Located in the quiet space of the highland rocky mountains, Dong Van Ha Giang’s ancient town is already a bright spot that many people want to explore. This is also one of the 11 most prominent tourist destinations of Ha Giang, converging much cultural beauty, people, and especially unique cuisine. In this article, I will also synthesize and send to everyone the experience of places to have fun, eat and not forget some tips for having a fun, time-saving trip. money as possible.
About Dong Van Ha Giang Old Quarter
Dong Van ancient town is located at an altitude of 1000 – 1600m in Dong Van district, Ha Giang. This place is hidden on the four sides of dense forest mountains. Over many times of development and change, this neighborhood still retains its impressive ancient look. In Ha Giang’s travel itinerary, there are many young people who always choose this place as a destination for discovery. It is not too much to say that Dong Van Ha Giang’s ancient town is a very special highlight in the calm rocky mountains. 
Dong Van Old Quarter from above
Simple lines in Dong Van Old Quarter (Photo: tramy.88)
Around the beginning of the twentieth century, this neighborhood was the residence and daily life of several households of the Tay, Mong and Chinese. Later, this place became more vibrant and bustling due to the migration of the Nung, Dao, and Kinh people to settle down. 
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Road to Dong Van Ha Giang Old Quarter
First of all you have to go to Ha Giang city. The route Hanoi – Ha Giang is quite easy to go because it has been invested and upgraded. To be physically fit for the whole journey, you should take the bus to Ha Giang. Just overnight and you are there. You can also ride a motorbike. Although this option is a bit laborious, but many adventurers love it.
Motorbikes could not be more ideal
After arriving in Ha Giang, you will start your journey to Dong Van Old Quarter . From the city to here takes about 100km. The road is quite dangerous because the pass has many cliffs. Note that you should go before the sun shines to ensure safety. 
The road to Dong Van old quarter
What is the most ideal time to go to Dong Van old town?
Dong Van Old Street welcomes busy customers every day, but during the festive season, it is busier than most. During the year you can come here at any time. However, to immerse yourself in the life of a romantic and romantic old town, it is advisable to come to the season of triangular flowers. It is wonderful to stand in an immense place, see and breathe the scent of triangular flowers. 
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The beauty of Dong Van old town
The old quarter of Dong Van Ha Giang now has only 40 folds of houses arranged close together under the rocky cliffs. The picture of the whole old town has a mixture of the yellow of the sun and the gray-black color of the old houses. 
There are only 40 old houses here
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Upon arrival, visitors will see a very traditional architectural style with two-storey houses with tiled and yin-yang roofs. This is a typical tile in the northern border area. Some pavilions are also hung with red lanterns for decoration. It seems that in the old town day there will be changes over time. 
The scene is very rustic and ancient 
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In the morning, the old town brings the color of sunshine, the old house and magical quiet space. Now enjoy the fresh air in the high mountains. In the afternoon, the whole neighborhood has a very gentle and romantic beauty in the sunset. The atmosphere is also very peaceful at this time. At night, red lanterns glow, making the space here very brilliant. 
Dong Van Old Quarter in the early morning (Photo: bingu_nhy)
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In the Dong Van market area, there are many types of traditional tube houses to make the most of the facade. This model is quite similar to the Old Quarter of Hanoi . 
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Children in highland
What is special about Dong Van Ha Giang Old Quarter?
Old Quarter Coffee Shop
Coming to Dong Van Old Quarter , let’s visit the Old Quarter coffee shop once. The shop is an old house dating back a few hundred years. Previously, the owner was a Luong family member of the Tay ethnic group. Over the years, this shop still retains its extremely impressive ancient beauty. 
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The scale of the restaurant is quite large, the front is open with a courtyard. What makes visitors excited when coming here is the very nostalgic beauty that reminds visitors of ancient memories. If anyone has come here, you will surely be mesmerized, you will be transported to another world. Suddenly, all the chaos left now is only contemplation and nostalgia. 
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The shop is just a few minutes walk from the old house. On the first floor are arranged bamboo tables and chairs. Up to the second floor will be a place to sit on the ground with a direct view of the old town. The only light here is not electric lights but red lanterns, making the space of the restaurant mysterious and nostalgic. 
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Dong Van ancient market
In Dong Van old town, there are not only moss-covered houses but also feel the traditional culture in the highlands through Dong Van ancient market. Looking down from above, the rows of markets are arranged like a U-shaped.
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Dong Van Market is the place to trade and exchange ethnic specialties. In addition, there is a chain of making friends and exchanging friends and girls. At the market meeting, you will see many ethnic girls wearing colorful traditional clothes, always smiling brightly on their lips. Walking around the market you can choose for yourself many items from food to beautiful brocade plates. 
The market sells specialties in Ha Giang
Dong Van Market is considered to be a delicate intersection of Vietnamese – Chinese architecture. The market was built in the years 1925 – 1928. Today this place has become an impressive picture among the great highlands. If you come to the ancient town of Dong Van Ha Giang , come here to experience the great cultural value. 
After going to the market, stop at a coffee shop to rest (Photo: leeannh_93)
What specialties do you eat at Dong Van Ha Giang old town?
If you have the opportunity to visit Dong Van Ha Giang old town , do not forget to invite your friends to choose a certain roadside restaurant, sit back and eat lots of delicious specialties. During the festival season or Saturday, Sunday, you will eat some typical dishes such as: corn wine, win ana, egg rolls, rice porridge, five-color sticky rice, Bac Me lam rice, kitchen buffalo meat,. .. There are many dishes available here that suit the taste of lowland residents. So what a pity that I don’t choose a few as gifts. 
Enjoy Ha Giang’s specialties with your friends 
Five coloured sticky rice
Dong Van Ha Giang Old Quarter, though not majestic, splendid, but enough to caress souls who want to get lost in the world of nostalgia and peace. Coming here, you feel like you can slow down, take a deep breath and see the beautiful, dreamy picture of the old town. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to travel to Ha Giang , please take a moment to come to this place once.
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