Cao Bang accommodation – Expert’s top-picked hotels, homestays, resort & campsites
Tucked away in Vietnam's northern highland, Cao Bang is bursting with extraordinary landscapes and indigenous ethnic culture. As large as the province is, you may find yourself changing your accommodation once or twice while traveling to Cao Bang. Depending on your preferred things to do in Cao Bang, you may move from Cao Bang city to Trung Khanh district, from Trung Khanh to Quang Uyen. Cao Bang accommodation - What to expect? Since Cao Bang is like a second home to me, I would love to provide a sort
All things to do in Ta Xua: an expert guide for your Ta Xua trip
Ta Xua is a small commune in the northern mountainous province of Son La, which is 240km from Hanoi. It is genuinely a new gem on the Vietnam Northwest tourism map. While Sapa, Mai Chau, and Mu Cang Chai are trendy for travelers worldwide. Are you looking for a signature Northwest trip with stunning mountain views, forest, terrace rice, and rich culture? Are you looking for a less-touristy place to roam the Northwest mountains? And then, Ta Xua must be on your list. Vietnam Mountain Stay is proud to be
Moonlight birthday party in Taxua in the style of H’mong people
The 40-year-old birthday party of VMS clients & how Taxua people pulled it off H'mong style. Ms Tien has an idea to hold a 40-year surprise party for Mr. Viet in their 3D2N family trip. "Just do what you want" - What she told us sounds seem simple but very challenging indeed. Everything is about local touch To Taxua peope, an amazing birthday party means big birthday cake, upbeat dance music and roses. Thus, first time they heard about bamboo cup, tradditional three-leg stove, H'mong alcohol - seemingly trivial items in
Ta Xua is more than cloud-hunting
A caption of @Truc Nguyen, our lovely client after her trip to Ta Xua. This place has many more things to offer than just clouds and the famous "T-rex spine" trekking trail Traveling to Taxua to hunt clouds is a trend these days, and I found myself lucky to behold the beautiful colorful Taxua in depth. This place has many more things to offer than just clouds and the famous "T-rex spine" trekking trail. To me, Taxua is the majestic stepped-rice field, which is even more stunning than Mu Cang
Lovely things to do in Cao Bang during April
April is a wonderful time of the year for travelers who wish to explore Cao Bang. During this early summertime, the weather is not as cold as spring, and not as hot as in the summer but just breezily cozy. What's more, many Cao Bang's stunning attractions become visit-worthy during this changing season. Read our top things to do in Cao Bang during April to find out. CAO BANG WEATHER APRIL AND MAY During April, Cao Bang's temperature falls somewhere in between 18 and 25 C degree. Although there will be
Top less-traveled destinations in Cao Bang
Cao Bang is a huge province in northeast Vietnam. No wonder why aside from popular attractions, there’s plenty of amazing things in Cao Bang unexplored. Sometimes, it is the less-traveled destinations that are the most exciting and memorable. Below are top less-traveled destinations in Vietnam that promise you wonderful authentic experiences. Unwind in Co La waterfall There is a big reservoir where you can swim and have a wonderful picnic experience Just 17km from the famous Ban Gioc waterfall, Co La is a serene local waterfall in Trung Khanh. So what
Meeting children in Lang Sang village – a Taxua’s refreshing memory.
Our journey to Lang Sang - the wildest mountains of Son La province. During our inspection trip to Taxua, I was taken to Lang Sang - a village to the far end of Son La province. The name “Lang Sang” in H’mong language means “hard to think”. For H’mong ancestors, climbing mountains is as easy as riding a scooter for us. Yet going to Lang Sang is tiring enough for them not wanting to think about it. In order to get there, we had to ride 4 hours from the
A tour to H’mong traditional new year holiday
The H'mong ethnic is one of the most prominent ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Originated from China, H’mong ancestors immigrated to Vietnam’s high mountains avoiding being hunted down by China’s federal government. H’mong people have their own calendar, thus, they celebrate their own new year holiday. If you travel to Vietnam mountain during november or december, there’s a high chance that you can experience the H’mong traditional new holiday - the most festive time of the year to H’mong people. When is H’mong traditional new year holiday? H’mong people celebrate the holiday