Being a highland border district
of Ha Giang Province, about 150km North of Ha Giang City, Dong Van District
attracts tourists thanks to fresh air and many unique tourist attractions.
At at an altitude of about
1,470m, Lung Cu Flag Tower or also known as Rong Mountain is considered one of
must-see attractions in Dong Van District. With a total height of 34.85m and
octagonal shape, the tower body is decorated relieves of Dong Son bronze drum
surface; the tower sole is stuck relieves describing the daily life of ethnic
minority people in Ha Giang Province. Plugging in the flagstaff is a national
flag with an area of 54m², representing for 54 ethnic groups of Viet Nam.
From Lung Cu Peak, visitors can
admire the spectacular natural scenery of Dong Van Karst Plateau, terraced rice
fields and ethnic villages. Looking down at the foot of Rong Mountain is two
lakes called Dragon’s Eyes and located symmetrically on the two sides of the
mountain.
Built in 1919 and completed in
1928, Vuong Family’s Residence is an ancient villa of Vuong Chinh Duc - who
used to be regarded as a king governing Dong Van Plateau region in the late of
19th and early of 20th centuries with an area of nearly 3,000m², surrounded by
an arc-shaped mountain range.
Coming here, visitors will be
impressed firstly by two rows of Cunninghamia trees on the way to the residence
and the stone gate carved fine. Built of green stone, wood and terracotta, the
residence has unique architecture with the combination of three cultures of
China, France and Mong ethnic group (Viet Nam).
Nested among Dong Van Karst
Plateau, Lung Cam Tren Cultural Village belonging to Sung La Commune is the
home to Mong ethnic group. The village attracts visitors thanks to unique
customs and the beauty of landscape and people. Visiting Lung Cam Tren,
visitors have the opportunity to learn about the idyllic life of ethnic
minorities through hundred-years-old ancient houses, fresh green corn fields,
colourful flower gardens, and enjoy specialty dishes of local people.
The nearly 1km-long ancient
quarter comprises 40 houses built since the early 20th century with typical
architecture of the highlands such as soil walls, stone pillars, yin-yang roof
tiles, etc. Especially, in the evening of the 14th, 15th and 16th days of every
lunar months, Dong Van Ancient Quarter organizes the program “Night of the
ancient quarter” with many interesting activities such as hanging red lanterns,
performing folk songs and dances, displaying brocade products and selling
traditional dishes, etc. When coming to Dong Van, visitors don't miss the
opportunity to visit this unique place, which preserves traditional beauties of
the ethnic groups of Mong, Tay, Hoa.
If possible to give you a good
advice for an ideal trip to Dong Van Ancient Quarter, the days of market
sessions on weekends is the best time to have interesting experiences. Apart
from trading goods, highland people in colorful brocade costume go to the
markets also to meet and exchange culture.
It can be said that thanks to the
unspoiled and charming natural landscapes as well as unique and diversified
cultural features, Dong Van has become a highlight in the journey to discover
Ha Giang.
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Dong Van – An Attractive Destination In The Northwest Vietnam
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