Ha Thanh Village: Poetic in Winter

09:53, 26/01/2026

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.

Despite being close to the urban area, the Ha Thanh Community-Based Cultural Tourism Village retains the strong identity of a traditional Tay village.
Despite being close to the urban area, the Ha Thanh Community-Based Cultural Tourism Village retains the strong identity of a traditional Tay village.
Nearly 100% of Ha Thanh’s population is Tay ethnic people.
Nearly 100% of Ha Thanh’s population is Tay ethnic people.
The distinctive feature of the village lies in its traditional stilt houses roofed with palm leaves.
The distinctive feature of the village lies in its traditional stilt houses roofed with palm leaves.
 
 
Every year, Ha Thanh welcomes a large number of visitors who come to explore and experience its cultural space.
Every year, Ha Thanh welcomes a large number of visitors who come to explore and experience its cultural space.
In the cold of winter, Ha Thanh continues to reveal an irresistible charm. 
In the cold of winter, Ha Thanh continues to reveal an irresistible charm. 
Seen from above, many corners of the village resemble a romantic painting.
Seen from above, many corners of the village resemble a romantic painting.
An afternoon scene by the Lo River in Ha Thanh.
An afternoon scene by the Lo River in Ha Thanh.
Large rock formations scattered among the rice fields are a characteristic feature of the Ha Thanh community-based tourism village.
Large rock formations scattered among the rice fields are a characteristic feature of the Ha Thanh community-based tourism village.

With nearly 100% of its population being Tay people whose lives are closely tied to agriculture, the locals are exceptionally friendly and hospitable. Visit Ha Thanh at least once to truly feel the slow-paced, emotional rhythm of life in a countryside that is well worth living in.

Huy Toan


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