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Located in the stunning nature of Dong Mo, Hanoi, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is a gathering place for the diverse cultural colors of 54 ethnic groups across the S-shaped strip of land. Not only is it an ideal destination for those who are passionate about exploring ethnic identity in Vietnam, but this place also offers vivid experiences of customs and community life. Let’s visit this attraction with Asia King Travel!
A must-visit place in Hanoi. Source: Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism
Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is located in Dong Mo Tourist Area, Son Dong Commune, Son Tay Town, Hanoi, and it is about 45km to the west of the capital city center. From the city center, visitors can follow the direction of Thang Long Avenue, cross the Hoa Lac overpass, and turn left following the signs to the Dong Mo Tourist Area.
There are many ethnic cultural spaces recreated in the village. Source: Merci Tour
You can come to the village by a private car or a taxi, with a travel time is only about 1 hour. In addition, there is a bus route number 107, which departs from Kim Ma bus station to the village and is an economical and convenient option for tourists who want to use public transport.
Before entering the village, you have to pay for a ticket. If you come here alone, with your family, or with a group of friends, you need to pay 30,000 VND per person for an adult. Additionally, if you have kids, it is free for children who are under 6 years old.
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The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism started construction in 2001 and officially came into operation in 2010. With a total area of up to around 1,544 hectares, this is a national key project to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of Vietnamese ethnic groups.
Each area represents a cultural space of typical ethnic groups. Source: Chat Travel
This place not only plays an important role as a living museum of folk culture, but also as a center for organizing major events on culture, traditional education, tourism, and community exchange. It is divided into many different functional areas, in which the most prominent is the ethnic village area, where the typical living space of ethnic groups from North to South is recreated.
The best time to visit the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is in the autumn (from September to November) and spring (from February to April). At that time, the weather is cool and pleasant, suitable for walking and participating in outdoor activities.
You can find out several interesting things at the village. Source: VOV
Especially, in some major festivals such as the Vietnam Ethnic Culture Day (on April 19), the traditional New Year, or special cultural events, the space here becomes extremely vibrant and vivid.
Visiting the recreated ethnic villages
One of the biggest highlights of Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is the space that vividly recreates the typical villages of more than 20 ethnic minorities such as Mong, Thai, Dao, Tay, Ede, Ba Na, Khmer, etc. Each village is built based on traditional architecture, such as the high stilt houses of the Tay people, the maloc stilt houses of the Ba Na people, or the ancient pagoda of the Khmer people in the South.
You can enjoy many interesting activities of each ethnic community. Source: Dan Viet
Visitors can walk on the red dirt road through rows of bamboo, banana gardens, and palm hills, clearly feeling the breath of the original village. Some real households are living and working here, helping visitors not only see but also touch the ethnic life in the most authentic way.
Experiencing folk culture
Here, you will have the opportunity to practice traditional crafts such as fabric weaving by the Mong people, knitting by the Tay people, pottery making by the Cham people, to bronze casting by the Muong people.
Practicing traditional crafts is an activity that should not be missed. Source: Laodongthudo News
Under the enthusiastic guidance of artisans from the homelands of the ethnic groups, this experience is not only exploratory but also very educational, especially for both children and adults.
The regional specialties. Source: Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism
Along with that, you can also enjoy attractive ethnic cuisine such as bamboo tube-cooked rice, grilled local pork, grilled chicken, and Can wine... All are prepared and served on the spot, creating a party of divine taste.
Watching traditional art performances
Many performances are held in rotation at the central stage or in ethnic villages, from the graceful Xoe dance of the Thai people, the bustling gong rhythms of the Central Highlands, to the bustling Sap dances or the sweet Then singing of the Tay-Nung people.
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You can watch the bustling gong rhythms of the Central Highlands. Source: Tien Phong
Especially, on major holidays or cultural weeks, there are also groups of artists from faraway provinces performing. This is not only a performance, but also an exchange where travelers can go on stage to dance Sap, try on musical instruments, or try on colorful ethnic costumes to take memorable photos.
Taking part in highland markets
The highland market in the village is held on weekends or special occasions and is a space that recreates the true spirit of the Northwest markets: bustling, colorful, and full of laughter. Here, you can buy handmade brocade products, ethnic souvenirs as gifts after the journey, or enjoy traditional dishes.
The highland markets. Source: Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism
In addition, there are also folk games organized for both children and adults to join. The market is not only a place for trading, but also a point of connection for the community, between ethnic people and tourists, and between tradition and modernity.
The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is not only a cultural destination, but also a vivid journey that takes you across the country in a miniature space. Here, every step is a discovery of national identity and pride in the diversity of Vietnamese culture. Don't hesitate any longer - let's plan a visit to this special village with Asia King Travel to feel the borderless beauty of Vietnamese culture!
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