Experience a Different Hoang Su Phi

At Panhou Retreat, every experience carries the essence of local culture and nature. Guests can trek through remote villages, immerse themselves in a Red Dao herbal bath, or join hands-on craft workshops with local residents. On special occasions, evenings of traditional cultural performances offer a deeper connection with the spirit and heritage of Hoang Su Phi.

Tea Making & Tasting

Follow the artisans at Phin Ho Tea Workshop to observe every step of the tea-making process from picking tender

Follow the artisans at Phin Ho Tea Workshop to observe every step of the tea-making process from picking tender, dew-covered tea buds in the early morning to pan-firing, rolling, and scenting the leaves using traditional techniques preserved for generations. Savor Shan Tuyet, a rare and ancient tea harvested from century-old trees that grow high in the misty mountains of Tuyen Quang.

Ethnic Pastry Making Class

The Ethnic Pastry Making Class is a hands-on journey into the rustic, traditional flavors of the northern highlands.

The Ethnic Pastry Making Class is a hands-on journey into the rustic, traditional flavors of the northern highlands. Guided by local women, you’ll pound sticky rice, shape soft, fragrant bánh giầy (glutinous rice cakes), and fold leaves to wrap bánh chít –  the signature hump-shaped sticky rice cake of the Red Dao people, often prepared during festivals and New Year celebrations. Beyond cooking, the experience offers a moment to listen, share, and connect through heartfelt stories steeped in the scent of the forest and the warmth of local life.

Hung Khau Cooking Class

The Hung Khau Cooking Class is where you not only learn to cook traditional ethnic dishes using age-old techniques, but also take part in the entire journey of preparing the ingredients yourself.

The Hung Khau Cooking Class is where you not only learn to cook traditional ethnic dishes using age-old techniques, but also take part in the entire journey of preparing the ingredients yourself.

From Monday to Saturday, you’ll join local residents in harvesting fresh ingredients, picking vegetables, gathering roots, and collecting bamboo shoots before returning to the Hung Khau kitchen to prepare signature highland dishes such as bamboo-tube rice, clay-roasted chicken, grilled snail wrapped in bamboo, and five-colored sticky rice.

On Sundays, the journey begins early at the local market, where vibrant stalls of handwoven textiles and regional produce await. Here, you can handpick the freshest ingredients to bring back and craft your own authentic meal.