Green bamboo forest in Lung Hau

Located at an altitude of more than 1,000 metres above sea level, Lung Hau Hamlet in Lung Tam Commune is home to a bamboo forest that remains green throughout the year. The green hues of the bamboo leaves blend with the blue sky, while the tall, straight bamboo stalks reach skyward to embrace the sunlight and the leafy canopy rustles in the wind. Together, they create a stunning natural landscape amid the mountainous highlands.

The bamboo forest in Lung Hau Hamlet covers an area of more than 6 hectares.

This lush green bamboo forest did not grow naturally but is the result of generations of cultivation by the local Mong ethnic community.

Walking through the forest, visitors can admire the towering bamboo stalks and vibrant green leaves swaying in the breeze, catching shafts of sunlight filtering through the canopy.

The verdant beauty of bamboo growing throughout the area surrounds the traditional houses of the local people.

Amid the harsh mountainous terrain, local people have learned to exploit forest resources responsibly, taking only what they need to ensure the forest remains green for generations to come.

It is hoped that, in the coming years, the Lung Hau bamboo forest will fulfil a dual role by promoting tourism while serving as a sustainable source of raw materials for the traditional basketry craft.

Thao Nguyen – Bang Phuc