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Vietnam trekking tour: A Pa Chai – The west pole of Vietnam
Being well-known as the west pole of Vietnam, A Pa Chai is definitely an attractive place to go in Northern Vietnam for adventurers. A trekking to A Pa Chai, Dien Bien is an unforgettable tour that you should experience once. So, let’s check out some necessary information about A Pa Chai trekking tour below:
Overview of A Pa Chai
About 250km from Dien Bien Phu, A Pa Chai is located in Sin Thau commune, Muong Nhe district, Dien Bien province. It is also known as a place where a crowing cock’s sound can be heard by 3 countries: Vietnam, Laos and China”. Thanks to its imposing natural scenery and the unique culture of ethnic minorities, A Pa Chai has long become an ideal attraction for …show more content…

During the dry season, the roads to A Pa Chai are quite smooth and easy to go. However, in the rainy seasons, it’s difficult and even very dangerous to come there because of slippery roads and dense folk. Therefore, the best time to take a trekking tour to this westernmost site is from November to April. We suggest you come here in November and March. Because during these times, you not only travel easily but also can admire many beautiful scenes like charming wild sunflowers in November or white flowers in March. Besides, if you visit A Pa Chai in March, you can participate in the traditional festival of the Ha Nhi people. So, are you get ready for a Vietnam trekking tour in A Pa Chai?
How to get there?
There are many ways to reach A Pa Chai from Dien Bien Phu town, but the most popular route is Dien Bien - Muong Cha, Muong Nhe - Leng Su Sin military post - Ta Kho Khu - 317 Military Post. To reach the border junction, along with necessary stuff and items for you trekking tour, you need to have the permit from Dien Bien border guard Command. To conquer the Vietnam territory's westernmost place, you will be guided by soldiers from 317 Military

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