Lung Cam Village is a small and lovely village. In this village, the indigenous people lead a peaceful life, and this tranquil atmosphere creates a beautiful scene that Mother Nature has provided. This coordinate is also one of the villages that many tourists know when mentioning Ha Giang.
Overview of the Lung Cam village
Lung Cam Village is located in Lung Cam Hamlet, Sung La Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province, home to many unique cultural features of the Mong ethnic group. Three ethnic groups live in the center of the valley in Sung La commune (Dong Van district): Lo Lo, Mong, and Han.
Villagers living in Lung Cam cultural tourism village still grow vegetables, buckwheat, beans and weave flax. This place is also considered one of the most beautiful villages of the White H’mong people, with many ancient houses with ancient architecture and a history of up to 100 years.
Coming to Lung Cam cultural tourism village, you will see the typical beauty of the stone plateau with successive mountain ranges, colorful flower gardens, cool green cornfields, long rows of shady trees or hundred-year-old ancient houses, and the colorful brocade costumes of the highland boys and girls.
History and cultural significance
Lung Cam Village impresses visitors with its beautiful natural scenery and the unique cultures of the ethnic groups currently living here. Lung Cam is also special because it has ancient houses hundreds of years old, which were chosen as the main setting for many famous TV series such as: Pao’s Story, Silent in the Deep…
History of Lung Cam Village
The history of Lung Cam village’s development can be seen clearly through the changes in the economy and life of local residents. Initially, this village was a place to grow opium under the French colonial period, then switched to food crops and fruit trees, and recently developed into a Community Cultural Tourism Village thanks to the cultivation of buckwheat flowers and products from this tree, attracting tourists to the Dong Van Stone Plateau.
It is this development based on economic changes that gives Lung Cam village its own cultural characteristics. Most clearly, it is in the customs, farming habits, as well as the lifestyle and beauty of the houses and landscapes here.
Cultural significance
When you set foot in Lung Cam, you can easily come across famous houses with the unique architecture of the Mong people. The design of houses and villages clearly shows the cultural significance of the Mong people in the highlands. The houses in Lung Cam are all roofed with yin-yang tiles. Over the years, the tiled roofs are stained with the color of old times and covered with enough moss to understand how the 100-year history has survived and challenged time.
In addition, Lung Cam Village also has its own unique features from folk songs, flutes and drums that are preserved and passed down by the local people from generation to generation. You will often see the people in this village playing trumpets and flutes accompanied by folk songs and dances typical of the ethnic people.
Things to do in Lung Cam village
Although the terrain surrounding Lung Cam village is mainly plateaus and rocky mountains, the strong vitality of the majestic mountain range with lush forests all year round has created a beautiful picture that is impossible to take your eyes off. Therefore, you will have many opportunities and activities to experience in this village.
Explore indigenous architecture and culture
The rammed earth houses in Lung Cam are a must-see. Built from clay mixed with straw, the thick walls keep warm in winter and cool in summer. The yin-yang tiled roofs covered with green moss have an ancient beauty, as if telling the story of time. In particular, the home of Mr. Mua Sua Pao is where you can step into the vibrant living space of the ancient Mong people, with traditional objects preserved intact.
In addition, you can visit the linen weaving workshops, where people meticulously create colorful brocade fabrics. If you are lucky, you will encounter festivals or weekend markets, where the sounds of the khen and flute blend with traditional dances, bringing a vivid cultural experience.
Immerse yourself in the nature of the rocky plateau
Lung Cam Cultural Tourism Village is located in the middle of a valley surrounded by majestic limestone mountains. Early in the morning, when the fog is still covering the path, you can stand from a high angle to watch the sunrise, the brilliant golden light shining through the cliffs. Sunset is also a beautiful moment, when the last sunlight of the day dyes the entire valley golden, creating a warm, peaceful scene.
The buckwheat flower season is the most beautiful time in Lung Cam. The flower fields stretch out, dotted between the cliffs, like a gentle pink carpet. Visitors can walk along the trails, breathe in the fresh air and take souvenir photos in the middle of nature.
Enjoy Ha Giang’s authentic cuisine
The cuisine at Lung Cam cultural tourism village is an indispensable part of the journey. Dishes with the strong identity of the Mong people such as smoked buffalo meat, thang co, men men Steamed corn cake and au tau porridge will create lasting memories for you. Don’t forget to sip a sip of corn wine – the traditional drink of the people here, both rich and warm, very suitable to warm up in the cold weather of the plateau.
