Sights - Lao Chai Village

A small village that spans both sides of the valley with one main road and the river in the middle. The village is populated by mostly the Black Hmong ethnic tribe. The village has many rice terraces though being nearer the bottom they are less stepped than others as the land is flatter. Rice and corn is mostly farmed here.

Walking along the main road,

Along the main road there a few places to eat or just stop a for coffee. There are also a few shops selling local handicrafts and traditional clothing. The village misses out however as Ta Van is right next door and has taken has taken much of its trade away though it has been having a little resurgence since the road was improved and street lights were added.

also workshops on handicraft etc where you can learn about

LC 1 + 2. LC1 best views. also homestays LC2. dam + suspension bridge. (incorrectly set at ylingho)

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A nice little cafe by the side of the road. We sometimes stop by for a quick break here.

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Trekking up the path by the river just after some heavy rains, the valley comes alive here.

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The dry season we see the Muong Hoa river all but dry up. The rocky bed here is exposed. Not something you usually see.

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Planting the rice. The bundles behind them are placed there, then individually planted in the flooded rice terrace.

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