About 140km from Hanoi, Ban Lac is a Thai village, mainly belonging to 5 families: Ha, Vi, Marx, Loc, Loc, Loc.
The roofs on stilts close together, the small paths around the village are hidden in the enchanting light of the sweet golden afternoons. There are sprawling fields, thousands of thousands, bamboo groves murmuring the wind or papaya trees with fruit on the side of the road... creating an extraordinarily peaceful village space in the mountains and forests of the Northwest.
According to statistics, currently Lac village has 125 households, up to 73 households registered to operate homestay services. Over the past time, the number of domestic tourists to Lac village has continuously increased, bringing a lively atmosphere and increasing income for local people.
Located in a green valley surrounded by high mountains, next to open fields. Chieng Chau village, Mai Chau district appears peaceful.
Lac village is a perfect blend between natural scenery, mountain clouds and forests embracing clusters of beautiful small villages with unique Thai stilt house architecture by stretching glutinous rice fields. On weekends, Ban Lac is a destination for many tourists. The cafes in Lac village are peaceful and spacious.
Life in Lac village appears peaceful in the smog and the warm, simple affection of the people has created an irresistible attraction for anyone who visits here. Services for tourists in Ban Lac are highly rated by travelers.
Thai wooden stilt architecture is tall, supported by solid wooden columns, the roof is roofed with rattan leaves and has many airy windows.
In the late afternoons, the sunlight gradually fades, making the space here full of enchantment.
The life of the people of Lac village used to depend on rice cultivation, farming and brocade weaving, but when Lac village was known by many domestic and foreign tourists, people in the village focused on community tourism.
Visitors to Lac village are immersed in the spreading dances with charming Thai girls in traditional costumes. See with your own eyes the gentle Thai girls by the characteristic loom. Lac village, Mai Chau district is currently one of the leading tourist destinations of Hoa Binh province.
Photo: Luu Trong Dat
According to VNN