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Visit the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village to explore the cultural beauty of Vietnam's 54 sibling ethnic groups and experience many exciting activities. Let's explore together.
Foreign guests may be unfamiliar, but if you were born and raised in Vietnam, surely none of us are unaware that Vietnam has up to 54 different sibling ethnic groups. Through many ups and downs of history, the 54 ethnic groups have united to build the country of Vietnam as it is today.
Although sharing a nation, each ethnic group has its own unique characteristics in costume, culture, language, and customs. Therefore, the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village was built to preserve and promote the age-old beauty of each ethnic group in Vietnam.
Address of the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village
The Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village is located about 40km from the center of Hanoi, within the tourist area of Đồng Mô, Sơn Tây - Ba Vì town. Although it is quite far from the city center, it is not difficult to get here. You can use a variety of transportation options from buses, motorcycles, taxis to renting a self-driving car.
Ticket Prices at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village Reference
The entrance ticket prices at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village are quite affordable. Depending on the type of tourist, ticket prices may vary slightly, as follows:
- Adult ticket: 30,000 VND
- Child ticket: 5,000 VND
- Student ticket: 10,000 VND
- Remember to bring your student ID to verify when buying tickets.
Due to its quite large area, it will take tourists a lot of time to explore all the areas here on foot. Therefore, Klook suggests that you use the electric car service to save time and effort. Electric cars are very useful means of transportation for families, especially families with young children and elderly people.
Specific electric car ticket prices at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village are as follows:
- Adult ticket: 80,000 VND
- Student, elderly, disabled person ticket: 25,000 VND/ ticket
- Children under 1 year old: Free
Upon entering, visitors can already see the electric car ticketing area. The ticket booth is open from 8 am to 5 pm daily.
In addition to the electric car service, you can also rent tandem bicycles if you and your companion are sports enthusiasts and want to explore this tourist destination in your own way. The bicycle rental price is quite economical, only 30,000 VND per session for a single bicycle and 50,000 VND per session for a tandem bicycle. If you rent a single bicycle for the whole day, you only have to pay 50,000 VND. #teamKlook, please note that when renting a bicycle, you will have to deposit 200,000 VND, so be prepared with cash to avoid any inconvenience!
Guide to Getting Around at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village
Getting from downtown Hanoi to the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village is quite simple. You can use various means of transportation depending on your needs and budget. If you don't know how to get to this tourist destination, follow the instructions below from #Klook!
1. Self-driving
If you have your own car, this will be the most convenient means for you and your family to have an ideal sightseeing trip. From Hanoi, drive straight along Thang Long Avenue for about 36km until you see signs for the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Village. Follow the signs and take the first exit at the roundabout to reach this destination.
Additionally, you can choose another route that many people opt for, which is the Hoa Lac route. From the National Convention Center, you go along Hoa Lac road for about 30km to reach Hoa Lac, then turn right at the Hoa Lac intersection. After traveling about 4-5km, you will arrive at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village.
In case your phone has a 4G SIM card or your car has a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, the simplest way is to open Google Maps and follow the directions.
If you don't have a private car but still want to ensure convenience and flexibility, you can rent a self-driving car at a very favorable price on Klook.
2. Take the Bus
Taking the bus is the most economical option for those who don't have a lot of budget to rent a taxi or a self-driving car. To get to the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village, there are 4 main bus routes:
- Bus 107: Kim Ma Bus Station - Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village
- Bus 75: Yen Nghia Bus Station - Huong Son
- Bus 71B: My Dinh Bus Station - Xuan Mai
- Bus 71: My Dinh Bus Station - Son Tay Bus Station
Traveling by bus is particularly suitable for students, young people who are not afraid of crowds and have good health. If there are elderly or young children in the family, you should consider carefully before choosing the bus as it may cause some inconvenience.
Alternatively, you can also choose a taxi if there is no one in the family who can drive but still want to ensure privacy and flexibility. Motorbikes are also not a bad option because a distance of 40km is certainly not a barrier for young people.
Entertainment Activities at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village
At the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village, you can freely explore the architectural works and unique cultural features of the 54 ethnic groups. The tourist area is continuously being exploited and may expand to include many more attractive tourist destinations in the future.
