Ta Phin Village Tour

Tour Code: SAP-02 Duration: Approx 4 hours

Explore the traditional and unique traits of the Ta Phin weaving village!

Highlights:

• Surround Yourself with the Magnificent Natural Landscape of Ta Phin
• Watch how Hmong and Red Dao Woman make Their Brocade
• Try the Healing Herbal bath to Recharge Yourself

Tour Description:

About 17 km away to the east of downhill Lao Cai lies Ta Phin Village - a village of the ethnic minority groups of Black Hmong and Red Dao. The village offers a magnificent natural landscape that features beautiful bright green fields that are separated into squares. There are also traditionally built houses with women wearing their traditional brocade dresses walking about. Take a stroll through this quaint and beautiful village and enjoy the scenery that surrounds you. However, do take note of certain cultural cues, for example, you shouldn’t wear white coloured shirts when coming to the village as white apparel are only used for funerals. Whistling is considered taboo as well, as the villagers think of it as a sign of ‘inviting disaster or ghosts’ to the village.

Ta Phin is well-known for its sophisticated woven fabrics called brocades. The locals use these unique fabrics to make a variety of brocade goods, such as backpacks, wallets, clothes and many more. Every single product is meticulously handmade by the Hmong and Red Dao women. Carrying the ethnic characteristics of the village, the villages consider these products as objects to celebrate love or anniversaries. You’ll even have a chance to see the diligent Hmong and Red Dao people working on their brocade in their homes.

Another unique cultural trait of the village is its herbal baths. The Herbal bath tradition started when villagers collected leaves and herbs from the forest to bathe on New Year's Eve. As time passes by, realizing the benefits of the herbal bath, the villagers developed it and it becomes a famous feature of Ta Phin. After 15 to 20 minutes of soaking yourself in the aromatic wild herbs, you will feel much more energized and refreshed. Try the medicated herbal bath to “restore” yourself and relax after all the hard work in your daily life!

Cancellation Policy:

Please refer to our refunds policy under Terms of Use section

Pick-Up Time:

• 7:00 am - 7:30 am

What's Included:

• Return transfers
• Fruit (at the farms)
• Bottled water
• English-speaking Guide
• Entrance fee

What's Not Included:

• Any Items Not Mentioned

Additional Information:

• It is advisable to wear shorts, long pants, tights and t-shirts; strap sandals or shoes. No white clothing.
• Do take note that the locals peddling their items for sale is common in these areas
• This tour is subject to availability. Please check with Adventoro Concierge (Call / Whatsapp +6010 468 8011) to inquire about the availability of this tour
• Prices shown are based on minimum of 2 pax. For solo travellers please check in with Adventoro Concierge
• Transfer duration above are estimated and subject to traffic and weather condition, and not inclusive of any sightseeing tours
• Please adhere to strict pick-up time punctuality. Tour operators may forfeit tours for travellers if no-show during stipulated time
• Registered name of the traveller must be corresponding with photograph documentation (Example: Passport). Tour operators reserve the right to reject if registered traveller fails to provide photographed documentation of their own

Pick-Up Location(s)

Refer to the map below to see a list of pick up location(s) that are available for you to choose from. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the tour.

List of Location(s):

Pick up is also available for other location(s) under the vicinity of Sa Pa. For more information, please contact Adventoro's concierge service.