The nearly 400-year-old village stands like a lonely oasis in Khanh Hoa.
Báo Lao Động•01/11/2024
Khanh Hoa - Located very close to Nha Trang city, Ha Lien village is likened to a lonely "oasis" because it is completely isolated from the city.
Located approximately 30km from Nha Trang city, Ha Lien village in Ninh Ha ward, Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, is one of the famous ancient villages known for its geographical location and unique cultural beauty. Photo: Provided by the author. Established in 1653, the village is now nearly 400 years old. A unique feature of Ha Lien village is its location in the middle of Nha Phu lagoon, surrounded by aquaculture ponds. Viewed from above, Ha Lien appears like an "oasis" floating in the vast expanse of water. (Photo: Provided by the village) Being a photography enthusiast, Mr. Quoc Bao (46 years old, Nha Trang) recently explored the ancient village of Ha Lien. He affirmed that he was extremely impressed with the scenery, atmosphere, and the rhythm of life there. The only access road to the old Ha Lien village, now the Ha Lien residential area, is a single concrete road; residents and tourists must travel by boat or canoe if they choose other routes. A large open space at the beginning of the village serves as a communal area for residents to socialize and play sports . (Photo: Provided by the interviewee) “I felt the locals were gentle, friendly, approachable, and down-to-earth. The scenery was peaceful, life was simple, and the cost of living was much cheaper than in the city,” the male tourist said. Photo: Provided by the interviewee. Ha Lien village possesses a traditional beauty thanks to its ancient architecture such as temples, pagodas, and tiled-roof houses. In addition, the image of a peaceful village surrounded by greenery and vast waterways creates a relaxing and "healing" feeling. (Photo: Provided by the village) With over 300 households and 1,200 inhabitants, the houses here are mostly single-story buildings clustered together with bright red tiled roofs; very few are multi-story. Many tourists jokingly call it a lonely village because it is sparsely populated and isolated amidst the sea. Photo: Provided by the owner. According to Mr. Bao's observations, the villagers mainly engage in aquaculture and fishing, with crab being a famous specialty. Ha Lien village also cultivates many types of shrimp, crabs, and brackish water fish for export. Despite facing many difficulties, the lives of the villagers are generally not too hard. Photo: Provided by the interviewee. One of the special things about Ha Lien is that people still maintain the familiar, simple lifestyles of a rustic village. "There's usually a small market in the middle of the village, selling vegetables, food, and breakfast items in the morning. There's also a market in the afternoon, but with fewer stalls," Bao shared. (Photo: Provided by the interviewee) During his exploration of Ha Lien village, Mr. Bao said he also encountered many other photographers who came to find inspiration. With its unique geographical location and culture, Ha Lien village has great potential for developing ecotourism and community tourism and deserves to be known by more people. Photo: Provided by the interviewee. Visitors can experience the life of the fishing village residents, participate in fishing activities, enjoy delicious fresh seafood, and explore the beauty of Nha Phu Lagoon. Photo: Provided by the owner. The road to Ha Lien is quite easy to find. Seen from afar, the village looks like a landscape painting that seems to only appear in poetry, giving a feeling of peace and unreality, contrasting with the modern, bustling city. Photo: Provided by the owner.
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