Lan Dat Village

Lan Dat Village is a popular tourist spot in Lang Son, known for its natural beauty and refreshing landscape, located 10km from Huu Lien commune.

This small village is near the Dong Lam grassland, surrounded by limestone mountains with mist, and is hard to reach due to its remote location.

To get to the village, visitors must cross a steep mountain path with sharp cliffs and winding roads, but it's worth it for the peaceful atmosphere.

Although the journey is difficult, visitors can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere without traffic noise, pollution, and crowds in Lan Dat Village.

Lan Dat offers local food like grilled chicken, smoked meat, and bee pupae for visitors to try.

Visitors should prepare food and drinks in advance because the area lacks tourism services, with fewer than 10 households living there.

Lan Ty valley

Visitors can do outdoor activities in Lan Ty valley.

Lan Ty valley is 120km from Hanoi, located in the Huu Lien special-use forest, and is a favorite destination due to its cool climate and beautiful scenery.

Each season changes the valley's appearance completely.

In summer, the area fills with water and becomes a crystal-clear lake.

In winter, the water recedes, revealing a vast valley with green grass.

The valley attracts adventure enthusiasts with activities like rock climbing, abseiling, and stand-up paddleboarding, amidst its diverse landscape.

Exploring Oc Cave is a popular experience for visitors.

Oc Cave has stunning stalactites and a 'snail cemetery' with natural snail shells in striking formations.

Quynh Son village

Quynh Son is a community tourism village in Bac Son valley, 180km from Hanoi, known for its natural beauty and cultural identity.

The village was the first community tourism village in Lang Son, established in 2010.

Quynh Son has over 400 traditional stilt houses, many of which are hundreds of years old, preserved through generations.

The houses face south, backed by limestone mountains, with traditional yin-yang roof tiles for warmth and good fortune.

The Tay people believe south-facing homes bring prosperity and warmth to the family.

The traditional roof tiles help keep houses cool in summer and warm in winter.

Visitors can walk around the village, admire the stilt houses, and enjoy activities like stand-up paddleboarding and hiking.

In November, visitors can experience the Bac Son golden harvest festival with traditional rice harvesting competitions.

Quynh Son cuisine features specialties like black banh chung, mountain ginger sausage, and roasted duck.

Thao Trinh