Dong Van Old Town - Ancient features remain forever

Ha Giang does not only have bright pink buckwheat flowers on the rocky plateau every autumn. Ha Giang also has a tourist destination that makes it similar to Hanoi and Hoi An.
but also Dong Van Ancient Town. Dong Van ancient town in Ha Giang is like a 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 thrilling festival nights,... Dong Van ancient town has made tourists of Ha Giang Tour come once and love for a lifetime.
Dong Van ancient town in Dong Van district is located at an altitude of 1,000m to 1,600m above sea level. Amid rolling mountains and forests on all four sides, Dong Van ancient town is hidden in impressive silence and antiquity. It is no exaggeration to say that the beauty of this neighborhood is a unique highlight in the arid rocky plateau. Traveling to Ha Giang and missing the opportunity to explore the nostalgia of Dong Van ancient town is truly a pity.
Since the early 20th century, a few Tay, Chinese, and Mong families have migrated to this neighborhood to live and settle down. Later, the neighborhood became more bustling when the Nung, Dao and Kinh people gradually came here to settle down.
Since the early 20th century, a few Tay, Chinese, and Mong families have migrated to this neighborhood to live and settle down. Later, the neighborhood became more bustling when the Nung, Dao and Kinh people gradually came here to settle down.
How to get to Dong Van Ha Giang ancient town?
To get to Dong Van ancient town Giang first. You can take a bus or choose the Ha Giang tour from Hanoi if you are new and unfamiliar with the route. The route is quite long but not too difficult, so rest assured!
From Ha Giang city to Dong Van old town is about 100km. The route has many curves, slopes and passes that are quite dangerous. Therefore, if you are not a strong driver, it is best to travel by car to ensure safety.
When should you go to Dong Van Ha Giang ancient town?
Dong Van ancient town is always crowded with tourists. Giang at home and abroad. However, the quiet old town suddenly becomes more vibrant than ever during the festival season, especially the buckwheat flower season in Ha Giang, which takes place from October to early December
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At this time, besides discovering the nostalgic beauty of Dong Van have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the scent of buckwheat flower fields. And don't miss the opportunity to taste the flavors of buckwheat cake and buckwheat wine, Ha Giang specialties!
What is there when traveling to Dong Van Old Town in Ha Giang?
Admire the ancient beauty of Dong Van ancient town
Dong Van old town has only 40 households living nearby each other, forming a neighborhood hidden under rocky cliffs. The panorama of the old town of Ha Giang is the yellow of the sun, the green of the mountains and the nostalgic color of the faded houses over time.
When arriving on this street, visitors will admire an extremely nostalgic architecture with rows of ancient 2-storey houses. Above is the yin and yang tile roof - a typical architectural style in the houses of ethnic people in the northern mountainous areas of our country. Some houses also hang red lanterns in front of the door to decorate, making the space more magical.
It seems that Dong Van ancient town changes color during the day. If you follow the 3-day, 2-night Ha Giang tour and stay here, in the early morning, the old town takes on the golden color of sunlight, the space at this time is also extremely quiet and peaceful. Step outside and breathe in the fresh and pure air that heaven and earth provide. By late afternoon, the whole neighborhood puts on an extremely gentle and romantic beauty. Under the setting sun, the lanterns began to light up, making the whole neighborhood sparkle magically.
Explore Dong Van Old Town Coffee Shop
If you visit Dong Van Ha Giang old town, "dating" at Pho Co coffee shop. As one of the few old houses that still retain their ancient beauty in the degraded Dong Van old town, "Old Quarter Coffee" is like an inviting bright spot, even more true to the restaurant function it is preserving.

This was originally the home of a Tay landowner of the Luong family, who was very powerful in the Dong Van area in the past. This nearly hundred year old house has also gone through many ups and downs along with the old town, and fortunately is still almost intact.
The scale of Pho Co cafe is quite large with a spacious frontage and a courtyard. Most visitors coming here are attracted by its nostalgic beauty, easily reminding people of ancient memories. If anyone visits this cafe once, they will definitely be fascinated and remember it forever.
Old Town Coffee Shop is just a few minutes' walk from the rows of ancient houses. On the first floor are very natural bamboo tables and chairs. Above the 2nd floor is a place for visitors to have quiet time so they can fully view the beauty of the old town. The only source of light in the shop is red lanterns, making the space even more sparkling and magical.
The scale of Pho Co cafe is quite large with a spacious frontage and a courtyard. Most visitors coming here are attracted by its nostalgic beauty, easily reminding people of ancient memories. If anyone visits this cafe once, they will definitely be fascinated and remember it forever.
Old Town Coffee Shop is just a few minutes' walk from the rows of ancient houses. On the first floor are very natural bamboo tables and chairs. Above the 2nd floor is a place for visitors to have quiet time so they can fully view the beauty of the old town. The only source of light in the shop is red lanterns, making the space even more sparkling and magical.
Immerse yourself in the bustling life of Dong Van ancient market
Not only exploring ancient houses, Giang visiting Dong Van ancient town can also feel the culture through highland traditions through the Market sessions. The market rows at Dong Van ancient market are arranged in a U shape.

Dong Van Old Town is the place to buy, sell and exchange goods for highland people. This is also 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 many unique souvenirs as gifts for relatives.
Dong Van Ancient Market is the place where sophisticated Vietnamese and Chinese architecture intersect. The market was built around 1925 - 1928. Now, Dong Van ancient market has become an extremely unique picture of interference between the nature of the Northeast mountains and forests and the slow pace of life of highland people.
Dong Van Ancient Market is the place where sophisticated Vietnamese and Chinese architecture intersect. The market was built around 1925 - 1928. Now, Dong Van ancient market has become an extremely unique picture of interference between the nature of the Northeast mountains and forests and the slow pace of life of highland people.
Enjoy Ha Giang cuisine in the old town
If you have a chance to visit Dong Van old town, don't forget to stop by and enjoy unique Ha Giang specialties. Some famous dishes that you cannot miss are Stove buffalo meat, Bac Me bamboo-tube rice, five-color sticky rice, Au Tau porridge, Thang Co, egg rolls,... These dishes are quite easy to eat for people in the lowlands.

Dong Van Old Town is not too big but wide enough to accommodate many people; and wider to accommodate the wandering souls on the rocky plateau, the people who "live in the rocks, die buried in the rocks" or the people from far away who have fallen in love with this land.
Come to Ha Giang and explore this special Dong Van ancient town area as soon as possible!
Come to Ha Giang and explore this special Dong Van ancient town area as soon as possible!
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Update day : 17/03/2023
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