For a long time, the Northwest villages have brought a strange charm that can conquer any visitor’s heart. One of them is Lao Chai – Ta Van (Sapa). Many travelers wonder what it is about Lao Chai that attracts and captivates people so much. Today, let’s go with Lily’s Travel to find the answers!
Previously, when referring to Sapa, we often think of “hot” places such as Fansipan Peak, Ham Rong Mountain, and Cat Cat Village,… but did you know this place also owns a “muse” named Lao Chai- – Ta Van village that is hiding deep in the mountains and forests. A “muse” that only needs you to stop by once will be missed forever.
Location of Lao Chai Ta Van
Lao Chai and Ta Van villages are located approximately 7 kilometers from the center of Sapa town (some sources say 11 kilometers depending on the road). Many ethnic groups live here, including the Mong, Red Dao, and Giay…
In contrast to Sapa town, which is somewhat bustling, Lao Chai and Ta Van villages bring the peaceful and pristine beauty of the high mountains. To help you discover what is in Lao Chai Ta Van that “steals the hearts” of the people so well, Lily’s Travel has compiled the following valuable experiences for going to Ta Van.
The most detailed experience of Ta Van Lao Chai
To complete a trip to a wild place like Ta Van Lao Chai, you must learn about the way, restaurants, or homestays in Ta Van Sapa Lao Cai. If you are planning a trip to Lao Chai – Ta Van, save the important information below right away.
In which season should you go to Lao Chai village?
Because vast terraced fields surround Lao Chai Sapa village, the best times to visit are the pouring water season (April – June) and the ripe rice season (September – October). In particular, the ripe rice season attracts many tourists because Ta Van Lao Chai looks like it has been changed into a very eye-catching yellow shirt.
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Transportation to the village of Lao Chai Ta Van (Sapa, Lao Cai)
The road to Ta Van village is not far away, so a motorcycle or car is still the best option for this journey. However, riding a motorcycle is still the most cost-effective option because it allows you to enjoy the peaceful scenery while breathing in the fresh air and aroma of ripe rice in the mountainous region. This will be an unforgettable experience in this journey to conquer the Northwest “muse”.
What draws visitors to Lao Chai Ta Van village?
If you love simple, rustic and quiet beauty, Lao Chai Ta Van Sapa is your place because the city has no urban lights or noisy sounds. Coming to Lao Chai Ta Van Sapa, you will be immersed in the tones of nature, and the ripe, golden terraced fields will wash your eyes. You can also learn about the cultural aspects of traditional national identity and walk for hundreds of years along the humid Muong Hoa stream. Sometimes, just a scene of translucent thatched roofs in the blue smoke wandering the board is enough to make you love forever… Some things that you must experience when coming to Ta Van:
Observing Ta Van Lao Chai’s terraced fields
If you need to learn why Lao Chai Ta Van is so attractive to you, Lily’s Travel will immediately answer that it is a terraced field. The first experience you cannot miss at this place is admiring the rice terraces in the season of pouring water and ripe rice.
Ethnic minorities sow the first rice germs during the water season, which lasts from April to June. There will be patchy water streaks sparkling with silver light mixed with green patches of rice growing everywhere. The whole space is embalmed with a fragrant scent.
When the rice season is ripe from September to October, the whole earth and sky space seems to sink into the golden color of autumn when the entire rice field is dyed with a shiny honey color. With reaping activities, the entire village became more energetic and bustling than ever. You will be surprised and wish you could pack this earth and sky flavor with just one visit to Lao Chai Ta Van village during the ripe rice season.
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Sleep in the homestays
You should spend at least 1 night in the authentic new version to know what the Lao Chai village has that fascinates many people. Although there are some modern items, the people here still keep ethnic ornaments in the house, such as wooden bells with buffalo necks or ancient trumpets…
Besides, the people here still keep their lifestyle, grow crops, and raise livestock like previous generations. They still raise pigs and weave brocades and diapers to the field early in the morning. All have remained the same from the past until now, as if time has forgotten this tolerant Ta Van Lao Chai.
Try sleeping in a rustic cottage, chatting with ethnic people by the pink fire in the middle of the high mountain cold, welcoming the dawn, and inhaling fresh air in the chest in the early morning. All of these will be lifelong memories for you.
Visit the oldest village in Ta Van Sapa village – Ta Van Giay
Remember to visit the oldest village here – Ta Van Giay village. The town is located on the Hoang Lien National Park’s territory and is home to the Giay ethnic group. Coming here, you will admire the most pristine beauty with peaceful villages in the green color of the grass and trees.
You can also listen to nature’s symphony, which includes the sounds of gurgling streams, distant wild birds, and forest leaves rustling in the wind, among other things. And above all, you will discover the mysterious traditional practices of the Giay people.
Enjoy specialties in the cold mountainous region
Indeed, when coming to Ta Van Lao Chai village, you cannot miss the typical dishes of the high mountains, right? This is a particularly irresistible attraction when visiting Lao Chai Ta Van Sapa. Imagine that you can sip a piece of hot buffalo meat in the cold fog and drink a sip of corn wine or cider. What could be better?
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