(daidoanket.vn) - Ta So is considered a "plateau on a plateau", located in Chieng Hac commune, Moc Chau district, Son La province - a tourist destination that is increasingly attracting visitors thanks to its beautiful natural scenery and the simple lifestyle of the Mong ethnic people.
Coming to Ta So village on weekends, visitors can experience folk games such as throwing pao, beating tu lu... Photo source: DT&PT
If you are looking for a place away from the hustle and bustle of city life, Ta So village is the perfect destination.
Ta So is located on the Moc Chau plateau, famous for its year-round cool climate and majestic natural scenery. Surrounding the village are green rice fields, undulating mountains and winding trails. Life here is very peaceful, a place where visitors can "heal" all the worries of life.
The people of Ta So village still maintain their traditional lifestyle with simple wooden houses leaning against the mountains. The roofs are surrounded by lush green gardens and livestock and poultry are raised in a self-sufficient manner. The indigenous people live together in a united and harmonious community.
Ta So is perhaps most beautiful in spring, when apricot, plum and peach blossoms bloom all over the plateau. The pure white or light pink flowers dot the lush green space, creating a stunning natural picture. However, for tourists who love to explore, Ta So is beautiful in any season.
The climate is cool all year round, visitors can visit the village in any season. However, spring (from February to April) is the most beautiful time when the plateau is filled with plum, peach and apricot blossoms. The light spring rains make the space even more poetic.
Coming to Ta So, visitors will be immersed in the slow and simple life of the local people. In the morning, the sound of roosters crowing echoes throughout the village, the people working hard in the fields. In the afternoon, children gather to play in front of their houses, laughter echoes everywhere.
The Mong people in Ta So are very friendly and hospitable. They are always ready to welcome visitors with smiles and enthusiasm. Visitors can also participate in their daily activities such as farming, raising animals, picking bamboo shoots in the forest, or learning brocade embroidery from skillful women.
In recent years, Ta So village has developed more homestays to serve tourists. Homestays here are not too convenient but cozy and clean, bringing a feeling of closeness to nature and village life. In the evening, visitors can join in the campfire, roast potatoes, roast corn, sing together and enjoy the typical cold air of the plateau.
A trip to Ta So would not be complete if visitors missed the opportunity to enjoy the specialties of the Mong people. Thang co, grilled jungle fowl, and can wine are traditional dishes with unique flavors. Especially during the festival season, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in traditional games and enjoy special folk art performances.
Thanks to the favorable climate and soil, Ta So people grow many kinds of fresh vegetables. Tourists will enjoy meals from clean, self-sufficient food sources. To have a complete trip, tourists should remember to bring warm clothes, windbreakers, scarves and sneakers. If traveling in winter, tourists should prepare thick clothes and sleeping bags to keep warm.
According to: daidoanket.vn