Real-life fairy tale village in Dien Bien

About 50km from the center of Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province, Nam Cum village, Ngoi Cay commune, Muong Ang district suddenly became famous and was likened to a

About 50km from the center of Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province, Nam Cum village (Nam Cum), Ngoi Cay commune, Muong Ang district suddenly became famous and was likened to a "fairy tale village" in real life because of the thousands of ancient Bauhinia trees blooming white in the mountains and forests. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Surprisingly, this ancient forest of Bauhinia flowers was only discovered about 2 years ago.

Surprisingly, this ancient forest of Bauhinia flowers has only become a tourist attraction for about 2 years, although the village was formed decades ago. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Images of Nam Cum village began to go viral on social media in mid-March this year and created a wave attracting a large number of tourists, especially journalists and photographers. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Images of Nam Cum village started going viral on social media in mid-March this year and created a wave of attraction for many tourists. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Ms. Lo Thi Ha - Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Ngoi Cay Commune, Muong Ang District, Dien Bien Province said that before Nam Cum Chu village was formed, there were only 1-2 Thai households living there. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Ms. Lo Thi Ha - Chairwoman of the Women's Union of Ngoi Cay Commune, Muong Ang District, Dien Bien Province (local) said that before Nam Cum village was formed, there were only 1-2 Thai households living here. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

“Around the 1980s, Mong ethnic families began to migrate here and gradually formed a village community,” said Ms. Ha.

“Around the 1980s, Hmong ethnic families began to migrate here and gradually formed a village community,” said Ms. Ha. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Up to now, Nam Cum village has more than 70 households, mainly Mong ethnic people and most of them are poor households because they only make a living by farming. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Because the village is isolated and the number of households is sparse, it will not be until early 2025 that Nam Cum village will be connected to the national grid under the

Because the village is isolated and the number of households is sparse, it will not be until early 2025 that Nam Cum village will be connected to the national grid under the "Lighting Up Dien Bien" program. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Mr. Dinh Van Son - Acting Chairman of Muong Ang District People's Committee said that the beauty of the ancient Ban forest in Nam Cum village was discovered about 2 years ago. When some young people went on a trip to explore and recorded beautiful images and shared them on social networking platforms.

Mr. Dinh Van Son - Acting Chairman of Muong Ang District People's Committee said that the beauty of the ancient Ban forest in Nam Cum village was discovered about 2 years ago. Some young people went on a trip to explore and recorded beautiful images and shared them on social networking platforms. After that, the Ban flower forest attracted a lot of attention. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

“Right after discovering the potential of Nam Cum village, Muong Ang district decided to build this place into a community tourism village to promote its unique and rare beauty. At the same time, it helped the local people gradually change their way of doing business and improve their lives,” said Mr. Son.

“Right after discovering the potential of Nam Cum village, Muong Ang district decided to build this place into a community tourism village to promote its unique and rare beauty. At the same time, it also helped the local people gradually change their way of doing business and improve their lives,” said Mr. Son. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

Since the beginning of 2025, Nam Cum village has always had many groups of tourists coming to explore and experience. Especially since the season of blooming Ban flowers, this

Since the beginning of 2025, Nam Cum village has always had many groups of tourists coming to explore and experience. Especially, right when the Ban flowers are blooming, this "fairy tale village" has attracted many photographers and journalists. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

From the

From the images that are going viral on social networks, Ms. Tran Thi Thu Dong - President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists also decided to go to Nam Cum village to capture beautiful images of the ancient Ban flower forest. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong

“I have been to many places in Vietnam, but when I came here, I had a very special feeling. The scenery here is so beautiful, poetic and wonderful” - Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists shared his feelings. Photo: Van Thanh Chuong