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Pa Co market of the Mong ethnic minority group is located between Hang Kia and Pa Co communes in Mai Chau district and Loong Luong commune of Moc Chau district, Son La province.
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Pa Co market takes place only once a week on Sundays.
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A range of colourful brocade works are indispensable accessories on the clothes of ethnic Mong women.
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Visitors to Pa Co never miss the corner selling dresses and textiles.
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 Dresses, shirts, hats, and scarves are meticulously made in colored silk threads or linen.
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The brocade corner looks like a colourful picture.
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Colourful ribbons are common accessories on the clothes of ethnic Mong women.
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Dresses are among the most popular items on sale at the Pa Co market
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Visitors to the market are attracted by colorful dresses, pieces of patterned cloth, or simple balls of wool.
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Most of the clothing items on sale are made by Mong ethnic women
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An ethnic Mong woman introduces some of the outfits which cost several million VND.
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In addition to manually weaved products, items made of linen and use beewax decoration are also on sale at Pa Co market
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Due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, the market has become less busy with a sharp decline of visitors.
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Despite the pandemic, the locals come to the market to meet and talk with each other, and showcase their new products.
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Pa Co market has become an attractive destination for tourists who are keen to explore the culture of ethnic minority groups in the northwestern region.
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