The ancient tea trees of Suoi Giang commune in Van Chan district, Yen Bai province, have long been associated with the art, cuisine, and unique cultural features of the H’Mong ethnic minority people.
High clouds and layers of fog create a vibrant orange sunrise over Long Coc tea hill in the northern midland province of Phu Tho, which has been a popular destination for photography aficionados.
At an altitude of some 1,800 metres above sea level, Ta Xua commune in Bac Yen district, Son La province, is home to a rare and valuable type of ancient tea called Shan Tuyet. Local authorities and tea growers are now working to promote the tea brand among domestic and foreign consumers.
Long Coc is among several communes in Tan Son district, Phu Tho province, with the largest tea-growing area. Thanks to changes in production methods, its tea products not only bring high economic value but also create conditions for local people to develop community-based tourism.
A festival dedicated to Shan Tuyet (Snow Shan), a specialty tea from Vietnam’s northern mountainous region, is scheduled for September in Yen Bai province’s Van Chan district.
With rich aroma, strong taste, and lingering scent, Suoi Giang Shan Tuyet tea, a specialty of Yen Bai province, win the hearts of both domestic and international friends.