Sat, 06/30/2012 - 05:21 — Loic Peter
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I have heard about some hill tribes market. In Sapa there are books telling about Coc Ly, Lung Khau Nhin or Bac Ha market.
My friend introduced me a market named Cao Son. She said it is really worth visiting this market.
Anyone can help me to find more info about this market?
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Cao Son market is not very popular to travelers but to some people, Cao Son is a great attraction for it is not spoiled by travel. It is 1,500 m height, with mainly Mong Hoa people living. From Lao Cai, you can trek along Nam Thi river (stream) to Khuong village, to Lung Khau Nhin, then you can reach Cao Son. Cao Son market is held along the bottom of the mountain. They buy and sell local (home-made products). You can choose another way to Cao Son: To Phiet village -> Lau village -> 15th km then via Thanh Binh farm, then you can reach Cao Son but this road is very rough and hard. Therefore, the landscape is not spoiled.
There are some changes in Cao Son, the life of people is better, the people are very kind...It is great if you have time to visit.
Thanks Daniel. Is it possible to stay overnight there? is there any guest houses or some type of lodge? My friend, Herana - a journalist onced came there and advised me to book a room at Cao Son ecolodge from Pole-star travel?
Do u have any infor about this ecolodge or can u recommend some tour guides or tour operator so I can book the trip to there?
One more question, Cao Son market is also on Thursday or not?
Many thanks for your advise
It is possible to stay overnight at Cao Son lodge (I have no more information on this lodge), I only know you can stay overnight there. There is also a note for your trip if you go by yourself that the food is not good, it is poor as the people there. Therefore, you have a good experience when visiting this market.
As far as I know, Cao Son market is also on Thursday.
This is all I know. Have a nice weekend and hope you will have a good trip in Vietnam.