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Hidden under Dragon Mountain with 4 sides surrounded by mountains and forests; and is home to the Lo Lo and Hmong ethnic minorities, Lo Lo Chai village has extremely unique ancient and rustic features that attract many tourists when coming to Ha Giang.
A corner of the village of Lo Lo Brushed seen from above, surrounded by mountains and forests @vnexpress
Coming to Ha Giang, visitors not only admire the charming scenery here but also feel the rhythm of life that is not rushed and rushed like big cities. The people here are also very simple, simple, and hospitable.
For those looking for an address to escape the smoky city, this fairytale-like Village will be the ideal destination you can save in your travel guide. Learn about the village with Asia King Travel!
The village lies in Lung Cu Commune, Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province. It is just 1 kilometer from Lung Cu Flagpole (the northernmost point of Vietnam), so don’t forget to visit these two attractions at once.
The road to the ancient village of Lo Lo Chai @tiendao
Due to the nature of the terrain and its location quite deep in the mountains, the road to Lo Lo Chai village is difficult to travel along with the undeveloped traffic system due to the rough roads. However, because of that, the village still retains its original royal, primitive and idyllic features.
Therefore, the best way to get to the village is by motorbike or hire a local to drive. Or more simply, book a motorbike tour.
Up to 90% of the people living in this village are Lo Lo ethnic minority, with unique traditional values still preserved today, the life of the people here is extremely characteristic and colorful.
The people can speak both Vietnamese and Lo Lo, also known as Di. This is the language belonging to the Sino-Tibetan language family. The beauty of the people shows very clearly the beauty of the Lo Lo national identity.
The people of the comb batch always have separate, simple and generous beauty @tiendao
The cultures of the Lo Lo people are also expressed through cultural festivals and rituals. Although the village is small, there are many rituals such as sacrifices to heaven, prayers for peace, and offerings to the earth god,... These festivals and rituals show gratitude and respect with gods. They also go through those rituals and rituals to wish to be blessed and given good things by the gods.
The Lo Lo Chai people mainly worship ancestors and they believe that all living beings have souls.
The poetic scenery is like a romantic fairytale village of Lo Lo Chai @Tiendao
Because of their minority nature and lifestyle, the Lolochai people will elect a clan head, known as a Bid Uncle or Bimaw, who will be responsible for worshipping and maintaining the customs. One of the unique rituals in the culture of the comb is to dress up, dance, and fight while holding a funeral instead of the prayer or silence that you often see in other cultures.
The main ingredients in the meals are plain rice and cornmeal, which are often served with some meats such as buffalo meat and beef,...
Cooc mo cake of Lo Lo is made from sticky rice, red peanuts and salt @dulich
In terms of specialties, Lo Lo has many typical dishes such as nam pia, thang co, sausages, ... some types of cakes such as chi ma donuts, cooc mo cakes, and black sticky rice,... There is also a relatively strange and extremely challenging dish for visitors, which is rotten beans made from black soy sauce brewed and then dried.
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Traditional costumes are also a unique and different beauty of the Lo Lo people, they are divided into 3 types corresponding to the 3 main groups of people. Blouses, round necks, slit chests, lame pants decorated with more patterns for women in flower lots.
A square-necked, pull-over, wide-sleeved shirt, a rectangular piece of fabric with a long beam behind the hips, and leggings wrapped around the legs for black lot women.
Lolo women in traditional clothes @dichungxe
Round neck tops, slit chests, pants wrapped in a mezzanine, shirts can be worn with a square neck or pullovers for women in white lots.
And men will often wear short blouses and wide-legged pants sewn with indigo-dyed fabric. During the holidays. They often have extra scarves on their heads with fringes and beads that closely resemble women's outfits.
If you want to stay in Lo Lo Chai for a few nights to enjoy a peaceful and simple life here, you have many options with good quality:
Motogo home: located in the center of the village, ancient design, many impressions, not too fussy in decoration, spacious space. There are other services such as an outside bar open 24 hours a day. Room rates range from 550,000 VND – 900,000 VND.
Homestay MOTOGO is located in the center of Lo Lo Chai village with a view of the Lung Cu flagpole with a unique design @Motogo
Lolo Village Homestay: located in the center of the village, right at the beginning, with a panoramic view of the village and Lung Cu flagpole. The homestay has a cozy space, a unique design, and also organizes many interesting programs such as a tea ceremony in the afternoon. Room rates range from 800,000 VND – 1,200,000 VND.
Lolo Village Homestay has a pure beauty, unique art design style @Lolovillage
Homie Homestay Lolochai: Built and designed in the traditional ancient style, maintaining the typical lifestyle of people in the Northwest highlands, with an overall warm color intertwined with the beautiful scenery of Dong Van karst plateau and stretching terraced fields. Room rates range from 800,000 VND - 1,400,000 VND.
The design is artistic, not too sophisticated, leaving the lightness and simplicity of ancient houses @homiehomestay
To feel the best atmosphere of the village, the most appropriate time is probably winter. Because of the feeling of enjoying the cold air, gathering around the pot of victory, and enjoying a few cups of corn wine. That warm atmosphere will bring unforgettable experiences to visitors.
The center of Lo Lo Chai village on sunny days @Tiendao
However, if you don't like the cold, summer is a great choice, because it is a mountain village, so the air will be much milder, and cooler, and the sun is not too harsh.
If you're looking for a tourist destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of urban life, Lo Lo Chai is a great place to stay. Coming here, you clearly feel a peaceful, slow life with open air, living in harmony with nature. If you are interested in this small village, contact Asia King Travel to be able to plan an interesting trip!
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