After breakfast, we begin cycling directly from our hotel, heading toward Dong Village—home to nearly 100 traditional stilt houses. Along the way, we’ll pause to admire the beautiful landscapes: wooden stilt homes nestled on hillsides, winding rural roads through quiet villages, and lush rice paddies.

Our ride continues along dirt tracks, rolling farmlands, and shaded forest trails until we reach the Pho Doan tribal market. Here, we take a break and have a chance to observe local ethnic minority communities as they gather in the morning for trade and socializing.

Back on our bikes, we tackle a series of gentle hills, passing through dense jungle forest before descending into a peaceful valley, where quiet back roads connect with the main route. The journey is filled with scenic and cultural highlights.

At the end of our ride, we board our support vehicle for a short transfer to a nearby town for lunch. Afterward, we continue by vehicle to our next destination: Ninh Binh.