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Pha Long market on Saturday
Duration: full day
Departure: Sapa or Hanoi
Highlights:
Joining local tribal peoples for the weekly market where socializing is of great importance in spiritual life.
Breathtaking landscapes of the mountainous region along the border line of Muong Khuong District, Lao Cai
Province and the Chay River Massif.
Itinerary
Located only 3 km from the Chinese border, 72km north-northeast of Lao Cai City, Pha Long is one of the
remotest communes of Lao Cai province. There have been a few visitors to come to the region so far because of
the strict security control in the border region as consequence of the conflict between the two countries in from
1979 to 1989. Security permission is needed to arrange before arrival.
However it is sure that Pha Long Market is among the most interesting tribal market in the northern mountainous
region owning to the breathtaking landscapes of the surrounding diversity of the local tribal peoples.
Pick you up at Lao Cai station. Continue the road trip 55 km along national road 4C to Muong Khuong Town let,
through the lush farm land of Lao Cai, featured with terraced rice fields on the lower valleys and evergreen tea
farms on the higher hilly land. Then turn left to follow provincial road 153 for 17 km along the border line to Pha
Long Market which takes place every Saturday. Arrive at the market place at about 09.30 am, right at the
crowded hours. Spend about 2 hours joining local tribal peoples such as Flowery Hmong, Blue Hmong, Black
Zao, Tay, Nung, Pa Zi and Tu Zi…who where their best traditional costumes which are colorful to the market.
Shopping, of course but more important than that is socializing.
Leaving the market place for paying visit to a village of the Pa Zi and Tu Zi which is beautifully set on
mountainsides near the road before arriving to Muong Khuong town let where lunch is served in a local
restaurant.
Afternoon road trips takes about 2 hours along the provincial road which sneaks up and down mountains and
valleys along the Chay River to Coc Ly Bridge, enjoy several stops along the way for beautiful landscapes of
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Lung Khau Nhin and Cao Son Communes. Boarding a local boat and cruising along the Chay River for 1.5 hours
to Trung Do village which is home to the Tay peoples, hiding itself on eastern bank amongst high mountains.
Taking an hour walk around the village before taking the boat ride again briefly to Bao Nhai, ends up the boat trip
here. Having a coffee break before transfer 46 km back to Lao Cai City.
Tour summary: Total road transfer 225 km, about 6 hours/ Market visiting 1.5 hour/ Walk about 1 hours/ Boat
trip nearly 2 hours/ Lunch included.
Number of Group
Group/Rate
1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax 5-8 pax 9-16 pax 17-25pax BOOK
Rate in $US(price per person) 154 100 77 62 57 49 39
Inclusive
• English or French speaking tour guide. (Surchage for French speaking guide $.10/day)
• Road transfer by good vehicle and mountain experienced driver.
• Permission and visiting fee.
• Lunch in local restaurant or picnic.
• Boat trip if needed.
• Drinking water and snack for the whole trip.
Exclusive
• Personal Pocket Money
• Soft drink (beer, coca cola…)
• Insurance
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3. HANOI TOURIST ONLINE
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Website: http://www.hanoitouristonline.com
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Please contact with us to get the information of tour:
TIEN THUY CO.,LT – NEW STAR HOTEL HANOI – HANOI TOURIST ONLINE
Địa chỉ: No 9, Hang Thung street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi, Vietnam
Điện thoại: (+844) 39343608 * Fax: (+844) 39348502
Hotlines: (+84) 914 25 80 53 (Mr Hawk) - (+84) 985 94 51 01 ( Mr Tony)
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