Temporarily leaving the noisy, bustling atmosphere of the city, we went to Hang Tau area, Ta So village, Chieng Hac commune, Moc Chau district, a place that tourists liken to a "primitive village" to feel the wild, peaceful, and charming beauty of this land.
Hang Tau is located in a valley in Ta So village, nearly 20 km from the center of Moc Chau. This place stands out with its lush green lawns, wooden houses of the Mong ethnic group forming an isolated area, surrounded by immense forests. Hang Tau has no electricity, no mobile signal, no internet and is still very wild, the scenery here is like a miniature steppe in the middle of the Northwest mountains and forests.
Hang Tau view from above.
Mr. Mua A Lu, the Secretary of the Party Cell and Village Head of Ta So, said: 'Hang Tau, which means 'basin' or 'flatland' in the Mong language, used to be a grazing ground for the villagers. In recent years, as Ta So has become a community tourism destination, Hang Tau, with its pristine and poetic landscape, has attracted many tourists seeking fresh air and beautiful photos with the mountains and the Mong ethnic people.
Tourists "check in" before entering Hang Tau.
Many families choose Hang Tau as a weekend relaxation destination.
From Ta So village to Hang Tau area, you have to cross about 5km of steep, rocky road. The road to Hang Tau is most beautiful in spring with mountains on one side and green fields on the other, passing through valleys with brilliant patches of white plum blossoms and yellow mustard flowers under the deep blue sky...
Hang Tau is considered a "primitive village".
Below the valley, Hang Tau appears peaceful and poetic with vast grasslands and traditional houses of the Mong people. Visitors can immerse themselves in nature, feel the fresh, cool air of the steppe; listen to the sounds of the mountains and forests. In addition to taking pictures of the scenery and people here, visitors can also experience the daily life activities of the Mong people, such as: participating in farming, raising animals, digging bamboo shoots, learning how to embroider; participating in Mong ethnic games, such as playing tu lu, throwing pao; or enjoying hot grilled rice cakes, sipping a cup of strong corn wine...
Tourists experience traditional games in Hang Tau.
Tourists playing on Hang Tau lawn.
Developing sustainable tourism, with the support of Moc Chau district, in August 2023, Hang Tau Tourism Cooperative was established, this is the first model of tourism services exploited by Mong ethnic people in Moc Chau district. Mr. Mua A Cho, Director of Hang Tau Tourism Cooperative, said: The Cooperative currently has 20 member households, all in Hang Tau. Cooperative members serve to pick up and drop off visitors, experience the Hang Tau area, cooperate with families to do homestay in Ta So village, provide food and accommodation when visitors have a need. We are determined to preserve the pristine natural landscape and traditional cultural features to develop tourism and promote it to domestic and international visitors.
Hang Tau has 100% Mong ethnic people living.
Although it was established not long ago, with the attraction of natural landscapes and unique culture and cuisine, Hang Tau Tourism Cooperative has been and is promoting its effectiveness, the cooperative welcomes an average of 3,000 visitors/month, with an average revenue of about 100 million VND/month.
Enthusiastically exploring and capturing beautiful moments in Hang Tau, Ms. Nguyen Thuy Lan, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: Everything here is very wild, the air is fresh and cool; the friendly people give us a sense of peace, dispelling all stress and fatigue. I will definitely come back with my friends to explore this land.
Hang Tau is chosen by many tourists when coming to Moc Chau.
With its wild and poetic beauty, Hang Tau is becoming an attractive destination for tourists on their journey to explore Moc Chau - the leading natural destination in Asia and the world.
Viet Anh - Duy Tung