Cat Cat - most striking village in northwest of Vietnam
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Cat Cat village Photo: Dan Tri |
Cat Cat village is located in San Sa Ho Commune, about 2 kilometers from Sa Pa town (Lao Cai province, Vietnam) which has long been famous among both domestic and foreign tourists.
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Cat Cat village is home of Mong ethnic group Photo: Dan Tri |
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Photo: Dan Tri |
Situated at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Cat Cat village was formed in the middle of the 19th century.
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Photo: Dan Tri |
It has enchanted tourists by its bucolic wooden houses, cool brook murmuring all year round, traditional colorful brocade clothes as well as the amicable locals, according to Dan Tri.
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H'mong’s houses are shingled with Po Mu woods and built on circular or square slabs. Photo: Dan Tri |
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Cat Cat village has become an attractive eco-tourism destination which leaves travelers immiscible impression. Photo: Dan Tri |
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The pristine and serene beauty in Cat Cat village. Photo: Dan Tri |
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The cool clear streams in Cat Cat. Photo: Dan Tri |
Two sides of the streams lie beautiful tiny houses creating poetic scenery that cannot be found in anywhere in the Northwestern region.
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Hoa stream and Bac waterfall (Silver waterfall) are the two most preferred check-in destinations in Cat Cat. Photo: Dan Tri |
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Photo: Dan Tri |
Standing amidst the boundless mountains and forests and hearing streams murmuring through the mossy boulders definitely helps tourists disconnect with the chaos of modern life.
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The stunning wooden roads skirting the stream bring the feeling of entering the wonderland. Photo: Dan Tri |
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The small bridge spanning streams offers perfect check-in corners. Photo: Dan Tri |
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Hoa stream sometimes swiftly flows creating majestic sounds. Photo: Dan Tri |
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The most favored check-in spot by Hoa stream. Photo: Dan Tri |
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The roads along two sides of the Hoa stream have captivated the influx of people to take photos. Photo: Dan Tri |
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A giant water wheel in Cat Cat. Photo: Dan Tri |
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Visitors can have the chance to wear unique ethnic costumes as well as mingle in the daily life of local people. Photo: Dan Tri |
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Cat Cat village still maintains traditional weaving. Photo: Dan Tri |
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