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Visitors to Ban Ang pine forest all hope to find moments of relaxation, to enjoy the fresh, cool air, to immerse themselves in the beautiful, pure natural surroundings, and to admire the clear blue sky blending with the gentle, cool green of the trees. But it's not just the captivating natural beauty that fascinates people; Ban Ang pine forest also possesses unique cultural features that fascinate many visitors. Located just a few kilometers from Moc Chau town, Ban Ang still retains its pristine, charming character, with its people maintaining a simple, unspoiled way of life, free from the hustle and bustle.
With its cool and pleasant climate year-round, Ban Ang pine forest covers a total area of over 43 hectares, including a vast expanse of towering, lush green pine trees stretching across reddish-brown hillsides and two natural lakes measuring 750 meters.2and 4,000 m2, creating a stunning natural landscape. Around the Bản Áng pine forest area, there are also dozens of hectares of rapeseed flowers, which, in season, will bloom white across the hillsides and fields, creating a poetic scene amidst the tranquil atmosphere, with only the sounds of birds singing and bees buzzing for nectar…
Therefore, Bản Áng pine hill has long been an ideal camping spot. There are plenty of areas here where you can pitch your tent, light a campfire, and enjoy the atmosphere of the Northwest mountains with your friends. In the distance, stilt houses peek out from beneath the vast expanse of lush green foliage, their reflections shimmering on the calm lake like a mirror reflecting the landscape.
You can rent a pedal boat and breathe in the fresh air, or simply watch the sunset over the lake – it's all very romantic.
Within the forest lies Chimi Farm, a carefully cultivated strawberry farm for visitors. You can explore and take photos in the garden, and even pick your own strawberries and enjoy the sweet, refreshing taste of fresh, clean strawberries right in the mountains. Additionally, the farm offers visitors a variety of strawberry-based foods and drinks such as strawberry jam, dried strawberries, strawberry syrup, chocolate-covered strawberries, and strawberry yogurt.
Besides its stunning natural scenery, Bản Áng also wins over visitors with the friendliness and warmth of its people. The people of Bản Áng live close to nature, nestled in simple houses behind rolling hills, accompanied by sweet folk songs, unique traditional dances, and festivals such as "Hết Chá" and "New Rice Festival."
If you stay with a local family in Bản Áng, you'll get to experience life with the Thái ethnic group, stay in traditional stilt houses, enjoy local specialties like sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes, smoked buffalo meat, fish cooked in bamboo tubes... and sleep soundly on fragrant cotton mattresses smelling of the mountains and forests.
Ban Ang pine forest is not an overly crowded or bustling destination, but it is a suitable place for those who want to find a tranquil space amidst the mountains and forests, experience a sense of unspoiled nature yet still feel close to nature, especially for a short trip with friends or family.
Additional information
Trip:The Bản Áng pine forest is currently located in Đông Sang commune, Mộc Châu district, 2 km from the center of Mộc Châu town along National Highway 43.
Ticket price:30,000 VND per person per visit. Children under 1 meter tall are free.
Time:If you want to pick strawberries, you should choose the period from November of the previous year to May or June of the following year.
Accommodation:Located right next to the pine forest, there are many well-equipped, clean, and airy homestays such as Huong Viet stilt house, Ut Thang stilt house, Moc Chau Moc stilt house, MAMA's House, Hoa Thuyet Loi homestay, or homestays at Hoa Canh Cao Nguyen farm...
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