Located in the western part of Nghe An Province, Quy Chau is inhabited by Thai ethnic people whose tradition is based on rice cultivation and textile and woodwork crafts. Thai women in Hoa Tien Village have been well known for their brocade weaving techniques and skills for many generations.

The brocade products were originally made for family needs and as a dowry for brides. The Thai women in Hoa Tien are adept at weaving silk and cotton and using herbs, flowers, leaves, and bark as natural dyes, adding unique value to their products.
 

A variety of activities for every taste awaits visitors to Hoa Tien. They have an opportunity to enjoy local foods, learn how to make banh chung (square glutinous rice cake filled with green bean paste and fat pork) and drink local wine.

They can also join in brocade weaving, bamboo dancing, a game of throwing cotton balls and Nhuon singing activities.

Foreign visitors are drawn to Hoa Tien Village out of curiosity about the cultures of the different ethnic groups in general and of the Thai in particular. Being able to join in local activities adds a particularly worthwhile dimension to the visit.

Marcos Daniel from Portugal said he enjoyed trying to make banh chung and other cakes. Jagli Lena from Switzerland said she participated in many Vietnamese traditional games but loved performing the bamboo dance most. Most foreign visitors to the western part of Nghe An Province choose homestay tours which expose them to first-hand information and experience of local life and culture.

Brocade production, watering wheels, and folk games have been well preserved in Hoa Tien. Nguyen Thanh Ha, Deputy Chairman of the Quy Chau District People’s Committee, said many delegations, including foreign visitor groups, come to Hoa Tien both for cultural research and culinary enjoyment. The district is developing ecological tours to attract more visitors in the coming time, Ha said.

Nghe An is strengthening regional connectivity by encouraging travel businesses to work with local residents and authorities to develop community-based tours.

Dong Du Farm Stay in Thai Hoa, Nghe An
Dong Du Eco Farm is a real country farm set amid the tranquil highlands of Central Vietnam but only 02h00 drive from Vinh. It is located in a peaceful valley surrounded by National Parks and jungle-clad mountains.

The farm itself produces a variety of natural crops including coffee  besides caring for a wide variety of animals. It is a wonderful place to come and relax, trek or share in the care of our animals.

We have a few comfortable rooms for guests to enjoy a homestay on a real working farm in Vietnam. Nestled in its’ own secluded valleys surrounded by National Park, the farm is away from any paved roads and through a river to reach the main gate. The surrounding hills and jungle which ‘turn’ with the seasons, provides perfect seclusion. A dozen cold water springs feed the lakes and ensures a pure water supply throughout the year for irrigation and use on the farm. A river from high in the mountains runs through the farm all year. Dong Du is an ideal location to grow our crops, raise and care for our animals and provides an idyllic retreat for our guests. The green farm and Dong Du are as one complementing each other and at peace with lush nature and the surrounding country-side.