Muong Hum Market (Sunday)
Muong Hum is situated about 3 driving hours from Lao Cai station. It is one of the most unique and uproarious markets in the area with the appearances of people from different local minor communities such as The Ha Nhi, The Phu La, The Tu Di, the Black Dao, the Giay, the Red Hmong and the Black Hmong. Also, one of highlight of this tour is that guests visit Muong Vi caves, where they could see beautiful stalagmite and stalactite.
The trip in brief:
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Cultural interaction: | Click for details |
Meals included: | Lunch |
Vehicles: | Private Car, Walking |
Hotels: | N/A |
Trip cost: | From $102/ person |
Day 1
Upon appearing at Lao Cai railway station, you will be welcomed by local guide, then moved to Muong Hum which is about 35km from the Y Ty border and open only on Sunday. You can meet people from diverse minor communities coming to the market to trade their homemade products like vegetables, fruits and also domestic animal, while purchase other essential items like clothes, salt or rice. Spending the whole morning exploring the market, then lunch is served in a local restaurant.
After lunchtime, we spend time exploring Muong Vi caves if weather allowing, then return on our vehicle for the journey back to Lao Cai. End tour.
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Trip Cost (Per person) | $102 | $64 | $59 | $55 |