Located in Lung Chang Hamlet, about 10 kilometres from the centre of Linh Ho Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, the area boasts pristine, picturesque scenery, like a wistful note in nature’s symphony.
Nestled amid the rugged mountains and forests of Bach Ngoc Commune, Dan Pioong Cave (also known as Thung Cave) is a magnificent natural wonder that captivates visitors. Thousands of years of geological formation have shaped a spectacular underground world featuring countless uniquely shaped stalactites and an underground stream winding through rocky crevices to form a mysterious lake deep within the cave. In 2014, Dan Pioong Cave was recognised as a national scenic site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Marriage is regarded as one of the most important events in a person’s life. Therefore, the Tay people in Tan Trao Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, follow a careful and elaborate process when holding a traditional wedding. According to custom, a wedding consists of several stages, including the betrothal ceremony, engagement ceremony and wedding ceremony. The wedding ceremony is the most important, as it embodies traditional customs, cultural norms and rich folk traditions that have been passed down through generations and preserved to this day.
On the morning of August 8, Khau Trang Village in Hong Thai Commune came alive as the locality hosted its first-ever Pear Harvest Competition, drawing enthusiastic participation from visitors and local people alike. Home to nearly 100 hectares of pear orchards, most of which are now in peak harvest season, the event offered visitors hands-on experiences while serving as an important platform to promote Hong Thai's signature agricultural product.
These days, roads and residential areas across Quang Binh Commune are awash in shades of pink, purple and red as crape myrtle flowers burst into bloom. The modest yet resilient blossoms not only enhance the landscape but are also gradually becoming a distinctive symbol of the locality.
As the morning sun casts its golden light over terraced rice fields turning the color of the new harvest, Hong Thai - known as the "gateway to the sky" in Tuyen Quang Province - comes alive with the harvest season of one of its signature mountain delicacies: the local pear. Replacing the dreamy, mist-covered charm of the blooming season, the pear harvest paints a picture of abundance and prosperity. Beneath the deep green foliage, clusters of round, russet-skinned pears sway gently in the breeze, preserving the crisp texture and delicate sweetness nurtured by the mountain soil.
Amid the lush green mountains, tomato fields in Quyet Tien Village, Quan Ba Commune, have entered the harvest season, painting the countryside in vibrant shades of red.
If you are looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, head into the highlands to Xa Phin, a Dao ethnic village nestled beneath the Tay Con Linh mountain range in Thanh Thuy Commune. At an altitude of more than 1,000 meters, the stilt houses, roofed with palm leaves and blanketed in lush green moss, appear as though they have stepped out of a fairy tale. Adding to the village’s promise is the emerging “Tra Peng” tea brand, which is beginning to take root here.
May arrives as the first rays of summer sunlight spread their golden glow across the fields, and the lotus ponds of Tuyen Quang enter their most beautiful season.
For more than 100 years, the Khau Vai Love Market has gathered only once a year on the 27th day of the third lunar month, becoming a unique cultural tradition of the people living in Vietnam’s northernmost region.
Phin Ho Peak, located in Thong Nguyen Commune at an altitude of over 1,300 meters above sea level, is often described as a place where the sun seems to “hang” amid clouds and mist. The harsh climate and dense year-round fog have formed a fine layer of “snow dust” that clings to the buds of centuries-old tea trees, creating premium Shan Tuyet tea that meets the stringent standards of national 5-star OCOP certification.
Lung Hoa B is a small village of 83 households, home to the Hmong people who have lived here for generations in Sa Phin commune. While many new houses have been built, traditional rammed-earth homes remain, creating a blend of old and modern, much like the lives of the Hmong people today. The locals are no longer limited to cattle raising and farming; they have also embraced tourism, welcoming international visitors to experience their traditional culture and daily life.
The Vuong family mansion is located in a valley in Sa Phin hamlet, Sa Phin commune, surrounded by mountains. It was once the residence and workplace of the renowned Hmong leader Vuong Chinh Duc, who was respectfully called the “King of the Hmong” by locals for his leadership over a vast area of the rocky plateau. With its unique architecture rich in historical and cultural imprints of the highlands, the Vương family mansion is considered a symbol of past power and the rise and fall of a once-prominent Hmong lineage in the country’s northernmost region.
These days, Lo Lo Chai Village in Lung Cu Commune welcomes many visitors to explore, take photos, and enjoy the fresh air. Amid the rustic scenery, every corner of the houses, the earthen wall, and the flower trellis become a natural backdrop for photos capturing springtime memories.
The beauty of Lung Chang
