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PU LUONG - GET LOST IN THE VALLEY

October 03, 2023

Located in the middle of Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces, Pu Luong Nature Reserve attracts tourists with the pristine, peaceful beauty of the valley and the culture of ethnic communities here.
Located about 95km northwest of Tho Xuan airport (Thanh Hoa province), Pu Luong Nature Reserve located in two districts, Ba Thuoc and Quan Hoa does not make you disappointed. The scenery here makes a strong impression with primeval forests, terraced fields covered with hills and mountains; and a mild and pleasant climate all year round.
 
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The village is surrouned by beautiful terrace fields
 
In recent years, Pu Luong has been mentioned as a "phenomenon" of tourism in Thanh Hoa province: the wonderful scenery captivates people's hearts, the mountain system embraces the Don, Leo, and Hieu villages... primeval forests, waterfalls, caves, terraced fields, and dense clouds around the mountain sides.
 
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Peaceful life of Thai people at Don Village
This place is also home to the Thai (black) and Muong ethnic communities. In addition to relaxation, you can also enjoy specialties such as bamboo-tube rice, roasted ducks, bitter bamboos, grilled fishes ... and specific activities of local people.
 
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Enjoy the specialties of Pu Luong: bamboo-tube rice, roasted ducks, grilled fishes...
 
At the end of May and the middle of June, this is the season of water pouring, the beginning of a new crop, so the terraced fields are all green. The end of September to mid-October is the season that can be said to be the most beautiful of the year in Pu Luong, the terraced fields are put on a brilliant yellow shirt, a sign of prosperity and abundance.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Pu Luong
It is said that Don, Leo villages are two central ones when you visit Pu Luong. Here there are resorts with beautiful scenery, green terraced fields, and Pu Luong peak - the highest mountain here.
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Pu Luong Bocbandi Retreat - one of the most beautiful resort here
 
You can rent bicycles or motorbikes to visit around Don and Leo villages. Remember to charge the battery, clear your phone’s hard drive because there are too many "check-in" places for you to take amazing photos and forget the way back.
 
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Cycling between the fields
 
Kho Muong Cave (Doi Cave) is located in Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa) - a destination not to be missed when coming here, evoking the feeling of a peaceful, majestic and mysterious land waiting for you to explore.
 
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Kho Muong Cave
 
If you are looking for a place to relax after a lot of work and stuffiness in the city, try going to Pu Luong and share your experience with us!!!