Another area of outstanding beauty and culture that you can’t miss this time is Pu Luong Nature Reserve – it has been constantly overtaken several other reputed Vietnam attractions, such as Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Mai Chau, Sapa, etc. And sure enough, there is always a reason for that! To get more information, you can click: Tours on Indochina

Stretching from Mai Chau in the Northwest to Cuc Phuong National Park in the Southeast, Pu Luong’s landscape is blessed by nature not just with its breathtaking limestone panoramas and other poetic rice terraces. Let’s discover the primeval beauty of Pu Luong – the highest peak of the village:

Pu Luong in a lush green valley with many villages around

A spectacular view of Pu Luong from above – source: internet

Nowadays, Pu Luong has become one of the most popular destinations for a few days trips from Hanoi. The scenery here is just incredible with 2 ranges of mountain slopes while both sides are filled up with the alluring terraced rice paddies. This hidden gem of the Northern Vietnam is among some “off the beaten path” sites near Hanoi that is highly recommended by explorers lately.

The beauty of Pu Luong can be easily seen through its natural landscape with a great abundance of fauna and flora. Also, don’t miss crossing a suspension bridge and even climbing the slopes here, which is something really unique to do in a nature reserve. From here, by listening carefully, you will be able to hear the rumbling sound of the 2 grandiose waterfalls at a larger distance.

Are you excited to see such a green terraced rice field in Pu Luong- source: internet

However, it’s only about the beauty of Pu Luong but also the friendly locals around here. As a visitor, you will be invited to their own homes for a cup of tea on the way exploring the area. Their culture is very rich – Villagers are seen to live in little villages hidden in the valleys. These traditional homes are mostly houses on stilts. Interestingly, there are so many great things for you to experience while being here:

The locals reduce their hunger after spending the entire day to contemplate the beautiful nature and then taking eating the typical rice dishes with some banana flower salad. Corn liquor and boiled duck meat are also the two most favorite foods here, in case you’re interested! cruise mekong river

However, if you don’t want to stay in these local homestays, then where you will live then? Let’s choose Pu Luong Retreat:

A bright and open balcony to enjoy the beauty of Pu Luong below- source: internet

Stay in an Eco Resort Amid Terraced Rice Paddies

The beauty of Pu Luong is still glowing, even when you choose to stay in a big bungalow like this one. Pu Luong Retreat offers you 2 sorts of accommodation, but the budget one is when you decide to live in stilt houses. These homes are specially designed pretty much like those of the local Thai people. There would be around 15 people in one place and they must share bathrooms downstairs.

The first impression on this place is how spacious the whole resort’s area would be when getting inside. Both restaurant and reception areas here are mixed into an open area that overlooks the appealing terraced fields beneath. Every room is quite large and often going with a bright balcony viewing directly at the entire valley. Thus, don’t be shy to rush to it and snap some gorgeous photos of the landscape and the picturesque villages  here before succumbing to your sleepiness.

Pu Luong definitely deserves a gem in your travel scene of the Northern Vietnam. Though the tourism has been growing strong recently, the country still wants to reserve the local customs and culture of this place as much as possible! And until then, will nature or the beauty of Pu Luong be spoiled by human’s interference yet? We have not known yet!

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