Ban Tha – Peaceful village of Tay people in Ha Giang
Location and overview
Tha Village is located in Phuong Do Commune, Ha Giang City, Ha Giang Province , about 5 km southwest of Ha Giang City center . This is a village of the Tay ethnic group , notable for its traditional stilt houses hidden among the cool green nature.
Architecture and space
- Traditional stilt houses: The stilt houses in Tha village are made mainly of wood, roofed with palm leaves, have a solid structure, reflecting the typical cultural features of the Tay people.
- Natural landscape: The village is surrounded by terraced rice fields, small streams and forests, creating a peaceful and poetic scene.
Culture and life
- People: Mainly Tay ethnic group , living on agriculture, animal husbandry and community tourism.
- Cuisine: Visitors can enjoy typical dishes such as five-color sticky rice, grilled stream fish, sour pork, Ha Giang egg rolls …
- Costume: Tay women often wear indigo black or dark blue shirts, which are very traditional.
- Customs & festivals: Some typical festivals of the Tay people in Tha village include Long Tong Festival (going down to the fields), Thanh Minh Festival, and Lunar New Year with many cultural activities such as Then singing and Tinh lute.
Travel experience in Tha village
- Homestay on stilt houses: Visitors can stay in stilt houses and experience the life of the Tay people.
- Participate in activities with local people: Learn how to dye indigo fabric, make traditional cakes, weave fabric, catch stream fish…
- Explore nature: Walk, cycle through village roads, take pictures with rice fields, streams, bamboo forests.
- Cultural exchange: Listen to Then singing, Tinh lute, watch traditional dances of the Tay people.
How to get to Tha village
- From Ha Giang city center: It only takes about 15-20 minutes by motorbike or car to get to Tha village.
- Directions: The road to Tha village is quite convenient, you can go by motorbike or small car.
Why should you visit Tha village?
- Experience a peaceful life close to nature.
- Learn about the culture and customs of the Tay people.
- Enjoy local specialties.
- Ideal space for relaxation, photography and exploring nature.
Ban Tha is an ideal destination for those who love indigenous culture and want to enjoy the peace amidst the majestic nature of Ha Giang.
