Bao Lac > Lo Lo village > Phja Thap village > Trung Khanh

Unlike Dong Van, the villagers here scatter around the main street to sell their harvest. Walk around the town to see its uniqueness.

We had a bowl of light and yet flavorful pork pho for breakfast.

The uphill drive to Lo Lo village was the most adventurous experience for this holiday trip. The drive on the bumpy, unpaved, and narrow road is unforgettable.

Lo Lo village, where the Lo Lo tribe stayed, is located on a hilltop. The unpaved road leads to every house. Almost every house had collected many thin trunks or branches for winter. During the cold months, they burned the branches to keep themselves warm. The village is quiet as most villagers are out in the field working.

Thanks to our guide, we had the chance to explore one of the stilt houses. The lower deck is where the buffalos or cows live and where the villagers keep their stuff. The families live on the upper deck. Tables or carpets are kept in between the pillars when not in use. They do simple cooking in the living room. Due to the lack of windows, the house is rather dark.

Continue the hike around the village. We walk the unpaved path, following the trail of the cow or buffalo.

A pitstop to see a big group of villagers harvesting their crops. A good rest stop after the long winding journey.

We had lunch at a small town. Most of the places offer complimentary tea. This place even got tobacco to try it out.

Phja Thap Incense Village is our next stop. Explore the different alleys of the village. The structure of the house varies from village to village.

We were lucky to spot a Nung ethnic minority family doing the traditional craft. From bamboo to stick, bark to sawdust, dyed and dried them. Each stick of incense, totally handcrafted, required the tedious and time-consuming teamwork of the villagers.

It is the harvest season, so most villagers are busy in the field instead.

On the road again to our accommodation for the night. The homestay is near the Khoui Ky Stone Village, and we were going to overnight in a stone house.

Leisurely explore the ancient beauty of Khoui Ky Stone Village, which is over 400 years old. The majestic mountains around the village further enhanced the village’s beauty.

Walk around the nearby small village to see their living environment. Walking the goats, buffaloes, and cows are part of their living.

Just after the sunset, the area had an electricity blackout. Thus, we had a candlelight dinner beside the cave, within the premises. Inside the kitchen, the locals prepared the dishes with light from candles and mobile phones.

After 2-3 hours, the area was light up. No more worried about bathing in the dark, cold water and uncharged mobiles.

Overnight at Yen Nhi Homestay – Nguom Ngao