(HBO) – Travelling to Muong Giang Mo village (Mo hamlet at present) in Binh Thanh commune of Hoa Binh’s Cao Phong district in early October, or harvest time, visitors will be impressed by the fragrance and colour of terraced fields shifting from green to yellow.
Mo hamlet is a peaceful place
basked in autumn sunshine. It is a perfect picture of stilt houses amidst
forest and expansive mountains, with chirping birds and gentle flowing streams.
Local people lead a simple and peaceful life and value sincerity.

Mo hamlet in Binh Thanh
commune (Cao Phong district) with traditional stilt houses and pristine
landscape, which is a draw to visitors.
The hamlet is 12km away from
downtown Hoa Binh city. Housing over 100 stilt houses of Muong people, it keeps
local cultural traits intact, from the house shape to daily activities.
It is attractive to foreign
tourists and students as they can explore and enjoy the pure atmosphere and
beautiful landscapes to ease fatigue and worries in life.
Nguyen Thi My, who was among
the first ones in the hamlet to engage in tourism activities, said local people
earn their living mostly from rice cultivation, tree growing and animal
husbandry. In traditional stilt houses, they still keep a traditional daily
life, with many home and working tools made of wood and bamboo, such as
weaving looms, bows and farming tools. Of note, women of Muong group excel in
weaving and making cushions. They often create handmade traditional craft
products to introduce to tourists.
Visitors will be warmly welcome
by locals either on the road or at any stilt houses. They can explore Muong
culture through listening to stories of the hosts. During overnight trips, tourists
will be treated with local specialties of banana wine, corn wine and dishes
like sticky rice, fish, pork, as well as songs and dances of Muong people if
they are interested, to learn about local culture and custom.
Bui Yen Minh, tourism officer
of the culture-sports office of Cao Phong district said that community-based
tourism in Muong Giang Mo village attracts tourists as it successfully
conserves outstanding traditional traits of Muong culture. Together with
pristine landscapes, the village has become a can’t-miss destination in the
journey to discover and explore the Hoa Binh reservoir tourist site./.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
Located just a 20-minute drive from Hoa Binh City, Ora Hill Farmstay & Glamping Hoa Binh is a captivating new destination nestled in Mo hamlet, Bình Thanh commune, Cao Phong district. Combining farming with leisure, this tranquil retreat is perfect for those seeking balance, joy, and an immersive experience in the expansive beauty of nature.