The green valley in Hai Phong attracts tourists to camp and eat the specialty 'chickens sleeping in trees'

The valley is located deep in a mountain village, the road is quite difficult, but many tourists still come to camp and check-in because of the green, fresh scenery and famous delicacy - wild chickens sleeping in trees.

The valley is located deep in a mountain village, the road is quite difficult, but many tourists still come to camp and check-in because of the green, fresh scenery and famous delicacy - wild chickens sleeping in trees.

About 10km from the center of Cat Ba town, Lien Minh valley is located in Lien Minh village, Tran Chau commune, on Cat Ba island, Cat Hai district, city. Hai Phong is a tourist destination that has attracted many travelers to experience and explore in recent years thanks to its fresh, green landscape and still retaining its idyllic and pristine appearance.

Lien Minh Valley (also known as Butterfly Valley) is located deep in a mountain village, which is said to have the highest position on Cat Ba Island. Previously, the road into the valley was quite difficult, but now the road has been paved, making it convenient for tourists to reach this interesting destination.

Unlike other tourist destinations on Cat Ba Island, Butterfly Valley is hidden behind high mountains, at the end of the road leading to Lien Minh village (Photo: Thanh ChonoKelly)

Duong Giang, a tourist from Hai Phong, said that both cars and motorbikes can travel all the way to the valley, but be careful to go at a moderate speed because there are some very steep roads.

“This is also a road through the forest, so when it's sunny, the natural scenery will be very beautiful. In addition, along both sides of the road are old small houses of Lien Minh village people, bearing the characteristics of the Northern countryside," the young man shared.

In the center of Lien Minh valley is a long and wide lawn with pristine nature in the core area of ​​the reserve. The air here is cool and fresh, so it attracts many people who love to travel to camp and "change the wind".

Each season, Lien Minh Valley has its own beauty, attracting tourists to experience and explore. In spring, flowers bloom and grass grows green. In early summer, myrtle flowers bloom, radiating a purple color that stands out throughout the entire area. In winter, this place is filled with reed flowers (Photo: 16 - Travel)

Visitors can camp for the day or overnight here. If staying overnight, visitors need to contact and ask for permission from local authorities, and prepare all necessary items such as sleeping bags, insulated mattresses, tents, flashlights and charcoal or firewood to keep warm. …

"The weather on the island is sometimes sunny and sometimes rainy, so those who go on a picnic during the day like us should bring a rain cover to ensure a smooth trip," Giang added.

Many families, groups and young people choose Lien Minh valley as a camping and picnic spot every weekend (Photo: Camping Association - Camping Hai Phong)

Mr. Quang, a camping enthusiast in Hai Phong, had a trip to Lien Minh valley with friends on the 4th day of Giap Thin Lunar New Year. Mr. Quang's group had fun here during the day because the road was convenient, it only took a few hours to travel from the city center to Cat Ba island.

“People can follow Google Map's directions to get to Lien Minh Valley. Motorbikes and cars can go all the way to the campsite and there is no charge. The road on Cat Ba Island is also very beautiful, one side is the cliff, the other side is the sea," Mr. Quang said.

This tourist was impressed with Lien Minh valley because of its natural beauty, wildness and unexploited tourism and commercial activities. That's why tourists coming here should be careful not to litter indiscriminately to preserve the surrounding landscape.

Around Lien Minh valley, there are also a number of beautifully designed homestays, serving local specialties, so visitors can choose as a place to stop and stay overnight (Photo: Yen Hidden Valley)

In addition to camping, this place is also an ideal place to attract many domestic and foreign tourists to experience adventurous mountain climbing thanks to its unique high mountain terrain. Visitors should be sure to prepare all necessary protective equipment when participating in this activity.

Half of Lien Minh valley is surrounded by forest terrain on limestone mountains typical of Cat Ba island, so this area has many unique species of trees and flowers.

The ideal time to visit Lien Minh valley is from March to the end of June. At this time, the weather is neither too hot nor too cold (Photo: Pham Thu Uyen)

Many children come with their families to experience picnics and play in the cool, peaceful green valley (Photo: Camping HP).

If you come here in March, you can admire the myrtle flower season that radiates purple throughout the land. In December, the whole valley is filled with reed flowers. Especially, in early summer (around the end of March, early April), visitors to Lien Minh cannot help but be overwhelmed by the sight of butterflies flying in the sky. That's why this place is also known as "Butterfly valley".

Because the characteristics of Lien Minh valley are low-lying terrain, during the rainy season (from May to July), this place will be flooded. Tourists should check the weather forecast before the trip to have the most complete experience.

In Lien Minh Valley, there are not many tourist services, so visitors can proactively bring food and drinks to have the most complete and comfortable trip (Photo: 16 - Travel)

Besides the pristine, green natural scenery, Lien Minh valley also attracts tourists with its delicious "homegrown" dishes, imbued with the identity of this land. It is impossible not to mention the dish of wild chickens sleeping on trees in Lien Minh village.

Chickens here are raised and roam freely. They often wander into the forest to find food, climb mountains and sleep in trees every day, so their meat is firm and sweet. People often process "sleeping chicken" into simple dishes such as boiling, wrapping, grilling in wild banana leaves, etc. to preserve the delicious natural flavor.

If you have the opportunity to visit Cat Ba island, in addition to visiting Lien Minh valley, visitors can explore other interesting destinations such as Cai Be fishing village, Viet Hai ancient village,... and experience activities such as bathing. beach, mountain climbing, night squid fishing as well as enjoying delicious and attractive seafood dishes.

Coming to Hai Phong, visitors can also visit many other famous tourist destinations such as:

1.Cat Ba

Summer is the most ideal time to travel to Cat Ba. From April to October, the weather is cool, suitable for relaxation and swimming. Peak season is from May to July. If you plan to go to the island from July and August, visitors should pay attention to the weather forecast three to five days in advance to ensure there are no storms. See details

2. Lan Ha Bay

Lan Ha Bay is located in the south of Ha Long Bay and east of Cat Ba island. The total area of ​​the bay is about more than 7,000 hectares, highlighted by the majestic beauty of about 400 dense islands, large and small, with many unique shapes. Unlike Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh, all islands in Lan Ha Bay are covered with green trees, even though they are extremely small islands. With a cool, fresh climate, you can travel to Lan Ha Bay at any time of the year. See details

3. Do Son Beach

Do Son Beach possesses the characteristics of the Northern Sea, which is cloudy water and brown sand. However, because of its location near Hanoi, Do Son beach is always an ideal tourist destination in Hai Phong for people of the Capital as well as nearby provinces every summer. Do Son Beach always welcomes you at any time of the year. See details

4. Hon Dau Lighthouse

Hon Dau Island Lighthouse belongs to the Do Son Beach entertainment tourist area and is associated with the legend of Old Than Vuong Island. Do Son mountain runs along the peninsula of Van Hoa hill, then stops and rises up a small hill completely separate from the mainland, which is Dau Dau. See details

5.Cat Ba National Forest

Cat Ba National Park is an attractive destination in the "red phoenix" city of Hai Phong, one of the largest biosphere reserves in Vietnam and the world. Visitors to Cat Ba Garden not only can explore the diverse flora and fauna ecosystem but also have the opportunity to learn about history, culture and participate in interesting outdoor activities. See details

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Update day : 10/04/2024