Muong Hoa Valley
Muong Hoa valley is famous for its yellow terraced fields, which have been recognized as Vietnam’s largest terraced fields by the Vietnam Guinness Book. The best time to visit this place is the end of September, All the terraces are covered by yellow rice fields
Muong Hoa Valley is also famous for trekking tours on the footpaths through paddy fields and villages, homestay tours to local villages, staying in Local houses of the hill tribes, discover the culture and the custom of the hill tribes.

WHAT TO DO
- Trekking through villages along Muong Hoa Valley
As you know Muong Hoa Valley is very famous for Its terrace rice fields and breathtaking picturesque landscapes of Hoang Lien Mountain with the highest peak Fansipan Mountain (3143 meters above the sea level, the highest mountain in South East of the Asia) so trekking along the Valley is a great chance to enjoy and capture these beauties
From Sapa you can start the trekking trip down to Y Linh Ho Village of the Black HMong minority then trekking along the Valley to Lao Chai Village of the Black HMong minoriy, continue to Ta Van Village of the Day Minoriy, for 2 day or 3 day Sapa trekking tours, You can continue trekking to Giang Ta Chai Village of the Red Dao minoriy and Ban Ho Village of the Tay minority.

- Homestay Tours to Villages
Visit Sapa you can not miss a homestay trip to Muong Hoa Valley. You can stay over night in any villages but the most popular villages for homestay tour are Ta Van Village and Ban Ho Village. The local hill tribes are very friendly, It's a great experience for you to stay in the house, see how they live, discover their traditional and culture.

- Swimming in Hoa Stream
It's not really hot in Muong Hoa Valley but still good for swimming in Hoa Stream When you do a trekking tour or homestay tour to the villages

VILLAGES AND HILL TRIBES LIVING IN MUONG HOA VALLEY
- Y Linh Ho Village
Y Linh Ho Village is located about 4 km to the south west of Sapa Town. It's alongside of Muong Hoa valley. Y Linh Ho is a little commune composed by a dozen of little hamlets scattering on the severe mountain terrain with high and steep hills.
This village is home to the Black H'Mong who wears very dark clothes in black and navy dyed with indigo. Here you may enjoy the beautiful and intriguing scenery of those villages. This is your opportunity to visit the H'mong people dwelling in their wooden and bamboo houses.

                                      Black HMong Children
- Lao Chai Village
Lao Chai village is about 6 km far from the Sapa Center, You can reach here by the main road of trekking from Y Linh Ho Village , great view of the whole village opens wide to offer the marvelous panorama of the village, backed by Hoang Lien mountains and facing the river. Here you will enjoy the fresh air, see terrace fields, stream, visit and discover some of the Black H’mong’s families, three large villages with over 100 families of the Black H’mong ethnic. The Black H’mong immigrated from China approximately 300 years ago, These people wearing the black clothes that are made from hemp and dying it a deep indigo blue, and people here are quite hospitable. most of the Black Hmong people here follow Cathelic

                                                Lao Chai Village
- Ta Van Village
Ta Van Village is about 9 kms from Sapa Center, This is the most beautiful village in Muong Hoa Valley . Along two sides has a fertile terraced field which adorns by the green of corn and rice. When visitors come to Ta Van village, they will be amazed at the simple beauty of the houses in the village. Previously, Ta Van based on the customs and characteristic of the Giay in Lao Cai. They live together at the bottom, mountains, the valleys, along streams. The Day was immigrated from China 200 years ago. They are strongly influenced by Chinese culture.
 Growing rice is the major profession of the Day. Besides, they also produce instruments and engraved silver. They live in both stilted houses and common houses with a solemn central part which is served as a place for ancestor altar and guest reception. The Giay have quite various cultures with fairy-tale, poetry, proverbs and riddles. Costumes of the Giay are simple: women with short eczema, wearing cloth bag with embroidered flowers; man also wears pants and shirt.

- Giang Ta Chai Village
Giang Ta Chai Village is about 15 kms from Sapa Center . Located at the right side of Muong Hoa Valley, Giang Ta Chai is the village of Red Dao Ethnic and has become of the attractive places to visitors who want to experience the colorful traditional customs. Giang Ta Chai lies silently by a majestic waterfall and was hidden by old trees and bamboo groves. On the narrow path to Giang Ta Chai, visitors have to pass through Muong Hoa stream which flows slowly year by year in Hoang Lien Bamboo forest. Like other beauty spots in Sapa, here visitors will admire the gorgeous picture of mountains and rice terraced fields.

