Muong Hoa valley is located in Hau Thao commune, about 10km from the center of Sapa town in the southeast direction. This is the living place of the Black H’Mong, Red Dao, Giay ethnic minorities…
To get to Muong Hoa you will have to cross high mountains. Although the road is zigzag, it is not easy to finish the value you receive is extremely wonderful.
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Muong Hoa Valley (Source: Andrey Sulitskiy)
Stepping into the valley, visitors will find themselves in the middle of a vast space of peace and tranquility. The terraced fields are equally attractive, the ancient rock fields are ranked as national monuments. Or many strange drawings with carved stone names dating back thousands of years… All make your Sapa tour more interesting.
The wonderful painting of Muong Hoa valley
Muong Hoa valley with many simple houses exist right in the middle of terraced fields like highland girls, simple but extremely attractive.
Sapa tour itinerary from Hanoi will take visitors to immerse themselves in the flower stream 15km long. The water source is always clear, flowing through the territory of Ta Van, Lao Chai and Hau Thao communes, the end of the stream in Ho village. Suoi Hoa is downstream of the famous Silver Waterfall.
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Muong Hoa Stream
Sapa Flower Stream is likened to a giant python, winding between the vast nature. Along the stream, you will see unique terraced fields.
In the ripe rice season, the water surface reflects the glittering golden color, enhancing the magical beauty of the valley. Before your eyes is a charming and poetic picture right in the middle of the world. The most poetic scenery of Muong Hoa valley is when visitors experience the rustic Cloud Bridge.
Every season of the year, Muong Hoa puts on a new shirt. Although you can go on a Sapa tour at any time of the year because the valley has been planned to become a tourist destination. However, the most beautiful Muong Hoa tourism usually falls in the months of March, May, August to October.
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Muong Hoa valley in the ripe rice season (Source: Andrey Sulitskiy)
During these times, the weather is quite stable, convenient for tourists to visit. If in May and 6 the valleys are filled with green and full of life, then in September and October, they will become beautiful and brilliant, with a subtle scent of new rice.
In addition, December to the valley you will have the opportunity to hunt snow. Or in early spring, there are many entertainment activities imbued with the Northwest ethnic identity.
Mysterious drawings on ancient rocks in Muong Hoa valley
Experiencing Muong Hoa valley in Sapa , you will come to an ancient rock complex about 4km long and 2km wide. This area belongs to 3 communes, Hau Thao, Ta Van and Su Pan. The ancient rock site was discovered by a French archaeologist in 1925.
This place was recognized as a national historic site in 1994. Brings important significance to the field of archeology. At the same time, it also contributes to promoting the strong development of Sapa tourism industry.
Sapa ancient stone beach
Visitors to Sapa tour 2 days 1 night will not be surprised to see the ancient stone slabs interspersed among the trees, among the terraced fields of the Muong Hoa valley. On it, engraved many strange drawings and characters such as human figures, writing, sun, steps, roads…
It is said that this is the book left by the ancestors. But there are also opinions that it is a map of ancient people… Up to now, the characters dating back nearly 3000 years are still a mystery that cannot be deciphered.
Experience the culture in Muong Hoa villages
Sapa tours are not only attracted by the lyrical beauty, but most of all, tourists are also fascinated by the traditional cultural beauty typical of the ethnic minorities here.
On the first days of the year, coming to Muong Hoa valley, you will experience many unique festivals such as the New Year celebration (Roong Pooc festival) of the Giay people, the dance festival of the Red Dao people.
Roong Pooc Festival
If you are lucky enough to join the 3 days 2 nights Sapa tour on the right day of the festival, you will be immersed in the flexible dances and melodious melodies. Along with that is participating in many extremely interesting folk games.
Best of all, don’t forget to take the time to discover Sapa specialties in this valley!
What are the specialties of Sapa in Muong Hoa?
Grilled stream fish
Muong Hoa grilled stream fish
Unlike fish in ponds and lakes, Sapa stream fish is always attractive to diners because of its firm meat, soft bones, and no fishy smell. The streams are caught by people at the rocky crevices of Muong Hoa stream. Then, clamp it on bamboo skewers, bake it on a charcoal stove or deep-fry it. When eating, you will feel the layer of meat is sweet, fragrant and crispy.
Buffalo meat in the kitchen
Buffalo meat in the kitchen
In the cheap Sapa tour to discover Muong Hoa valley, you should not miss the kitchen buffalo meat. Dishes imbued with the quintessence of Northwest highland cuisine. The outside of the piece of meat is dark brown, the inside is a natural red. When you eat it, you will love it because the meat is chewy, sweet, mixed with a little spicy from spices and the aroma of wood smoke.
Cabbage cat
Stir-Fried Cabbage
Kale has curly leaves, dark green color, crispy and chewy. When eating, diners will feel bitter at the tip of their tongue, but later on, they will find it sweeter. Cabbage can be used to stir-fry with frozen fat, add a little fresh ginger which always makes tourists love. In particular, during the processing, do not use a knife to slice, instead twist the vegetables into segments to keep the full flavor.
Mushrooms
Sapa Mushroom
Sapa shiitake is completely different from common mushrooms. The big, fragrant, crunchy mushroom ears are used to stir-fry with vegetables, eat hot pot, stuffed with meat or grilled… all very delicious. Next vacation, make a plan for yourself to book Sapa Travel Combo and come to the famous Muong Hoa valley! We promise that your trip will be filled with many memorable memories!
Source: Collected internet.