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Long Coc Tea Hill - A unique and enticing destination in the Ancestral Land of Phu Tho. @Minh_Kế_fotos
1. Brief Introduction to the Enchanting Long Coc Tea Plantation
Long Coc Tea Plantation
These lush green tea hills form inverted bowls, creating a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a painted masterpiece. @Minh_Ke_fotos
Emerging as a novel tourist spot in Phu Tho province, it attracts visitors with its poetic and picturesque scenery. Beyond beholding the vast, meandering tea hills, visitors to Long Coc also have the opportunity to explore high-quality tea varieties such as LDP1, LDP2, PH1, PH8, etc. Moreover, this is a fantastic chance for you to indulge in special teas like Shan Snow Tea and Bat Tien Tea.
2. Optimal Time to Visit Long Coc Tea Hills
Exploring Long Coc Tea Hills
Travelers can explore the tea oasis of Long Coc at any time throughout the year. @huongchanel88
For captivating photos, visitors should come here in the early morning, ideally around the beginning of summer. During that time, the entire space will be immersed in a veil of mystical morning mist, accompanied by a hint of the gentle morning sunlight. In that enchanting atmosphere, everything around suddenly becomes beautiful and surprisingly serene.
3. Transportation and Getting to Long Coc Tea Plantation
Long Coc Tea Plantation
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From Hanoi, take a scenic route to visit the picturesque Long Coc tea hills through one of the following enchanting pathways:
Long Coc Tea Hill in Phu Tho
4. Accommodation options when visiting Long Coc Tea Hill
The most popular accommodation options in Long Coc are camping and homestays. Homestays along the route to Xuan Son National Park can accommodate 30-40 guests. In addition to lodging, homestays also host cultural performances and bonfire events. Some recommended stops when visiting Long Coc Tea Hill include:
Camping on the hill brings you delightful experiences. @thaophuong__
Additionally, travelers can also stay at hotels in Phu Tho for convenient exploration of various tourist attractions in the province.
5. Exciting experiences await you only at Long Coc Tea Hill
Dubbed as the 'Halong Bay of the midlands,' Long Coc stands as one of the most beautiful tea hills in Vietnam. With abundant potential for tourism development, this place offers a plethora of exciting experiences waiting for you to discover.
Admire the masterpiece beauty of the inverted teacup-shaped tea hill
Long Coc Tea Hill spans over 600 hectares, characterized by lush green landscapes, as beautiful as a painting. The rolling hills cascade, extending one after another to the horizon, resembling giant upside-down teacups. Adding charm to this majestic natural canvas are images of tea pickers with bamboo baskets on their backs, wearing conical hats, creating a picturesque scene.
Sunrise is the most enchanting moment of the day in Long Coc. @Minh_Ke_fotos
Long Coc Tea Hill in Phu Tho
Capture the perfect 'instagrammable' moment at the lush green tea spiral island
The extensive green hues of the spiral tea island in Long Coc serve as a super cute backdrop for 'instagrammable' moments. Sunrise is the ideal time for capturing tea hill photos. At this moment, the tea hills are still veiled in morning mist, with dewdrops lingering on the leaves, creating a dreamlike and picturesque scene, reminiscent of a fairyland.
The lush green tea hill is a super cute backdrop for check-in enthusiasts. @huongchanel88
Long Coc Tea Hill
Explore the unique culture of the Mường and Dao ethnic groups in Kha Cuu
Kha Cuu is home to many Mường and Dao ethnic people. When visiting Long Coc, along the streams and winding waterways, travelers will easily encounter Mường and Dao girls crossing the streams. On their shoulders are bundles of heavy golden rice, and on their lips, a warm and welcoming smile.
Mường girls joyfully playing by the watercourse. @Ut_Muoi
Just like the natural landscapes, life here is incredibly peaceful, with people harmonizing with nature. In the villages, you feel immersed in that tranquil rhythm, where all the hustle and bustle of urban life quickly fades away. Particularly, this place is an ideal destination for you to explore the unique local culture, savor mountainous cuisine, and enjoy a cup of fragrant, strong local wine.
Experience tea picking and learn about the specialty tea production process
Long Coc Tea Hill tour
Follow the footsteps of the locals during tea harvesting. @shutterstock
6. What to eat when traveling to Long Coc Tea Hill?
One of the most delightful experiences when visiting the green tea capital, Long Coc, is savoring the local specialties. Explore this land, and you must try the following dishes:
Sour Meat in Thanh Son
Sour meat is a distinctive dish of the Mường people in Thanh Son, made with pork and finely ground roasted rice. The meat is pickled in bamboo tubes, combined with unique spices, creating an irresistibly delicious flavor.
Sour meat - a specialty of the Mường people in Thanh Son. @Bao_Dan_Toc_va_Phat_Trien
Ear-shaped cakes
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Ear-shaped cakes are a familiar delicacy in Phu Tho. @yen_bju
Tamarind braised fish
Tamarind in Phu Tho comes in two types: sour tamarind and black tamarind, harvested from late May to early June in the lunar calendar. Tamarind is used to prepare various dishes, but the most delicious is tamarind braised fish. With its unique flavor, tamarind braised fish has left a lasting impression on countless travelers from their very first taste.
Tamarind braised fish - a delightful dish that leaves a lasting impression on diners. @Bao_Phu_Nu
Banana flower salad
Lam Thao banana flower porridge is a dish with a rustic yet impressively unforgettable flavor. The essence of this dish lies in peppered banana, pork ribs, liver, ginger, and soy sauce. When consumed, the porridge has a rich, fragrant, and slightly spicy taste of ginger, ensuring that travelers can indulge without getting tired of it.
The simple taste of Lam Thao banana flower porridge captivates the hearts of travelers. @Bao_Van_Hoa
7. Specialties to bring back when traveling to Long Coc Tea Hill
Long Coc Tea Hill
Long Coc tea is the perfect gift for you to bring back. @shutterstock
Things to note when visiting Long Coc Tea Hill
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