With its laid-back atmosphere and modest surroundings, Bac Ha is an ideal place to spend a Vietnam weekend. Located in the country's northwestern region, the highland village is famed for its intoxicating alcoholic concoctions, particularly the Flower H'mong's moonshine, which is flammable. Those who would rather explore the terrain can ask around and look for a guide. Saturdays in Bac Ha are pretty relaxed, but come the next day, the town is abuzz with the opening of the famed Sunday market.
