Thứ Sáu, 24/10/2014, 08:47 (GMT+7)
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The ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune

The ancient village of Dong Hoa Hiep commune, Cai Be District, Tien Giang province has been selected and invested in developing into a countryside tourism model by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

One of the destinations that has left a vivid impression on tourists to Dong Hoa Hiep village is the ancient house owned by Tran Tuan Kiet in Dong Hoa Hiep commune. It was built around 1838 with 108 pillars made of xylia xylocarpa, a valuable and rare wood, amid a 1.8ha orchard.

In additon, there is the ancient house owned by Phan Van Duc in Dong Hoa Hiep commune was built in 1850.

Nowadays, Dong Hoa Hiep Village is a popular destination of both domestic and foreign visitors. Each year, the village attracts almost 100,000 visitors with an increasing number of foreign tourist.

 
 
Boat race (Photo: VNA)
The interior of the ancient house is decorated in the traditional style.

By Hoang An

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