If you are looking for a place where time seems to stand still and nature reigns supreme, look no further than Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Located in Thanh Hoa province, just a few hours' drive from Hanoi, this hidden gem is often described as "Sapa without the crowds." It is a land of dramatic limestone mountains, cascading rice terraces, and ancient jungles that hide some of the most authentic ethnic villages in Northern Vietnam.