Not many hear about Nghia Lo, despite it’s a name that is popular to the Vietnamese for its specially tasty rice, flat green fields, and romantic mineral streams.
At Vietnam Responsible Tourism (VRTO), Summer Vibe is more than just an event — it’s a tradition. Every year, as part of our ongoing commitment to the education in remote areas, , VRTO joins hands with local children and families in Northern Vietnam to bring the spirit of learning, sharing, and connection to life.
This July, continuing our regular contribution to this meaningful initiative, VRTO is proud to once again support the “Summer Vibe – Family Bond” program — a celebration of young dreams and cultural understanding, where every journey connects hearts and every step nurtures knowledge.
“Summer Vibe – Family Bond”
One highlight of VRTO’s 2025 community work is our support for the “Summer Vibe – Family Bond | ‘’Home in Heart” event, featuring:
✔️ “My Family Story” video contest – where local children tell family stories in English
✔️ Talk show: “Foreign Languages & AI – Parents Ask, Experts Answer”
✔️ A friendly vibrant Gala Night on July 26, 2025 at the Nghia Lo Cultural Center
Through this event, visitors can engage with local students and witness their impressive ability to use English as a bridge to dreams and cultural understanding.
Responsible travel: Where education, nature, and culture intertwine
Located about 300 km northwest of Hanoi, Nghia Lo welcomes visitors with breathtaking valleys and endless terraced rice fields cascading down gentle hillsides — a landscape that comes alive with golden hues from August through October. This charming region of the Thai and Hmong ethnic groups is more than just a photo opportunity: it’s a living classroom of culture, nature, and resilience.
VRTO offers a special tour program for travelers who seek meaningful experiences and wish to make a positive impact:
✔️ Gentle trekking across Tu Le’s terraced fields to Nam Bung village
✔️ Authentic Thai cultural experiences: weaving, bamboo rice cooking, traditional music
✔️ Participating in a “Storytelling Through Images” workshop with students
✔️ Seasonal visits to local schools – to interact, donate books, and share life skills
Educational & community tours – a VRTO signature
With over a decade of experience, Vietnam Responsible Tourism has hosted hundreds of education-based and community-driven tours across Northern Vietnam. We are committed to:
✔️ Authenticity over commodification – ensuring real connections with local life
✔️ Tailored programs – ideal for students, families, and conscious travelers
✔️ Mutual value creation – travelers learn; communities grow sustainably
Looking for a summer that’s both beautiful and meaningful?
Plan Your Journey with Purpose
Let your next adventure go beyond sightseeing. Choose a path that respects the land, celebrates the people, and creates positive change.
Contact us to create your ideal itinerary with a local guide, and discover the best of Nghia Lo, Yen Bai through eco-friendly, culturally immersive, and customized travel experiences in Vietnam.
Vietnam Responsible Tourism is a social enterprise that associates with different Community-based Tourism groups with the aim to improve living conditions in remote mountain regions of Vietnam since 2017.
