About Monkey

Monkey is your charismatic, fun loving host at the Du Gia Cozy Homestay, nestled in the stunning region of Ha Giang. With over eight years as a seasoned motorbike tour guide, Monkey has transformed his home in Yen Minh into an inviting haven, run with the help of his family. His mission? To immerse you in the rich tapestry of traditions, flavors, lives, and stories of Ha Giang's ethnic communities, which he holds close to his heart.

At Du Gia Cozy Homestay, it's about more than just a stay. It's a vibrant, family-like experience, complete with hearty local cuisine, shared laughter, and the infamous 'happy water'. Here, every traveler is not just a guest but a part of Monkeys family, creating unforgettable moments. Welcome to your home in Ha Giang, the Monkey way. 🌄🏍️🍲✨

Monkey takes great pride in his roots within the Tay and Hmong communities, two of the 53+ ethnic groups that enrich Vietnam's diverse cultural landscape. 

Fluent in English, Vietnamese, and the local dialects of Hmong, Tay, and Dao, he is deeply versed in the customs and lifestyles of Northern Vietnam's vibrant cultures, the very lands where he was raised and continues to call home. 

Monkey's Vision for Du Gia Cozy Homestay & Tours

Monkey harbors a deep passion for enhancing the skills and prospects within his community, with a special focus on empowering the youth. Recognising the pivotal role of English proficiency in securing future employment, Monkey honed his English language skills over a decade in tourism, seeks to smooth this path for the local children.

With aspirations to bridge the opportunity gap, Monkey is taking strides to set up a local education center. Here, children can learn English, opening doors to additional income avenues that can support their family's needs—from healthcare, education, to everyday necessities often taken for granted. 

In the mountainous north of Vietnam local guides don't typically earn more than $15USD per day, making access to healthcare, education, and other essentials impossible for many. Recognising the need for diversified income to support his family, Monkey embarked on a journey of personal and community growth and tenaciously diligently saved from his tour guiding ventures to establish the Du Gia Cozy Homestay over the past decade. 

With the absence of traditional financial support systems like angel investors or startup incubators in rural Vietnam, Monkey is determined to realize this vision through the same self-funded approach that successfully brought the Du Gia Cozy Homestay to fruition.