Pu Luong in local Thai language means 'the highest summit of the village' and it has been the enchanting homeland for ethnic Thai people for hundreds of years. This nature reserve shows the slow pace of local daily life with endless mountains range, golden rice terraced fields and pristine jungle that definitely offers you a feast for nature lovers' eyes loaded off-beaten-path treks.
Situated in Northern Vietnam, just take around 4 hours 30 minutes from the hectic Hanoi city, Pu Luong stands out from the crowd for its yearly pleasant weather which fluctuates between 15 to 30 degree & verdant rich forest. This destination will never disappoint you with pristine forest, colourful ethnic culture and stunning rice terraced paddies.
Far from the hustle and bustle city life, Pu Luong offers a great opportunity to gain an insight into the daily life of ethnic people and immerse into the natural beauty. Taking a hiking experience, doing bamboo kayaking or rafting on the river or cycling around the villages - all of those activities will definitely enable you to get closer to a peaceful state of mind.
Travelling to Pu Luong, its harmonious & pure atmosphere will surely bring you the real relaxation. Paying a visit the calm & peaceful villages, talking with locals and walking on the off-beaten-path with the wonderful landscapes in a slow rhythm will take your stress level down to fully enjoy Pu Luong hidden gem.
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Looking for a short trip to escape from the stress of daily life? The 3 day trip to Mai Chau & Pu Luong - A perfect hideaway from the busy life in modern city awaits you. A short drive from Hanoi and we will be absolutely blown away by the breathtaking scenery along the road, from the wide mountain...
This 4-day Amazing Adventure offers you an interesting journey to impressively natural landscapes and local communities in Mai Chau valley and Pu Luong Nature Reserve. You will join a walking street food tour in Hanoi to explore this ancient city before heading out to the mountainous area. During...
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Pu Luong Quick Facts
Feature: Relatively untouched by mass tourism - A hidden gem in Northern Vietnam
Situated in Quan Hoa & Ba Thuoc Districts of Thanh Hoa Province
Pu Luong is bordered by Mai Chau, Tan Lac and Lac Son districts of Hoa Binh Province
Four main seasons: Summer (June to August), Autumn (September to November), Winter (November to February) and Spring (March to May)
Pu Luong is famous as the nature reserve in Northern Vietnam, endowed with great biodiversity, flora and fauna
If you want to contemplate the lush rice plantation, the best time to visit Pu Luong should be the rice season which is between September to November and March until May. This is the time to fully appreciate the multi-layer terraced fields and lush-green scenery with a temperature range in the region of 15 to 25 degree.
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One of the best ways to discover the breathtaking corners of Pu Luong is taking a bike and riding through some of the scenic routes. The picturesque terraced rice paddies, the idyllic valleys, and the mountain passes are the true rewards for eager cyclists. You and your fellows also have a chance to witness Thai & Muong farmers work on the fields with their water buffalos and admire their spectacular waterwheels which are used to move water to their rice fields. Don’t worry about your physical conditions, you can freely choose the adequate biking level from easy to moderate or advanced and take it easy to cycle along the biking trails.
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Trekking in Pu Luong is the ideal choice to immerse into the mysterious beauty spreading all around this verdant region, which brings you the best feeling in your natural lovers’ minds on every single step they make. Walking slowly through the golden terraced fields, the grandiose mountain ranges, colourful ethnic villages: Don Village, Kho Muong Village, etc or just stopping anywhere to relax among nature, all of those things will never disappoint you to calm your mind and offer you the best soulful photos.
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If you want to enjoy the tranquil and alluring beauty of Pu Luong in a slow rhythm, you should take a bamboo raft trip on Cham River. Along the river’s banks, you will have an amazing chance to observe the local daily life of the local fishermen and witness the stunning scenery of nature and eye-catching water wheels. It is even more interesting to get full hands-on experience on what the locals do and interact with them to get an insight into their culture. The other option you might want to take is the Kayaking which lets you the opportunity to discover and experience the water world in Pu Luong by yourself.
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Like any other ethnic minority in Vietnam, Thai people still keep their traditional habits which have been passed down from their ancestors as an important part of their community and culture. Weaving, basket handmade, bamboo furniture and embroidery are all their skills which have attracted many travellers who are keen to learn about any these traditions. Besides, this is the best way to interact with locals to improve your knowledge about their life. Joining a craft workshop, you will not only get interesting skills but also support local enterprise and help Thai people preserve these timeless traditions.
