Pu Luong a fantastic retreat for nature lovers
Fresh air, cloud-draped mountain ranges, and stunning terraced rice fields come together to make Pu Luong
With endless mountains, green terraced rice fields, and pristine forests, Pu Luong Natural Reserve in Thanh Hoa, north-central Vietnam is an impressive destination for those who seek to hide from the hustle and bustle of cities, leaving behind stress and recharging their energy.
Situated around 95 kilometers away from the province’s Tho Xuan Airport to the northwest, the Pu Luong Natural Reserve encompassing the districts of Ba Thuoc and Quan Hoa will never disappoint tourists.
Its scenery is impressive with pristine jungles, terraced rice fields surrounded by endless mountains, in addition to the cool and hospitable climate all year round.
Pu Luong is also home to the Thai and Muong people, two ethnic groups in the northern upland region.
Besides admiring the great nature in Pu Luong, tourists can enjoy local special dishes such as com lam (bamboo-tube rice), Co Lung duck, bitter bamboo shoots, grilled stream fish as well as explore and participate in local customs.
Tourists can travel to Pu Luong from late May to mid-June when local people start a new crop season. Terraced rice fields in the area will be covered with the beautiful green of young rice.
September-October is considered the best time to take a trip to Pu Luong as the place enters its harvest season, with terraced rice fields donning a brilliant yellow coat.
When in Pu Luong, Don and Leo Villages are two must-visit places home to several resorts with lots of Instagrammable spots.
Tourists can borrow a bicycle or motorcycle available at their resorts or homestays to tour around and admire the charming and superb scenery of the villages.
While en route from Tho Xuan Airport to Pu Luong, tourists are recommended to visit Lam Kinh, a special national historical relic in Tho Xuan District and some 30 kilometers away from the airport.
The 200-hectare historical site features many ancient buildings dating back to the Later Le Dynasty. It is the location of the Tay Son uprising led by Le Loi against China’s Ming invaders in the 15th century.
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Minh Duy - Hoang Duyet / Tuoi Tre News