People always think of the H'mong King Palace, Dong Van Old Quarter and Cao street when they think of outstanding architectural works in the Dong Van Karst Plateau in the northern province of Ha Giang. However, an ancient house in Ha Sung village, Lung Tao commune has now attracted visitors for its unique architectural values and unanswered questions about its origins and history.
The front of the mysterious ancient house that is built on tortoise-shaped area. (Photo: VNP)
The yard is paved with stone and it has a drainage system. (Photo: VNP)
The entire roof of the over 100-year-old house is made of double tiles. (Photo: VNP)
The pillars are chiseled, carved and colored carefully. (Photo: VNP)
Poppy flower patterns can be seen all around the house on both wood and stone. (Photo: VNP)
The dilapidated condition of the house is an indicator of its age. (Photo: VNP)
Located to the far north of Vietnam, Ha Giang province is well-known for its diverse natural beauties such as Dong Van Plateau, Ma Pi Leng pass, rice terraces and endless tam giac mach (buckwheat) flower fields.
Located to the far north of Vietnam, Ha Giang province is well-known for its diverse natural beauties such as Dong Van Plateau, Ma Pi Leng pass, rice terraces and endless tam giac mach (buckwheat) flower fields.
Forest rangers in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang have been making efforts to preserve the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus), one of the rarest primates in the world.
Starting from March, red silk-cotton flowers bloom brilliantly on the rocky plateau of the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, creating a stunning scenery in the borderland.
