Vi Rơ Ngheo tourist village, located in Mang Den commune, Quang Ngai province (formerly part of Dak Tang commune, Kon Plong district, Kon Tum province), lies on the banks of the Dak Snghe river, bordering the Thuong Kon Tum hydroelectric reservoir and nestled amidst vast pine forests and majestic, undulating mountains.
Standing atop Ngoc Ruong mountain and looking down, the ancient village of Vi Ro Ngheo, inhabited by the Xo Dang ethnic group, resembles a picturesque scene with a few dozen peaceful houses, a gentle stream murmuring day and night, and lush, green fields.
This place is likened to a "healing village," attracting tourists from all over to enjoy its peaceful, unspoiled beauty.
In particular, the village is known as "super clean," and year-round it is adorned with vibrant flowers such as rhododendrons, purple azaleas, and orchids.
Vi Rơ Ngheo village has 64 households with over 300 residents. Photo: Mang Den Tourism
Located at an altitude of over 1,200m above sea level, Vi Rơ Ngheo has an average temperature of 16-25 degrees Celsius, remaining cool year-round. Photo: Đô Đô
Vi Rơ Ngheo still preserves the distinctive architectural features of an indigenous village and many traditional cultural values: the communal house (Rong house), the harvest festival, the lively sounds of gongs and drums around the fireplace, the exquisite weaving craft... Photo: Do Do
Ms. Nguyen Thi Bich Van (62 years old, Gia Lai ) has visited Vi Ro Ngheo village three times but still wishes to return.
Having traveled extensively throughout Vietnam and experienced many community-based tourism villages, what impressed her most about Vi Rơ Ngheo was how clean the village was, from the common areas to the private homes of the villagers.
Most people don't drink alcohol. Outside of work, they play sports and participate in cultural activities such as playing gongs, singing folk songs, and performing traditional dances.
"From kindergarten children in the village to young people and the elderly, everyone is kind and cheerful. The children speak Vietnamese very well and enthusiastically introduce the village to tourists."
"Each person in the village is like a friendly and lovable guide, united in protecting traditional culture," Ms. Van shared.
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Ms. Vân loves the peaceful, rustic beauty of the village and the friendliness of the Xơ Đăng people. Photo: Provided by the interviewee.
According to Ms. Van, although the village is located far from the center and almost isolated, the villagers have a very civilized mindset when it comes to tourism. They cherish and protect the forests, pine trees, rhododendrons, and orchids as priceless assets.
"Vi Rơ Ngheo is a village that everyone who visits will want to return to," Ms. Vân shared. Photo: Provided by the interviewee.
Upon entering the village gate, visitors will see homestays clustered together. The signs for each homestay are decorated with decaying tree trunks, giving them a simple, rustic yet eye-catching look.
From village roads and gardens to porches, the people of Vi Rơ Ngheo plant an abundance of flowers, especially orchids. This place is known as the "orchid paradise".
The orchid pots are made from repurposed wood, hollowed out, and filled with rice husks and fertilizer to grow orchids. Visitors can enjoy admiring and taking photos of them.
Every corner of the village can become a beautiful backdrop for photos. Photo: Dodo/Mang Den Tourism
Dodo (36 years old, working in tourism and media in Mang Den) has also returned to Vi Ro Ngheo village many times over the past 3 years because he loves its peaceful beauty that is rarely found elsewhere.
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Tourists can join the locals in hiking to admire the village from above. Photo: Dodo
Since May 2023, the community-based tourism village model has officially been operating in Vi Rơ Ngheo village, attracting thousands of domestic and international tourists.
Previously, the villagers only engaged in agriculture, but today, they have learned how to exploit the beauty of their villages and the unique features of their ethnic cultural heritage to develop tourism, helping to increase income and improve their lives.
Each season the village has its own unique beauty, but the most beautiful time is spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom and the orchids simultaneously display their vibrant colors.
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