Ky Thuong: Discovering the hidden Dao village in Quang Ninh

Journey back to nature Ky Thuong

Located about 60 km from the center of Ha Long city, Khe Phuong community tourism village in Ky Thuong commune, Quang Ninh province, is becoming an ideal destination for those who want to temporarily leave the urban life to find the peace of the mountains and forests. Once one of the most difficult villages in the province, Khe Phuong has now transformed itself into a bright spot for eco-tourism and community.

Not everyone knows the scene on the top of Ky Thuong - 2 — Wild and fresh natural scenery at Ky Thuong.

Coming here, visitors will be immersed in the fresh, cool space. One of the experiences not to be missed is cycling on the winding concrete road in the middle of the valley, admiring the terraced fields interspersed with the immense green of the majestic mountains and forests.

Not everyone knows the scene on the top of Ky Thuong - 3 — The concrete road through the valley is ideal for cycling.

Experience the unique culture of the Thanh Phan Dao people

Khe Phuong is home to 45 households, 100% of whom are Dao Thanh Phan people. Community tourism has opened up opportunities for visitors to learn more about their cultural identity and unique customs. Visitors can visit ancient houses, enjoy a cup of tea picked from ancient tea trees in the forest and listen to locals tell epic stories of their people.

Not everyone knows the scene on the top of Ky Thuong - 5 — Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the life and culture of the Dao Thanh Phan people.

Mr. Ban Van Vi, a local resident, shared that the Dao ethnic people in Ky Thuong are very active in participating in tourism development. He said: "People have clearly changed their awareness, seeing their culture which was previously in the dark but now is brought out for everyone to know... everyone agrees, to bring these rich cultural features to the community, to preserve them for future generations to maintain together."

Activities not to be missed

In addition to exploring nature and culture, Ky Thuong also has many other interesting activities. Visitors can join camping by the clear stream or rowing a boat to fully feel the peace of this place.

... or participate in camping activities, camping by the stream, boating. — Activities such as camping and boating by the stream attract many tourists.

In particular, if you come here during traditional holidays such as the Cap Sac ceremony, Tet holiday, or Ban Vuong worship ceremony, you will have the opportunity to participate in real-life experiences with local families, have meals and immerse yourself in the festival atmosphere. On weekends, cultural exchange activities and bamboo dancing are also regularly organized.

The ideal time to visit

Autumn is considered the best time to visit Ky Thuong. The cool weather, the gentle golden sunlight shining down on the high mountains, surrounded by primeval forests create an extremely romantic and relaxing scene.

Not everyone knows the scene on the top of Ky Thuong - 11 — Autumn on Ky Thuong peak has a peaceful and poetic beauty.

The development of the community tourism model not only creates a new tourism product for Quang Ninh but also helps create stable jobs, improve income for local people, and at the same time contribute to preserving and promoting traditional cultural values.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/ky-thuong-kham-pha-ban-lang-nguoi-dao-an-minh-o-quang-ninh-3311378.html