RED DAO CULTURE

Half day tour: Topas Ecolodge - Lech Dao Village - Topas Ecolodge​

Lech Dao village is located in the hilly mountains of Thanh Kim Commune, inhabited by Red Dao people. This half-day walk offers you a chance to meet local people, visit their homes and learn about Red Dao culture. Enjoy the magnificent view of rice valley and take some great pictures of the landscape.

Reference: SWHB | Approx: 2.5 – 3 hours walking | Grade: Easy –  7km

PRICE FROM: 36$ / PERSON

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Itinerary

Embark on a picturesque journey beginning with a relaxed stroll along the main road from Topas Ecolodge. Make your way down into a valley gracefully decorated with magnificent rice terraces, where you’ll traverse a gentle stream and discover the agricultural practices of local farmers. A steady ascent will bring you to Lech village, where members of the Red Dao community will warmly welcome you. 

Dive into their day-to-day activities, observe their unique shaved hairstyles and vibrant traditional clothing, and admire their expertly crafted embroidery work. On the way back, follow scenic trails through additional rice terraces and cross a suspension bridge, before a brief walk along the main road ties your journey back to Topas Ecolodge.

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Our Recommendation

This tour is suitable for guests who want to meet the local people and a village without spending much time and who are not capable of long walks.

Route Elevation Chart

Inclusion

  • English speaking guide
  • Water and fruit
  • Entrance fees

Note

  • Group tour is available for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people.

What to wear and bring:

It is recommended to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, trekking shoes, and to bring insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, and sunscreen.

Attention:

  • Please note that during the tour, you may be followed by ethnic women who are eager to sell their handcrafted items. They may follow you throughout your journey. If you are not interested in purchasing, just decline nicely. We are very sorry for this inconvenience.
  • As described on the program, you will visit a local house, and interact with local people. However, during the seasonal days, they all may not be at home but work in the fields, this experience may be lacking.
  • Visiting a local school is also subject to availability of the school calendar.
  • The course’s difficulty is assessed on average across the program, meaning that even an “easy” rating could include sections of moderate or hard difficulty due to the uneven, mountainous terrain with varying elevations.
  • Due to wet condition, the trekking route will be slippery, so the itinerary is subject to change based on that.
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