Spring in Sin Ho District in the northern Vietnamese province of Lai Chau is always highly attractive to tourists near and far not only because of its majestic natural scenery but also the rich cultural identity of many ethnic minority groups here.

The Sin Ho Plateau, located at an altitude of more than 1,500m, has a cool climate in the springtime. It is dubbed as ‘the second Sa Pa’ of the northwest region with villages lying on the mountainside. Ethnic groups in Sin Ho are mostly Thai and Mong, whilst the rest are Kinh, Dao, Lu, Khang and Kho Mu.

Let’s explore the beauty of this venue through stunning photos themed ‘Welcoming in Tet in Sin Ho’ captured by our freelance photographer Phi Long.

The stunning landscape of terraced fields in Na Ke Village, Hong Thu Commune

Mong women in traditional national costume on the Lunar New Year days.

Young people in Seo Leng Village gather to play tickle.

Mong children in Pa Chao O Village have fun in a mountainous area.

Mong people make traditional sticky rice cakes on the Tet holiday.

Two Mong sisters take each other on a spring trip.

Plum blossoms in a full bloom in the middle of spring.

Reporting by DNO – Translating by A.THU