Attractive destinations in Que Phong
Located approximately 180km northwest of Vinh City, along National Highway 48, Que Phong district attracts tourists not only with its rich history but also with its many beautiful natural landscapes.
Date of issueDate: January 27, 2025
Author: DangCuong | Technical Support: Diep Thanh
Located approximately 180km northwest of Vinh City, along National Highway 48, Que Phong district attracts tourists not only with its rich history but also with its many beautiful natural landscapes.
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The Nine-Compartment Temple in Chau Kim commune is a prominent destination recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a National Historical and Cultural Monument. The temple is closely associated with the formation of the villages of the Thai ethnic group in northwestern Nghe An province in general and Que Phong district in particular. Associated with the monument is the Nine-Compartment Temple Festival, held every three years from the 14th to the 16th of the second lunar month. The Nine-Compartment Temple Festival was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2016.
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The festival is not only notable for its solemn rituals, showcasing the unique spiritual and cultural elements of the Thai people, but also attracts visitors with many folk games and unique cultural and sporting activities such as tug-of-war, crossbow shooting, throwing the "con" (a type of ball), stilt walking, furrow carving competition, gong playing, etc. In addition, there are competitions in traditional costumes, writing the Thai Lai Tay script, and enjoying distinctive local cuisine.
In Chau Kim commune, tourists can experience unique community tourism at Co Muong village, weaving cloth, spinning silk, working alongside locals, and participating in activities such as bamboo dancing, furrow carving, or enjoying traditional rice wine. Visitors can also visit Nhat Minh Farmstay at the top of Bu Chong Cha slope in Chau Thon commune. This farm combines accommodation with outdoor spaces, an artificial lake, flower gardens, and is surrounded by natural forests, ancient trees, and lush green lawns, likened to a miniature Da Lat in western Nghe An.
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After exploring the above points, from the district center, visitors can travel 7km along National Highway 48, turning left to reach Sao Va Waterfall, over 20m high, cascading into a clear blue lake, surrounded by pristine forests with rich vegetation. Afterwards, visitors can continue to explore Le Gia Trang experience area in Na Chang village, Tien Phong commune, where there are bathing streams, fishing, unique cuisine, and attractive check-in spots. Next, they can visit the ancient Thai village in Hua Muong village, Hanh Dich commune, where 100% of the inhabitants are ethnic Thai people.
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After experiencing life with the locals in the ancient Thai village, the next day visitors can continue their journey to explore the Seven-Tier Waterfall complex, starting from the end of Hua Muong village, stretching about 15km with 7 large waterfalls and dozens of smaller ones. Each tier cascades down from a height of tens of meters, creating wide bathing areas spanning tens of square meters. Visitors can immerse themselves in the clear, cool water and be surrounded by the majestic, unspoiled primeval forest.
Within the three core zones of the Western Nghe An World Biosphere Reserve, the Pu Hoat Nature Reserve, spanning over 85,000 hectares, is located across nine communes in Que Phong district. Here, visitors can explore centuries-old primeval forests, admire pristine landscapes with rare flora and fauna. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to participate in adventurous activities such as climbing the 2,400m-high Pu Hoat mountain and visiting the giant cluster of hornbeam and oil palm trees, recognized as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree cluster in 2016.
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From the pristine forests, visitors can join a tour exploring the Hua Na hydroelectric reservoir, stretching across the two communes of Dong Van and Thong Thu. Here, visitors can not only admire the stunning scenery by boat on the lake, which is more than 21km wide.2Furthermore, you can also go fishing, explore the islets formed from the process of flooding…
After four years of implementing the project on developing ecotourism and community-based tourism associated with the preservation and promotion of ethnic cultural identity, Que Phong district has achieved significant results. In 2024, it is estimated that the district will attract over 13,000 visitors. Total revenue from tourism activities is estimated at 5-6 billion VND. The goal by 2030 is for the district to attract 15,000-20,000 domestic tourists per year, with estimated tourism revenue of 18-20 billion VND per year and creating jobs for 150 rural workers.
