Hang Kia and Pa Co are two highland communes of Mai Chau district. This is a wild but enchanting destination in Hoa Binh, where the sea of ​​clouds floats and embraces the mountains and forests of the Northwest. Not only famous for its majestic natural scenery, this place is also a "paradise" for those who are passionate about cloud hunting, checking in peach and plum gardens or exploring the unique culture of the Mong people.

Each season, Hang Kia and Pa Co have a different beauty, from the lush green of summer, the shimmering yellow of autumn to the magical beauty of winter when the fog covers the path. But the most impressive is the fruit picking season, which is the ideal time to experience and take impressive photos, preserving memories of the trip.

Tourists enjoy picking plums at Hang Kia

From early May to June is the time when plums and peaches in Hang Kia - Pa Co are ripe. Plum and peach picking is one of the experiences that tourists must try. It will be really exciting to be a farmer carrying a basket on his/her back, screwing each plum and peach branch down or climbing the plum tree to choose the most ripe plums, still with a layer of white powder and enjoy them right in the garden, bringing a wonderful feeling.

Most of the plum and peach gardens in Hang Kia - Pa Co were planted 30 years ago. People take care of them according to traditional experience, so the plums and peaches have a unique flavor compared to other plum growing areas. For a long time, plums and peaches in Hang Kia - Pa Co have been a well-known specialty. The gardens are located along the road, near people's houses but still retain their wild, natural beauty. Green plum and peach gardens cover the hillsides, each plum tree is laden with fruit.

The homestay owners in Hang Kia and Pa Co have proactively connected with garden owners to welcome visitors to visit and experience with entrance tickets ranging from 20,000-30,000 VND per person, children are free of charge. When participating in fruit picking activities, visitors can choose fresh and better quality fruits themselves than buying them at the market or supermarket. After picking, the red ripe plums can be enjoyed on the spot or brought home as gifts. Visitors can also freely create beautiful photos amidst the lush natural scenery. In addition, some gardens also provide camping services right in the garden.

Tourists experience peach picking in Pa Co

Safe, nature-friendly agricultural tourism is becoming a trend chosen by many people; being immersed in the fresh, cool natural air and seeing the ripe plums and peaches on the trees will bring visitors moments of peace of mind. Hopefully, the experience in plum and peach gardens will create more good impressions for tourists on their journey to explore and experience Hang Kia and Pa Co.

                                                                  Thu Thuy