The Thung Man village in Hang Kia commune (Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province) nestles among peaceful greenery. (Photo: VNA)
Mong children in Hang Kia commune are very friendly to visitors. (Photo: VNA)
Y Mua homestay in Hang Kia commune offers cozy accommodation. (Photo: VNA)
The Y Mua homestay and the smiles of Mong children in Hang Kia commune. (Photo: VNA)
French tourists try beeswax painting on Mong ethnic brocade at the Y Mua homestay in Hang Kia commune. (Photo: VNA)
A sea of clouds appears every morning at Heaven Gate, located in Pa Khom, on the road leading to Thung Mai and Thung Man. (Photo: VNA)
The pristine, majestic, and poetic landscape in Hang Kia commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province. (Photo: VNA)
Hang Kia – Pa Co: A land of Mong ethnic culture and stunning nature
Hang Kia and Pa Co are two highland communes in Mai Chau district, the northwestern mountainous province of Hoa Binh. They are located within the Hang Kia – Pa Co Nature Reserve. Over 90% of the population is from the Mong ethnic group. With its pristine landscapes, majestic mountains, and well-preserved cultural heritage, this area has great potential to become a popular tourist destination in the Northwest region of Vietnam.
