With Yunna, China bordering its most northern point and Laos bordering the west, Lai Chau is a mountainous province located in northwestern Vietnam.
Home to magnificent waterfalls that are responsible for the province’s hydroelectricity system, tourists gather to catch a glimpse of these beautiful falls. The ethnic groups of the Tam Duong town and Sin Ho village attracts tourists who come to learn about their customs on a year-round basis.
Lai Chau experiences only rainy or dry seasons as it is located in the tropical monsoon zone. National highway 12 connects to the province from Dien Bien Phu city while national highway 4D connects from the Sapa town.