Embroidered blankets and bed covers are also offered along the trek. Women are out in the markets and selling along the paths, while the men and boys work more in the fields and the house. That's the main reason we have more photos of women than men - it wasn't just that the women's dress was more interesting and colorful. Read more about the hill tribes and trekking in Sapa.
Most of the women at Bac Ha market are from the Flower Hmong ethnic group. As seen in this photo, they dress in colorful head scarves and beautifully embroidered skirts and tops. Since it is wintertime, they wear an additional, velvet-like fabric on top. These women choose sugar cane stalks while their sons wait quietly to get a piece to chew on as a reward for their patience. Read more about Bac Ha market in Vietnam.
A Chinese-style junk boat at dusk in Halong Bay. Read more about Halong Bay, Vietnam.
