas, and pristine springs welcoming you along the way. Besides, people can stop by Lao Chai Village before reaching the village and discovering it.

Visit local markets and buy brocade products

Y Linh Ho Village has some local markets selling diverse beautiful and patent products. Especially, they are extremely famous for brocatelle weaving. You can find many incredible and useful goods here such as brocade scarves, traditional crafts, ethnic instruments, and souvenirs. Furthermore, if you want, you can ask them to join and experience brocatelle weaving activities such as weaving fabric and textiles and learn more about this interesting career.

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Travel Tips

Here are some tips that Sun Getaways would like to show you for the best trip to Y Linh Ho Village:

• Visitors should wear sports shoes and avoid high heels for the most comfortable moves during the trip;
• People should bring warm and layers of clothes because the weather in Sapa will be cooler at night and in the early morning; 
• Visitors should respect the customs and traditions in the Sapa and ask for permission before taking photos of locals;
• You should bring more cash because there are not many ATMs in Sapa;
• Remember to bring full-charge cameras to capture the best moments when traveling. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, Sun Getaways Travel has just introduced Y Linh Ho Village – a beautiful village in Sapa, to you. This village is truly a must-visit place when traveling to Sapa with pristine landscapes of forests, mountains, and wild streams. We hope that you will have the best memories in Y Linh Ho Village Sapa.