Location
Dong Van
District belongs to Ha Giang Province. This is the famous name that attached
with Dong Van Plateau. People also call it as the heaven for travelling by its
special features.
Dong Van Town is
bordered with China to the North. It is the northernmost town of the country.
Commune: There are two main towns in Dong Van. They are
Dong Van and Pho Bang. Beside there are more than 15 communes in this area such
as Lung Cu Commune, Lung Phin, Pho Cao, Sa Phin, Sung La, Ta Phin, Van Chai etc.
Tourist places:
Dong Van Town, Lung Cu Commune, Ta Phin Commune.
Climate: Dong Van is in the monsoon climate in which has
the typical feature of continental nature. Although there are four seasons in
the area but there are 2 periods that you can find clearly they are the rain
time from May to October and the dry time from November to April. The best time
for travelling here is in the dry time.
Transportation: Travel conveniently by land to the town
and from it to other places.
The distance is
for reference as below:
From Dong Van to
Ha Noi Capital: 403 km
From Dong Van to Ha Giang City: 142 km
From Dong Van to
Sapa, Lao Cai Province: 370 km
From Dong Van to
Yen Bai Province: 341 km
From Dong Van to
Tuyen Quang Province: 295 km
From Dong Van to
Bac Kan Province: 249 km
From Dong Van to
Cao Bang Province: 191 km
Landscapes
Dong Van Karst Plateau: the plateau belongs to Global
Geoparks Network. It is well known by UNESCO 2010 as in the role of the only
karst plateau of Vietnam. Dong Van Karst Plateau has its large area with a part
that located in Dong Van Town.
Dong Van Ancient Town: located in the center of Dong Van
Town with the old houses where you can find the architecture impressive. There
are the houses where you can enjoy coffee interestingly.
Lung Cu Flag Tower: this is the flag located in Lung Cu
Mount. It is in the area of Lung Cu Commune. From the position of the flag tower
you have the amazing view of nature here with the terrace rice fields, peaceful
village.
Vuong Palace: the
famous villa which is located in the valley in Dong Van Town. It is one of the
old villas with the wonderful architecture. It was built elaborately and
costly.
Festivals
Buckwheat Flower
Festival: it is organized In
October in Dong Van Town because this is the best time of blooming.
Mong Festival: this is the festival of Mong Ethnic Group in
Dong Van. It is organized in February each year.
Khen Mong Festival: The festival is happened in September of the year.
And there are
many other unique festivals in the town.
Local specialties
There are different
specialties in Dong Van District such as smoked buffalo meat, thắng cố (local
dish), Au Tau Porridge, grilled moss, local sausage, local corn liquid, young
bamboo shoot and color sticky rice.