                                         The Red Dao Lady
Red Dao ( The minority with the Red Cap Women) is the second biggest group of minority people in Sapa in Vietnam. Coming to the village, tourists will be charmed immediately with the out-standing traditional costumes of the local people; and most of those clothes are made from natural materials. Have an overnight at home stay of local people, you will have chance to experience the life style of Red Dao through their folk songs, traditional dances or their handicrafts.
One of the special occasions of the villgers is Cap Sac and they consider that it is the vital rite to the life of Red Dao men. A Red Dao man is only considered a mutual man until he completed the rites in Cap Sac.

- Ban Ho Village
Ban Ho Village is about 25 kms from Sapa Center, this is the home of Tay hill tribe. Ban Ho village is the center of Ban Den village, where the two streams meet Muong Hoa and La Vie. In recent years, Ban Ho has attracted thousands of visitors every year and has become one of the key tourist areas of Sa Pa . Visitors are not only surprised by the terraced fields, but mixed with the houses of local people along the two streams. Ban Dan village is also the meeting place of two streams Muong Hoa and La Vie. Muong Hoa stream is scenic with a beautiful terrain, temperate climate and traditional Tay villages have created paintings of water charming, passionate people. The stream is too familiar in the daily life of Tay people here. The Tay are the earliest known minority in Vietnam, who are thought to have arrived from inland South East Asia about 500 BC. They settled in valleys.The Tay worship ancestors, the house spirit, kitchen spirit and the midwife.

HOW TO GET TO MUONG HOA VALLEY
From Sapa you can go by Car or Motor Bike but the best way is a trekking tour to these villages, by this way you can have more time to enjoy the beauties of the Valley and discover deeper the daily lives of the local hill tribes.

BEST HOTELS & HOMESTAY ALONG MUONG HOA VALLEY
These are the best hotels and homestay located in Muong Hoa Valley or in Hoang Lien Mountain range with the beautiful views to Muong Hoa Valley.

Ville De Mont Mountain Resort
At an elevated altitude of 1555m, hidden in a century-old samu pine forest, our 39 villas boast magnificient views of the famous Fansipan peak and Muong Hoa valley – one of the world’s top 10 most beautiful terraced fields.
 The journey to Ville De Mont is all about discovering the undiscovered. Discover the magnificent nature of Vietnam’s Northwest, discover the unique indigenous culture of 6 indigenous minorities in Sapa, while at the same time discovering yourself.
 There’s nothing quite like waking up in a forest at an impressive altitude – the sheer sound, feels and the sensation brought by the surroundings of biodiverse landscapes or the ever-changing weather remind us of the nature’s marvels.
Add: Residential Area 7, Cau May Ward, Sapa City
Tel: +84 96 993 1199
Website: villedemont.com
Price range: 405 - 680 usd/room/nite

Topas Ecolodge
Topas Ecolodge is a boutique resort situated atop a beautiful hillside deep in the mountains of Hoang Lien National Park, just 45 minutes outside Sapa in Northern Vietnam.
Nominated as one of the best places to stay if you care about the Earth, Topas Ecolodge provides the perfect setting to indulge in guilt-free modern convenience all while protecting the surrounding environment and local cultures.
The 49 rustic mountain bungalows are designed out of local white granite in a minimalistic chalet-style, providing you with all comforts while letting the main attraction, the magnificent and raw natural beauty of Vietnam, take center stage.
Whether you’re enjoying the view from your private balcony or using us as the perfect base to explore the surrounding areas by foot or bike, Topas Ecolodge is the only place to go in Sapa for those who want the utmost in exclusivity as well as the finest mountains views in all of Vietnam.
Add: Lech Dao Village, Thanh Binh Commune, Sapa
Tel: +84 96 201 1165
Website: Topasecolodge.com
Price range: 205 - 350 usd/nite

