It is difficult to list all the things we liked about this place. First of all the family: Khanh and Hiem his wife are wonderful, infectious smile and extreme kindness. Without knowing us they offered to advance us money for bus transportation from Hanoi to Ha Giang (unthinkable by us now no one trusts anyone the most times) they trusted in our arrival and we trusted them by letting them guide us in choosing the Ha Giang Loop tour and everything was perfect. Our trip was supposed to have a limited budget but in the end we decided to participate and after the first 20 km we already knew we had made the right choice : money well spent!|The tuor could not have been so special if Khanh had not accompanied us, he made the trip unforgettable and magical. He took us on back roads gave us unique shots, integrated into the culture,see everything "closer". I would have so much more to write (...) in short we had a great time and doing the tour alone wouldn't have been possible. We ate very well in places we would never have noticed on our own, sang songs at karaoke (he sings really well, we don't) drank " happy water" one after the other (and I caution caution Khanh and Hiem I tell you now: I usually don't drink alcohol) the atmosphere was so cozy that everything was possible.||I recommend to spare no expense and be accompanied by him he is a sunny, friendly person who makes everyone love him. We only regret that we didn't understand each other a few times because of the language.||For us it was the first time in a real and authentic Vietnamese homestay, it exceeded our expectations!||I recommend that you always eat at their place because Hiem cooks very well and you won't find dishes so out there. We were honored to have cooked "spring rolls" with them unfortunately, we could not prepare a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce in Italian style because we were there during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and everything was closed.|I would like to reciprocate the hospitality with a nice teleportation to our home, now in our countryside, with my father filling his glass with wine or "vinsanto" as Khanh used to do with us.||You can rent a motorcycle, do laundry, sleep in a really comfortable bed in a wonderful bungalow falling asleep to the sounds of water. Cuddle their three cats and Xu the dog, if you are lucky enough to catch him (he often goes out with his friends and comes back after 3 or 4 days)... You can play with little Lia, meet Bela the eldest daughter who will surely help in the future to make this place more and more special.||Their main structure was built in 2 weeks with 5 workers, they have been living there surrounded by nature for three years, this was the first year of the homestay. Slowly they are expanding, now there are 15 beds.|The barbecue that Khanh designed lends itself well to an evening gathering around the fire. They are magnificent, you...
Read moreIt is difficult to list all the things we liked about this place. First of all the family: Khanh and Hiem his wife are wonderful, infectious smile and extreme kindness. Without knowing us they offered to advance us money for bus transportation from Hanoi to Ha Giang (unthinkable by us now no one trusts anyone the most times) they trusted in our arrival and we trusted them by letting them guide us in choosing the Ha Giang Loop tour and everything was perfect. Our trip was supposed to have a limited budget but in the end we decided to participate and after the first 20 km we already knew we had made the right choice : money well spent! The tuor could not have been so special if Khanh had not accompanied us, he made the trip unforgettable and magical. He took us on back roads gave us unique shots, integrated into the culture,see everything "closer". I would have so much more to write (...) in short we had a great time and doing the tour alone wouldn't have been possible. We ate very well in places we would never have noticed on our own, sang songs at karaoke (he sings really well, we don't) drank " happy water" one after the other (and I caution caution Khanh and Hiem I tell you now: I usually don't drink alcohol) the atmosphere was so cozy that everything was possible.
I recommend to spare no expense and be accompanied by him he is a sunny, friendly person who makes everyone love him. We only regret that we didn't understand each other a few times because of the language.
For us it was the first time in a real and authentic Vietnamese homestay, it exceeded our expectations!
I recommend that you always eat at their place because Hiem cooks very well and you won't find dishes so out there. We were honored to have cooked "spring rolls" with them unfortunately, we could not prepare a plate of spaghetti with tomato sauce in Italian style because we were there during the Lunar New Year (Tet) and everything was closed. I would like to reciprocate the hospitality with a nice teleportation to our home, now in our countryside, with my father filling his glass with wine or "vinsanto" as Khanh used to do with us.
You can rent a motorcycle, do laundry, sleep in a really comfortable bed in a wonderful bungalow falling asleep to the sounds of water. Cuddle their three cats and Xu the dog, if you are lucky enough to catch him (he often goes out with his friends and comes back after 3 or 4 days)... You can play with little Lia, meet Bela the eldest daughter who will surely help in the future to make this place more and more special.
Their main structure was built in 2 weeks with 5 workers, they have been living there surrounded by nature for three years, this was the first year of the homestay. Slowly they are expanding, now there are 15 beds. The barbecue that Khanh designed lends itself well to an evening gathering around the fire. They are magnificent, you...
Read moreBooked Ha Giang Loop tour with Hiem and her husband. Constant communication throughout booking and pick up at the Ha Giang bus station. Free accommodations the night before starting Ha Giang Loop 4D3N, with a delicious dinner and breakfast in the morning. If you are looking for a more intimate Ha Giang experience without the partying and large group of riders, give them a try. I asked for a small group (1-3ppl), a/c in the room and hot showers. They delivered!! I chose to ride the bike myself (provided) and had my own guide, Cat. Cat is a local guide who knows the area and where to stop to give you breathtaking views throughout the tour. He took me to a spot within 100m of the Vietnam/China border. We even got stopped by the police for my license. Cat spoke to the police on my behalf and called Hiem, who got my ticket reduced significantly. Others that were stopped paid 5x what I paid. If you’re interested in supporting a local family’s business and not the big name tours, go with Homestay Field. It was an experience better than I could have ever imagined and memories to...
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