H’Mong Village - A highlight of green tourism

Amidst the vast green space of the UNESCO Global Geopark - Dong Van Karst Plateau, the H’Mong Village Resort emerges as a “green gem”, embodying the resilient spirit of the borderland that still faces many challenges.

The “Quay tau” house - inspired by the traditional H’Mong bamboo basket - is a signature highlight that draws visitors to H’Mong Village.

Drawing on its own resources, H’Mong Village impresses not only with the unique architecture of the Mong people but also with its development philosophy that integrates tourism with the preservation of nature and indigenous culture, avoiding "concrete urbanization". Choosing the path of green and sustainable growth, H’Mong Village has become a model of eco-tourism in the northernmost highlands of the country.

H’Mong Village is harmoniously nestled within pristine nature, covering an area of 20 hectares. Its distinctive architecture blends traditional Mong cultural features, such as "nha trinh tuong" (earthen houses), dry-stone fences built without cement, and the modernized "quay tau" house style, with modern resort concepts. At the same time, it preserves the natural landscape of rocks and mountains.

“Green tourism is a form of travel that minimizes environmental impacts, protects biodiversity, uses renewable energy, and promotes both natural heritage and the traditional values of each ethnic group. This is considered the right path in today’s context,” shared Mr. Lai Quoc Tinh, Director of H’Mong Village Resort.

From there, with the hands of local people and those who know how to turn the challenges of rocky land into tourism potential, the resort has developed 20 traditional earthen-walled bungalows, 15 “quay tau”-shaped houses inspired by the Mong people’s iconic carrying basket, a communal earthen house, 2 restaurants, and 2 separate resort areas.

Alongside, the resort has created a 2-hectare green lawn as a community playground - an ideal space for picnics, events, or simply relaxing under the endless sky of rocks. From its abundant natural water source, the resort has also built an “infinity” pool halfway up the rocky mountainside - a unique highlight that captivates every visitor setting foot in H’Mong Village.

Ms. Stella Kindman, a visitor from Australia, exclaimed as she immersed herself in the infinity pool under the scorching summer sun of the rocky plateau: “It’s amazing! I could never have imagined finding such a modern, pristine pool right in the middle of these rugged mountains.”

According to Mr. Lai Quoc Tinh, Director of H’Mong Village Resort: “Here, more than 80% of the workforce are local people. The uniqueness of the resort is already reflected in its name. Visitors can fully immerse themselves in the life of the Mong people, starting from enjoying local specialties such as 'men men' (steamed cornmeal), corn wine, 'thang co' (traditional horse meat and offal hotpot), or 'tau chua' soup made with soft tofu and H'Mong mustard greens; to staying in earthen houses, listening to the soulful sounds of the Mong 'khen' (bamboo flute), learning to make and embroider skirts from hemp, pounding sticky rice cakes, and taking part in traditional festivals of the community.”

According to experts in geology and sustainable tourism, H’Mong Village is a model of green tourism, contributing to the concrete realization of the development orientation that links tourism with resource conservation in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark. H’Mong Village Resort is not only a place to stay, but also a place to slow down, to feel, to understand, and to truly fall in love with this land and its people.

Phi Anh