Highland architecture
Visit the Vuong residence, then spend the rest of the day in Dong Van Old Quarter with a local meal.
Familiar names before the reorganisation: Tuyên Quang, Hà Giang.
The new Tuyen Quang combines the former Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang provinces. This itinerary focuses on Dong Van and Meo Vac: limestone-plateau culture, Ma Pi Leng Pass and river-level views of the Nho Que.
FOUNDING THE NATION
Ho Chi Minh — The Tan Trao period
Lived and worked in Tan Trao; born in Nghe An, not Tuyen Quang.
Tan Trao preserves sites linked to preparations for the events of 1945.
Ho Chi Minh stayed at Na Lua hut from late May to 22 August 1945. The site also records central organisations’ activities before the uprising and during resistance.
The forest hut offers a starting point for understanding Tan Trao’s role in modern state formation. His activities here are distinct from his hometown connection.
Places to understand the story
Explore Na Lua hut and Tan Trao historical site.
Historical references
White chrysanthemums · A stop to remember
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Catalogue in progress
The martyrs’ cemetery list and coordinates for Tuyên Quang are being checked. No location is ready for publication here yet; this does not mean there are no martyrs’ cemeteries in this province.
01 / ONE LOCAL AREA · MORE TIME TO EXPLORE
A local route, at your pace
Dong Van and Meo Vac: karst landscapes and the Nho Que
Suggested baseCentral Dong Van
Allow separate travel days to reach and leave Dong Van. Within the area, use a driver experienced on mountain roads and arrange Nho Que boats according to current operations and weather.
Keep the same local base, with an optional third day for culture, food and time to unwind.
From mountain pass to river
Stop at Ma Pi Leng viewpoints on the way to the landing, then take a Nho Que and Tu San boat trip when conditions allow.
Lung Cu
Use the extra day for the flag tower and Lo Lo Chai, walking slowly through the village and respecting residents’ daily routines.
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02 / SCENERY & HERITAGE
Distinctive places to explore
- Dong Van
Dong Van Old Quarter
Phố cổ Đồng VănOld houses and market spaces reveal daily life in the highland town.
- Sa Phin
Vuong Family Residence
Dinh thự họ VươngA residential complex offering insight into the plateau’s history and architecture.
- Dong Van–Meo Vac route
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Đèo Mã Pì LèngPass viewpoints look down into the Nho Que valley.
- Meo Vac area
Nho Que River and Tu San Gorge
Sông Nho Quế – hẻm Tu SảnA boat trip reveals towering cliffs from close to water level.
- Lung Cu
Lung Cu Flag Tower
Cột cờ Lũng CúThis hilltop flag tower is a place to reflect on Vietnam’s northern borderland.
- Lung Cu
Lo Lo Chai Village
Làng Lô Lô ChảiEarth-walled homes and community life define the village’s character.
03 / LOCAL FLAVOURS
Regional dishes to try
- Dong Van and Meo Vac
Steamed ground corn
Mèn ménGround corn steamed into a staple associated with Hmong cooking.
- Dong Van Karst Plateau
Buckwheat cakes
Bánh tam giác mạchCakes made from ground buckwheat seeds.
- Former Ha Giang area
Sticky-rice balls in ginger syrup
Thắng dềnSticky-rice balls served in a warm, sweet ginger syrup.
- Dong Van and Meo Vac
Highland steamed rice rolls
Bánh cuốn vùng caoThin steamed rice rolls served hot, commonly alongside broth.
- Dong Van and Meo Vac
Karst-plateau thang co stew
Thắng cố cao nguyên đáA seasoned meat-and-offal stew; ask which meat is used before ordering.
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References & current administrative boundaries
Edited and checked: 19 October 2026. Some sources use former boundaries; suggestions are grouped under the current province-level units in Resolution 202/2025/QH15. Read the resolution ↗
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