This valley in northern Vietnam will take your breath away
Thứ Hai, 31/07/2017, 15:18
Bac Son is laid out like a mosaic hidden under the clouds, if you have a head for heights.
Bac Son District in Lang Son Province is known for its pristine valley in Vietnam's northern mountains. To see Bac Son Valley at its best, take a hike up Na Lay Mountain. |
A 45-minute climb in the early morning will reward you with a breathtaking panoramic view of Bac Son Valley, which lies 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Hanoi. |
This is the view from the top of Na Lay. |
The rice season in Bac Son Valley starts later lthan most areas, leaving a mosaic of paddy fields and rivers. |
The valley is surrounded by limestone outcrops that are home to ethnic people who live in small houses next to their rice fields. |
This is not something you can see every day. |
Villagers in Bac Son Valley allow tourists to stay in their homes for only VND50,000 ($2.2) per night. A meal costs just VND150,000 for four people. |
Stopping by Quynh Son Village, you can join locals to bathe in the stream and experience daily life. |
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