The South China Morning Post (SCMP) has just published an article introducing the 6 most beautiful highland villages in Asia. Mae Kampong (Thailand), Hundar (India), Ella (Sri Lanka), Hoang Linh (China) and Ta Van village (Vietnam) are all villages on hillsides, mountain slopes with spectacular views and local people live thanks to farming techniques that have existed for hundreds of years.
In particular, Ta Van is a small village located about 12km from the center of Sa Pa ward, Lao Cai, a famous tourist destination in the Northwest mountainous area.
Ta Van village brings a peaceful resting place to tourists looking for mountain and forest atmosphere.
Hiding in the middle of a lush green valley, Ta Van village with this picturesque landscape is home to the Giay and H'Mong people. Traditional stilt houses are scattered throughout the village. Surrounded by steep mountain ranges, terraced fields clinging to the hillsides, changing color seasonally. The trails lead visitors through the landscape of both the countryside and the mountains and forests from the barren bamboo fence to the cool waterfalls.
Tourists to Ta Van can stay at homestays, enjoy meals rich in local flavors and receive sincere hospitality from local people.
SCMP compares that, unlike the bustling and commercialized Cat Cat village located nearby, Ta Van village brings a slow pace of life, ideal for those who want to avoid crowds and immerse themselves in the rich culture and scenery of Vietnam. To explore the village and further, visitors can rent a motorbike and hang on the roads themselves.
In addition to Ta Van, other attractive mountain villages such as Mae Kampong (Thailand), Hundar (India), Ella (Sri Lanka), Hoang Linh (China) also invite slow-living tourists, take a deep breath to feel the highland lifestyle, unique heritage cultures and landscapes.
