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    The Storybook Land of Xu Doai

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    Son Tay – Ba Vi

    Explore the land A Land of Heritage and Remarkable People

    Peaceful Dong Mo lies across Son Tay and part of Ba Vi, around 40 km west of central Hanoi. The legend of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh is closely tied to the dramatic terrain of Ba Vi, whose mountains rise more than 1,000 metres. Temples dedicated to Son Tinh—one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folk belief—dot the area, while a vast reservoir of roughly 500 hectares stretches below the mountains with islands scattered across its surface.

    Son Tay is long regarded as a land of remarkable people and cultural heritage. Known for the saying “one hamlet, two kings,” Xu Doai preserves many legends connected with the early history of the Vietnamese people. Local communities in Son Tay and Ba Vi are also known for their craftsmanship, from pottery and Phu Nhi rice cakes to embroidery in Ngoc Kien and tea growing and processing in Phu Yen and Ba Trai. Old houses, straightforward local character and generations of traditional craftsmanship give Xu Doai its distinctive identity. Centuries-old village communal houses and laterite homes remain preserved today, creating strong foundations for cultural and spiritual tourism, retreats and hands-on experiences.

    Sights to visit in Destinantions

    Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

    The village is a shared cultural home preserving the lifestyles, customs and traditions of Vietnam’s ethnic communities. Set at the foot of Ba Vi amid hills, valleys and Dong Mo Lake, it recreates cultural spaces from across the country, including Tay stilt houses, Dao herbal traditions and Hmong heritage. Landmarks such as the Central Highlands funerary sculpture garden, Khmer pagoda, Cham tower and exhibition spaces are reconstructed with the involvement of skilled artisans and hold strong educational value.

    Dong Mo Lake

    Dong Mo Lake is a reservoir of roughly 500 hectares, often described as the “eye” of the wider tourism area. Located at the foot of Ba Vi, it is dotted with islands and resorts. A boat ride offers views of the golf course, lakeside villas and the changing light of sunset—an ideal setting to slow down and enjoy the landscape.

    Dong Mo Golf Course

    Part of the Dong Mo tourism complex, this 36-hole golf course extends across extensive land and lake scenery and is designed to international standards. Its broad fairways preserve natural water hazards and existing terrain, attracting both golf clubs and travellers looking for an outdoor escape during the warmer months.

    Duong Lam Ancient Village

    Duong Lam is an ancient village associated with the legendary kings Ngo Quyen and Phung Hung. Its centuries-old laterite houses and traditional village structure are nationally recognised heritage. Visitors can experience the classic Vietnamese village landscape of banyan trees, wells and communal courtyards while discovering traditional crafts and local specialties that remain part of daily life.

    Ba Vi National Park

    Covering more than 11,460 hectares, Ba Vi National Park offers a cool climate, dramatic natural scenery and mountain streams flowing year-round. It also contains historic and cultural sites such as Thuong Temple, Trung Temple, Ha Temple, the President Ho Chi Minh Temple and Bao Thien Tower. Its rich biodiversity makes it an essential destination for travellers who enjoy nature, exploration and outdoor adventure.

    Ba Trai Tea Village

    Ba Trai in Ba Vi is home to several recognised traditional tea-growing villages. Tea is a major local livelihood, supported by a fresh mountain climate and generations of processing knowledge. Visitors can walk through tea gardens, pick leaves, taste tea and learn the stages of roasting, rolling and developing aroma.

    Phu Nhi Banh Te Craft Village

    Phu Nhi is an old village on the Red River in Son Tay. Beyond its peaceful rural atmosphere, visitors quickly notice the aroma of fried shallots used in banh te fillings. Hands-on experiences introduce the preparation of rice flour, filling and wrapping leaves before guests enjoy the freshly steamed cakes.

    Va Temple – Eastern Palace

    Va Temple, also known as the Eastern Palace, is a sacred temple in eastern Xu Doai dedicated to Tan Vien Son Tinh, one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese belief. With origins reaching back many centuries, the temple has undergone restoration while retaining much of its distinctive landscape, architecture and artistic heritage.

