Dong Van Old Town - The old look remains forever

Ha Giang does not only have pink buckwheat flowers on the rocky plateau every autumn. Ha Giang also has a tourist destination that makes it similar to Hanoi, with Hoi An. Referring to the old town, there are not only Hoi An Ancient Town or Hanoi 36 streets, but also Dong Van Old Town.

Dong Van Old Town in Ha Giang as the place where the flow of time has erased the gap between the past and reality. From hundreds of years old houses, bustling highland markets or exciting festivals,... Dong Van old town has made visitors  Ha Giang Tour  come once and think for a lifetime.

Dong Van Ancient Town, in the district of Dong Van, is located at an altitude of 1,000m to 1,600m above sea level. Amidst the four sides of rolling mountains and forests, Dong Van old town is hidden in an impressive silence and antiquity. It is no exaggeration to say that the beauty of this neighborhood is the highlight of the arid rocky plateau. It is a pity to miss the opportunity to discover the nostalgia of Dong Van ancient town.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, a few Tay, Hoa, and Hmong households have migrated to this neighborhood. live and settle down. Later, the neighborhood became more bustling when the Nung, Dao and Kinh people also gradually settled here.

To Dong Van Ha Giang old town how ?

To reach Dong Van old town from Hanoi, Visitors need to move to Ha Giang city first. You can take a bus or choose  Ha Giang tour from Hanoi if you are still unfamiliar with the road. The route is quite long but not too difficult, so don't worry!

From Ha Giang city to Dong Van old town is about 100km. The route has many dangerous bends, slopes and passes. Therefore, if you are not a solid driver, it is best to travel by car to ensure safety.

When should you go Dong Van Ha Giang Old Town?

Dong Van Old Town during four seasons always crowded with tourists  Ha Giang tourists  at home and abroad. However, the quiet old town suddenly becomes more vibrant than ever during the festive season, especially the season of  Three buckwheat flowers Ha Giang which takes place from October to early December.

At this time, next to it Discovering the nostalgic beauty of Dong Van old town, visitors also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the flavor of the buckwheat flower field. And don't miss the opportunity to taste the taste of buckwheat cake and buckwheat wine Ha Giang specialty nhé!

What's in Dong Van Old Quarter tourism?

Admire the ancient beauty of Dong ancient town Van.

Dong Van Old Town has only 40 households living next to each other, forming a neighborhood hidden under the rocky cliffs. The whole picture of the old town Ha Giang has the yellow color of the sun, the green of the mountains and the nostalgic color of the faded houses over time.

When coming to this street, visitors will admire a way. extremely nostalgic architecture with rows of ancient houses built into 2 floors. Above is the yin and yang tile roof - a typical architectural style in the houses of ethnic minorities in the northern mountainous region of our country. Some houses also hang red lanterns in front of the door to decorate, making the space more fanciful.

It seems that Dong Van old town changes its color during the day. If you follow the  Ha Giang tour 3 days 2 nights   stay here, in the early morning, the old town is bright yellow of the sun, the space at this time is also very quiet and peaceful. Step outside and breathe in the fresh and pure air that heaven and earth have to offer. In the late afternoon, the whole neighborhood put on a very gentle and romantic beauty. Under the sunset, the lanterns begin to light up, making the whole neighborhood shimmering and magical.

Discover Dong Van Old Quarter Cafe

If you've visited Dong Van Ha Giang, don't miss it. Missed the opportunity to "date" at the Old Quarter cafe. As one of the few old houses that still retains the ancient beauty in the dilapidated Dong Van Old Quarter, "Old Town Coffee" is like an inviting bright spot, even more true to the function of a restaurant. 

This is the home of a landowner surnamed Luong from the Tay, very influential in the Dong Van area in the past. This hundred-year-old house has also experienced many ups and downs with the old town, and fortunately is still almost intact.

The scale of the Old Quarter cafe is quite large with an open frontage and a courtyard. Most tourists coming here are attracted by the very nostalgic beauty that reminds people of old memories. If anyone visits this cafe once, they will definitely be enchanted and remember forever.

Old Quarter Coffee Shop is just a few minutes walk from the old houses. Under the first floor are very natural bamboo tables and chairs. Above the 2nd floor is a place for visitors to have a quiet time to be able to view the full beauty of the old town. The only light source in the shop is the red lanterns that make the space even more shimmering and fanciful.

Immerse yourself in the bustling life of  Dong Van ancient market

Not only explore the ancient houses covered with full of ancient houses. With mossy, ancient features, visitors to Ha Giang visiting Dong Van old town can also feel the culture through the highland traditions through the  markets. The market ranges at Dong Van ancient market are arranged and arranged in the shape of a U.

Dong Van ancient town is the place to buy, sell and exchange goods of upland people. This is also a place where boys and girls come to make friends and make love. Ethnic girls in colorful brocade costumes have smiles as clear as the morning sun. Walking around the market, visitors will find a lot of unique souvenirs as gifts for their loved ones.

Dong Van ancient market is the intersection between the delicate Vietnamese-Chinese architecture. The market was built in the years 1925 - 1928. Now, Dong Van ancient market has become a very unique picture of interference between the nature of the mountains and forests of the Northeast and the slow pace of life of the highland people.

Enjoy Ha Giang cuisine in the old town

If you have the opportunity to visit Dong Van old town, don't forget to stop by the roadside shops and enjoy the special  Ha Giang specialties.. Some famous dishes that you can't miss are  Golden buffalo meat, Bac Me lam rice, five-color sticky rice, au tau porridge,  Thang Co, egg roll cake,... These dishes are quite easy in taste. food for lowland people.

Dong Van Old Town is not too big but wide enough to accommodate many people; and more spacious to accommodate the souls wandering on the rocky plateau, the people who "live in the rock, die in the rock" or the people from far away who have loved this land.

You come to Ha Giang and discover this special Dong Van ancient town in the nearest time!

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Update day : 17/03/2023