Backpack to Thung Nai

Is a commune of Da river reservoir Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh, Thung Nai lays far from Ha Noi 100km. Thung Nai ancient is Muong Thang village, one of the rich habitat famous Muong ethnic groups. As locals tell, Thung Nai name is a combination of two words invoking valley and forest deer. Currently, to Thung Nai you can discover a lot of small islands floating on the Hoa Binh hydropower reservoir. This place inappropriate with entertaining activities frantic and noisy, but relaxing moments with family and friends, watching amazing natural scenery and forget the worries of daily busy life.

When should come to Thung Nai?


It is the summer, around May to August, to enjoy the cool feeling, far removed from the heat of the North on this occasion. In other seasons you can also go to Thung Nai, however, will be difficult to be able to undress and jump rumbling down the cool stream of the lake here. If possible, select dates on the day of the full moon, evening stargazing between the vast sea is an interesting experience for you.

Where to stay at Thung Nai?

It has several resting places but not as much as in other tourist destinations, two most popular guesthouses are Windmills Coconut Island and Motels Windmills.

What to eat in Thung Nai?

Visit Thung Nai do not forget to enjoy the delicious taste especially grilled milkfish of the Da River, and the mountain specialties like chicken steamed lemongrass, honey roasted pork Muong presented on a banana leaf, boiled bamboo shoots, rice cultivation, cider cats, wild vegetables,…

Pigs Muong

Pigs Muong at Hoa Binh (Pigs Man, Pigs Lung,  pigs steal the armpit, …) is indigenous land mole always find food in some places, also known as ground pork mole, reaching only 25-30 kg, get livestock grazing and feed themselves, feeding mainly of fiber (90%), vegetables and fruit available locally. Pork pictured particularly delicious, crispy soft fleshy, aromatic food grease not sick.


“Chicken Run”


With its hilly terrain is high, in Thung Nai chickens reared chickens running genuine. They are chewy and fragrant meat than chicken in the delta much. In addition to the main meal of chicken, you can put 1 more prepared motels few more (depending on number of people) to grill or cook porridge in the evening.


Fish the Da River


Da River long popular with many delicious fish, however, grilled fish is specialized. Fish is sold throughout the year but in the season of 9-10 months, stores have a lot of fresh fish sold to tourists. Especially at the foot of Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple, there are many fragrant grilled fish for tourists to enjoy. If you do not hurry, then sit side wood stove, sip freshly baked fish, and add a few cups of wine too awesome.


What to enjoy in Thung Nai?


Situated right on hydropower reservoir Hoa Binh, so do not miss the opportunity to visit tourist attractions reservoir offline. Some landmarks like Cave Waterfall Coast, Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple, and Stream Trach….are only stayed far from you 20-30 minutes boating.

Thac Bo Cave



In shallow water season, guests who want to visit must climb the 100 stone steps from the foothills to the cave entrance. Season surge, travel from boat to the floating home, on a raft made of bamboo about 50 m long at the straight gate. From above the cave entrance, visitors can watch the entire strip Da River spectacular, enjoy the natural masterpiece of nature.

Thac Ba Queen Temple



Thac Bo Queen real name is Dinh Thi Van, daughter of the patriarch Muong ethnic groups, 1431. She gathers people and other ethnics in transporting and food donations helped King Le Loi military against foreign invaders.

In 1979, the state decided damming to do Hoa Binh hydropower, Thac Bo ancient temple no longer exists, thanks to the contribution over 5 times, a family had built the temple today.

Bo Market



People here make and the market mainly trade transactions at Coast market. Market only appears and soon melted, approximately 8 hours, the market has little passersby. The floating market on sunday session is only last about 20 minutes and not too noisy. The market has lots of boats which brings the produce harvested from the night before.