Visit a stone village more than 400 years old in Cao Bang

(SGTT) - Existing for more than 400 years, Khuoi Ky stone village still retains the unique architectural and cultural beauty of the Tay people. Recently, this stone village has attracted many tourists because of its ancient and peaceful appearance.

(SGTT) - Existing for more than 400 years, Khuoi Ky stone village still retains the unique architectural and cultural beauty of the Tay people. Recently, this stone village has attracted many tourists because of its ancient and peaceful appearance.

Khuoi Ky stone village is located in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. Photo: Dam Anh

This more than 400-year-old stone village is about 80km from Cao Bang city, on provincial road 206. From here, visitors can visit Ban Gioc waterfall about 2km away. Photo: Dam Anh

The village "leans back" on the mountain, the village has about 14 houses that have been inhabited by Tay ethnic people for many generations. The name Khuoi Ky is named after the stream right at the entrance to the village. Photo: Dam Anh

The houses are mostly made entirely from stone with traditional yin-yang tile roofs. Photo: Dam Anh

According to VNA, the history of stone-stilt houses was formed in the late 16th century, when the Mac dynasty went to Cao Bang to build a citadel to protect the country's borders. Photo: Dam Anh

Solid stone walls are formed by stones of many sizes stacked together, using a binder made from a mixture of limestone mixed with sand; When completed, the wall thickness can be more than 30cm thick. Photo: Dam Anh

Located in the middle of the mountains and forests, Khuoi Ky stone village brings peace and quiet. Photo: Dam Anh

Currently, in Khuoi Ky there are a number of homestay businesses, gradually developing tourism. Photo: Dam Anh

In addition to the main homestay spots, many people in Khuoi Ky also work together in tourism, assigning services from picking up tourists, eating and drinking to guiding and singing and dancing activities. Photo: Dam Anh

Visitors coming here can experience the daily life of the Tay people. Photo: Dam Anh

Coming to Cao Bang, visitors can also visit many other famous tourist attractions such as:

1. Nguom Ngao Cave

Traveling to Cao Bang has never ceased to be interesting because this Northeast mountainous land contains countless interesting things that make visitors want to continue to explore and experience. Among them, it is impossible not to mention Nguom Ngao cave - one of the most beautiful caves in the country, a priceless gift given by the creator. Nguom Ngao Cave is located in Gun village, Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district, Cao Bang province. See details

2. Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc Waterfall is located about 90km from Cao Bang city and 400km from the center of Hanoi capital, in Dam Thuy commune, Trung Khanh district. Starting from Cao Bang city, you can go in the direction of Tra Linh - Tong Cot to reach Ban Gioc. See details

3. Phia Oac - Phia Den National Park

Phia Oac - Phia Den National Park is a special forest located in the Non Nuoc Cao Bang park system. This place is recognized by UNESCO as a Global Geopark because of its special geological system with high mountains, many rare minerals and a diverse ecosystem, with many rare flora and fauna species. See details

4. Pac Bo Relics

Pac Bo Cao Bang is covered with rugged mountains, beckoning waterfalls, and cool green bamboo groves throughout the sky. In addition to the beautiful scenery of the country, visitors can visit historical places such as Lenin stream, Karl Marx Mountain, President Ho Chi Minh memorial, Pac Po cave... Explore the Pac Po historical relic site In Cao Bang, visitors will be immersed in the mysterious wild natural space and feel the historical and cultural values ​​of this land. See details

5. Thang Hen Lake

Thang Hen Lake, hidden behind the canopy of old forests and cat-eared cliffs, is a blue diamond-shaped lake with four seasons. The Tay people say it resembles the tail of a bee, so they call it Thang Hen ("bee tail" in the Tay language). Thang Hen is the largest freshwater lake among the 36 freshwater lakes in Tra Linh district. See details

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Source : Sài Gòn Tiếp Thị

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