Muong is one of the largest ethnic groups in Vietnam, ranking sixth in population among 54 ethnicities. It is considered having originated from the same stock with the Viet majority group and sharing the same language of Viet-Muong. From time immemorial, the "Muong" people have settled down in a vas
Lac Village has been a popular community tourist spot in Mai Chau. Instead a bustling place or pompous splendor, Lac Village converges all rustic, natural, and friendly characteristics that tourists once setting foot in could hardly stop thinking about. Far more than 100km from Hanoi capital, Lac Vi
Pom Coong Village is gradually known as a unique tourist village in Mai Chau, which attracts a large number of tourists. They come here to soak in the peaceful and glamorous natural scenery, and experience the poetic life of the friendly locals. Pom Coong Village is situated in Mai Chau town, Mai Ch
The Thai ethnic group lives mainly in Vietnam's northern and north-central regions in Hoa Binh, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, Nghe An, and Thanh Hoa province. The Thai people have their own language, which belongs to the Tay-Thai language system. They build their wooden stilt house
Terraced rice fields in Sapa were voted as one of seven most beautiful and impressive ones of Asia and the world by readers of the US's magazine Travel and Leisure. Rice terraces in Sapa are slopes claimed from nature for cultivation in hilly or mountainous areas. Due to the steep feature, fertile s
ETHNIC MINORITIES IN SAPA AND THEIR UNIQUE CULTURAL BEAUTY Traveling to Sapa, besides majestic natural scenery, you will also have a chance to learn about the cultural values, and the beauty coming from the people here. There are five ethnic minorities in Sapa: Hmong, Red Dao, Tay, Giay, and Xa Pho.
Rong May Glass Bridge, the ideal place for cloud hunting Rong May Glass Bridge is currently one of the places that many tourists visit when coming to Sapa. With an impressive height of 2200m and the highest glass bridge in Southeast Asia, this is an experienced challenge for visitors who love altitu
Heaven Gate is situated between Lai Chau and Lao Cai province. It's far from Sapa town, about 18 km. It will be great to view the wide valley and terraced green rice field from here. The heaven gate is very close to Thac Bac (Silver waterfall). The silver waterfall is one of the 10 most beautiful wa
Cloud Bridge or Cau May is one of the must-visit spots of Sapa - a mountainous town in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam. Sapa is home for plenty of wonderful tourist attractions including beautiful natural landscapes, distinctive cultures of mountainous ethnic minorities and numerous human artworks. Among
Throughout the more-than-300-years history, Ho Chi Minh City is developing to be one of the leading centers of politics, economics, culture, education and tourism of Vietnam. Along with the drastic changes, Ho Chi Minh City still preserves its traditional values as well as unique architecture constr
Sapa church- An Ancient Symbol of the Sapa Misty Town Sapa Church (a catholic church with a stone belltower) is considered the most attractive place for sightseeing in Sapa , Vietnam. Located in the center of the Sapa town, this old church was built in the 20 th century by the French colonizers. It
Sapa, located in the Northwest area of Vietnam, is one of the well-known destinations for both domestic and international tourists. It attracts tourists by its majestic scenery and friendliness of local people. So, what is the most suitable time to visit Sapa? Let's find the answer with Vietnam Expl
Sapa in the Winter Although Sapa in winter is not as glistening as in spring, winter is still a favorable time to visit Sapa. The winter in Sapa starts in December and ends in February the following year. In winter, Sapa is floating in clouds, mist and sometimes, the town is covered with snow.
Sapa in the Autumn. Autumn, which lasts from September to November, is the best time to visit Sapa. Let's see how wonderful Sapa in autumn is! Ripe golden rice fields Sapa is one of the famous destinations for admiring the ripe golden terrace rice fields. Trekking through the village, you will catch
Sapa in the Summer Sapa's summer is from June to August. At this time, Sapa is filled with the green color of the forest and the growing rice terraces. Under the mild weather, it is perfect to trek through the villages and appreciate majestic limestone mountains, the wild and pristine beauty of the
Spring, which lasts from February to May, is the most suitable time to visit Sapa. Coming to Sapa this time, you will have a chance to admire blossom flowers at every corner of Sapa, from hillsides, valleys, mountain slopes to the road in the town. You can catch up with the peach blossom, azalea, pu
On busy streets lined with many restaurants, banks and government buildings, in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, you don't expect to come across an American Huey helicopter parked next to an M48 Patton Tank. They look like things you've seen in documentaries, more suited to an army base than a busy ur
The Northwest of Vietnam has long been famous for its impressive and glamorous beauty that can captivate any tourists setting foot on this landscape. Among all the picturesque destinations, there is a charming village on the side of Sapa Town that you should not miss - Cat Cat Village . This village
My Son Holy Land was the capital of Cham Pa Kingdom from the 4th to 15th centuries. Exemplifying the height of Cham architectural achievement, The My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious monuments originally consisting of more than 70 structures; the 25 vestiges of which remain today. The b
The Lo Lo, also called the Mun Di, Man Di, La La, O Man, or Lu Loc Man, live mainly in the northern mountain provinces of Ha Giang and Cao Bang. Although they are a small population and live among other ethnic groups, the Lo Lo have maintained their own traditions and customs.
As legend had it, Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan province was the result of a dragon's wrath that transformed a whole vast valley into a freshwater lake. Vietnamese people have been calling Ba Be as the 'pearl of northeast Vietnam' for its refreshing, nature rich landscape and an ethnic local culture. Ba Be