General Information
Location: Xóm Đoàn Thắng, xã Hoàng Nông, huyện Đại Từ, tỉnh Thái Nguyên, Vietnam
Opened: Late 2019
Area: 2.3 hectares (mostly occupied by tea plantations)
Capacity: 18–20 people
The farmstay is located 30–35 km from Thai Nguyen city center, 10 km from Dai Tu district center, near the Cua Tu River/Waterfall, and adjacent to Tam Dao National Park.
Room Types
- Nhà sàn (stilt houses) in Dao ethnic style: wooden structures with leaf roofs, stone and concrete walls. Rooms feature basic furniture — beds and clean linens.
- Modern standard rooms: Hotel-standard rooms are also available.
- Total of 2 buildings covering 300 m².
Amenities and Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site restaurant
- Shared living room with wooden furniture
- BBQ area
- Garden and vegetable patch
- 24/7 reception (English-Vietnamese speaking)
- Lounge area overlooking the tea plantations
- Airport transfer services (extra charge)
Dining
All stays include breakfast and dinner. The menu features Northern Vietnamese rural dishes prepared with fresh, clean, local ingredients. Guests can harvest vegetables from the garden and cook by themselves if desired.
Contacts and Booking
- Phone: +84 353 797 336
- Email: hoangnongfarm@gmail.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/hoangnongfarm
- Website: mythainguyen.vn (booking information)
How to Get There
From Thai Nguyen city center: take National Highway 37, then turn towards the Hoàng Nông commune People's Committee (UBND) office and follow the road along the Cua Tu River to the farmstay. The distance is about 35 km.
Price Range (as of available information)
- Day stay: 590,000 ₫/person (includes lunch and room)
- Overnight stay: 690,000–990,000 ₫/person/night (depending on room type; includes dinner, breakfast, and overnight accommodation)
- Children aged 6–10: 75% of adult price
- Children under 6: Free
- Long-term stay: Special offers available
Check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00. Early check-in/late check-out incur an additional fee.
Activities and Experiences
- Tea harvesting tour: participate in harvesting and processing tea in the plantations
- Trekking and hiking: guided routes through the forest near Tam Dao
- Visit to Cua Tu Waterfall: swimming in natural pools, walking through the gorge
- Camping: available upon advance reservation
- Excursions to tea plantations and local attractions
- Rural experience: garden work, vegetable harvesting, interacting with locals
Advance booking is required as the farmstay intentionally limits the number of guests.
Strengths
- Authentic rural experience: located deep within tea plantations away from tourist centers, close contact with the host family and village life
- High repeat visitor rate: about 50% of guests return
- Cleanliness and coziness: rooms are kept clean, linens are neat; attentive care to details
- Food quality: all dishes are made from fresh, local ingredients; opportunity to participate in cooking
- Outdoor adventures: access to trekking, Cua Tu gorge exploration, tea harvesting with experienced guides
- Natural materials and eco-friendly design: structures made of wood, bamboo, leaves, traditional Dao ethnic style
- Safety: insurance and guides are provided when participating in adventure tours
- Hospitality: staff speak English and Vietnamese and are always ready to help
- Ideal for relaxation and solitude: a quiet, peaceful place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city
Who Is It Not Suited For?
- Those seeking maximum comfort and modern amenities: the farmstay is intentionally minimalist, with no luxury services; air conditioning is not mentioned, rooms are simple
- Those with insect allergies: due to natural materials (wood, bamboo, leaves) and proximity to the forest, insects are present; hosts use cinnamon and lemongrass essential oils, but this may not suit some guests
- Those who prefer haste and independence: advance booking is necessary (often fully booked), walk-ins are not accommodated; the place is designed for a leisurely stay of at least 1–2 days
- Those with complex dietary requirements: the menu is fixed, based on local cuisine and available products
- Those who value proximity to urban entertainment and nightlife: the farmstay is purposely far from civilization, with evening quiet hours (dinner at 22:00, noise restrictions)
- Inexperienced hikers/adventure seekers: some trails (especially the Cua Tu gorge) require good physical fitness; rocks are often slippery, deep areas require swimming
- Those who prefer fast internet and 24/7 service access: the location is quite isolated; internet works, but is typical for a rural area