    Dao Traditional Herbal Medicine Village

    Communities of Dao people living at the foot of Ba Vi are known for traditional herbal medicine. The mountain climate supports a rich range of medicinal plants, and healing knowledge has been passed down through generations. What began as family remedies became an established craft tradition and an important element of Hanoi’s intangible cultural heritage.
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    Festivals of the year in the region

    Son Tay is a land of richly distinctive festivals where folk belief and community life blend naturally. Festival season is often centred around temples, communal houses and ancient ironwood forests, filled with drums, traditional dress and ceremonial processions that remain carefully preserved today.

    Vietnam Ethnic Culture Day Festival

    Held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, the festival brings together the country’s 54 ethnic groups, each with its own clothing, music, dance and cuisine. Visitors can experience a colourful “miniature Vietnam”: listen to Then singing, watch Xoe dancing, try traditional costumes, taste regional dishes and discover distinctive rituals. It is both a festive and reflective journey into the diversity of Vietnamese culture.
    The festival honours Saint Tan Vien, the sacred deity of Ba Vi Mountain and one of the Four Immortals in Vietnamese folk belief. In spring, ceremonial palanquin processions, festival drums and incense fill the Son Tay – Ba Vi region. Visitors take part in a sacred tradition while experiencing the culture of Xu Doai, where belief, history and nature come together.
    When spring returns to Xu Doai, Va Temple enters festival season. The road through the old ironwood forest comes alive with drums and colourful processions. Visitors come not only to honour Saint Tan, or Son Tinh, but also to immerse themselves in a living cultural space where faith, celebration and the spirit of spring meet.
    Tet Nhay is one of the most important festivals of the Dao people, held in early spring to honour ancestors and pray for peace and good harvests. Traditional dance rituals unfold for hours amid colourful costumes, drums and gongs, reflecting a life deeply connected to the mountains and forests.
    Muong New Year is celebrated warmly in stilt houses beside glowing hearths, with the sound of gongs carrying through the mountains. Traditional meals, colourful brocade clothing, graceful dances and New Year wishes create a celebration that feels both ancient and welcoming.
    Held in a village setting at the foot of Ba Vi, the Khe Thuong festival combines solemn processions and rituals with folk games and community celebration. It offers visitors a close look at the spiritual life and cultural traditions of Xu Doai that have been preserved across generations.

    Local food

    Fresh milk and dairy specialties Ba Vi

    Thanks to the cool climate, Ba Vi fresh milk is rich and fragrant, forming the basis for popular yogurt, caramel and cheese. A gentle choice for children and families on holiday.

    Banh Te Phu Nhi

    Phu Nhi banh te is known for its soft white rice wrapper and savoury filling of minced pork and wood-ear mushrooms. It is commonly served with a lightly tangy garlic-chilli fish sauce.

    Che Lam Duong Lam

    Duong Lam che lam is soft and fragrant, made from sticky rice, sugarcane molasses, ginger and roasted peanuts. This simple countryside sweet pairs especially well with tea.

    Peanut candy Duong Lam

    Crisp roasted peanuts meet glossy sugarcane molasses in a sweet that is rich without being overpowering—an easy local gift to bring home after the journey.

    Hill chicken Ba Vi

    Free-range hill chicken has firm, naturally flavourful meat and lightly crisp golden skin. Whether charcoal-grilled, steamed with lime leaves or salt-roasted, it retains its distinctive sweetness.

    Ruou Can Ba Vi

    Leaf-fermented ruou can is shared from a communal jar through bamboo straws, creating a warm and sociable experience. Its gentle heat suits campfires and long conversations with friends.
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    Outstanding free play in the area

    Cycle through the peaceful countryside

    Take a boat tour on Dong Mo Lake

    Walk through Duong Lam Ancient Village

    Explore ethnic cultures at the cultural village

    Camp and try team-building activities

    Hike Ba Vi Mountain and visit the President Ho Chi Minh Temple

    Join traditional local festivals

    Taste traditional food in craft villages

    Visit historical and cultural heritage sites

    Climate seasons

    Son Tay – Ba Vi has a tropical monsoon climate, but its hills, mountains and large lakes make the air cooler and fresher than central Hanoi. Spring is cool and often misty; summer is generally more comfortable and well suited to retreats; autumn brings clear skies and gentle winds; and winter is relatively dry, with drifting clouds sometimes settling over the mountain peaks. The distinct four seasons, mountain breezes, forest scents and broad lake views make Son Tay an ideal escape from the pace of the city.