A small mountain village found in northern Vietnam, Ta Van is a scarcely populated and highly-recommended excursion from the popular town of Sapa, located just 11 kilometres away. A remote place, there are only two means of entering Ta Van: either by motorbike (which can be rented in Sapa) or else via a well-established hiking trail that leads through thick forests and terraced rice fields to beautifully positioned Ta Van. While in the village, enjoy the experience of Dao and Hmong customs and traditions, as well as long walking trails in the surroundings – which are best visited in late spring and summer (between May and September), when the rice fields are lush.