Nestled among limestone mountains, Chay Lap Farmstay is a destination for travelers who want to enjoy a slow life experience bearing the imprint of Quang Binh.
Chay Lap is the name of Chay village and Lap village, Phuc Trach commune, Bo Trach district. After exploring the magnificent caves in Phong Nha, visitors have the opportunity to explore very local experiences in Chay Lap, located about 17 km from the center of Phong Nha town.
Back to the flood area sleeping on the floating house
Quang Binh is one of the localities known as the “navel flood” of the country. Instead of giving in to a disaster, floodplain residents have found a way to not only live with it, but also turn it into a tourist highlight. In Chay Lap Farmstay, visitors have the opportunity to sleep on houses with special designs that can float on the water, called Farm houses.
They are built in a floating house model typical of flood prone areas. In the case of high water, the room will float above the water thanks to the drum system below. The room features a domed architecture, covered with pine wood from recycled pallets, creating a cozy and pleasant space. Each floating house consists of 2 rooms, including a large corridor with a bar, where visitors can drink water, work, relax in a tranquil, peaceful atmosphere in the forest.
The interesting thing here is that at night, guests can hear “poong” coming from below due to the system of drums made of metal. In the summer when the temperature is high, the materials expand to make a noise. Walking in a room, sometimes one can also feel an imbalance due to this system, experience the feeling of “floating”.
Enjoy the fish cakes
Since the 90s, people in Phong Nha have started farming carp on the Son River. From the initial small scale, when fish were only raised in bamboo cages with simple buoys, fish farming has developed strongly. Carp meat processed many nutritious dishes, gradually becoming a specialty inviting guests to Phong Nha.
In Chay Lap, visitors can eat carp fish ball with fish sauce vermicelli or vermicelli. Grilled fish balls, chewy, sweet, and a little spicy of pepper. Pancakes served with vermicelli, sour fish sauce, very tasting. A set of noodles costs 185,000 VND.
Watching sunset on Son River
Every afternoon when the sun is about to set, yachts from Chay Lap take tourists on the crossroads of Son River again. Sitting on a boat surfing on the water flowing from the limestone cave, visitors can clearly see the river bed. Every sunset, the sun shines the last rays of the day through the limestone cliffs, shining down on the clear Son River to create a peaceful picture.
The yacht will stop at a shallow rocky beach – a special place in the middle of the river, with a rocky outcrop and a shallow knee-length water. Rolled up the pants, dipped your feet in the water, you suddenly realized your soul was drifting along the vast cool river. Here, you can row SUP or kayak to visit the rocks, set up chairs, drink coffee, watch the sun disappear completely behind Ke Bang limestone mountains.
Explore the village through the car circles
The quality of the village is evident through the cycling route from Chay Lap to the villages of Phong Nha. At dawn, when the sun began to dawn, mist still covered the limestone mountains and peanuts fields. Turn to Tram Me, we cycle through 2 suspension bridges spanning the river. The bicycle wheel goes through the fog, making you “turn clouds” while walking. The atmosphere in the countryside in the morning is peaceful and fresh, you can ride your bicycle while watching the rocky mountains and green rivers, live slowly and feel every bit of Quang Binh’s life through each circle.
In contrast to dawn, cycling at sunset is a more vivid experience. You may catch children on their way home from school, listening to the sounds of the day passing by from the houses on both sides of the road. Without breaking through fog, the bike will pass through dark blue smoke.
Soak guise leaves, steam in the tent
At farmstay, visitors can pamper themselves. Palm leaf soaking is a form of relaxation, as well as a method of preventing diseases of the people of Chay Lap. The guise leaves help toxins in the body to be eliminated, making the legs more comfortable, dispelling the aches and pains. The active ingredients in the guise leaf are absorbed by the body from the soles of the feet, helping blood vessels to circulate and spiritually refreshed, helping to sleep better and better.
Also, the sauna experience is arranged with portable steam huts. The vapors are transformed from the heated natural mineral water herb tank, passed through the tube into the tent so the body can still relax, and you can still breathe comfortably.
Soaking guise leaves and other herbs costs 70,000 VND / 20 minutes. Sauna in tents costs 150,000 VND / 30 minutes.
Holding Kong’s hand – the Hollywood hallmark
Quang Binh is proud to be the filming location of the movie Kong: Skull Island and the music video Alone Pt. II by famous DJ Alan Walker. The movies with pictures of Quang Binh were praised by international friends, overwhelmed by the wildness and magnificence.
The Kong film crew used to stay at Chay Lap Farmstay and appreciated the warm welcome and service of the staff and the love of the Quang Binh people, so they gave the “Hand of Kong” as an icon. remember this special sentiment. Here, we are “holding hands” Kong, reminiscent of blockbuster movies.
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