Lao Cai
1/2 day
Walking
$17 USD
DESCRIBE

Taphin is a unique village where 2 ethnic groups, Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities, live their own way with no cultural mixture. You will experience how different they are in many ways by visiting the local house.

 

SUMMARY
  • Duration: 1/2 day

  • Destination: Lao Cai

  • Activities: Walking

ITINERARY

Today, we will visit Ta Phin commune, 14km southeast of Sapa town. Located in a large valley, surrounded by high mountains, which covered by pine trees and forest, Ta Phin commune is home to the Red Dzao and Black H’mong ethnics. Although living closed to each other for decades, these two ethnic people are very different: The H’mong are cheerful and open minded while the Red Dzao are economical and reserved.

Taking a short drive to the center of the valley, you will enjoy an easy walk following village path around the valley, paying visit to H’mong hamlets scattering from the bottom of the valley to higher mountain slopes. From high elevation, great view of the valley stretching under your feet. Continue your walk to the Red Dzao village in which you will meet groups of women making handicrafts includes embroidered clothes, handbags…After that transferring back to Sapa

Approx: 1.5 hours driving/ 1.5 hours walking.

INCLUSION/EXCLUSION

Inclusion:

  • English speaking guide 
  • All needed transport
  • Water, snack and fruit
  • Entrance fees
  • (Lunch on full day walk)

Exclusion:

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