Ta Phin village is home to approximately 1000 Red Dao and 1500 Black Hmong and a handful of Kinh (all living in harmony) The village has 13 hamlets and 20 or more many small communes scattered throughout these hamlets. Stroll through the surrounding countryside and enjoy the picturesque landscape of spectacular rice fields, mountains, streams, and hill tribe houses. Travelling to and from Red Dao and Black Hmong communes you will learn the difference between the traditional tribal cultures.
Ta Phin village : A colorful ethnic minorities paradise
Some of the locals may invite you to go to their homes to show how they live, what they have and tell you about their families. On following them to their houses, you will find out how simply they live. Just remember that it would be a nice gesture to buy a piece of merchandise, that you like, from them as a tip for what they have shown you.

Colorful and proud people
Welcoming and generous, the woman, who are much less shy than the men, will quickly grab you by the arm befriend you and compare how many children you have, where you are from, how old you are..
Authentic simple homes
In their homes, you will find the mothers and daughters cooking and sowing after long days of gossip and laughter in the rice paddies and corn fields. When not at home, far in the mountains of Sapa collecting wood...
Mountainous lifestyle
The higher land is a maze of narrow terraced rice paddies along with corn and vegetable fields. The valley floor is a spectacular rice fields which supply the community with much of its resources...
Original and fashionable
The most distinguishing feature of the red Dao is their large red headdress worn by the woman (younger girls wear a smaller version) It is when you get a little closer that you notice how phenomenal their ethnic dress truly is..
H as in Homestay
Any homestay in Taphin is a perfect base for exploring the village and enjoying the nature without disrespect of the natural environment and local village life. You can even stay for a few days to learn and participate in village life and truly feel and warmth and hospitality of the Red Dao people. Some people stay with the same family while others are changing house every day. There is pleasure guarantee for everybody.
H as in Herbal bath
An herbal spa is especially helpful for physical and mental fatigue, as it relaxes your body and renews your energy by enhancing overall circulation, soothing your daily tensions. It also remove dead skin and impurities, leaving the skin soft, clean, and silky smooth, it relieves some chronic illnesses including rheumatism and joint pain and plenty of other things. There is benefits for everybody.
H as in Handicraft
Ta Phin is a “Brocade Village”, where you can find the distinctively hand-made brocades of the Red Dao people. The brocades are eye-catching with numerous bright patterns and colors. With products such as : bags of all sizes to finely crafted Dao tunics, scarves, purses, cushion covers, wall hangings, tablecloths, and traditional Dao clothing for men, women and children : There is a little something for everybody.THE LOCAL COMPANY OFFER : The best experience there is, period.
Our guides live in Taphin village : How to expect more ? No other company can offer you the same quality of services we're providing you.
Be sensitive to villager’s wishes when taking photographs, particularly of older people who are suspicious of cameras …. never take a photo of the infants …. ALWAYS ASK PERMISSION FIRST.
In long trousers or skirt with a t-shirt or shirt. Try to avoid wearing a white shirt or all white clothes into the village because white is often worn at funerals.
Only go inside a house when invited and remove your shoes before entering, and when entering a home, please take your back pack off your shoulders and carry it in with your hands. *a green tree branch on the door indicates that the entrance is forbidden.
Try to minimize your impact on our often fragile environment: take your litter back to Sapa and be sensitive to the use of wood, a very scarse resource.
As a mark of respect, it is always fun to learn the local terms of address, either in Dao dialect or in Vietnamese. Xin Chao (Hello) - Cam On (Thank You) - Tam Biet (Good Bye) ...Have a guide and learn the basics.
If a villager ask you to take your picture : Join the movement and be proud to be featured on the "Friends of Taphin" section by participating in our fundraising effort.
Obviously, we strongly recommend you to buy from the locals if there is something for you. There is even a market shop near the cave and there is plenty of shop in Taphin center as well. Some products may not has been made by the people themselves but the incomes will stay in the village and keep up the local economy.
Always remember you are a guest in the village. Be sensitive to all different situations, while keeping an open mind. Do not show public displays of affection. Avoid touching the heads of the infants.... Your stay will be more enjoyable for the villagers and yourself.
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