Covering more than 20,000 square metres, Dong Do Village recreates daily life in a traditional northern Vietnamese village, featuring ancient houses, brick courtyards, fish ponds, betel trellises, rows of areca palms, a traditional cake-making zone and spaces dedicated to Dong Ho folk paintings and Phu Lang ceramics.

The highlight of the Dong Do Village eco-tourism site is the 15-metre-tall Than Nong Tower, assembled from 1,012 stone mortars.

The site also includes OCOP product stalls, Quan ho regional cuisine and a folk art stage.

Its centrepiece is the five-storey Than Nong Tower, standing 15 metres tall and constructed from 1,012 stone mortars forming an outer ring, with a reinforced concrete frame shaped like a giant grain of rice inside.

The structure was recognised with a Vietnam Record in 2023 and a World Record in 2024 as the “largest stone-mortar tower shaped like a rice grain”. At night, an artistic lighting system simulates the life cycle of a rice grain, shifting from green to gold, making the tower a distinctive visual landmark.

The site regularly hosts demonstrations and tastings of traditional cuisine, cultural exchanges with artisans and activities exploring folk culture. It attracts a growing number of visitors, including schools, enterprises and community groups that choose the venue for educational programmes and experiential activities for young people.

Ninh Binh: Tam Chuc Complex and Co Le Pagoda recognised as special national sites

Tam Chuc Complex and Co Le Pagoda in the northern Province of Ninh Binh have been recognised as special national sites under the Prime Minister’s decision dated September 11, 2025.

 

Bac Ninh spreads the value of world heritage

BAC NINH - The Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and Landscapes, recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, have opened a new gateway for tourism in Bac Ninh. 

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda: a timeless sanctuary of Truc Lam Buddhist Zen sect

Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, also known for its breathtaking architecture and rich history, draws visitors who seek both exploration and worship. It is part of the massive Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac complex that has recently been recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site.

 

Bac Ninh promotes value of Truc Lam Buddhist space — World Cultural Heritage

The Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son – Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex in Bac Ninh Province, Quang Ninh Province, and Hai Phong City has been recognised as a World Cultural Heritage. Within which, the Tay Yen Tu Buddhist cultural space, a unique relic and landscape complex, is an important part of this heritage.

 

Soong co and Cheo recognised national intangible cultural heritages

BAC NINH- The 2 folk art performances of Bac Ninh province including soong co of San Diu ethnic people and cheo singing have been recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as national intangible cultural heritages. This is a big pride for Bac Ninh people, which affirms values of the special folk arts in the northern province of Bac Ninh.