Pu Luong, a land located in the Northwest of Thanh Hoa province, only 180km from Hanoi. Talking about the beauty of nature, this place is not inferior to the Northwest, with overlapping mountain ranges, cloud hunting, terraced fields, waterfalls, caves... everything is there.
I had the opportunity to go to Pu Luong in the past few days, this place is located at an altitude of about 1200m above sea level, and waking up early to hunt for clouds is also one of the most memorable experiences for me. If I only posted pictures of the scenery, many people probably wouldn't think this is Thanh Hoa.
The people living here are mainly Muong, Thai and Kinh people. In addition to the natural advantages, Pu Luong also has a very unique culture, similar to the Northwest, with bamboo dancing, khap singing, and typical stilt houses located in the middle of the valley. 
There is a village that makes very good brocade that everyone can learn about, called Lan Ngoai village. Almost all the households living here are Thai and all work in brocade weaving. I also heard an old lady in the village sing khap, wearing traditional Thai costumes, with a Thai skirt and a com shirt, she sang a song that she composed herself. 
Pu Luong also has a very rich culinary background. In addition to dishes similar to the Northwest, there are two very famous dishes: Co Lung duck and rock snails. When I come here, everyone mentions this dish. As for rock snails, they are not available in all seasons.
Tourists are usually interested in the rice season in Pu Luong, where there are also terraced fields, as beautiful as a painting. People grow two crops a year, the first crop will turn yellow in May-June, the second crop will be in September-October; remember to check carefully before going if you intend to see the ripe rice. 
When I arrived here, the rice had almost been harvested, but that did not reduce the beauty of nature; in addition to the terraced fields, you can visit and explore some places such as: Hieu Waterfall, Bat Cave, Waterwheel in Ban Cong commune, wandering in Ban Don, etc. 
I found the service quality in Pu Luong to be quite good. I experienced two places with two different styles. The first night was at Ciel De Pu Luong, a resort hidden in the middle of lush green nature, just a few minutes from Ban Don. 
One area that I am very impressed with is Pu Luong Jungle Lodge. This area has a more open view. In the morning, you can wake up early to hunt clouds right here without having to go far. 
In fact, in terms of geology and culture, the Northwest of Thanh Hoa is similar to the Northwest of Vietnam. So don't be surprised because the scenery here is so majestic and similar to the Northwest.
Pu Luong really gave me a lot of impressions, I just regret that this land has a lot of potential but has not been interested by tourists, hopefully this article will show everyone the majestic beauty of Pu Luong as well as create a certain inspiration so that one day you can come and explore the Northwest of Thanh Hoa.
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