If you go with your family, you can choose homestays in the village to experience meals with the locals. This is a chance to eat, talk, and learn about their lives and customs.
Best time to visit Lung Cam village
The best time to visit Lung Cam Village is probably in the spring, from December to March of the following year, and in the fall, from September to November. Spring is unquestionable; the grass, trees and flowers are lush, and the climate is fresh and cool. Most probably, the appearance of apricot and plum flowers creates a sparkling and elegant picture dotted with the yellow of rapeseed flowers, making the scene pure and pleasing to the eye. Fall impresses with the purple-pink color of buckwheat flowers, and a strong scent in the wind.
How to get to Lung Cam village
To get to Lung Cam village, you must first travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang city by car or motorbike. In addition, you can travel from Hanoi to Ha Giang by bus, departing from the My Dinh bus station.
If you choose a personal vehicle to go to Ha Giang from Hanoi, you follow National Highway 2 from Hanoi to Vinh Phuc, Tuyen Quang and the final stop is Ha Giang city. After arriving in the city, you just rent a motorcycle and go about 120 km in the direction of Yen Minh to Dong Van, an ancient town. Lung Cam cultural tourism village is located 25 km north of Dong Van district, and you will see a sign for this famous village right on National Highway 4C.
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Nearby attractions around Lung Cam village
When you visit Lung Cam village, you will have the opportunity to explore its beautiful scenery, including buckwheat flowers, apricot flowers, and plum flowers, as well as learn about the traditional culture of the local people. In addition, to make the trip more interesting, you can combine many other attractions near Lung Cam cultural village.
1. Tham Ma Slope
Tham Ma Slope is one of the super hot check-in locations when coming to Ha Giang; this is the first pass that you need to conquer to set foot on the majestic land of Dong Van. Located on National Highway 4C, the slope has 9 winding bends about 5 km long, connecting the road from Yen Minh town, Quan Ba district, to Pho Cao , Dong Van district. This beautiful pass, which you should not miss if you want to reach Dong Van, is especially attractive to those who are passionate about conquering winding roads. From a high vantage point, you will perceive this location as a soft silk strip nestled halfway up the mountain, featuring many dangerous bends and surrounded by majestic mountains. With rich imagination, people compare these cat-hand bends to knots of soft silk fabric. If you visit this place, be sure to choose the best angles for souvenir photos.
2. Dong Van Stone Plateau
When mentioning Ha Giang, we cannot ignore interesting destinations such as the Dong Van stone plateau, about 300km from the center of Hanoi city, Dong Van stone plateau has made many tourists fascinated with its wild and majestic beauty, like a “gray paradise.” The stone plateau is shared by four districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac, located at an altitude of 1000 – 1600m above sea level, the stone plateau, with gray mountains overlapping with mountains covered with green vegetation, creates a wild, rustic scene, attracting many visitors.
3. The King’s Palace
The Vuong Palace is an extremely attractive tourist destination that you should visit when you have the opportunity to come to Ha Giang. The Vuong Palace was built on the Sa Phin valley with an area of up to 1,120 square meters, large. The two sides of the road leading to the Vuong house are surrounded by rows of vertical, green cypress trees all year round; this place is also one of the interesting check-in spots for women. In particular, there is a high mound of land here shaped like a turtle’s nose, symbolizing the golden turtle god, making many tourists curious.
4. Lung Cu Flagpole
When discovering Ha Giang, you cannot miss the Lung Cu flagpole, which is located at Lung Cu peak, approximately 1,700 meters above sea level in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. It is an attractive and sacred destination, where many tourists have come and checked in. This location is an ideal place for tourists who are passionate about backpacking and want to conquer the northernmost point of the country. The Lung Cu flagpole was built according to the model of the capital flagpole but smaller, which has great meaning for the people here. The flagpole stands tall atop Dragon Mountain, where the red flag with a yellow star flies proudly in the sun, resembling a masterpiece between heaven and earth, ensuring that anyone who visits Ha Giang cannot miss it.
Lung Cam Village is one of the favorite tourist destinations when coming to Ha Giang. Therefore, in every Ha Giang tour organized by Lily’s Travel, this village is always chosen in the itinerary. Lily’s Travel also arranges a suitable time for you to experience all the activities in this village. If you need any information, please contact Lily’s Travel for advice.
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