Ta Van Travel Guide

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RED ZAO VILLAGE

RED  ZAO  VILLAGE, Ta Van

 galy Says:  The Red Zao people are very freindly, and colorfull. They were very willing to invite us to see their homes. It was TET so we participated in the Tet celebration. Food alcohol and a lot of loughs. 

HOME STAY - with TAY FAMILY

HOME STAY - with TAY FAMILY, Ta Van

 galy Says:  Our fondest memory of Vietnam is the night we spent at a local TAY family house in TaVan village. The house was prety nice, close to the river. The people were very welcomming, and dinner was superb. We slept in the gallery, on matrasses.I realy recomend the experience, not... 

TREKKING to MINORITY VILLAGES

TREKKING to MINORITY VILLAGES, Ta Van

 galy Says:  One of our best experiences in Vietnam. Trekking to, and around Tavan is easy. Even if you are not a backpacker, as we were not. Even if you generaly prefer the limosine ride and the 5 stars hotel, it's still worth to leave it all behind and go trekking in this area. 

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TaVan Village: HOME COOKING

TaVan Village: HOME COOKING, Ta Van

 galy Says:  We had a great dinner at the family house where we were staying. They prepared french fries for Dany who didn't eat anything else, but the rest of us enjoyed the tasty home cooking. After we spent the afternoon by the river, we enjoyed very much to help with the preperation... 

Shopping  

Every FEMALE you will meet: LOCAL HANDCRAFTS

Every FEMALE you will meet: LOCAL HANDCRAFTS, Ta Van

 galy Says:  Seems like every female you will meet from the age of 5 and up, will try to sell you hand crafted goods. (Why only females?) After a while you'll stop wondering about all that goods, cause you see them doing it, whenever they sit down for even one moment. They are very nice... 

What to Pack  

HIKING SHOES

HIKING  SHOES, Ta Van

 galy Says:  Take the minimum. You don't need much. If you stay with locals, you don't need a sleeping bag. The best hiking shoes you can get, waterproof of course. when you deep your feet accidently in the full of water rice terrace, you better be protected Be prepared!!!Toilet paper... 

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TREKKING from SAPA

TREKKING from SAPA, Ta Van

 galy Says:  TaVan is one of the villages where you can stay when you go trekking from Sapa. We were trecking with a local guide called Viet who made the arrangment for food and lodging on the way. The village is not far from the river, and some families has facilities to accommodate... 

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Beautifull Trecking Colorfull People

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Trek from Sa Pa

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 We trekked into the ethnic villages south of Sa Pa; this home in Ta Van is where we stayed the night. This trek is highly recommended. We went through HandSpan... 

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