The 10 most beautiful villages in Vietnam that you absolutely must visit

Landscape, culture, tradition or population, whatever your desire for discovery, these villages allow you to experience escapades as rich as they are unforgettable. We have selected for you our 10 best ideas for villages in Vietnam to visit without hesitation, from North to South.

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1. Duong Lam Ancient Village

Located about fifty kilometers from the capital, Duong Lam Ancient Village is certainly a stop to experience traditional Vietnam in the Red River Delta. Listed as a national cultural and historical vestige, Duong Lam preserves the traces of yesteryear with its three-century-old tree at the front door, its wells and its common house, among other things.

Duong Lam is not to be missed under any circumstances for those wishing to immerse themselves in the rural atmosphere of the 80s of the last century.

Duong Lam is renowned for its unique architecture with 956 century-old houses built from laterite stones which are mainly found in three hamlets: Dong Sang, Mong Phu and Cam Thinh. The color of the laterite stones gives the ancient streets a special charm despite the ravages of time.

>> Read more: Duong Lam village: A trip in Hanoi

2. Bat Trang Ceramic Village

While staying in Hanoi, do not hesitate to go to Bat Trang for the day, the promise of a great discovery of the cradle of ceramics in Vietnam. The old-fashioned beauty of Bat Trang can be seen through the common house with its traditional architecture preserved despite time. A place of worship for the founding genius of the village as well as annual festivals and events, the common house occupies the sacred place of community life. Van Van, one of its old houses located at the end of the village, impresses visitors in particular with its original collection composed of more than 400 rare ceramic objects dating from the 15th to the 19th century.

Bat Trang's craft workshops attract travelers from all over the country and around the world, who come in increasing numbers each year to learn more about a craft that is almost 800 years old.

Where is Bat Trang? Gia Lam district, about ten kilometers from Hanoi to the South-East.

>> Read more: Bat Trang Ceramics Village

3. Nom Ancient Village

Nom Pagoda

Do you want to breathe the Vietnamese countryside in complete authenticity? The village of Nom, still little known to tourists, certainly has something for you. One of the rare places around Hanoi where the entrance gate, the banyan tree, the pond, the alleys and the gardens surrounding the tiled houses have not changed for more than two centuries.

Let yourself be surprised as you wander between rice fields, ancient wells, pagodas, temples, and common houses which silently tell the history of the village and the life of generations of Nom inhabitants.

Where is Nom Village? Dai Dong Commune, Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province, 30 kilometers from Hanoi.

>> Read more: A walk through time in Nom village

4. Kin Chu Phin Village

For any hiking enthusiast, the mountains of Northern Vietnam are synonymous with unusual encounters in remote ethnic villages. Leave the delta to head for a little piece of the world perched at an altitude of more than a thousand meters from Lao Cai. Nestled between the cloudy valleys, Kin Chu Phin Village is recognizable by its terracotta houses typical of the Ha Nhi ethnic group. Certainly, these traditional dwellings can now only be counted on the fingers, but this corner continues to delay the pace of passengers coming to Lao Cai.

Where is Kin Chu Phin Village? Bat Xat District, Lao Cai Province.

5. Lao Chai Village

One of the must-see attractions in Sapa, the village of Lao Chai owes its fame to its impressive rice terraces, popular with amateurs and photographers alike. This dormant terroir in the middle of the slopes of the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountains and opposite the Muong Hoa spring has everything to charm nature lovers. Beyond the magnificent landscapes, Lao Chai awaits you for unforgettable moments through contact with warm ethnic inhabitants in colorful costumes.

Where is Lao Chai Village? About 7 kilometers from Sapa Town, Lao Cai Province.

>> Read more: Visit Lao Chai Ta Van village in Sapa

6. Dong Ho Painting Village

It is on a dyke bordering the peaceful Duong River that we reach Dong Ho Ancient Village, the cradle of popular Vietnamese paintings. Dating from the 17th century and recognized as a national intangible heritage, Dong Ho paintings take their place in the spiritual life of several generations of Vietnamese.

Families seek the specialty of Dong Ho to decorate the house on the occasion of traditional Tet to wish peace and happiness, as tradition dictates. Other subjects also covered by this popular art are worship, history, daily life and tales. The Dong Ho painting is now known by travelers from other continents who bring it back as a souvenir from their trip to Vietnam.

Where is Dong Ho Village? Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, about 30 km from Hanoi.

7. Binh An Village

Binh An means peace and serenity, this resort village lives up to its name. Found on the edge of the famous Tuyen Lam Lake, it makes you think from the first sight of a fairy tale world where nature and serenity reign. It charms with villages combining classic French and traditional architecture of Tay Nguyen or Central plateaus. With its picturesque lake, its pure freshness, its birdsong, and its flowers of all kinds, this village overflowing with poetry makes you forget the rest of the world.

Where is Binh An Village? On the edge of the famous Tuyen Lam Lake, Dalat City, Lam Dong Province.

8. Mui Ne Fishing Village

Spared from the wind every month, it is an ideal refuge for boats along a coastline of more than a kilometer from Mui Ne. To touch the soul of this peaceful coastal district, you have to go there early and witness a superb spectacle of the return of fishermen with colorful boats. Don't miss its local market which is in full swing to the delight of locals and visitors alike. There are authentic moments to experience.

Where is Mui Ne Village? About 30 kilometers from Phan Thiet Town, District 1, Mui Ne, Binh Thuan Province.

9. Cu Lan or Loris Village

Extending over twenty hectares in the heart of a primitive forest, this village is a destination of choice where to enjoy the postcard landscapes in the surroundings of the city of Dalat and discover the culture of the K'ho ethnic group. Surrounded by pine hills and lulled by the sound of streams, Cu Lan is a beautiful passage surrounded by nature during your stay in Dalat. The village takes its name from a plant which is scattered throughout the forest but also from the Loris, a species listed in the National Red Book.

Where is Cu Lan Village? 21 kilometers from Ho Xuan Huong Lake, Suoi Can Hamlet, Lat Commune, Lake Duong District, Lam Dong Province.

10. Sa Dec Floriculture Village

Some 2,500 types of plants display their splendor over nearly 500 hectares

Found on the banks of the Tien River, the village of Sa Dec, abundantly flooded and sunny all year round, is a kingdom of flowers and ornamental trees. This place impresses visitors coming to the Mekong Delta, especially with its floating flower gardens, an ancestral method which gives the place a unique beauty. To enjoy its most beautiful face and the most anticipated atmosphere, you must go there as the traditional Tet approaches. Admire the gardens of a thousand and one colors and its farmers are busy sending the best products to the different regions of the South on this unique occasion of the year. A spectacle not to be missed.

Where is the village of Sa Dec? Tan Quy Dong Commune, Sa Dec Town, Dong Thap Province.

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Wish you have a good discovery!

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