Recently, the yellow butterfly flower hill in Mung hamlet, Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district has emerged as a super beautiful check-in spot, attracting a large number of tourists from everywhere to visit and take photos.

Only about two hours by car from Hanoi, 30km from Hoa Binh city center, Mung hamlet is located at the highest position of Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province. Previously, when transportation was not convenient, despite the beautiful natural landscape, the livelihood of Mung hamlet people still relied mainly on agriculture. Since the road to the hamlet was concreted, along with a change in thinking, exploiting the strengths of natural resources and cultural traditions for economic development, Mung hamlet tourism has begun to flourish.​

The surreally beautiful check-in point in Mung hamlet, Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district

(Photo: fb of Mung village, Hop Phong, Cao Phong, Hoa Binh)

Traditional rice terraced fields, which were only cultivated seasonally, are now planted with flowers by local people, creating a space filled with color, becoming a super check-in spot, making any tourist want to visit once to save the wonderful frames. Along with creating natural landscapes, people at Mung hamlet tourist destination also began to develop auxiliary services such as selling local products, selling snacks or renting ethnic clothes to serve the photography needs of tourists. When coming here, visitors can stay at quite comfortable homestays such as Nha Tim homestay, Mung Retreat Glamping, Thung May homestay and Leu homestay. The homestays here all have beautiful landscapes, guaranteed amenities, and are a place for visitors to completely escape the noise and hustle and bustle of the outside world. If you are lucky enough to come on a sunny day, you will have the opportunity to hunt clouds, check in the largest lonely tree in the country and admire the terraced fields.

Not only does it captivate visitors with the surrounding natural space, Mung hamlet also has an ancient tea tree and a rose garden grown by the homeowner using organic methods. Here, tourists will experience free use of tea leaves and fresh roses to make tea, arrange flowers, etc. In addition, within the homestay premises there are also unique wooden swings, creating Great landscape for visitors to check in. Homestays in Mung hamlet also provide team building activities, indigenous cultural experiences such as bamboo dancing, gong playing, etc. and trekking with local guides to serve groups of up to 60 people. This place is suitable for those who love climbing and experiencing special activities and have beautiful "virtual living" photo.

Landscape in Mung hamlet, Hop Phong commune, Cao Phong district

(Photo: fb of Mung village, Hop Phong, Cao Phong, Hoa Binh)

Not only that, Mung hamlet is also considered the green lung of the province with 520 hectares of natural forest being protected and developed by local people. With its pristine beauty and fresh, cool atmosphere, Mung hamlet is always a priority choice for your weekend picnics.

Culturally, the people living here are mainly Muong ethnic people with stilt houses and traditional cultural features still preserved quite original. On the way to the yellow flower field to check in, visitors can stop by any village or family in the neighborhood to learn about the culture and interact with indigenous people. Their warm and hospitable feelings will make you unable to leave.

Muong ethnic girl in traditional costume

(Photo: fb of Mung village, Hop Phong, Cao Phong, Hoa Binh)

Along the way to explore the tourist destination of Mung village, visitors can also visit some famous tourist attractions of Cao Phong district such as: Giang Mo village, Thung Nai wharf, Dragon's head mountain, Heritage Park of Vietnamese scientists, etc. In particular, Cao Phong also has the famous delicious specialty of yellow-heart oranges. Visitors can conveniently turn to the garden houses to visit and pick oranges to enjoy and buy some to take home as gifts for relatives.

   Lam Chau