Dong Son – beautiful ancient village in Thanh Hoa

via Vietnam Plus, 01 February 2022: We all know Dong Son for its Bronze Age culture, but the actual village itself is also a historic tourist attraction in Thanh Hoa province.

Lying on the southern bank of Ma River in Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa city in the north central province of the same name, Dong Son village has been viewed as one of the ten most beautiful ancient villages in Vietnam.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, the name Dong Son has been well-known as an archaeological treasure. Due to its thousand years of history, the village has the structure of purely agricultural villages, featuring the most typical architecture of northern villages.

It is attractive to visitors for its peaceful beauty, historical architecture, and Dong Son archaeological relics.
With a total area of nearly 4sq.km, Dong Son ancient village is home to 330 households whose main earnings come from farming.

The history of the village is associated with the ups and downs of the history of Thanh Hoa. It reflects the development of the locality from the time of Hung Kings to the modern age.

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