Enjoy a “fairy” vacation at Pom Coong Hoa Binh village

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Not as famous as Lac village, but Pom Coong village in Hoa Binh with a peaceful scene “not contaminated with dust” also makes anyone who comes here have no desire to return.

About Pom Coong

Pom Coong is a Thai village located in Mai Chau town, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, and about 120km northwest of Hanoi city center with 70 households and more than 300 people.

It is known that in Thai “Pom Coong” means “hills lying on a large drum (field)”, so the name of the village comes from its own geographical location, i.e. a village. lying on the hill among the big fields. This is a name quite rich in image and meaning.Enjoy a "fairy" vacation at Pom Coong Hoa Binh villagePom Coong village is picturesque (Photo @baongoc272)

In particular, Pom Coong table has been recognized as a cultural village for 5 consecutive years, so it is always considered an attractive destination for tourists, especially foreign tourists who want to experience the peaceful life of the island. Vietnam village.

The poetic and charming scene in Pom Coong village

When it comes to beautiful villages in Vietnam, people often think of Cat Cat village in Sapa. Tan Lap village in Moc Chau and even in Mai Chau has an extremely famous village named Lac village, but few people know that Pom Coong village is equally poetic and attractive.

It is the peace emanating from the majestic mountain scenery surrounding the village, from the clean roads shady with green trees winding soft throughout the village and from the golden terraced fields in the ripe rice season. Silver sparkles in the rising water season, creating a beautiful, surreal picture of nature that fascinates people.Majestic mountains - the beauty of Pom Coong village in Hoa BinhThe scene here is extremely peaceful (Photo @ng.ha10_)

But perhaps the most impressive is still the unique stilt houses bearing the identity of the Thai people built and preserved by the villagers of Pom Coong until today. Unlike the stilt houses of other ethnic groups, the stilt houses here are built higher, about 2m above the ground with solid wooden pillars to bring a clean and airy feeling.

The floor is made of bamboo or poplar, the roof is thatched with rattan leaves, some degraded houses are repaired with bricks and tiles, and the windows in the house are designed quite large to easily catch the wind. cool, as well as for the homeowner to decorate the space more vividly and eye-catching with colorful orchids, forest flowers or bird cages chirping all day.House on stilts - the unique feature of Pom Coong Hoa Binh villageUnique Thai stilt house architecture (Photo @la_traveller)

The most interesting point in the house architecture of Pom Coong village is that the houses are built quite close to each other, only separated by thin water spinach or strawberry bank, so people can sit right on their doorstep and talk. Smiling with neighbors to bond emotionally.

In addition, the space under the floor is also used to place looms for Thai girls to weave brocade, dry clothes, as well as to sell a lot of colorful handmade souvenirs from brocade. colors such as: keychains, bags, skirts, towels, wristbands… for visitors to easily choose and buy as gifts.Brocade - souvenirs in Pom Coong village, Hoa BinhBelow the house hangs selling brocade (Photo @kpanh__)

Although Pom Coong Mai Chau village is beautiful at any time, it has a charm perhaps at the moment of dawn – the time when the sun slowly rises from the top of the mountain, shining its gentle rays through the curtain. The white fog covers the village, making the space float like a fairyland, and when the sunset falls, the houses paint a shimmering, artistic oil painting.Early morning - beautiful scenery at Pom Coong village in Hoa BinhPeaceful early morning in the village (Photo @meetoo_204)

Interesting experiences at Pom Coong village


Discover the interesting culture of Thai people

Not only has a poetic and charming picture of nature, but Pom Coong village also attracts visitors by the unique culture of the Thai people. This place often has exchanges and cultural performances to serve visitors, so anyone who only needs to come once cannot forget the flexible and soft dances of the boys. Thai girl in cheerful, vibrant music from the flute and bamboo flute.

In addition, visitors can also immerse themselves in the gong festivals, bustling new season celebrations, drink spicy can wine, dance around the fire and sing at night… oh, just thinking about it makes me see heart is so excited.Dance - beautiful culture in Pom Coong village, Hoa BinhThis place is always immersed in a vibrant cultural space (Photo FB Duong Bao)

In particular, Pom Coong Hoa Binh village also has something that not all resorts have, which is “clean”. Yes! You will be completely overwhelmed when you arrive here, every corner, every road here is always in a clean condition, there is not a single piece of trash, garbage is always clearly classified and treated regularly. That shows how great the awareness of the people here is.

Moreover, life here is always peaceful, quiet, without evils, gambling, sleeping without lock, not afraid of thieves visiting and everyone who meets each other will exchange greetings “handshakes”. “Sincerely, that is a very admirable “pure Thai”.

Enjoy delicious specialties

Coming to Pom Coong, you definitely have to enjoy the delicious specialties of Mai Chau such as: grilled pork with ham, rice lam, vegetables, banana flower salad or seven-color sticky rice, etc. Thai dishes with “exclusive” seasonings, you can’t stop chopsticks for sure.specialties - the attraction of Pom Coong Hoa Binh villageAttractive Thai dishes (Photo @kevinnn_do)

Experience the feeling of sleeping on stilts

Very early in 1998, people in Pom Coong village started making homestays to serve tourists to visit, so you will easily find yourself a spacious, airy and convenient stilt house. facilities to rest during travel. Moreover, you can learn about their lifestyle and habits with the people, enjoy delicious dishes made by the host, what could be more wonderful than this.Sleeping on stilts - experience at Pom Coong village in Hoa BinhThe house on stilts is quite comfortable and complete (Photo @timpeds)

Life out there is bald, too busy, so I take my backpack to travel to Hoa Binh so that the laughter, the singing of birds and the fresh and pure atmosphere in  Pom Coong village soothe your soul.

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