Through generations closely connected to the mountains and forests, the Pa Then people in Tuyen Quang have preserved a rich and unique cultural heritage - an invaluable spiritual legacy within Vietnam’s diverse ethnic community.
Located within the Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark, Khau Vai commune is a land rich in cultural identity, associated with the Khau Vai Love Market and the majestic landscape of jagged limestone mountains and the emerald Nho Que River winding through the vast highlands.
Since being recognized as a Global Geopark in 2009, the Dong Van Karst Plateau has undergone a dramatic transformation, becoming a destination for adventurous souls. Amidst the towering mountains at an altitude of over 1,200 meters, international visitors are discovering authentic traditional cultural values, creating a vibrant new energy for this border region.
Amid the increasingly vibrant pace of urban life, a unique cultural space still resonates in Kim Phu 22 residental area, My Lam Ward (Tuyen Quang). It is filled with the rustic sounds of the tinh lute and the gentle, soulful melodies of Then singing.
Du Gia is a highland commune in Tuyen Quang Province. It appears like a pristine painting, captivating visitors with its prosperous and tranquil villages, while offering significant potential for tourism development.
Nearly 800 years old, Phu Lam Pagoda – an ancient Buddhist temple – is not only a place preserving the spiritual belief of people in the land of Tuyen Quang, but also a vivid testament to the flow of Vietnam’s spiritual and cultural traditions through the centuries.
As the last cold winds of late spring gently recede, Hong Thai Commune awakens beneath the pure white hues of pear blossom season. Across the wind-swept hillsides, pear flowers bloom in drifting clusters like floating clouds, draping the village in a beauty so gentle and pristine it stirs the soul. Neither flamboyant nor ostentatious, the pear blossoms choose to reveal their fragrance softly - like a whisper from the mountains and forests to travelers.
Amid increasingly deep international integration, strengthening global cooperation in medical knowledge exchange not only opens opportunities for sharing experiences but also helps improve the quality of medical examinations and treatment at the grassroots level. At Duc Minh General Hospital in Ha Giang 1 Ward, the presence of international student interns has become vivid proof of its orientation toward building an integrated, humane and sustainable healthcare environment.
In the early days of the new year, as spring arrives, Hmong communities in Tuyen Quang gather together to exchange New Year wishes of good health, happiness and good fortune.
In recent years, on once barren and depleted fields, members of Ngoc Son General Agriculture and Forestry Cooperative, together with local people of Minh Ngoc Commune, have diligently improved the soil and cultivated turmeric. Step by step, they have formed a concentrated raw material area linked to turmeric starch processing, opening up a sustainable direction for economic development.
In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Horse 2026, the atmosphere of harvesting Buddha’s hand fruit at gardens in Yen Phu Commune has become bustling and urgent. Across the orchards, local farmers focus on harvesting, selecting, and grading Buddha’s hand fruits with attractive shapes and acceptable appearance to supply the market.
As the Lunar New Year approaches and the weather gradually turns warmer, farmers across the rice fields of Tuyen Quang Province are busy sowing and transplanting the spring rice crop.
Located on the outskirts of Ha Giang 1 Ward, Tuyen Quang Province, the Ha Thanh Community-Based Cultural Tourism Village has so far preserved its traditional beauty. Even though it is neither the ripe rice season nor springtime, amid the cold winter days, Ha Thanh still appears stunning in the midst of the peaceful highland region.
The craft of making fresh rice noodles of the Dao Tien ethnic group in Kien Dai Commune, Tuyen Quang Province has become a distinctive feature of local culinary culture, crystallized from skillfulness and a long-standing tradition.
Recently, Fauna & Flora International (FFI), in coordination with the Tuyen Quang Provincial Forest Protection Department, Du Gia–Dong Van Karst Plateau National Park, and authorities of Minh Son and Tung Ba communes, surveyed to assess the distribution and estimate the population of the Tonkin snub-nosed monkey in the Khau Ca forest area. This survey is carried out every two years to monitor the species’ population.
Preserving the cultural identity of the Pa Then people
