Shan Tuyet, meaning “snow” in the high mountain, refers to the tea trees grown in the northern mountainous areas that remain cool and cold all year round. Hoang Su Phi District in Ha Giang Province is renowned not only for its mesmerizing terraced rice fields but also for its ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees.
In Hoang Su Phi, Shan Tuyet tea covers an area of more than 4,600 hectares, mainly in the communes of Thong Nguyen, Nam Ty, Nam Khoa, Nam Son, Ho Thau, Ban Luoc, and Tung San. The district is also home to several 500-year-old Shan Tuyet tea trees, recognized as Vietnamese Heritage Trees.
Various types of Shan Tuyet tea products are now distributed across the country and exported globally. However, visiting Hoang Su Phi offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Visitors can explore ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees in the high mountains and immerse themselves in the local culture of ethnic communities, including the traditional way of drinking tea.
