Bustling Ta Mung market in Lai Chau

The Ta Mung market is more than just a trading hub for locals. It’s a vibrant gathering space for cultural exchange and community interaction among ethnic groups such as the H’Mong and Thai.

The Ta Mung market attracts visitors eager to experience the distinctive cultural features of Lai Chau province in particular and the Northwest region in general. (Photo: VNA)

The Ta Mung market in Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province, is located at over 1,300 meters above sea level, offering a cool climate year-round. It is about 40 kilometers from the district centre. (Photo: VNA)

The market day isn’t just for adults. It is also a joy for children with the excitement of their mothers buying them new clothes. (Photo: VNA)

Visitors to the Ta Mung market can also admire cultural displays from the H’Mong and Thai ethnic communities, showcasing their unique cultural heritage. (Photo: VNA)

People come to the market to buy agricultural products made by the local community. (Photo: VNA)

Though outside influences have reached many villages, leading some ethnic groups to change their daily clothing, the H’Mong women here continue to preserve their cultural heritage by wearing traditional attire. (Photo: VNA)

The market only opens twice a month, so many people come not only to trade goods but also to catch up with each other. (Photo: VNA)

The entrance to Ta Mung market is built in a spacious and sturdy manner. (Photo: VNA)