Dong Van: Guided Trek to Ancient Villages with Picnic Lunch

Dong Van: Guided Trek to Ancient Villages with Picnic Lunch

Name: Dong Van: Guided Trek to Ancient Villages with Picnic Lunch
Address: Vietnam

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Discover the soul of Dong Van on a guided trekking tour. Visit H’Mong and Giay villages, trek through forests, and enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in Ma U Village.

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Highlights

Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Ha Giang’s highlands
Trek through lush pine forests and enjoy panoramic mountain views
Visit a 100-year-old Giay village with ancient banyan trees and architecture
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in Ma U Village surrounded by rice terraces
Walk back through the region’s most beautiful rice terraces to Dong Van

Description

Begin your adventure with a pickup from Dong Van town and head to Po Lo Village. Trek 2 km uphill to a secluded H’Mong village, known for its resilience to water scarcity and panoramic mountain views. Next, cross lush pine groves and descend to the breezy Windy Pass, overlooking a hidden Giay village and offering distant views of the Nho Que River. Visit Thien Huong Village, a 100+ year old Giay settlement with ancient banyan trees and traditional architecture. Continue to Khai Hoang and Ma U Villages, trekking through cornfields and terraced paddies. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in Ma U Village. Finally, walk back 3 km via the region’s most beautiful rice terraces, returning to Dong Van around 3:00–4:00 PM.

Includes

Local or English-speaking guide Picnic lunch Bottled water Complimentary trekking poles

Important Information

The tour involves trekking through various terrains, including uphill and downhill paths. Participants should have a moderate level of fitness. Weather conditions can change, so dress appropriately.