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One of the meaningful attractions in Da Nang, capturing the historical values over time, is Phong Nam Ancient Village – a place where ancient peaceful architectural structures still stand, captivating hearts.
The tranquil signature of the village
Phong Nam Ancient Village – a Da Nang tourist spot located near National Highway 1A, in Hoa Chau commune, Hoa Vang district, about 10 km southwest from the city center of Da Nang by road, welcomes visitors with a picturesque scenery of lush green rice fields stretching endlessly, serene bamboo ridges, resilient and vibrant village paths singing with the wind, casting cool shadows along rustic earth roads.
Take a stroll along those smooth pathways to admire the tranquil countryside, marvel at the simple, humble houses of the ancient villagers that you've only seen in movies and books. Together, they create a serene painting whose soul embodies the timeless charm of the old Vietnamese countryside.
Walk along the village roads and immerse yourself in the indescribable authentic feeling of the countryside, the scent of ripe rice fields, the aroma of straw stoves, the fragrance of pomelo flowers drifting in the cool breeze, as if you were reversing time to relish the refined space of the Vietnamese countryside.
Visit the village market to witness and understand the trading customs of the old countryside, still preserved in the rustic, charming rural manner, bustling yet endearing, in complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of the modern market just less than 20 km away at this Da Nang tourist destination.
Simplicity in a name
Phong Nam Village, originally just a southern part of Phong Lệ Village – the homeland of the famous figure Ông Ích Khiêm, a century ago when the Red River was merely a narrow stream, passable by adults during dry seasons. Later, the land south of the river was called Phong Lệ Nam, while the northern part became Phong Lệ Bắc, gradually named Phong Nam, Phong Bắc, and the river chosen as the boundary. Phong Nam belongs to Hoà Châu commune, while Phong Bắc belongs to Hoà Thọ commune.
Phong Nam Village possesses intact, enticing attractions that allure tourists to visit, with beautiful scenes and traditional features such as communal houses, shrines, pagodas, churches of various clans, and ancient front-yard houses, all built long ago and preserved to this day. Surely, tourists will have an exciting experience when visiting Dong Hoa water wharf in Hen hamlet – a place once famous for clam-catching, immortalized in the folk verse 'Dong Hoa sells clams to buy buffaloes'. Nearby stands a sacred shrine nestled under the shade of an ancient banyan tree by the Tây An riverbank of Dung hamlet.
Additionally, tourists can participate in the famous village festival known as Mục Đồng, dedicated specifically to children herding buffalo. The significance of the festival is to honor the ancient agricultural profession and to pray to the agricultural deity for abundant harvests for the village.
Sitting down to enjoy a cup of hot tea, savoring a boiled sweet potato on a peaceful morning, and listening to the oral traditions of Phong Nam villagers about Ông Ích Khiêm, stories of Cao Bá Quát's visits to the village, and the cherished couplets bestowed upon the village by the venerable Phan Bội Châu, gifted through the elderly storytellers, are all refined pleasures.
Phong Nam Ancient Village at Da Nang tourist destination is an unparalleled choice for travelers to unwind, immersing themselves in the fresh air of the rustic village scenery imbued with poetic charm.
