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A peaceful haven, isolated from the world.
Locally, Hang Tau means "empty land" or "basin." It's located about 20 km from the center of Moc Chau town. To reach Hang Tau, visitors will travel along a winding road through majestic mountains, experiencing stunning natural scenery before "infiltrating" the "primitive village."
In the local dialect, Hang Tau means "empty land" or "basin".
During a trip and volunteer work in Moc Chau, Tu Pham (born in 1994, from Thai Binh) was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit Hang Tau - a relatively unspoiled and little-known location.
To reach Hang Tau, Tu Pham had to overcome a rather difficult stretch of road. From the center of Moc Chau town, he traveled about 20 km to the Ta So intersection. After that, he continued by motorbike for another 7 km on a bumpy, rocky dirt road, passing through lush green corn and plum orchards to reach the village.
During a trip and volunteer work in Moc Chau, Tu Pham (born in 1994, from Thai Binh) was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to visit Tau Cave.
"If you're traveling by motorbike, you need to be a very skilled driver because the road is very steep, narrow, and dangerous. If you're not confident in your driving skills, you can walk, but it will be quite a distance, or you should hire a local motorbike taxi to take you there," Tú Phạm said.
Despite its many shortcomings, Hang Tau has become a unique destination, offering experiences completely different from the outside world. Visitors here can immerse themselves in the fresh air, enjoy absolute tranquility, and be captivated by the majestic and poetic natural scenery.
The path leading to Tau Cave is bumpy.
Enjoy the fresh air, absolute tranquility, and immerse yourself in the majestic and poetic natural scenery at Hang Tau.
Untouched, beautiful, and pristine are the adjectives Tú Phạm used to describe Hang Táu the moment she arrived. “The most memorable experience I had when I first came to Hang Táu was that there was no phone signal once I got there. The scenery, surrounded by rocky mountains, trees, and green grass, impressed me greatly,” Tú Phạm recounted.
Stepping into Hang Tau, the scene unfolds like a pristine, peaceful natural painting, where people and nature blend harmoniously. The village, though small, possesses a charming and poetic beauty. The winding road leading into the village meanders through giant rocks, towering green trees, and lush green hills.
Upon entering the village, visitors will be greeted by a winding dirt road leading to each stilt house.
Hang Tau is home to about 20 households.
The lives of the people mainly depend on farming and livestock raising on their homeland.
At the edge of the village stands a small, rustic guard hut. Passing through the village gate, visitors are greeted by a winding dirt road leading to individual stilt houses. Approximately 20 households live here, and everything retains its original, unspoiled charm. The local people typically wear traditional clothing, and their lives are primarily based on farming and livestock raising on their homeland.
"In my opinion, the best time to explore Hang Tau is from January to March when the plum blossoms are in bloom and the weather is pleasant. Or from May or June onwards, during the summer, the trees in Hang Tau begin to turn green, creating a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere," Tu Pham said.
Although the village of Hang Tau is small, it possesses a charming and poetic beauty.
Lush green hills at Hang Tau.
Hang Tau and its tourism development potential.
Hang Tau has become known to tourists partly thanks to the trend of seeking healing in nature after the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers visitors peace and tranquility, helping them temporarily set aside the worries and stresses of daily life in the bustling city.
Hang Tau offers visitors peace and tranquility.
Hang Tau is increasingly becoming a popular tourist destination.
Nowadays, Hang Tau is increasingly becoming a popular destination for tourists, especially those who love exploring pristine nature and experiencing unique cultures. To meet the growing demand of tourists, tourism services at Hang Tau have also improved significantly, offering civilized, thoughtful, and attentive experiences.
Regarding motorbike taxi services, tourists will be picked up and dropped off at the entrance to the village by experienced locals who are familiar with the area. For just 30,000 VND per ticket, tourists can visit and explore the entire village.
To meet the growing demands of tourists, tourism services at Tau Cave have also improved significantly.
Visitors will be transported to the village from the outskirts by experienced locals who are familiar with the area.
Right at the village entrance, visitors can easily find stalls run by locals, offering delicious and attractive local specialties. In addition, visitors can rent traditional H'Mông ethnic costumes and accessories to capture unique and memorable photos at Hang Táu.
"With its tourism development potential, Hang Tau will undoubtedly remain the most worthwhile destination in Moc Chau for many years to come. It will always be the most distinctive highlight whenever people mention Moc Chau," Tu Pham shared.
Hmong ethnic children
