Why travel to Northeastern part of Vietnam?
The northeast part of Vietnam offers a unique opportunity to explore the unexplored and not-so-popular land areas. Travelers seeking for something different from the mainstream often flock to this part of Vietnam which can help them get rendezvous to remote locations. The breathtaking sceneries, interesting ethic tribal groups and the welcoming nature of people here is enough to offer any person a mesmerizing experience.
Tam Duong market – Sapa
Vietnam tour packages exclusively designed to explore this part of Vietnam are now being offered by many travel companies, which visitors can choose as per their preferences.
Road in Dien Bien Phu
Northeast Vietnam: a unique landscape and a combo of diverse culture
Unlike the Northwest Vietnam which dazzles high mountain ranges, the northeast is blessed with steep peaks made of limestone. The landscape here is truly intriguing and can help any person encounter the ethic people of Nung, Tay and Pa Then tribes. Also, there are many landscapes to view which are enough to mesmerize any onlooker completely.
Ta Van Villages – Sapa
The ethnic groups in Northeastern Vietnam
The mountainous forestland of Northeast Vietnam is a home to many ethnic groups including Tay, H’Mong, Nung, Dao and Chinese groups. Tay group is touted to be the most populous and oldest group of the region. The culture in this area differs from one ethnic group to another. The glimpse of the cultural life of these communities can be seen through their festivals, market culture, activities, and the rich folk literature.
Road in Ha Giang
The unique culture of the Northeast Vietnam
Apart from its beautiful landscapes and relics, many tourists flock to the northeastern part of Vietnam to witness the traditional festivals here. The festivals in this area are many and include a number of meaningful spiritual activities. The two major types of festivals celebrated here are ritual and festival. In northeast particularly, festivals like Nem Con Festival, Hung Kings Festival and Thai Nguyen Tea festival are very popular.
Rattan bridge – Sapa
