All posts categorized: Bac Ha

Tay Woman- Trekking in the Hillribe Villages around Bac Ha, Vietnam

Vietnam: Trekking in the Off-The-Beaten-Path Hilltribe Villages (Day 2)

Posted by on February 28, 2013.
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The grandma of our host family. The first day of our trek from Bac Ha to its surrounding villages provided us with deeply rewarding cultural experiences. We woke up the next day feeling energized and excited for the new experiences that lie ahead on our trek back to Ba Cha. But we were also bit sad knowing... Read more
01_Trekking in the Hillribe Villages around Bac Ha, Vietnam

Vietnam: Trekking in the Off-The-Beaten-Path Hilltribe Villages (Day 1)

Posted by on February 16, 2013.
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Most people travel to the hilltribe village of Bac Ha on a day trip just to visit its colorful Sunday market. Then off they go to the hill station of Sapa, the most popular trekking destination in the northern highlands of Vietnam. If they stay a bit longer, they would discover that Bac Ha and its surrounding villages offer... Read more
Flower Hmong Incense Vendor, Bac Ha Market, Vietnam

Vietnam: The Colorful Hilltribe Market of Bac Ha

Posted by on January 26, 2013.
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We thought we have seen the most colorful of all markets in Pisac, Peru and Otovalo, Ecuador, but the market in Bac Ha topped them all. Bac Ha is a quiet and quaint hilltribe village in the highlands of northern Vietnam.  Every Sunday, it transforms into a bustling town when the different tribal groups from surrounding... Read more