Itinerary

1. Day 1: Hanoi – Nam Hong Village – Ho Thau (Lunch, Dinner)

   • Depart from Hanoi early in the morning.

   • Travel to Hoang Su Phi, a remote and scenic district in Ha Giang Province.

   • Stop for lunch en route to refresh and refuel.

   • Proceed to Nam Hong Village in Thong Nguyen Commune, approximately 40 km from the town center.

   • Explore Nam Hong Village, home to 37 Red Dao ethnic households.

   • Discover terraced rice fields recognized as a national scenic site and learn about the unique culture of the Red Dao.

   • Visit the ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees of Phin Ho, renowned for their fragrant highland tea.

   • Continue to Ho Thau.

   • Check in at a local homestay.

   • Enjoy dinner with the host family, followed by cultural interaction or a traditional Red Dao herbal bath.

   Overnight at homestay.

2. Day 2: Chieu Lau Thi – Coc Pai – Bac Ha (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

   • Wake up early and have breakfast at the homestay.

   • Drive to Chieu Lau Thi peak (2,402 meters) in Ho Thau.

   • Trek and enjoy the cloud-chasing experience with panoramic mountain views.

   • Take photos at the summit and marvel at the cloud layers that drift around the forested peaks.

   • Descend the mountain around 10:00 AM and head toward Coc Pai Town.

   • Enjoy lunch in Coc Pai.

   • Depending on the rice harvest and weather conditions, visit one of the following:

     • Phung Village – Known for golden terraced rice fields and scenic early morning views.

     • Suoi Thau Steppe – Located in Nan Ma, this area is likened to a European meadow with untouched landscapes.

   • Continue the journey to Bac Ha Town in Lao Cai Province.

   • Check in at a local homestay.

   • Savor a traditional Bac Ha dinner featuring local ingredients.

   • Spend the evening exploring the peaceful town.

   Overnight at homestay.

3. Day 3: Bac Ha Market – Hoang A Tuong Palace – Hanoi (Breakfast, Lunch)

   • Wake up and breathe in the crisp morning air.

   • Have breakfast and check out of the homestay.

   • Visit Bac Ha Market, the most vibrant ethnic market in the Northwest.

   • Observe the colorful traditional costumes, taste local snacks and wine, and interact with ethnic groups including the H’mong, Tay, Dao, and Nung.

   • Proceed to Hoang A Tuong Palace, the former residence of the H’mong King, built in 1920 by the French and Chinese.

   • Explore the architectural fusion of Eastern and Western styles.

   • Have lunch at a local restaurant.

   • Depart for Hanoi in the early afternoon.

   • Stop in Yen Bai for a short break and an opportunity to purchase local specialties.

   • Arrive in Hanoi and conclude the tour with a drop-off at the original meeting point.