{"id":3360,"date":"2025-11-01T18:58:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T11:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/lo-lo-chai-a-fairytale-village-in-ha-giang-named-one-of-the-worlds-best-tourism-villages-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T18:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T11:58:11","slug":"lo-lo-chai-a-fairytale-village-in-ha-giang-named-one-of-the-worlds-best-tourism-villages-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/lo-lo-chai-a-fairytale-village-in-ha-giang-named-one-of-the-worlds-best-tourism-villages-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i \u2013 A Fairytale Village in H\u00e0 Giang Named One of the World\u2019s Best Tourism Villages 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nestled at the foot of Dragon Mountain in the northernmost province of H\u00e0 Giang, L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i Village embodies the timeless beauty of Vietnam\u2019s uplands \u2014 where traditional culture, pristine nature, and warm hospitality harmoniously intertwine. In 2025, the village earned global recognition as one of the \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Tourism Villages\u201d by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), a testament to its commitment to sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Geographical Setting and Global Recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Located in L\u0169ng C\u00fa Commune, \u0110\u1ed3ng V\u0103n District, L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i lies just one kilometer from Vietnam\u2019s iconic L\u0169ng C\u00fa Flag Tower \u2014 the symbolic northernmost point of the nation. Beyond its scenic landscapes, the village serves as a vibrant cultural heart of the frontier highlands. <\/p>\n

In 2025, the prestigious UNWTO \u201cBest Tourism Village\u201d award placed L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i on the global tourism map. Previously, it had already been honored as a model cultural and tourism village of H\u00e0 Giang Province, reflecting the locality\u2019s success in integrating community-based tourism with heritage conservation. <\/p>\n

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Traditional Architecture and Way of Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Home to 114 households, mostly of the L\u00f4 L\u00f4 (Black L\u00f4 L\u00f4) and Hmong ethnic groups, L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i preserves distinctive architectural and cultural features. The village is particularly noted for its earthen-walled houses, known locally as nh\u00e0 tr\u00ecnh t\u01b0\u1eddng, built entirely from compacted earth \u2014 a traditional technique that ensures both warmth and durability in the harsh mountain climate. <\/p>\n

Currently, about 37 ancient earthen houses remain intact, many of which have been lovingly restored and converted into traditional homestays. These homes retain their original forms, with yin-yang tiled roofs, thick clay walls, and wooden interiors adorned with ancestral artifacts, musical instruments, and colorful brocade fabrics \u2014 creating an atmosphere of authenticity and intimacy. <\/p>\n

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Cultural Heritage and Traditional Crafts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i is a living museum of intangible cultural heritage, where local knowledge and craftsmanship are passed down through generations. Women of the L\u00f4 L\u00f4 ethnic group are skilled in weaving and embroidery, producing vibrant brocade textiles with intricate motifs that tell ancestral stories. In 2022, the \u201cArt of Decoration on the Costumes of the Black L\u00f4 L\u00f4 People\u201d was officially recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of Vietnam, underscoring its cultural significance. <\/p>\n

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Other traditional crafts \u2014 such as woodworking, drum making, and bronze casting \u2014 continue to thrive, contributing both to the preservation of cultural identity and to the creation of unique tourism products.<\/p>\n

Cultural life in L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i is enriched by a wealth of traditional songs, dances, and rituals that embody the community\u2019s spiritual connection to nature. Particularly remarkable are the 26 ceremonial dances performed to the rhythms of bronze drums, representing a sacred dialogue between humans and the spiritual world. These performances, often featured during weddings, harvest festivals, or cultural events, captivate visitors with their rhythm and symbolism. <\/p>\n

The culinary heritage of the L\u00f4 L\u00f4 people offers another form of immersion. Local delicacies such as m\u00e8n m\u00e9n (steamed cornmeal), \u0111\u1eadu ch\u00faa (fermented tofu), th\u1ecbt treo g\u00e1c b\u1ebfp (smoked pork), th\u1eafng c\u1ed1 (traditional stew), and buckwheat beer reveal the resourcefulness and creativity of mountain life. Visitors are also encouraged to take part in seasonal farming activities \u2014 from planting vegetables to harvesting buckwheat flowers. <\/p>\n

Staying overnight in L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i means more than finding accommodation \u2014 it is an invitation to live like a local. The community-run homestays, priced between 150,000 and 800,000 VND per night, allow visitors to share meals, join cultural exchanges, and learn traditional skills such as weaving or cooking local dishes. <\/p>\n

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The village also features the famous \u201cCaf\u00e9 C\u1ef1c B\u1eafc\u201d (Northernmost Caf\u00e9) \u2014 a scenic spot where travelers can enjoy a cup of local coffee while admiring panoramic views of Dragon Mountain and the L\u0169ng C\u00fa Flag Tower.<\/p>\n

A Symbol of Sustainable Tourism in Vietnam<\/strong><\/h2>\n

L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i stands as a compelling example of how cultural preservation can go hand-in-hand with sustainable development. Through the restoration of traditional houses, the revival of crafts, and the empowerment of local residents, the community has demonstrated that tourism can be both profitable and respectful of heritage. <\/p>\n

As a UNWTO \u201cBest Tourism Village 2025\u201d, L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i not only celebrates the harmony between people and nature but also inspires other rural destinations across Vietnam and beyond to pursue a path of sustainable, inclusive, and community-led tourism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nestled at the foot of Dragon Mountain in the northernmost province of H\u00e0 Giang, L\u00f4 L\u00f4 Ch\u1ea3i Village embodies the timeless beauty of Vietnam\u2019s uplands \u2014 where traditional culture, pristine nature, and warm hospitality harmoniously intertwine. In 2025, the village earned global recognition as one of the \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Tourism Villages\u201d by the United Nations…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[343,348,402],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3360","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community-based-tourism-en","category-sustainable-tourism-en","category-tourism-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3360","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3360"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3360\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3360"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3360"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/riat.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3360"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}