We set out from our hotel and pedal to the Black Tai village of Ban Poung, then to the Tai Leu hamlet of Nam Thuong, and finally to the Lantern village of Ban Nam Dee. In addition to visiting a tiny waterfall, you will also see a silk factory, a silk weaving workshop using only natural dyes, a Lao alcohol distillery, beautiful mountain scenery, and miles of rice paddies. Lantern paper making classes are available during the winter months. Lunch will consist of traditional Tai Leu fare, cooked by locals. After visiting That Phoum Pouk Stupa, we’ll head back to town to visit the provincial market.
Notes:
- Suggested time: 08:30.
- Duration: 7.5 hours.
- Cycling is over mostly easy terrain and suitable for those with an average level of fitness.
