Pu Luong cycling lets you discover the beautiful countryside of the northern Vietnam as well as experience rural village life from up close. Biking on the back roads, through countryside lanes, and past stunning rice terrace fields, narrow dirt tracks, hard-surface valleys and mountain passes while greeting local farmers as you pass by, all add to an immersive experience!

Thanh Hoa Vietnam, one of top ten cycling places in north Vietnam is surrounded by Son La, Hoa Binh, Ninh Binh, Nghe An, Laos, and the East Sea with 102km coastline. Pu Luong nature reserve is the most popular travel destination of Thanh Hoa province. There a wide range of road cycling trips, mountain bike tours are arranged with choice of trekking, homestay.

Thai Nguyen city is the capital and largest city of Thai Nguyen Province in the northeast Vietnam. Thai Nguyen city is listed as a first class city and is the ninth largest city in Vietnam. The city is not an ideal place for cycling because of its busy streets and the lack of travel attractions. But the city surroundings offer a range of day trips from Hanoi, off the beaten path bicycle tours, road cycling holidays are great for those who like to discover Vietnam countryside and rural villages.

Pu Luong Photos: Ethnic Village, Homestay, Rice Terrace, Bike Tour is our photo gallery of pictures and photos were taken in Pu Luong nature reserve Vietnam. There are not only photography of our bike tour in Pu Luong national park, but also other pictures of the Thai and Muong villages are located the region – Ban Sai, Ban Hieu, Eo Ken, Kho Muong, Duom, Uoi village…

The reserve is located along two parallel mountain ridges running from north-west to south-east, and are divided by a central valley, which contains several human settlements and a large agricultural land area, therefore, is not included within the nature reserve.

Pu Luong is a serene and charming valley located in the Thanh Hoa province of Vietnam. It is a perfect place for travelers looking to escape the city’s hustle and bustle and enjoy the scenic beauty of Vietnam’s countryside. The area is renowned for its pristine nature, friendly locals, and traditional villages. In this article, we will explore the various activities and sights that make Pu Luong a must-visit destination in Vietnam.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve was established in 1999, it is approximately 180km South West of Vietnam’s Capital, Hanoi. It is bordered by Hoa Binh in the North and the National Park of Cuc Phuong in the South. It is included in both districts of Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc in Thanh Hoa province.

This Pu Luong travel guide will help you to plan your stay in this wonderful nature reserve the best way. When to go, what to do, where to sleep!

Son Ba Muoi is located on the extreme north part of the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. It is composed of three villages in Lung Cao commune, Ba Thuoc district. It is also known as Cao Son and also as “the mini-Sapa” due to the all-year long cool weather. At 1200m high above the sea level, Son Ba Muoi is at the top of Pha He, Pha Chien mountain ranges. Beautifully located between Ngoc Son – Ngo Luong Nature Reserve and the Cuc Phuong National Park.

There is a total of 24 villages in the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Only few of them have been impacted by the tourism, modifying the aspect.

There is a total of 24 villages in the Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Only few of them have been impacted by the tourism, modifying the aspect. Don Village is the most developed one and can be considered as the epicenter of the touristic area. His location is very special with stunning view on the rice fields and the mountain range. You will find every kind of accommodations in the village from the traditional homestay to higher standards Hotels.

The Pu Luong Nature Reserve is decorated with limestone landscape, mountains covered by primary forest and jungle. The mountain range takes a big part of the land and allow to create some hidden valleys in between.

Kho Muong is probably the most special one as it is accessible only by motorbike or walking. Lost in a hidden valley, home of a circular mountain range with rice paddies and the largest cave in the Reserve, the “Bat Cave”.

Hieu village has also changed in last 3 years with homestays blooming all over the village. This is due to the stream along the village creating a multi-level waterfall that allows water hike in the dry season or a swim with the friendly locals.

Known as the epicenter of the touristic area in Pu Luong Nature Reserve, Don village remains a small one. It has naturally developed first due to its convenient location but mostly because the landscapes surroundings the village are truly impressive, rice terraces