Lao Cai
1 day
Walking
$50 USD
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Muong Hum is located about three hours drive from Lao Cai station. It is the most typical and colorful market in the area offering you the opportunity to meet a large variety of ethnic minorities such as The Ha Nhi, The Phu La, The Tu Di, the Black Dao, the Giay, the Red Hmong and the Black Hmong. Another highlight of this trip is a visit of Muong Vi caves having beautiful stalagmite and stalactite. 

SUMMARY

  • Duration: 1 day

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Walking

ITINERARY

Upon arrival at Lao Cai railway station, you will be met up by local guide and driver then transferred to Muong Hum which is located 35km from Y Ty border. The market is open only on Sunday. Many ethnic minority come to the market to sell their homemade products including vegetables, fruits and also domestic animal. There are the Ha Nhi, the Phu La, the Tu Di, the Black Dao, the Giay, the Red Hmong. After spending the whole morning exploring the market, you will have lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will visit Muong Vi caves if weather permitting. Stretching thousand meters long, the caves are carved with beautiful stalagmite and stalactite. Then we get back on our vehicle for the journey back to Lao Cai. End tour.

Approx: 5 hours driving/ 0.5-hour walking/ 1-hour lunch 

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide 
  • Transportation
  • All indicated meals (B as breakfast; L as lunch; D as dinner)
  • All entrance fees and permits
  • All needed accommodation (Hotel or homestay if any)
  • Boat on Chay River (if any)

Exclusion:

  • Tips
  • Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
  • Medical Insurance
  • All other services not indicated above