About 160 km from Hanoi, Pu Luong Nature Reserve has long been a meeting place for souls who love simplicity and peace. With an area of 17,662 hectares, Pu Luong consists of dense forests, waterfalls, caves, and mountains with peaceful villages.

Unlike Sapa town, Don Village still has traditional stilt houses and a countryside life. Photo: Pham Van Phong

Known as the epicenter of the touristic area in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Don Village attracts many tourists each year. It has naturally developed first due to its convenient location but mostly because the landscapes surrounding the village are impressive, with rice terraces and mountain ranges. For avid explorers, Don Village offers a central location for easy access to Pu Luong’s highlights including waterfalls, caves, and water wheels.

If the view around the village had not changed from its origins, the infrastructure have considerably improved. Many homestays, hotels, and retreats are now spread in different areas. Unlike Sapa town, Don Village still has traditional stilt houses and a typical countryside life.

Life in Don Village has a connection and harmony between people and nature. Photo: Pham Van Phong

Life in Don Village has a connection and harmony between people and nature. Pu Luong is home to the Thai and Muong ethnic communities. In the Thai language, Pu Luong means the highest peak of the village. The people of Pu Luong diligently plant trees, pick fruit, and are hospitable.

Neither Don Village nor Pu Luong is noisy, and they both have the wilderness of a peaceful countryside. Even though they are turning to tourism, local people still maintain the tradition of wet rice cultivation and handicraft making. This creates a new experience for visitors coming to this destination.

Local people harvest the rice. Photo: Pham Van Phong

When coming to the village, the favorite spot for young people to take photos is the "S" road. This is a small road gently winding through fields fragrant with rice and grass, which becomes a highlight of this destination.

In addition to exploring rice fields and the "S" road, visitors to Don Village can also admire traditional stilt houses with unique architecture that are hard to find in Thanh Hoa.

The famous "S" road of the Don Village. Photo: Pham Van Phong

From Don Village, tourists can walk or take a vehicle to visit other attractions in Ba Thuoc District such as Hieu Village, Kho Muong Village, and other places.

With an area of more than 17.600 hectares and a diverse system of flora and fauna, Pu Luong impresses tourists with the natural beauty of its primary forests, terraces of rice, and the peaceful life of the local ethnic minorities. It is a new attractive destination for tourists loving nature and wishing to discover new lands in their journey.

Tourists can visit Pu Luong in late May and early June when the season starts. All the terraces will be covered with the green color of young rice, which brings a tranquil atmosphere. Although it is hot in summer in Thanh Hoa Province, Pu Luong maintains a comfortable temperature thanks to its location on a low limestone mountain area, with many tropical rainforests and a sparse population.

Tourists can visit Pu Luong in late May and early June when the season starts. Photo: Pham Van Phong

September and October are the harvest time in Pu Luong. All the terraces on the uphill mountains will turn a glorious yellow and make the place a dreamland. At this time, thousands of tourists come to visit Pu Luong every year.

Long-established ways of living have been passed down for generations in Pu Luong. The Thai people have kept the habits of their ancestors as an important part of their culture and community. Weaving, embroidery, basket making, and bamboo furniture are all key skills for the Thai people.

September and October are the harvest time in Pu Luong. Photo: Pham Van Phong

Nothing is more delightful than food made from ingredients grown right in the area. Pu Luong is home to an amazing array of vegetables such as baby pumpkin leaves, green beans, and bamboo shoots.

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