48-hour holiday in Ba Vi

Ba Vi is a district of Hanoi , located about 60 km from the city center, famous for its many scenic spots such as Tan Vien Peak, Ba Vi National Park, and the ruins of ancient villas. Besides that, Ba Vi is also renowned as a place where tourists can heal their minds and bodies through cultural experiences such as the gong music of the Muong people or the herbal baths of the Dao people.

Below is a suggested 48-hour itinerary to explore Ba Vi with a unique schedule, based on suggestions from Ms. Bui Nhan, CEO of Ecohost, and tour guides specializing in Hanoi routes.

48-hour holiday in Ba Vi — **Tourists take photos during a visit to Ba Vi, exploring the worship culture of the people in Northern Vietnam.** Photo: Bui Nhan

Day 1: Travel from central Hanoi to Van Hoa commune and experience the culture of the Muong people.

Morning: Tourists will spend about 1.5 hours traveling along the Lang - Hoa Lac expressway to Van Hoa commune to visit Dien Cu Tu, where they can learn about the worship culture of the Muong people and watch a gong performance.

Mentioning the culture of the Muong people immediately brings to mind their gong culture. Due to the difficult mountainous terrain, the Muong people have used sound as a means of communication since ancient times, according to the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports. Whenever the gongs sound, people rely on the nuances of the sound to know about village affairs and gather together.

In addition, visitors can experience the local cuisine, learn about hunting and gathering tools, farming practices, and traditional wedding customs of the Muong people, as introduced by the locals.

Lunch: Visitors will stop at Long Viet Tourist Area to learn about the worship culture of the people of Northern Vietnam and the Red River civilization through ancient Vietnamese architectural works. Here, visitors will have lunch and take souvenir photos.

Afternoon: Visit an ostrich farm, learn about these giant birds, and participate in painting art on ostrich eggs. Afterwards, guests will return to their hotels or resorts to check in and rest. For those wishing to enjoy 5-star service and stunning mountain scenery, options include Ami Village, Thao Moc Riverside, Melia Bavi Mountain Retreat, or Amour Resort located within Ba Vi National Park.

Tourists have dinner at the resort, enjoying local specialties such as banh tet (Vietnamese sticky rice cake), snails, ant eggs, and ostrich meat.

Day 2: Trekking through the primeval forest - bathing in traditional Red Dao herbal remedies.

Morning and afternoon: Participate in meditation, yoga, and have breakfast before continuing your exploration of Ba Vi, including trekking through the Ba Vi primeval forest and Tan Vien mountain. Lunch can be enjoyed in a picnic amidst the natural hills and mountains or as a traditional meal at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: After lunch, visitors will travel to Ban Mien, a village inhabited by the Dao people, to visit a facility that produces and processes traditional herbal remedies, and experience a herbal bath to restore health and relax the body and mind.

Alternative option: If you don't enjoy trekking through the forest, you can prioritize the Dao ethnic group's herbal bath program, then in the afternoon, travel to Duong Lam ancient village, which preserves many ancient houses made of laterite stone over 300 years old. If you have time for a 3-day, 2-night trip, you can visit Kim Boi hot springs, about 40 km from Ba Vi, to relax and enjoy a hot bath.

According to vnexpress.net

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