Mường Cốc — Two Days Keeping the Muong Village Fire Alive: Nature & Farm Life

Travelogy Vietnam

2.970.000₫ · 02 days 01 night

Introduction

Tour No.

3 — Nature & Farm Life

MUONG COC — TWO DAYS KEEPING THE MUONG VILLAGE FIRE ALIVE

Tour No. 3 — Nature & Farm Life

A 2-day 1-night experiential program — living to the rhythm of the Muong community.

TWO DAYS LIVING IN THE MUONG VILLAGE

PROGRAM INTRODUCTION

Muong Coc — Two Days Keeping the Muong Village Fire Alive expands the full one-day experience with an overnight stay in the village so that you truly live to the rhythm of the Muong community.

On the first day, you pass through rich nature — the emerald Baiboo Lake, the pristine Thung Canh Valley, ancient temples and pagodas, and a French-architecture church — then check in at the homestay as sunset falls on the water. When night comes, around the flickering campfire, you gather to hear Muong songs, immerse yourself in the echoes of Mo Muong, and relax with a warm herbal foot bath.

The second day is a spiritual and river journey, taking you through the rose myrtle garden, ancient pagodas, the melaleuca road, and the Mother Temple beside the gentle river.

This is a community tourism product oriented toward green tourism — low emissions, with a 5 NO commitment and the Muong Coc Refill Station network.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Rich nature — emerald Baiboo Lake, pristine Thung Canh, the 800 m cool green Melaleuca Road.
Net Zero tree planting — sow green seeds in Thung Canh and receive a tree-planting certificate.
Campfire night — Muong cultural performances, ancient songs, and Mo Muong in the village, under the flickering fire.
Muong herbal foot bath — relaxation based on indigenous knowledge after a long day.
Community homestay stay — live to the rhythm of the Muong people, sleep listening to the lake at night.
Day 2 spiritual journey — Dinh Long Pagoda (mark of King Dinh Bo Linh), Tien Pagoda (natural stalactites), Mother Thuong Thien Temple (four Nguyen edicts).

SUITABLE GUESTS

🌿 Nature lovers and green, sustainable tourism travelers

🌍 International visitors who love indigenous culture and slow travel

👨‍👩‍👧 Families and groups of 2–12 guests

🏢 Company and school groups

🌱 People who want to experience living with the community overnight

CORE MESSAGE

“Muong Coc Community Tourism — A Touch of Peace”

Services included

Car transfer Hanoi – Muong Coc – Hanoi (pick-up and drop-off at Hanoi Opera House)
Vietnamese-speaking guide accompanying the group from Hanoi (English-speaking guide quoted on request)
In-region transportation and helmet
Local guide knowledgeable about Muong culture
Sightseeing tickets and experiential activities as per the program
Muong specialty meals as per itinerary (lunch on Day 1, breakfast + lunch on Day 2)
01 night at a Muong community homestay
Evening campfire, cultural performance, and herbal foot bath program
Plant 1 tree per guest at Thung Cánh + Tree-planting certificate
Drinking water and cold towels throughout the journey
Comprehensive travel insurance

Services not included

Drinks with meals and meals outside the program
Evening Mo Muong — surcharge, book at least 5 days in advance
River boating and experiences outside the program
Tips for the guide and local driver (if any — suggested)

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Itinerary

Day 1 · 06:30–08:00

Pick-up at Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem) The car and guide will pick you up and depart for Muong Coc (My Duc Commune, ~60 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes).

DAY 1 — Nature & Farm Life · Muong Village Campfire Night

06:30–08:00

Pick-up at Hanoi Opera House (1 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem) The car and guide will pick you up and depart for Muong Coc (My Duc Commune, ~60 km, about 1 hour 30 minutes).

08:00–10:45

Daytime — Nature & Farm Life Journey Your Muong guide welcomes you at Doi Dung Tourism Hub with a herbal tea. (Please bring your own water bottle.) Phu Coc Pagoda & Ancient Banyan Tree — A windy hill in Doi Dung village, a banyan tree over 400 years old, and an incense offering at the start of the day. Cay Thoi Temple & 400-Year-Old Thi Tree — Temple dedicated to the two Holy Mothers Tu Quang and Tu Minh, with a royal edict bestowed by Khai Dinh in 1924; the Thi tree has one trunk bearing three types of fruit. Baiboo Lake & lakeside homestays (~1 hour) — An emerald ecological regulating lake in Muong land, with a 4 km loop road; sightseeing, dressing in Muong costume, riding a bamboo raft, and stopping by lakeside homestays. Lunch “Muong Leaf Feast” & cultural exchange (~2 hours) — Muong Leaf Feast tray on banana leaves, 100% local ingredients, together with community traditional performances. Thung Canh (~2 hours) — A pristine valley; plant a small tree as a souvenir and receive a tree-planting certificate; no concrete, no artificial structures—only mountain wind and birdsong. Bac Son Parish Church — Solemn old French architecture, situated on a high hill overlooking the Thanh Ha River; evidence of harmonious multi-faith coexistence in Muong Coc. Optional along the route: Ancient Rose Myrtle Garden and Rose Myrtle Wine.

