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Through small
Hmong villages to Taphin
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DETAILED ITINERARY
(Matra - Taphin)
What to expect:
You will leave the busy life behind to enjoy a nice walk in an area, which
is not touristy as well as visit a small village of Black Hmong minority.
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Itinerary:
The walk commence from Sapa on a trail running through the beautiful gardens
and lush pine forests. You will then pass through the Black Hmong ethnic
minority village of Matra, a very small village hiding way from the
civilisation. The walk continue through rice paddy fields and spectacular
scenery. During the day you will also be able to visit a local school. You
will enjoy your lunch before arriving at the Taphin village. Here you can
hear about the unmixed cultural life of Black Hmong and Red Dao minorities,
2 largest ethnic groups in the area. You can already recognise them by
dressing while they are both very famous of handicraft. You will enjoy
walking among local people. The trip also offers you the opportunity to
visit the local houses as well as visit the local caves. You will return
Sapa by car.
Approx: 0,5
hour driving/ 4 hours walking/ 1 hour lunch.
Note: The trip
is recommended in any weather. |
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