Vente art photo Ref. 1918
Traditional Mud House – Ha Giang

As said officially by the UNESCO, “Dong Van Geopark is home to 17 ethnic groups which create the unique and rich cultural heritage of this area. ”. The UNESCO has decided to preserve by registering it as part of the World Global Network of National Geoparks (GGN) in 2010.

The traditional habitat is made of thick walls of earth, economical and thermally efficient material. It takes about 2 months to finish the construction. The roof is made of tiles called Ying Yang. At Dong Van there is still a historical quarter with old houses, dominated by two peaks. On the top of the highest one stands the French fort of Pu Lo, built in 1889.

Article written by Quang Lam for The Guide Magazine – 2012

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