June 2nd, 2007 by Farmer Dave
Ban Ho village is populated by the Tay minority. The Tay live in the valleys of the East-North in Vietnam and their livelihoods are mainly rice cultivation. They have closed relationship with some ethnic such as the Viet, Nung and some others from the South of China.
Weather: Warm days and cool evenings in summer.
The Days Itinerary
Rising early we continue our trek through the jungle to Thanh Phu - Tham Siu - Chai A. We visit H'Mong, Tay, Zao on the way. After lunch continue trekking to Nam Sai, home of the Xa Pho ethnic group. This group is very colourful and wears special costumes and headwear. It is estimated there are only 6500 people from this ethnic group all over Vietnam. Dinner and overnight at Nam Sai village. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.