500-year-old Cuu village, forgotten beauty in Hanoi
Located about 40 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, Cuu village, Van Tu commune, Phu Xuyen district is famous for its ancient villas mixed with Vietnamese and French architecture, built in the early 20th century.
Cuu village, Van Tu commune, Phu Xuyen district is located about 40 kilometers from the center of Hanoi. This ancient village is famous for its ancient villas mixed with Vietnamese and French architecture, built in the early 20th century. (Photo: Vietnam+)
The most ancient house in the village which still remains is a mixture of Western and Asian architecture style. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Through many ups and downs of time, Cuu village in Hanoi still has nostalgic architectural values as a symbol of prosperity, once known by the title 'Ha Thanh's western style village'. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Many people still live old houses of over 100 years ago in the Cuu Village. However, there are a few abandoned villas without owners. (Photo: Vietnam+)
Cuu village is an interesting destination for tourists to go back in time. (Photo: Vietnam+)
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