Tram Tau boasts an abundant natural hot spring resource with temperatures and mineral compositions highly beneficial to health. However, it is only in recent years that tourism has truly developed here, with the emergence of various accommodations, tour connections, and promotional information. I had previously experienced Tram Tau during an adventurous trek up Mount Ta Chi Nhu, standing at 2,979 metres. I returned with my family to enjoy the “gift” of hot mineral springs bestowed by nature.
We stayed at Tram Tau Hot Spring, one of the earliest and most well-known homestays, thanks to its prime location in a small valley next to cascading rice terraces. The outdoor hot spring pool system spans over 600 square metres, featuring 38°C and 42°C pools sourced directly from the spring. Guests can soak in the warm waters while admiring the picturesque mountainous landscape—a perfect relaxation escape. In the evening, we gathered in the house on stilt space to enjoy performances by local cultural teams, then sat under the eaves, gazing at the starry sky and chatting late into the night.
While Tram Tau lacks luxury hotels, homestays like Doi Che, Xoe, Zoni, and Heaven Hill offer clean, friendly accommodations harmonised with nature, inspired by the traditional houses of the Mong and Thai ethnic groups. The rolling mountains, endless rice terraces, villages hidden in a sea of clouds, lively folk songs and dances, and local cuisine have become strong tourism assets, fostering community-based and cultural tourism that attracts domestic and international visitors.
Autumn is considered the best time to visit Tram Tau, with golden rice fields and hot spring baths at their finest. However, the natural hot spring remains enjoyable year-round. From Tram Tau, visitors can also combine their trip with other attractions in Yen Bai, such as trekking, paragliding, cloud hunting, or capturing the beauty of the terraced fields during the water-pouring season.
