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Travel to the Northwest and make a stop at Hong Ngai in Son La, an ancient and stunning Hmong village closely tied to the tale of A Phu and his wife.
Explore Hong Ngai village in Son La, the birthplace of the A Phu couple
Hong Ngai is a quaint hamlet in Bac Yen town, Bac Yen district, Son La. Predominantly inhabited by the Hmong community, it still retains its unique charm of primitive life in harmony with the forested mountains. Hong Ngai
Like many other villages across the S-shaped land, Hong Ngai has its own unique story. It tells of the hardworking Hmong, Dao, and Ha Nhi peoples, living peacefully with their fields, until sudden cold spells brought by the harsh winter made the bamboo and thatch houses inadequate, food supplies dwindled, and the cold and hunger led to the loss of many lives in the village.
Furthermore, bandits raided and devastated the village, cries of the people pierced the heavens. Moved by their plight, the deity Hong Ngai was sent to teach the villagers how to build sturdy earthen houses to withstand the cold and deter invaders, leading the villagers to honor the deity by naming their village Hong Ngai.
Travelers heading to Northwest Vietnam wanting to visit Hong Ngai can take three different routes. One is to travel starting from Tram Tau, Yen Bai province via the route that connects Sơn La and Yen Bai provinces. Two is from Sơn La city heading towards Bac Yen about 80 km, then crossing Chen Pass approximately 20 km straight to Bac Yen town. Three is from Muong Coi, Phu Yen to enter.
All routes leading to Hong Ngai pass through the magnificent overlapping mountains and forests of Northwest tourism. Upon reaching Hong Ngai, you will be impressed by the path around the village and then the wall houses appear. Many houses have been newly built but still retain their traditional appearance, with houses covered in moss enhancing the beauty of time along with the wind, rain, and cold mist of the highlands.
Hong Ngai today is very different from before. The bustling market gathers many ethnic people. During the apple season, everywhere is filled with the enticing scent of apples. Especially, in Hong Ngai, ask the locals for directions to visit A Phu Cave, considered the place where A Phu couple once escaped from the oppression of the Pá Tra dynasty.
Not only is there beautiful scenery, not only are there old stories, but in Hong Ngai, there is also the affection of the local people shown through a meal rich in cultural identity with bamboo rice, corn cakes, and wild boar dish carefully prepared from delicate hands and sincere hearts that are too warm.
According to Mytour
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