1. Ethnic Village Area
This is the area you should definitely visit first when coming to the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village. The Ethnic Village is a place to preserve and conserve the beauty of the cultural activities of people across the country. Not only does it carry historical and profound cultural significance, but this area is also an undeniable Instagrammable spot where every nook and cranny can bring nostalgic photos. Especially, the Cham Tower and the Khmer Pagoda are places you cannot miss if you want to experience the virtual living here.
2. Entertainment Area
The entertainment area is a combination of thrilling games, sports playgrounds, golf courses, parks, and promenades. The games here not only provide great relaxation but also integrate deep cultural and historical values.
3. World Heritage Area
In addition to preserving the architectural works of Vietnamese ethnic groups, the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Tourism Village will have a separate area to display models of famous world landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, or the Egyptian Pyramids. These are also the places that young people love to visit to feel like they're traveling around the world right in Hanoi.
4. Dong Mo Lake
If you want to enjoy the cool breeze, breathe fresh air, and relax after hours of traveling, Dong Mo Lake is one of the ideal destinations. The boats moored on the shore or moving on the calm water surface create a romantic scene, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature and forget about the daily fatigue.
Besides the mentioned areas, the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village also features a comprehensive service area and the greenery of Dong Mo Lake, which is exploited to develop entertainment and resort services for tourists while still preserving the natural landscape and long-standing cultural values.
Dining and Shopping Guide at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village
One of the determining factors for whether a tourist destination attracts visitors or not is the cuisine, and the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village is no exception. When visiting this tourist area, you will immerse yourself in a culinary paradise with unique dishes featuring unforgettable flavors from various ethnic groups, including highlights such as Tay buffalo meat, sticky rice cakes, bamboo leaf cakes, colorful sticky rice, and wild vegetable dishes cultivated and harvested by the local people. These dishes will be served at stilt houses, providing an incredibly authentic experience as if you were visiting the homes of the ethnic people.
Visitors to the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village also have the opportunity to make their own dishes with the guidance of local residents. Surely, this will be a memorable experience, won't it?
In addition to the exquisite cuisine, this place also offers traditional costumes for rent, allowing tourists to freely indulge in photo shoots. The feeling of wearing the colorful costumes of the Dao, Thai, Tay, Nung, and H'Mong people will surely evoke a sense of ethnic pride and profound patriotism in every visitor.
Accommodation Services at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village
The area surrounding the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village offers overnight stilt house rental services with incredibly large sizes, accommodating up to 60 people, suitable for large organizations, agencies, or big families. The stilt houses come equipped with basic amenities such as blankets, pillows, toilets, and bathrooms.
The overnight rental price for adults is 100,000 VND per person, while students and the elderly only have to pay 70,000 VND per person. For students aged 6 to 18, the price is 50,000 VND.
If you want to enjoy more luxurious accommodation and resort services, you can consider upscale hotels and resorts such as Jacaranda Valley, Tomodachi Retreat - Lang Mit, or a bit further but super economical, Family Homestay Ba Vi - Hostel.
Events and Festivals at the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village
At the beginning or end of the year, the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village hosts special events and festivals to connect brotherly ethnic groups. This will be a great opportunity for you to directly participate, experience folk games, unique dances that are usually difficult to find in major cities such as stork tossing, stilt walking, flute playing, then singing, and sapa dancing of the Tay, Nung, H'Mong, and Dao ethnic groups. Meanwhile, the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands also have extremely attractive activities such as making can wine, dancing with gongs. The Thai, Muong,... ethnic groups will delight with mountainous-flavored dishes such as colorful sticky rice, bamboo leaf cakes, sticky rice cakes,... Not to mention the coastal ethnic groups in the South Central region like the Khmer, Champa people with mesmerizing temple dances.
Besides the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village, you can explore other destinations in the Northern region starting from Hanoi such as Ninh Binh tourism, Halong tourism. If you're from another area other than the capital, a trip to explore Hanoi is definitely worth trying!
With the tips above, we hope #teamKlook has packed everything needed to fully experience the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups Cultural Village. Don't forget that Klook also offers convenient airport transfer services at Noi Bai Airport for travelers from all corners of the country.
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