Nam Nghiep village is approximately 10 km from Ngoc Chien commune center, situated at an average altitude of 2,200 m above sea level. Annually, from late february to late march, hawthorn flowers begin to bloom. The flowers in Nam Nghiep are more beautiful than in some other areas due to their simultaneous bloom, with many trees appearing as if covered in cotton.

Hieu Tran, a photographer from Hanoi, arrived in Nam Nghiep on 5/3 and noted that the sunny and dry weather was favorable for his travel and photography. He suggested that visitors view the flowers and check in during early morning or sunset for impressive moments.

Venturing deeper into the village, visitors can find ancient hawthorn trees located directly in the yards and gardens of local families.

Most Hmong homes in Nam Nghiep retain their rustic charm, featuring a fireplace, corn drying racks, and traditional altars. Visitors can immerse themselves in local life, converse with residents, participate in daily activities, and ask to take photos in the yards, alongside the ancient hawthorn trees.

Hieu noted that the children in the village are natural and friendly, readily interacting with tourists for photos, without following them to ask for money or food as in many other places.

Visitors to Nam Nghiep during this period should closely monitor the weather forecast, as heavy rain can cause the flowers to fall quickly. Additionally, muddy roads make travel difficult; visitors must use four-wheel-drive vehicles or hire local residents for transportation, at a cost starting from 300,000 dong per mot person.

Ngoc Chien offers basic tourism services for overnight guests, such as homestays provided by the Hmong people and dining services offered by ethnic communities. Room rates start from approximately 300,000 dong per mot night. Some recommended homestays include: Ngoc Chien Pearl, Kim Lai, Duc Dien, Van Thuong. The area also features hot springs located about 80 km from the old Son La city center.