Lô Lô Chải – a charming fairy-tale village of serenity beneath the Lũng Cú flagpole

Nestled at the foot of the famous Dragon Mountain in Lũng Cú commune, Đồng Văn district, Hà Giang, the cultural village of Lô Lô Chải is merely 1km away from the legendary northern flagpole, making it a captivating traditional tourism spot.

Lô Lô Chải – a picturesque and tranquil village beneath the Lũng Cú flagpole

Lô Lô Chải is the home to 114 households of Lô Lô and Mông ethnic groups, with the majority being Lô Lô people. They successfully preserve both material and spiritual cultural values, expressed through traditional architectural styles and crafts like embroidery, weaving, and woodworking.

Traditional folk dances and unique cultural festivals are also preserved and celebrated, notably the 26 traditional dances performed with bronze drums in various occasions such as lullabies, weddings, funerals, and courtship songs. These rich folk cultural expressions contribute to the uniqueness of Lô Lô Chải as a distinctive tourism product.

Upon arriving in Lô Lô Chải, visitors are immediately captivated by the charm of the traditional stilt houses. Women of the Lô Lô tribe skillfully embroider and weave vibrant terracotta fabrics by the window frames. In 2022, the traditional handicraft of “Decorative Arts on the Costume of Lô Lô People” was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Additionally, Lô Lô Chải village was acknowledged as an exemplary cultural tourism village in Hà Giang province.

Explore and experience Lô Lô Chải, where visitors get the chance to try planting and harvesting seasonal vegetables. Indulge in local dishes such as fermented soybeans, bamboo-tube cooked meat, dried pork, fermented glutinous rice beer, and more. Additionally, you can visit the Lũng Cú flagpole, milestone 428, and more. Currently, the village has around 37 traditional stilt houses, most of which have been renovated into homestays for overnight stays and to provide a traditional living experience.

The homestays are all arranged in the traditional style of the Lô Lô people, with a spacious common living area and traditional water-drinking systems. Ancient Lô Lô artifacts are displayed in the rooms, creating a cozy and friendly atmosphere for visitors. Homestay prices in Lô Lô Chải range from 150,000 to 800,000 VND per night, depending on dorm or private room accommodations.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour