Visiting Ta So village on weekends, tourists can experience folk games such as pao throwing and tu lu playing... (Image source: DT&PT)

If travelers are looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle and pressures of city life, Ta So village is the perfect destination.

Ta So is located on the Moc Chau plateau, famous for its cool climate year-round and majestic natural scenery. Surrounding the village are lush green rice fields, rolling mountains, and winding trails. Life here is very peaceful, a place where visitors can "heal" from all the worries of life.

The people of Ta So village still maintain traditional lifestyles with simple wooden houses nestled against the mountainside. Their homes are surrounded by lush green gardens, and livestock and poultry are raised in a self-sufficient manner. The local people live closely together in a united and harmonious community.

Ta So is perhaps most beautiful in spring, when apricot, plum, and peach blossoms bloom profusely across the plateau. The pristine white or pale pink blossoms dot the lush green landscape, creating a stunning natural scene. However, for adventurous travelers, Ta So is beautiful in every season.

With a cool climate year-round, visitors can visit the village at any time of year. However, spring (from February to April) is the most beautiful time when the plateau is filled with the vibrant colors of plum, peach, and apricot blossoms. The gentle spring rains further enhance the romantic atmosphere.

In Ta So, visitors can immerse themselves in the slow-paced and simple life of the local people. In the morning, the sound of roosters crowing echoes throughout the village as the hardworking villagers head to the fields to work. In the afternoon, children gather to play in front of their houses, their laughter filling the air.

The Hmong 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, livestock raising, foraging for bamboo shoots in the forest, or learning traditional embroidery from skilled women.

In recent years, Ta So village has developed more homestays to serve tourists. The homestays here are not overly luxurious but are cozy and clean, offering a feeling of closeness to nature and village life. In the evening, tourists can participate in bonfires, roast potatoes and corn, sing together, and enjoy the cool, crisp air characteristic of the highlands.

A trip to Ta So would be incomplete without the opportunity to sample the local Mong ethnic group's specialties. Thang Co (a traditional stew), grilled wild chicken, and rice wine are just some of the dishes that are rich in tradition and have a unique flavor. Especially during festivals, visitors can participate in traditional games and enjoy spectacular folk art performances.

Thanks to the favorable climate and soil, the people of Ta So grow many kinds of fresh and delicious vegetables. Tourists will enjoy meals made from clean, self-sufficient food. For a complete trip, tourists should remember to bring warm clothes, windbreakers, scarves, and athletic shoes. If visiting in winter, tourists should prepare thick clothing and sleeping bags to stay warm.

Source: daidoanket.vn