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Unlike Sapa or some other mountainous regions in Vietnam, Pu Luong still keeps its pristine beauty. You might find it hard to look for any 3-Star to 5-Star hotels or resorts in this area since homestays & lodge make up the majority of accommodation choices. Each property is tucked away in a secluded and tranquil location which offers you an opportunity to get away from a hustle and bustle life & totally immerse yourself into the serenity of the reserve. In addition, it will be an exciting & thrilling experience to discover the unique culture of Thai people by taking the time to talk with the hosts.
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If you travel Pu Luong Nature Reserve, you can't miss "Banana flower salad" as it is one of the most unique traditional food in this mountainous area. This food has passed down from Thai people ancestors and still kept its original flavour which is a harmony of the balance between the sweet taste of sugar and sour taste of the lemon liquid. From the basic ingredients of shredded banana flower, minced garlic and fresh chilli, some small slices of pork, mint & coriander; locals have turned it into a delicious cuisine with a bewitching smell which makes travellers cannot help fall in love with.
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You find it easy to see this food in many places throughout Vietnam, but when it comes to Pu Luong, this food has been an important cuisine in every traveller's trips due to its special taste. After catching the fresh fish from the stream in forest, locals use some regional spices such as fresh mint, coriander, minced chilli and citronella with a bit of salt to marinate the fish body and use a bamboo stick to hold it tightly and roast it on the hot coal ash until the fish turns yellow which is ready to eat with fish sauce.
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Roasted Duck is one of the best dishes in Hieu village where visitors not only have a great opportunity to admire its beautiful waterfall but also enjoy its traditional cuisine. The way to cook this dish is quite similar with grilled stream fish, after cleaning the ducks, they will be stuffed with herbs, sugar, salt, etc and hung up on a bamboo stick to roast on the hot coal stove. Each ingredient in the duck's body can enhance the delicate natural taste of duck and help it have an aroma smell which you can never forget.
Tucked away on a hillside with the most incredible panoramic scenery, this property stands out from the crowd not because of its high-quality bungalows, spacious traditional stilt houses, infinity pool & nice open-air restaurant at the best services but also it offers customers the perfect area to relax with the peaceful and charm atmosphere surrounding.
Pu Luong Eco Garden style is famous as it is only one of property which has a blend of traditional and modern architecture. Situated on top of the hill, this high standard accommodation features an outdoor infinity pool, garden and terrace to let their guests have a chance to contemplate and enjoy Pu Luong's unique atmosphere.
Pu Luong Hillside Lodge has 8 bungalows which are designed in the style of Thai ethnic minority's stilt houses with natural materials from forests and mountains. Each room features a balcony where you can relax and enjoy the stunning view of the terraced paddies, the stream and verdant mountains of Pu Luong nature reserve.
Cycling around ethnic villages
Cycling around ethnic villages
Cycling around ethnic villages
Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Kayaking & Rafting on River
Kayaking & Rafting on River
Kayaking & Rafting on River
Kayaking & Rafting on River
Kayaking & Rafting on River
Enjoy a craft workshop and interact with locals
Enjoy a craft workshop and interact with locals
Enjoy a craft workshop and interact with locals
Stay at the authentic homestay
Stay at the authentic homestay
Stay at the authentic homestay
Stay at the authentic homestay
Stay at the authentic homestay
Banana flower salad (Nom Hoa Chuoi Rung)
Banana flower salad (Nom Hoa Chuoi Rung)
Banana flower salad (Nom Hoa Chuoi Rung)
Banana flower salad (Nom Hoa Chuoi Rung)
Grilled Stream Fish (Ca Suoi Nuong)
Grilled Stream Fish (Ca Suoi Nuong)
Grilled Stream Fish (Ca Suoi Nuong)
Roasted Duck Co Lung (Vit Quay Co Lung)
Roasted Duck Co Lung (Vit Quay Co Lung)
Roasted Duck Co Lung (Vit Quay Co Lung)
Scenic beauty throughout the year
Scenic beauty throughout the year
Scenic beauty throughout the year
Scenic beauty throughout the year
Scenic beauty throughout the year
Scenic beauty throughout the year
Various interesting activities to do
Various interesting activities to do
Various interesting activities to do
Various interesting activities to do
Various interesting activities to do
The stress-free retreat
The stress-free retreat
The stress-free retreat
The stress-free retreat
The stress-free retreat
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