Unique peaceful mural village located near the Chinese border

On the Vietnam-China border (Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh province), there is a beautiful and peaceful village adorned with murals. Tourists often visit to discover the unique culture of the people living in this border region.

For many years, the Dang family hamlet (Po Hen village, Hai Son commune, Mong Cai city) has been known as a unique mural village. This residential area is only a few hundred meters from China.

Upon arriving here, visitors are surprised to find a peaceful and picturesque residential area amidst the border mountains, where every house features vibrant murals.

For many years, the Dang family's hamlet has been known as a peaceful village adorned with murals.

These murals depict simple beauty, portraying the everyday life of the people, such as the highland landscape with hills, streams, plants, flowers, and beloved images of ethnic minorities…

According to the People's Committee of Mong Cai City, the Dang family hamlet was previously a remote residential area, mainly inhabited by the Thanh Y Dao ethnic group. Since 1979, 15 Dao households (now 20 households) with the surname Tang came here to establish a new hamlet in Po Hen village. Because the surname Tang sounds similar to Dang, the local government named it the Dang family hamlet.

Since 2017, the Mong Cai City government has been planning to develop this area into an exploratory tourism destination. After improving transportation infrastructure, local authorities and residents have planned and organized border tourism activities; this includes assigning various organizations to coordinate with local people to create murals.

The paintings depict the simple life of the local people.

Initially, only about 10 households participated, but now every house in the Dang family hamlet has been adorned with unique paintings.

In particular, visiting the mural village of the Dang family in May, tourists can immerse themselves in the vibrant and colorful sim flower festival, such as the "Po Hen market" showcasing local products, specialties, and cuisine; participate in sports and folk games like women's football matches at Po Hen; tug-of-war, stick pushing, crossbow shooting, spinning tops, throwing the ball, monkey bridge, blindfolded duck catching; and rice cake wrapping competitions…

Recently, at the end of August, after four days of renovation, the youth union members of Mong Cai City completed the repair and repainting of more than 20 murals with fresher artwork to welcome tourists.

On September 1st, Quang Ninh province inaugurated the project to renovate and upgrade provincial road 341, making it much easier for residents and tourists to reach the Hai Son border area (Mong Cai City).

The Dang family hamlet (Hai Son commune, Mong Cai city) has more than 20 households, mainly Thanh Y Dao people.

The houses here have murals painted on their walls.

One of the houses in the Dang family's village features murals depicting the lives of people in this borderland.

The mural featuring a cute green frog is a popular spot for children to take photos and check in.

Homes look more beautiful, fresher, and more vibrant thanks to interesting murals.

At the end of August, youth union members in Mong Cai City organized the refurbishment and repainting of murals.

These paintings express love for the homeland and national sovereignty in the border region.

The house is situated amidst the mountainous border region.

The colors of the border region are depicted in the murals at the Dang family's village.

In May, visitors to the Sim Flower Festival can also experience many attractive activities, especially watching exciting women's football matches played by the Dao Thanh Y girls.

(According to Thanh Nien newspaper, September 10, 2023)

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