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Gentle peace of life in picturesque northern mountains

Travellers looking to experience a slow pace of life should visit Hoang Thu Pho commune in the northern province of Lao Cai’s Bac Ha district.
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Hanoi (VNA) - Travellers looking to experience a slow pace of life shouldvisit Hoang Thu Pho commune in the northern province of Lao Cai’s Bac Ha district.

FromBac Ha, they can take a motorbike 12km drive to reach Hoang Thu Pho to admirethe beautiful landscapes there.

Theplace is home to a large community of ethnic Mong, ancient snow tea trees andplum and peach fruits.

Thereare imposing mountains rising to the sky and majestic forests.

HoangThu Pho looks like a picture postcard with its immense green trees, corn andrice fields and a harmonious combination of nature and life that waits to bediscovered.

Themelodies of mountains and streams can be clearly heard as can the songs ofbirds in the jungle.

Visitorsshould take a path leading to the centre of the commune to explore theleisurely daily life of the Mong.

Theycan experience home-stay in their wooden houses by a stream, breathing thefresh air and admiring the wild nature.

Atnight they can enjoy corn wine and char-grilled chicken served with cham cheo,a unique salt of the Mong, or sticky rice served with roasted chicken andginger and grilled pig.-VNA
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