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Lan Dat Village
Located around 10km from the center of Huu Lien commune in the former Huu Lung district, Lan Dat Village has emerged as one of Lang Son’s most attractive tourism destinations in recent years thanks to its pristine and refreshing natural landscape.
This small Dao ethnic village sits beside the Dong Lam grassland but remains almost completely isolated from the outside world, surrounded by jagged limestone mountains that stay covered in mist throughout the year.
The only route into the village requires crossing a steep mountain path lined with sharp cliffs and winding roads running along rugged hillsides.
Although the journey is difficult, with no access for cars or motorbikes and requiring visitors to walk, travelers are rewarded with a peaceful atmosphere free from traffic noise, pollution and crowds.
Visitors to Lan Dat can also enjoy a range of local specialties including grilled chicken, smoked meat and bee pupae.
Those planning to visit are advised to prepare food and drinks in advance as the area currently lacks tourism services, with fewer than 10 households living mainly from farming and livestock breeding.
Lan Ty valley
Visitors experience outdoor adventure activities in Lan Ty valley. Photo: Tran Nhat Hoang
Located around 120km from Hanoi, Lan Ty valley sits within the Huu Lien special-use forest in the former Huu Lung district and has become a favorite destination thanks to its cool climate and beautiful scenery.
Each season gives the valley a completely different appearance.
During summer, the area fills with water and transforms into a crystal-clear lake.
In winter, the water gradually recedes, revealing a vast valley covered with endless stretches of green grass.
Beyond its diverse landscape of mountains, caves, rivers, lakes and grasslands, the valley also attracts adventure enthusiasts eager to try activities such as rock climbing, abseiling, stand-up paddleboarding, swimming, trekking, cave exploration and camping in the old-growth forest.
Exploring Oc Cave is another experience especially popular with visitors.
Besides admiring stunning stalactites and cave wildlife, travelers also have the opportunity to visit a “snail cemetery” where natural snail shells are arranged in striking formations.
Quynh Son village
The Quynh Son community tourism village is located in the heart of Bac Son valley in Bac Son commune, Lang Son province, around 180km from Hanoi.
It was the first community tourism village established in Lang Son and officially began operating in 2010.
The village is known for its beautiful natural scenery and rich cultural identity, especially the traditional Tay cultural space that continues to thrive in daily life.
Quynh Son is home to more than 400 traditional stilt houses, many of which are hundreds of years old and have been preserved through three to four generations.
One particularly interesting feature is that all the houses face south, backed by towering limestone mountains and covered with traditional yin-yang roof tiles.
The Tay people believe south-facing homes bring prosperity, warmth and good fortune to the family.
Meanwhile, the traditional roof tiles help keep houses cool during summer and warm in winter.
Visitors to Quynh Son can leisurely walk around the village, admire the rustic stilt houses, enjoy stand-up paddleboarding, paragliding or hiking up Na Lay mountain, and take part in traditional then singing performances, tinh lute music and campfire gatherings with local residents.
Those visiting in November can also experience the Bac Son golden harvest festival, where activities include traditional rice harvesting competitions, rice pounding and making black banh chung.
Quynh Son cuisine is another major attraction, featuring specialties such as black banh chung, mountain ginger sausage, ngai cake, khau nhuc, purple sticky rice, roasted duck and Bac Son golden mandarins.
Thao Trinh
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