Where to Encounter Ethnic Groups in Vietnam?
Vietnam has the distinction of being a diverse country ethnographically. Nearly 54 different ethnicities, mostly referred to as "minority ethnic groups," have been identified across the country. A vibrant mosaic can be found especially in the mountains of Northern Vietnam and the highlands of the Central region. This population has preserved all its traditions: markets, ethnic costumes, and ways of life...
Bac Ha
Bac Ha, located in Lao Cai Province, is a border district with China, a 3-hour drive from the famous mountain town of Sapa. Known for its vibrant weekly ethnic markets, the Bac Ha region is a melting pot of over a dozen minority communities, including the Colorful H'mong, Dao, Nung, Phu La, Hoa, Kinh, and Tay.
Ethnics Trekking Rice Fields Markets
Ba Be
Located 240 km directly north of Hanoi, Ba Be Lake, which means "Three Lakes" in the local Tay language, is nestled in the heart of the National Park of the same name, in Bac Kan Province. It is the largest freshwater natural reserve in Vietnam and one of the 20 largest lakes in the world. Situated at an altitude of 178 meters above sea level, with an average depth of about twenty meters, it stretches for approximately 8 kilometers in length and 2 kilometers in width, surrounded by limestone cliffs and hills covered with lush primary forests.
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Hoangsuphi
Hoangsuphi, located in the Ha Giang province, bordering China 300 kilometers northeast of Hanoi, is a region of steep mountains and valleys that remain untouched by mass tourism.
Ethnics Trekking Live Local Rice Fields Markets
Son La
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Nghia Lo
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Lai Chau
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