The tourism area has a total area of over 25ha surrounded by a complex of 100ha forests and hills of tea trees and lakes. In the middle of the area is Phong Lan Building designed with a blend of the architectural style of the stilt-houses of Vietnamese and houses in Cote D’Azur in the south of France, the homeland of An Tran Chassedieu’s husband. Scattered on hillsides under the lush gardens or near Dap Dom Lake are 12 country-seats where tourists enjoy fresh air from nature.
 A part of Vit Co Xanh Eco-Tourism Area.  Taking a rest under a 500 year-old banyan tree during a tour by bicycle in Cu Yen Commune.  Visiting Vit Co Xanh Eco-Tourism Area, tourists enjoy nature and learn about the traditional culture of the Muong ethnic people. |
The owner of the tourism area takes full advantages of favourable conditions endowed by nature to form an eco-tourism area with beautiful landscape of streams, lakes, hills and forests and the simple life of the Muong ethnic people. An Tran Chassedieu said: “We established the eco-tourism area because of our love for nature and the two countries of Vietnam and France. We decided to call the eco-tourism area Vit Co Xanh because the image of ducks is familiar to Vietnamese farmers and reminds me of the peaceful landscape of the countryside in France.”
 The Muong people in Cu Yen Commune, Luong Son District, Hoa Binh Province tend the garden of medicinal herbs.  Cu Yen villagers introduce their specialties to foreign tourists.  Inviting tourists to enjoy a quid of betel and areca of the Muong people.  Participating in a Sap (bamboo pole) dance.  Tourists learn about the Muong people’s daily life in Cu Khe Commune, Luong Son District, Hoa Binh Province.  Foreign tourists go to the market where they can buy many unique products made by the Muong.  During their meals, tourists enjoy traditional folk songs of the Muong people. |
Visiting the area, tourists not only mingle with the beautiful nature but also learn about the distinctive cultural features of the Muong people through their habits, customs and cuisine. Tourists also have a chance to go to a mountain market and enjoy spa services with traditional methods of the Muong.
Thanks to the combination of green-ecotourism and traditional cultural features of the Muong ethnic people, the eco-tourism area has become a favourite place for relax on weekends.
Story: Tran Bich Van – Photo: Tran Huan
