Exploring Pu Luong – a paradise for nature lovers

Thanks to its compelling terraced fields, pristine forests and the peaceful daily life of the local people, Pu Luong has been “paradise” for nature lovers to explore. rnBeing a nature reserve in Ba Thuoc district, Thanh Hoa province, Pu Luong is linked to Cuc Phuong National Park with two limestone mountains running parallel. rn1. Best time to travel rnThe period from June to October when the yellow of Pu Luong’s ripen rice paddies cover fully hillside terraced fields, it is the best time to visit Pu Luong. This scenery is so peaceful and romantic. In addition, with Pu Luong’s cool space and highland village covered by fog all year round, it is possible to come there any season of the year to relax and enjoy fresh atmosphere. rn2. How to get Pu LuongrnTrekking and “offroad” are two forms of common way to travel Pu Luong. From Hanoi, visitors can take a motorbike to Mai Chau and have one night homestay at famous tourist villages such as Com Poong village, Lac village and then continue to run along 15C road to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. rn3. Pu Luong SpecialtiesrnFood services in Pu Luong are usually served in stilt houses where visitors stay. The owners will design the specialties as chicken, snail, roasted duck, and roasted wild pig, sour bamboo shoots, bitter shoots, com lam (rice in bamboo tube), banana blossom salad, ect. rn4. Attractions - Conquering Pu Luong peak with 1,700 m in height is an exciting experience for only adventurous tourists. Travelers will be witnessed the spectacular view of the valley at the foot of Pu Luong mountain when setting their foot on the top of the mountain. - With the majestic landscapes, Kho Muong is the ideal starting site for travelers to have a trek thoughout Pu Luong and explore its cave with the mystical stalactites. - The waterfall in Hieu village is a place not to be missed when travelling Pu Luong. There are many characteristic water tapes of the Thai visitors can see on the way from Pho Doan town to Hieu village. - If coming to Pu Luong on Thursday or Sunday, travelers can go to Pho Don Market, where the exchange of highland produce (such as broccoli, wine, vegetables, fresh fruits and so on) takes place in. - In addition, travelling there, visitors will have opportunity to experience the daily life of the Thai people, the Muong and enjoy the interesting dances of the locals as “mua xoe”, “hat luon” and “mua sap”. rn5. Needed items for the triprnIn order to have a perfect trip to Pu Luong, travelers should prepare some necessary items as rope, dark long sleeved dress, soft hats, socks, shoes, raincoats, tents, insect repellents, flashlights.