Amidst the majestic Dong Van Karst Plateau, the rammed-earth houses of the H’mong people stand out as a symbol of cultural identity. The yellow layers of earth, tightly compacted by human labor, not only shield inhabitants from the harsh highland winters but also embody the will, work ethic, and life philosophy of the H’mong people in overcoming adversity.
Du Gia – Dong Van Karst Plateau National Park is located in Tung Ba, Minh Son and Du Gia communes, Tuyen Quang Province. The area is known for its high level of biodiversity.
Khuoi Trang hamlet in Lam Binh commune is home to H’mong community. The area has preserved its pristine beauty and rich cultural identity. During festivals, H’mong girls in vibrant traditional dresses walk gracefully, carrying with them the breath of the mountains and forests. Accompanied by the sounds of the khen and drums, they create a lively, captivating tapestry of color.
Amidst the stilt houses leaning against the mountainsides, the rhythmic clatter of bamboo strips echoes like a familiar heartbeat among the Tay people of Ha Giang 1 Ward. Bamboo weaving - one of the community’s long-standing cultural markers - continues to be preserved through the skillful hands of local people.
In November, as the first winter winds arrive, the Dong Van Karst Plateau enters its most beautiful flower season. From rock crevices, mountainsides, and deep valleys, the flowers weave a delicate yet resilient pink–purple carpet. Ahead of the 2025 Buckwheat Flower Festival themed “Land of Blooming Rocks,” an ever-new story unfolds - about vitality, about people, and about the harmony of earth and sky in bloom on the karst plateau.
In the early days of October, people in Yen Phu commune harvest dragon fruits in the bustling atmosphere. In recent years, red dragon fruit has become a key crop, helping local farmers to escape poverty.
Dressed in vibrant brocade costumes, each ethnic woman of Tuyen Quang is like a wild flower, carrying her own unique elegance that captivates visitors and draws them back to this land.
Hong Thai commune, located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, enjoys a cool temperate climate. Every year, farmers cultivate only one crop of terraced rice. Around mid-October, the terraced fields of Hong Thai are covered in a brilliant golden hue as the rice ripens.
On September 27 and September 28, the atmosphere in Khuoi Trang hamlet, Lam Binh commune, became more vibrant and bustling than ever with the H’mong People’s Cultural Festival and the unique “Golden Season” experience program. The festival was not only an occasion for local people to recreate and preserve the unique traditional cultural values of the H’mong ethnic group, but also opened a colorful space for cultural exchange, attracting a large number of visitors.
The Thanh Tuyen Festival, also known as the Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival, has become a unique cultural rendezvous, bringing together hundreds of giant lantern models meticulously designed with creativity and artistry. These lanterns vividly recreate cultural life, historical stories, and the breath of modern times, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.
Na Cham village in Kien Dai commune, Tuyen Quang province, is home to the Dao Tien ethnic group, who have long lived in close connection with the forests. Every year, on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month, villagers climb the mountains to collect wild banana roots to make a traditional cake known as banana root cake. This cake is an indispensable offering in the Dao Tien people’s worship of gods and ancestors.
Banana is the main crop, bringing income to local people in Luc Hanh commune. However, in recent years, because the selling price of bananas has decreased, farmers in the commune intend to reduce banana cultivation. In the context, Mr. Nguyen The Hai and his wife from Tho Son hamlet have boldly changed their intention to process banana fruits into various products, such as dried banana, banana chips, etc., contributing to enhancing local agricultural values.
The rammed-earth houses of the H’mong people
