Muong Khuong, located in the Northeast of Lao Cai province, is one of the new places that attracts many tourists who like to travel and explore today. Although it is only a highland district, the simplicity and wildness are the attractive points of this place.
Muong Khuong is like a piece of rough jade hidden in the mountains in Lao Cai. There are many beautiful places and unique cultures waiting for you to explore.
Muong Khuong - Majestic natural land
With endless ranges of high mountains, cave systems, and waterfalls such as Ham Rong cave (Muong Khuong town), Na Mang cave (Pha Long), Nam Ooc cave (Nam Lu), Seo Tung cave (Tung Chung Pho) , Ngua Than cave (Ta Ngai Cho), Cay 2 waterfall (Muong Khuong town), Vang Leng waterfall, Pao Tung waterfall (Tung Chung Pho), Na Pao waterfall (Ban Lau) including Ham Rong cave which has been Ranked "National Scenic Monument" by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Muong Khuong is a locality with many of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Lao Cai. In the cave, there are many stalactites that have been precipitated over many years, creating many eye-catching shapes that attract tourists to experience and visit. Along with that are primeval forests mixed with planted forests, terraced fields, and glimpses of the roofs of highland ethnic people, creating an exciting, wild, and peaceful landscape. Visitors can experience the most authentic Muong Khuong - a remote and quiet mountainous area, nestled among vast clouds and sky, without hustle and bustle, without the hustle and bustle of bustling cities.
Ta Lam Waterfall tourist destination
Muong Khuong is the main living place of the Mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, Giay, Phu La... ethnic groups and is considered a cultural region rich in national identity of Lao Cai. Visiting the villages, chatting with the people and cute highland children, to understand more about daily life in Muong Khuong not only gives visitors moments of true rest and relaxation. The lively cultural space in Muong Khuong will be a unique tourism product that you have certainly never experienced. Have you ever heard about the Gau Tao Festival of the Mong ethnic people, the Buffalo Thanksgiving Festival (Tet Su Gi Pa) of the Bo Y people; Has the forest worshiping festival "Mup bang mai" of the Muong Khuong ethnic community yet? If not, then quickly make an appointment to come here right away! It is a land that still preserves many traditional cultural features, a treasure trove of folk art heritage in Lao Cai such as drums in Mong people's rituals; Decorative art on Pa Di people's costumes; Decorative art on the costumes of the Nung Din people... will captivate anyone who loves cultural tourism.
Not only the beautiful scenery, you will also enjoy the unique cuisine here or immerse yourself in market sessions with Pha Long Market associated with Pha Long I craft village in the center of Pha Long commune, Muong Khuong district, Lung Market. Khau Nhin, Lung Khau Nhin commune; Ta Gia Khau market is associated with the cultural village of Pac Ta village, Ta Gia Khau commune. The market only opens every weekend, and is a colorful picture reflecting the lives of highland people. A unique and rare feature of the Muong Khuong market is the cattle market with the horse market and especially the bird market.
Muong Khuong nightingale market is famous far and wide. Nightingale hunters from all over come here to "hunt birds" every day. Some indispensable specialties at every Muong Khuong market are corn wine, chili sauce, tangerines, pineapples, brocade, herbs... And don't forget to enjoy a hot bowl of thang co, or a bowl of spicy and sour pho. at the market.
The girls and women dressed up to go to the market in Muong Khuong
With all the unique cultural features of ethnic minorities and the beautiful landscapes of the Northwest region, many tourists who come here are deeply moved in their hearts.
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Update day : 11/11/2023
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