People and nature: Lao Chai - Tavan

With this exciting culture, talking part in a one day trip to Lao Chai – Ta van will allow visitors the chance to experience firsthand the diversity and immerse in the breathtaking scenery of the highlands. The locals here are always more than happy to share with visitors their unique performances including songs and dances; their traditional practices of social gathering; or their stories that are always covered in a blanket of mystics and enigma. 

Visitors will start your trip in the morning where you will head toward Muong Hoa River. This clear and beautiful river is surrounded with layers of well-tended rice paddy. Depending on the time of the year, you may see the locals with their tools and skills, taking care of the paddy field. Walking down stream of the river, you will then reach Lao Chai village of the H’mong people and then Ta Van village of Giay people. In these locations, visitors will have a chance to sit down and talk to the locals. Lunch will be served so there will be plenty of time here their stories. After which, Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao is the next destination where you can see their ways of life or rest by the beautiful waterfall. The trip will end in the afternoon when you will be picked up by vehicles to head back to Sapa.