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Jul 15, 2023
By Ms Anh Thu
If you're visiting Sapa for the first time, chances are you'll visit Cat Cat Village, Stone Church, Silver Waterfall Cloud Bridge, or the legendary Fansipan Peak. But if you keep coming back to this place again, then you should visit Ta Van village Sapa - the simple and rustic village imbued with the cultural identity of the ethnic people. A lovely and tranquil place in the misty town of Sapa will definitely enchant you. Let’s explore this tourist attraction with Vietnam Escape Tours!
Ta Van village is located in Ta Van commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province. Ta Van Giay is the village that the Giay ethnic has inhabited for more than 300 years. According to the elders, the earliest family in this village was the San family, then followed by the Vang family, Lu family, and others. This village was known as "Muong Va" in Lao Cai, which means "arm span" in Laotian.
According to legend, this settlement was once home to solely the Tay ethnic group, thus its name. Ta Van Village still has a hilltop known as "pom mo da tay," which translates as "Tay's Tomb Hill."
1. Terraced Fields
It would be a pity to visit Ta Van Village and not view the breathtaking view of the terraced fields. The field winds along the slopes and stretches all the way to the horizon. The terraced fields and mountain views make a magnificent natural setting. Ta Van Village's fields are beautiful in every season. It looks like big mirrors at moments, a patchwork of yellow carpets at others, and huge green silks at others.
Breathtaking view of the terraced fields
2. Houses of Ethnic Minorities in Ta Van Village
Another tourist attraction of Ta Van Village is the historic buildings beside the road. The dwellings were built of wood, which has been around for about a century. The structure of the dwellings is typical of Giay ethnic buildings. Visiting these dwellings, sitting by the fire, having a glass of corn wine, and listening to the stories about this town will broaden your horizons.
3. Nice Homestays in Ta Van Village
One day of touring may not be enough, therefore you will need to choose a location to stay for many days in order to explore other surrounding sites. Homestays have multiplied in this village, like they have in other Sapa communities, to meet the demands of both domestic and foreign tourists. Not only are the services provided by these homestays convenient, but the views from these locations will gratify even the toughest travelers.
Nice Homestays in Ta Van Village
4. Trying on the Ethnic Costumes
The ethnic minority's distinctive and colorful clothing is worth a try. You can rent these clothes from any shop and then snap beautiful photographs with your friends in the center of the terraced fields, on the side of the stream, or by the river's perched bridge. It is an experience you should not miss if you visit Ta Van Village.
Tourists Try on the Ethnic Costumes
5. Discovering May Bridge and Muong Hoa Stream
Ta Van Village's emblems are the bridge and the creek. To guarantee safety, most of the bridges leading to Ta Van Village have been replaced with cement and iron bridges, with the exception of the May Bridge (Cloud Bridge). May Bridge is built of tiny timber slices and forest ropes that complement the pristine beauty of the surrounding countryside. May Bridge, on the other hand, was erected a long time ago, and crossing it is not simple, so be cautious, especially during the wet season.
May Bridge
Here are some specialties in Ta Van village that you must try:
Thịt Trâu Gác Bếp (dried buffalo meat)
Thịt Trâu Gác Bếp is a typical specialty of the Tay ethnic group, living in the Northwest provinces. The taste of buffalo meat is sweet and fragrant with a rare taste. As well as the slightly burnt taste of the pieces of meat, which were hung over the smokey stove and smelled when dried.
Thịt Trâu Gác Bếp (dried buffalo meat)
Xôi ngũ sắc (Five-color sticky rice)
Xôi ngũ sắc was derived from the culture of the Tay, Nung, Thai, and Dao ethnic groups. The main ingredient of sticky rice, it is delicious and fragrant. As well as a little flavor from sticky leaves, the main coloring ingredient for this ethnic dish.
Colorful sticky rice
Bánh A Quát
Bánh A Quát is made from glutinous rice, wrapped with chit leaves. When eaten with a typical spice of the Central Highlands.
Khâu Nhục
Khâu Nhục is an indispensable dish on important occasions of the Tay ethnic group. Selected from a large piece of pork belly, stewed, and seasoned with Northern medicine, when eaten, the meat is soft, crispy, and very tough. Sweet, and well worth enjoying.
In addition, wild vegetable dishes are served in restaurants - food courts at ethnic restaurants. Along with corn wine, rice wine, and ethnic can wine are also the Top delicious dishes at the Ethnic Culture Village of Vietnam you should try.
Khâu Nhục - A specialty of Tay ethnic group
Ta Van village is located in Ta Van commune, Sapa district, Lao Cai province, about 8 km to 12km from the center of Sapa town, depending on the route you choose. With this long distance, you have to go by motorbike or car. However, to be able to feel and see all the scenery of this land, it is more reasonable to go by motorbike.
Ta Van Village is best visited between April and August. The weather at this time of year is ideal for summer vacations with bright days.
Furthermore, the months of November to January are great for individuals who enjoy hiking and exploring the captivating beauty of the rainforests here with yellow paddy fields and white peach blossom slopes.
Coming to Ta Van, perhaps one day is not enough, you have to stay here for a few days and slowly immerse yourself in the lives of the people here, then you can feel all the interesting things that Ta Van brings to Ta Van. Friend. There are also many simple and rustic homestays mixed with the cottages of the people here.
The room rate for a night here only ranges from 50,000 VND to 100,000 VND/person depending on different room types and homestays. You should choose homestays in Ta Van Giay village where there are more than 100 roofs of Giay people. From here you can watch the Muong Hoa stream, and the lives of the people here are still intact as they were hundreds of years ago.
If you want to discover the beautiful and lyrical beauty of Sapa, come now to explore the 2-day Sapa easy trekking trip and the 3-day Sapa ethnic homestay tour to get the opportunity to enjoy Vietnam tours.
- If you wish to stay in Ta Van Village for a few days, there are numerous homestays available at reasonable pricing. You should research and book ahead of time, especially during peak tourist seasons.
- Cat Cat Village, Lao Chai Village, and Ham Rong Mountain are neighboring sites that will enhance your trip.
- If you intend to visit Ta Van Village near the end of the year, remember to pack your winter gear. The weather in the mountains is substantially cooler than in the valleys.
- On weekends, you should avoid visiting Ta Van Village. The crowded tourist atmosphere may prohibit you from fully enjoying your trip. Instead, go just on weekdays.