16:30–19:15

Late afternoon — Homestay check-in You check in at a community homestay by Baiboo Lake, rest, and stroll through the village as sunset falls on the water.

19:15–22:15

Evening — Muong Village Campfire Night Around the flickering fire, you join the community to: Enjoy a Muong cultural performance — gongs, alternating songs, and thuong rang singing. Listen to artisans perform Mo Muong — the sacred folk knowledge treasury of the Muong people, resounding through the village night. Relax with a warm Muong herbal foot bath (mugwort, lemongrass, ginger, etc.) after a day of exploration. Evening Mo Muong requires advance booking with Travelogy Vietnam and the artisans. Overnight at a Muong community homestay.

Day 2 · 08:00–16:30

DAY 2 — Spiritual Journey & Riverways

Ancient Rose Myrtle Garden and Rose Myrtle Wine — You visit the ancient rose myrtle garden, hear growers explain how it is cultivated and harvested, and taste and buy OCOP rose myrtle wine as a gift.

Dinh Long Pagoda & Melaleuca Road — Dinh Long Pagoda (literary name: Dinh Long Tu) is an ancient pagoda marked by King Dinh Bo Linh—legend says the king, on his campaign to suppress the 12 warlords, had the pagoda built as a resting place; the pagoda also bears many resistance-war imprints (a rice store, a document printing site, an infirmary, and a military workshop). From here you walk along the Melaleuca Road about 800 m long, with two rows of trees closing their canopy in cool shade, very photogenic.

Tien Pagoda — Nestled halfway up the mountain in Ai Nang village, following stone steps up amid forest and rock faces. Legend says it was discovered in 1958 when locals were looking for wild honey; inside are natural stalactites shaped over the years. The pagoda still retains its wild, untouched look, blending into the mountain and forest scenery.

Mother Thuong Thien Temple (Ai Nang Temple) — The temple sits on Temple Mountain, facing the river, and worships Lady Que Anh, who received four royal edicts from the Nguyen dynasty, from Tu Duc to Khai Dinh.

Return — You bid farewell to the Muong village, closing a full two-day journey.

Optional along the route: river sightseeing by boat; visit Muong Coc Wooden Village (fish pond, lotus pond); Huu Lenh ancient house.

08:00–16:30

DAY 2 — Spiritual Journey & Riverways Ancient Rose Myrtle Garden and Rose Myrtle Wine — You visit the ancient rose myrtle garden, hear growers explain how it is cultivated and harvested, and taste and buy OCOP rose myrtle wine as a gift. Dinh Long Pagoda & Melaleuca Road — Dinh Long Pagoda (literary name: Dinh Long Tu) is an ancient pagoda marked by King Dinh Bo Linh—legend says the king, on his campaign to suppress the 12 warlords, had the pagoda built as a resting place; the pagoda also bears many resistance-war imprints (a rice store, a document printing site, an infirmary, and a military workshop). From here you walk along the Melaleuca Road about 800 m long, with two rows of trees closing their canopy in cool shade, very photogenic. Tien Pagoda — Nestled halfway up the mountain in Ai Nang village, following stone steps up amid forest and rock faces. Legend says it was discovered in 1958 when locals were looking for wild honey; inside are natural stalactites shaped over the years. The pagoda still retains its wild, untouched look, blending into the mountain and forest scenery. Mother Thuong Thien Temple (Ai Nang Temple) — The temple sits on Temple Mountain, facing the river, and worships Lady Que Anh, who received four royal edicts from the Nguyen dynasty, from Tu Duc to Khai Dinh. Return — You bid farewell to the Muong village, closing a full two-day journey. Optional along the route: river sightseeing by boat; visit Muong Coc Wooden Village (fish pond, lotus pond); Huu Lenh ancient house.