Overnight at Mr. Binh Yen's house in Nghia Lo

In the heart of village of Nghia Lo in the north-west, you will be warmly welcomed by Mr. Binh and his family in a charming traditional Thai house, a wooden house on stilts. After a short time for set-up, you will take your time to relax and discover a truly authentic area and off the beaten track. For the dinner, you have an abundant menu such as: sauted pork, nem with fragrant leaves, local vegetable salad: papaya leaves, bamboo shoots… These specialties will be simply make awaken your taste buds! You will start your dinner with a small glass of rice alcohol, generously invited by Mr. Binh. Once your dinner is over, an unforgettable moment starts with Mr. Binh's mother and his wife. You will have an opportunity to discuss about outfits, jewelry, traditional hairstyles they wear at events. You can try on their outfits and wear their traditional Thai. 
Spending a night at Mr. Binh's house you will understand all the kindness and hospitality of Thai people! 

You will like :

• Warm welcome and fairly comfortable accommodation.

• A discovery of Thai culture: cuisine, traditional clothing, customs.

• A short walk in authentic villages that are far from mass tourism.

When and how to get there? 

Nghia Lo (or Muong Lo in Thai language) is at 200 km from Hanoi, on Hanoi - Mu Cang Chai - Sapa road. This village, capital of the Thai ethnic group, marks the entrance to the northwest region. 
Two rice harvests are possible. You will have green rice field in January, March, July and yellow rice field in May, September and October.