Ta Van is located in Lao Cai province, about 5 kilometers from Sapa town. Ta Van village, which is home to the Giay ethnic minority group, is situated within the area of Muong Hoa valley. Normally, when booking a trekking tour to Muong Hoa valley, tourists will trek through Ta Van and Lao Chai village. Ta Van is also a popular stop for those who would like to experience a memorable home stay in a local Giay people’s house and share the dinner with them as a member of their family. Ta Van village is set within a picturesque valley with amazing natural landscape and friendly local people. The area is well-known for its colorful ethnic minorities. Staying with a local family for  one night will be an unforgettable experience, especially for foreign tourists since they will have chance to witness the special cultural characteristics of local people. Most tourists visit the village for its great scenery as well as unique cultural features which can not be found in other regions in and outside Vietnam.