Discover Pac Ngoi - a pristine Tay village in the middle of Ba Be Lake's ecological region

The small village is nestled on the mountainside, where ancient stilt houses with yin-yang tiled roofs and palm leaf roofs are arranged in regular layers, creating a simple scene that is hard to find in urbanized areas.

Located next to Ba Be Lake - the largest and most famous natural freshwater lake in the North, Pac Ngoi village has long been a special destination for tourists who love indigenous culture and the pristine beauty of nature in the Viet Bac region.

After being merged into the tourism development system of Thai Nguyen province, Pac Ngoi has been increasingly focused on investment and oriented to become a "bright pearl" in the ecological and cultural tourism space of the Northeast region.

Vibrant and original Tay cultural space

Coming to Pac Ngoi, visitors feel like they are entering a living museum of Tay ethnic culture. The small village is nestled on the mountainside, where ancient stilt houses with yin-yang tiled roofs and palm-leaf roofs are arranged in regular layers, creating a simple scene that is hard to find in urbanized areas. Each house, household items and daily lifestyle of the people are preserved almost intact, from brocade weaving frames, rice mortars, to bamboo and rattan baskets used daily.

Families in the village operate a homestay model that is deeply local but still ensures the necessary amenities for tourists. Living with the Tay host, tourists can experience daily life activities: pulling nets, fishing on the lake, harvesting wild vegetables, learning to pound sticky rice cakes, following the host into the forest to pick bamboo shoots or participating in the Long Tong Festival - one of the most important festivals of the Tay people, if coming in the right season.

When night falls, the fire in the middle of the stilt house flickers with red light, everyone gathers around to chat, enjoy the sound of Tinh lute and Then singing resonating with the mountain wind. Visitors can listen to legendary stories about Ba Be Lake and the mountains and forests of Viet Bac through the simple stories of the villagers. Dinner with Ba Be Lake fish grilled on hot coals, boiled bamboo shoots, five-color sticky rice and a cup of fragrant corn wine is the way the locals express their hospitality and sincerity.

Lake-mountain-village scenery creates a unique attraction

Pac Ngoi possesses a landscape that not many villages in the Northern midlands and mountains have, which is a harmonious blend of calm lakes, towering limestone mountains and traditional stilt houses. The immense surface of Ba Be Lake reflects the primeval forests, the overlapping mountain ranges and the peaceful life of the villagers. This scene brings a sense of spaciousness and relaxation to anyone who sets foot here.

In the morning in Pac Ngoi, the mist is as light as silk covering the clear lake surface. The morning sunlight reflects on the water surface, creating a characteristic shimmering light, making the scene magical. This is the ideal time for visitors to row a dugout canoe or kayak along the lake shore, weaving between the valleys, exploring Ao Tien or Dong Puong - famous attractions located near the village.

In the afternoon, when the red sunset dyes the water surface, each oar gently creates ripples, leaving a rare sense of serenity. Walking on the path around the village, listening to the wind blowing through the bamboo forest, feeling the smell of grass after the rain... all create a special sense of peace, making Pac Ngoi a "spiritual healing" destination for those who want to temporarily leave the hustle and bustle of city life.

Then singing performance for visitors. (Photo: VOV)

Strategic role in tourism development in Thai Nguyen

In the new tourism space structure of Thai Nguyen province, Pac Ngoi is considered an important connection point between Ba Be Lake and the province's tourism ecosystem. Developing the village in a professional and sustainable direction, associated with preserving Tay culture, not only helps to perfect community tourism products but also opens up many livelihood opportunities for local people.

Pac Ngoi is a clear example of a community tourism model that harmoniously combines preserving identity and adapting to the needs of modern socio-economic development. The development of tourism with orientation has helped people increase their income, improve their lives without losing the unique cultural values ​​of the village.

In the context of Thai Nguyen promoting the development of ecological, cultural and historical tourism, destinations such as Pac Ngoi play a very important role. The village not only attracts domestic and international tourists but also creates a friendly, rustic and rich image for local tourism.

With its unique natural landscape, profound Tay culture and peaceful village atmosphere, Pac Ngoi is a must-see destination when exploring the Northeast region. Every experience here touches the emotions - from simple meals, deep Then singing to moments of letting your soul drift along the calm lake surface. Pac Ngoi is not only a place to visit, but also a stop to calm down, to better understand the community life and the pristine beauty of Viet Bac nature./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/kham-pha-pac-ngoi-ban-tay-nguyen-so-giua-mien-sinh-thai-ho-ba-be-post1081801.vnp