Da Bac - A Hidden Charm in Northern Vietnam

With numerous pristine villages with unique customs, destinations in Da Bac (Hoa Binh) attract many tourists, especially those who seek short, convenient getaways. These villages are hidden gems with refreshing tourism models, which were developed in recent years to serve the increasing demand of foreign tourists.

In Da Bac, many adventurous activities like kayaking, camping and hiking await (Photo: Hoang Lan)

There are many community tourism villages to explore like Sung, Da Bia, Ke (in both Da Bac and Hoa Binh). Many authentic housing styles are still retained like wooden stilt houses with thatched roofs of the Tay people, mud-walled houses with thatched roofs of the Dao people, or thatched-roofed bungalows of the Muong people.

(Photo: Hoang Lan)

For example, Da Bia (in Tien Phong commune) is currently an outstanding community tourism model, recognized as a 4-star OCOP (One Community One Product) specialty.

For active visitors, the local community prepares many activities, including kayaking down the river to watch the sunset. (Photo: Hoang Lan)

Another highly-recommended activity to try is trekking in the bamboo forest with the local guide.

Tourists trekking in the bamboo forest (Photo: Hoang Lan)

During the day, visitors can be immersed in the daily routines of the local community. For instance, in Sung hamlet (in Cao Son commune), the women gather to make handicrafts products. They not only make the products for sales but also to preserve the many cultural beauties of the Dao Tien people like calligraphy, Dao writing classes, weaving, hand embroidery.

(Photo: Hoang Lan)

The local people are friendly, welcoming foreign tourists to try on traditional clothes and take classes to learn the techniques to make the handicrafts.

Sung Hamlet is rich in local beauty, attracting many tourists, of which up to 70% are foreigners. (Photo: Hoang Lan)

The tourists can also enjoy learning about the lifestyle of Muong people, especially in Xom Ke. This village is located in Hien Luong Bay, a branch of the lake in Hoa Binh. It is home to 112 Muong households. The destination between the vast green lakes, high mountains and deep forests creates a surreal oasis.

(Photo: Hoang Lan)

In community tourism villages in Da Bac, people organize artistic performances to show their colorful customs. The dances and the songs are usually about their love for nature, a celebration of their ancestors and other personal topics.

(Photo: Hoang Lan)

One of the highlights in Da Bac's tourism activities is the local cuisine. The visitors can try many different dishes with local ingredients and with unique cooking methods. They reflect the community's culture, history, and traditions, which can help the tourists to learn more about the ethnic groups and their ways of life.

(Photo: Hoang Lan)

(Photo: Hoang Lan)

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