Cat Cat Village

date 21:27 | 23/04/2024

Cat Cat Village is famous for its breathtaking scenery, waterfalls, water mills, and rice terraces in the surrounding areas. Located only 3 km away from Sapa, Cat Cat village is a perfect stop on your trekking route through Sapa as it offers breathtaking views: rice terraces, waterfalls, water mills, and streams.

7. Cat Cat Village

Cat Cat village lies at the bottom of the Muong Hoa Valley where H’mong people live. This village was formed in the 19th century, after various ethnic H’Mong and Dzao families came together to settle here. They started cultivating rice and corn in the region, as well as weaving fabric and creating handicrafts.

Traditional houses of H’Mong people in Cat Cat have three rooms with three doors and covered with Po mu wood roof. In the house there are three columns that stand in round or square stones. The walls are made from sawn timber. The main door is always closed and only opens for important events.

Trekking through this village, you will see women stitching colorful pieces of brocade while children play around with pets or even livestock that are temporary pets. They collect hemp, cotton, and linen from the forest to use as material for clothes, and the silk from silkworms is used for embroidery. The colors are also made naturally—yellow from turmeric, black from a local leaf, red and brown from the rind of local leaves, and blue from indigo leaves. Cat Cat is known for its indigo dyeing technique that you can experience when you are here. Many people here are also skilled at creating gold and silver jewelry.

To have an overall experience about Cat Cat and to avoid touristic places, contact Vietnam Travel to book a tour with a local guide.

Entrance fee:

– 70,000VNĐ/adult

– 30,000VNĐ/child