Eco Palms House - Sapa Retreat
Ecopalmshouse is a Small series of Bungalow located in the hill-side and having incredible view to Muong Hoa Valley, in the part that near the most beautiful terrace rice field in Sapa. Come to Eco Palms House, you come to the place that nature and the living of people mixed together , Just simplicity beauty of this place absolutely take you to the deepest inside you.
Add: Lao Chai Village, Sapa City
Tel: +84 393 399 659
Website: ecopalmhouse.com
Price range: 95 - 180 usd/nite

The Mong Village Resort & Spa
The Mong Village Resort & Spa is located in Y Linh Ho village - about 2kms from Sapa Center - with wild beauty that captivates people. This is also a place bearing the imprint of the H'Mong ethnic group with unique cultural features that cannot be found anywhere else.

The resort has an unique, private and innovative style from the traditional house class with Po Mu wood bearing bold Mong ethnic identity in harmony with outstanding contemporary architecture. the high light of the resort is the infinity swimming pool and all rooms have views to Muong Hoa Valley and Y Linh Ho Village.
Add: Residential Area 1, Cau May Ward, Sapa City
Tel: +84 987 900 555
Website: themongvillage.com
Price range: 80-150 usd/nite

Chapa Farmstay - Mountain Retreat
Chapa Farmstay was created to share the Hmong culture, tradition, and experience with travelers around the world.  Chapa Farmstay sits on the mountain side overlooking Lao Chai village, rice paddies, corn fields, vegetable gardens, and the lush jungle of Hoang Lien National Park.  The panoramic view is breathtaking.  The air is crisp, clean, and refreshing. Sometimes, simplicity is best.  Hmong culture is colorful and unique and we want you to experience it.  At Chapa Farmstay we want you to experience the daily routine of the local villagers, explore the unspoiled natural surroundings, and create lasting memories. During your stay you will have opportunities to explore the agricultural practices of the Hmong people in the highland, help local farmers plant vegetables with simple tools, watch farmers work the fields with buffaloes, and stroll around the rice terraces.
Add: Y Linh Ho rd, Cau May Ward, Sapa City
Tel: +84 393 195 298
Website: chapafarmsstay.com
Price range: 55- 90 usd/nite

Laxsik Ecolodge
Located in the heart of Muong Hoa Valley, all surrounded by aromatic rice terraced fields.
Inspired by the domestic architecture of the ancient H’Mông people in Sa Pa, 9 bungalows and 10 bedrooms at Laxsik are deftly designed to bring back the cultural space of Ly Village in the early 20th century. Constructed with very local materials such as wood, granite, pebbles and clay, Laxsik Ecolodge welcomes you with a novel but relaxing, peaceful and intimate living space by the nature.
Add: Lao Chai Village, Sapa City
Tel: +84 214 3892 999
Website: laxsik.com
Price range: 95 -210 usd/nite

Sapa Eco Bungalows & Spa
Located in Ta Van Village, the Sapa Eco Bungalows provides a restaurant, bar, garden, pool, spa and guestrooms with free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar or at pool site. At the place, the bungalows are equipped with a balcony and mountain view. Rooms are completed with a private bathroom, free toiletries, and also feature a seating area. All rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a desk.
Add: Ta Van Village, Sapa
Tel: +84 98 644 7386
Website: facebook.com/sapaecobungalows
Price range: 35- 55 usd/nite

Sapa Farmer House
Located in Ly Village, Muong Hoa Valley, Sapa Farmer House is one of the best homestay with valley view and terrace rice paddy surround.
Add: Ly Village, Sapa
Tel: +84 98 157 3974
Website: sapa-farmer.bedsandhotels.com
Price range: 31-55 usd/nite

Lemon Flower Homestay
Hoa Chanh homestay is a very rare homestay in Tavan village and also in all over Sapa that allow you to have a chance staying in a real homestay. Our homestay is a home of a 3 generations Giay family which is built in Giay traditional style. Staying here with us, you will have a chance to observe and join in any of our daily activities as its most natural; from making traditional noodles for breakfast to ploughing/planting/harvesting the vegetables in our little garden. Warm greeting and sincere heart welcome you all to stay with us!
Add: Ta Van Village, Sapa
Tel: +84 96 877 0262
Webste: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063944174174
Price range: 35-65 usd/nite