Dong Lam steppe: "Mini Mongolia" in the heart of Lang country

TCCT No need to go to remote Mongolia to experience horseback riding on the steppe, now tourists can realize their dream right in Vietnam, which is the Dong Lam steppe.

TCCT No need to go to distant Mongolia to experience horseback riding on the steppe, now tourists can realize their dream right in Vietnam, which is the Dong Lam steppe.

About 130km from Hanoi, Dong Lam steppe is in Huu Lien, Huu Lung, Lang Son communes. Covering an area of ​​nearly 100 hectares with lush green grasslands, rich vegetation, majestic and pristine natural scenery..., Dong Lam steppe is favored by netizens as "miniature Mongolia" in the heart of the world. Lang country.

Dong Lam steppe is favored by netizens as "miniature Mongolia" in the heart of Lang country.

Which way to go to Dong Lam steppe?

It only takes 2-3 hours by car, from Hanoi city center, through Bac Giang - Lang Son highway to reach Huu Lien commune. The road to Huu Lien is quite beautiful, flat, the steep passes are not too winding, so you can travel by car or motorbike. From Huu Lien commune, go about 3km further to reach Dong Lam steppe. Because there are still no specific road signs here, if traveling by car, you can rent a motorbike taxi from the local people to take you from the valley entrance to the inside of the grassland for 40,000 VND/trip, or rent Local people lead the way if riding a motorbike.

What is special about Dong Lam steppe?

Dong Lam steppe is surrounded by huge elephant rocks along with caves, underground streams, clear lakes and green grass fields. Everything creates a very charming and poetic place, making anyone who comes here want to blend in with nature.

Dong Lam steppe has majestic natural scenery

In the green steppe area, visitors have the opportunity to experience walking, cycling in the large grassland area, camping and organizing attractive family picnics, and exploring mysterious caves. , virtual life with lovely horses...

Horses peacefully graze Dong Lam Steppe

Dong Lam steppe has two seasons: rainy season and dry season. The rainy season lasts from July to October every year. Around this time, the steppe will turn into a large lake, about 2-3m deep. At this time, instead of camping on the grass, visitors can experience kayaking. During the dry season, people in the area who work in the fields tend to graze their buffaloes and horses.

Thảo nguyên Đồng Lâm có hai mùa là mùa mưa và mùa khô. Vào mùa mưa, thảo nguyên Đồng Lâm sẽ biến thành hồ nước sâu đến 2-3m

In addition to taking photos with horses, buffaloes, sheep or goats, visitors should also not miss the experience of camping in the vast steppe. There are pre-built camps under trees and some mobile camps to avoid the sun, rest and eat. Tourists can rent a shack for 200,000 VND/shack.


Products of Dong Lam Steppe

For tourists who do not want to rent, they can prepare their own camp, tent, chairs or other equipment for self-sufficient camping anywhere in the area. However, any camping activities are only allowed during the day. Because to ensure the safety of visitors, there is a regulation that you are not allowed to light campfires or camp overnight here.

Visitors can rent kayaks and float along the clear blue water at Nong Dung Lake near Dong Lam Steppe

Not far from Dong Lam steppe is Nong Dung lake - where visitors can rent kayaks and float along the clear blue water. Mid-September - early October every year is also the season when persimmons ripen. On the way to Nong Dung Lake, there is a rose garden right on the left. If you go at the right time, you can easily pick roses and buy them at the garden.

Coming to Dong Lam Steppe, visitors can stay at homestays

Ban Lan Set seems to be forgotten in the midst of urbanization, being one of the few ethnic minority villages with no electricity, no phone signal, no roads, no markets, and no vehicles. travel, no electronic devices... Here you can camp and visit people's lives.

Wild beauty at Bac Mo Dam

About 2 km from Dong Lam is Bac Mo dam, which has a wild scene, with clear blue streams and lakes. Visitors can come here to visit in the last months of the year and will encounter the beautiful season of changing leaves.

Specialties of Dong Lam Steppe

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