With its southernmost point bordering Laos, Son La is a farming province located in northwestern Vietnam and is surrounded by Yen Bai, Lai Chau and Dien Bien provinces.
Sites like Tham Tet Tooing cave and Son La former prison are places of interests for tourists, while more than 12 ethnic groups provide visitors with a rich education on the cultural diversity of Son La. The annual Hoa Ban Festival hosted by Thai ethnic groups is a large event of interest to most visitors to the region. Visitors also appreciate Son La’s natural beauty, with caves and stalagmites sprawled around the area.
A trip to the Yen Chau site is a popular activity, and here visitors get the opportunity to sample local fruits and treats. Highway connects to Son La from national highway 6, while national highway 37 connects to Yen Bai. Hanoi is 328kms (204 miles) away and Vietnam Airlines flies daily into Na San Airport in Son La.