Pu Luong

Pu Luong National Park is a nature reserve located in Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc districts - the northwest of Thanh Hoa Province. Situated about 170 kilometers from Hanoi, this nature reserve covers an area of 17,662 hectares of which three-fourth area is primary forest. This is the largest remaining limestone forest in northern Vietnam. Pu Luong is home to the Muong and Thai ethnic groups. Pu Luong in Thai means the highest peak of the village. Owning a 1,700-meter high peak, Pu Luong National Park is the favorite trekking spot for many tourists. 

The climate in Pu Luong is quite nice all year round but the best time to travel there is from May to June and September to October when you can admire the golden rice terraces. 

Pu Luong is home to numerous natural scenery that can bring you the most relaxing time. Kho Muong is a wilderness valley in the buffer zone of Pu Luong Nature Reserve where White Thai people settled and lived for a long time. Coming to Muong Kho, tourists can not only admire the pristine beauty of nature but also experience the traditional Thai culture and enjoy delicious local specialties. Pho Don Market is also a destination you should not miss in Pu Luong. The market opens on Thursdays and Sundays. This place is not only for trading but also for meeting and exchanging culture of the Thai, Kinh, and Muong groups. Are you ready to travel there?