Hanoi village preserves ancient values

Located about 40 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi, Cuu ancient village is distinguished for its peaceful atmosphere and unique architecture.
Hanoi village preserves ancient values ảnh 1Cuu ancient village is located in Van Tu commune in Hanoi’s outskirts district of Phu Xuyen. The village boasts its ancient villas in mixed Vietnamese and French architecture style in the early twentieth century. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Hanoi village preserves ancient values ảnh 2The most ancient house in Cuu village is designed in mixed Asia-Europe architecture style. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Hanoi village preserves ancient values ảnh 3Cuu village's houses still retain the ancient and luxurious features hidden behind the yin and yang tile roofs, combined with carvings and intricate arches. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Hanoi village preserves ancient values ảnh 4Through ups and downs, Cuu village still has architectural values as a symbol of prosperity, once known as 'Hanoi's western village'. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
Hanoi village preserves ancient values ảnh 5Cuu village is sometimes called ‘the western village’ because of its unique and outstanding architecture, comparing to other typical Vietnam's northern old villages. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
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