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King Cat Mansion is an enticing destination in the journey to discover Ha Giang. @jaydenchu091189
1. Introduction to King Cat Mansion
King Cat Mansion
The beauty of this mansion has endured the test of time. @mt1608_
Despite having undergone over a century and numerous upheavals, this mansion still retains its ancient charm, largely unaffected by terrain and climate. Today, King Cat Mansion has become an appealing destination in Ha Giang tours.
The owner of the mansion is a legendary figure known as King Cat, whose real name is Vương Chính Đức – revered by the H'mong people in Đồng Văn as the leader of the Deer fighting against the Black Flag army in China. In 1890, he invited a Han Chinese geographer named Trương Chiếu to find a suitable location to build the mansion.
The mansion is closely associated with the renowned King Cat, Vương Chính Đức. @annn_nieee
Sà Phìn was chosen for its beautiful landscape, resembling the shell of a turtle. According to ancient beliefs, building a mansion on the back of a turtle will bring wealth and prosperity for life. Surrounded on all sides by tall mountains, it is said to be the land of heroes.
The construction cost of King Cat's Mansion amounted to 150 billion Vietnamese dong. @caube.duc
In addition to Trương Chiếu, King Cat also invited many others to participate in the design, construction, and completion of the project. The total budget for construction amounted to 15,000 silver đồng, equivalent to 150 billion đồng today.
2. Latest ticket prices for visiting King Cat's mansion
Currently, visitors can purchase tickets to King Cat's mansion for 25,000 VND per person. With this fee, you can comfortably explore the architectural structures and discover the unique cultural aspects here.
Every area within the mansion is an ultra-cool 'Instagrammable' corner. @angleanh_o.o_
King Vuong's Mansion
A small note for visitors is to park near the market area to avoid being overcharged. The parking fee here is only from 5,000 VND per vehicle.
3. Transportation and how to get to Ha Giang
From Hanoi, visitors can reach Ha Giang by one of the following means of transportation:
Motorbike or private car
The capital Hanoi is about 300 km from Ha Giang, with narrow curves and steep slopes along the way. The travel time between the two locations is from 5 to 6 hours, requiring skilled driving.
Traveling by motorbike allows you to have control over your itinerary and conveniently enjoy the scenery. @thaoxukom
Bus
Travelers wishing to visit Ha Giang can choose to take a bus for safe transportation. Bus tickets from Hanoi to Ha Giang start at 180,000 VND per person, departing from My Dinh bus station. To save time, travelers should opt for overnight buses to arrive in Ha Giang early in the morning.
Airplane
King Cat's Mansion
Travelers need to catch a flight to Hanoi before heading to Ha Giang. @shutterstock
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4. Transportation and how to get to King Cat's Mansion
King Cat's Mansion
Beyond the Yen Minh Pine Forest lies the Vuong family's mansion. @duyenpham.214
Motorbike is a popular choice of transportation for many tourists to reach this destination, you can rent one right in the city of Ha Giang. Additionally, there are motorbike rental points near the mansion for exploring the high mountainous area, with rental prices starting from 150,000 – 200,000 VND per day.
5. Guide to exploring King Cat's Mansion
Vuong Family Mansion
Unique architecture, blending multiple styles, is the highlight of the Vuong Family Mansion. @bobbylovey
The mansion stands out for its majestic beauty with green stone walls, tiled roofs made of clay and pine wood. Surrounding the mansion are rows of hundred-year-old cypress trees. Beyond the stone gate are intricately carved granite slabs, creating an impressive entrance. This mansion area is a harmonious blend of various architectural styles, from Chinese, H'mong to French influences.
King Cat's Residence
Majestic space, resembling a sturdy fortress. @duyenpham214
Upon entering the main house, visitors will encounter a horizontal lacquered board inscribed with the phrase 'Border defense capable of repelling enemy attacks,' bestowed by King Khai Dinh. All the carved decorations on the rows of houses are shaped like persimmon trees and poppies – plants that helped King Cat earn money to build the mansion. It can be said that the overall structure of the mansion resembles a sturdy fortress, complete with underground compartments for storing weapons, valuables, etc.
6. Accommodation options
Visitors to King Cat's Mansion can stay at various hotels in Dong Van town. Accommodation options here are diverse, including hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and homestays, with room rates ranging from a few hundred thousand to several million dong depending on the season. Visit Mytour to search for discounted hotels near King Cat's Mansion, book in advance, and pay online through the app.
There are quite a few accommodation options around Dong Van town at reasonable prices. @thaotans
7. Tourist attractions near King Cat's Mansion
King Cat's Mansion
Sà Phìn Market
Sà Phìn Market, located opposite the mansion, is livelier and busier than Dong Van Market. Like many other markets in Ha Giang, Sà Phìn Market is a backward market – this week's market will be one day later than the previous week. At Sà Phìn Market, visitors can buy souvenirs and enjoy local specialties such as ấu tẩu porridge, buckwheat triangle cakes, corn wine...
Sà Phìn Market is always bustling with vendors and buyers. @hachi8
Yen Minh Pine Forest
Yen Minh Pine Forest lies right on the way to the mansion, boasting peaceful and poetic scenery like a mountainous maiden. Along the winding road are endless stretches of pine forests, spanning tens of kilometers. From Yen Minh Pine Forest, visitors can also admire the simple villages of the H'mong people.
Yen Minh Pine Forest is a super hot check-in spot in Ha Giang. @thieuduth
Buckwheat Flower Fields
Vuong Family Mansion
Buckwheat flowers paint a whole sky. @Vnexpress
Dong Van Karst Plateau
Dong Van Karst Plateau is a unique limestone area, containing many significant traces of history and culture of the indigenous community. The entire karst plateau is covered by jagged limestone mountains, often likened to a 'gray paradise.'
The majestic and poetic 'gray paradise' of Dong Van Karst Plateau. @thuyxokum
The ideal time to explore Dong Van Karst Plateau is in spring. At this time, the entire gray rock area is adorned with the vibrant yellow of mustard flowers, complemented by the red of cherry blossoms and the pure white of plum blossoms.
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King Cat's Mansion
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