Attractive destinations in Quy Chau

(Baonghean) - Quy Chau is a mountainous district with many caves, hills, scenic spots, historical relics, and valuable forest products… Visiting Quy Chau, tourists will experience a cultural space rich in the unique identity of the Thai ethnic group in western Nghe An province…

Hang Bua (Quy Chau). Photo: Sy Minh

ButHang BuaHang Bua is a historical and scenic site with a long history, closely associated with the formation of the Thai ethnic group's village in Chieng Ngam. It preserves unique cultural values ​​of the Thai people. The annual Hang Bua Festival is organized on a grand scale and features many new elements. The festival aims to preserve cultural and humanistic values, folk songs, folk music, folk dances, and traditional folk games. Simultaneously, modern sports have been incorporated, creating a distinctive Hang Bua Festival. In recent years, the Hang Bua Festival has continued to flourish with many new features in its organization, providing opportunities for people to participate and create cultural experiences, meeting the spiritual needs of both locals and tourists from near and far.

The exhibition area showcasing traditional musical instruments of ethnic groups at the Museum of Ethnic Cultures in Quy Chau District. Photo: Thanh Duy

- Museum of Ethnic Cultures of Quy Chau DistrictIt is one of the cultural heritage sites and artistic works of Quy Chau district in particular and the ethnic minorities in the Northwest region of Nghe An province in general. Here, 493 artifacts are preserved, reflecting the unique cultural identity and the formation and development of the ethnic minorities. Currently, the museum has been upgraded and renovated, becoming an attractive tourist destination that draws thousands of domestic and international visitors for sightseeing, scientific research, and traditional education for future generations.

- Tham Om Cave is located in Chau Thuan commune.Quy Chau district is home to one of the most important archaeological sites in Vietnam, the first place where fossilized teeth of ape-like humans were discovered, along with tools. Currently, Tham Om is a very beautiful scenic spot, attracting many domestic and international tourists and researchers every year. The cave is dry, well-ventilated, and airy. The deeper you go, the wider the cave becomes, dividing into many branches and passages, creating an attractive labyrinth. The cave ceiling is covered with countless stalactites, surrounded by layers of red and yellow sediment, creating a majestic and mystical beauty. Deep inside, there are many underground and open streams flowing through, creating smooth, flat sandy areas. Tham Om is not cold at all, but warm with human presence; many young men and women in the area have used this place as a meeting place, a place to express their love, and to make vows of marriage and build a happy life together.

Weaving brocade in Hoa Tien village, Chau Tien commune (Quy Chau). Photo: Dang Cuong

ButHoa Tien ancient Thai village belongs to Chau Tien commune.Hoa Tien village is considered the cradle of brocade weaving and embroidery for the Thai ethnic group in Quy Chau district. To produce a high-quality brocade product with beautiful designs, many different steps are required. All steps are done manually, demanding meticulousness and skill from the women. The brocade products of Hoa Tien village are very diverse, ranging from brocade fabrics, clothing, bedsheets, tablecloths to bags, wallets, ties, scarves, and headscarves, all showcasing subtle and unique cultural details. In particular, Hoa Tien brocade is dyed using materials from forest plants, resulting in natural colors unlike brocade from other regions. Therefore, Hoa Tien brocade is highly favored by tourists, especially international visitors.

Chau Tien waterwheel, Quy Chau. Photo: Tran To

- The complex of relics including the tomb, apple tree, and memorial stele of Commander Lang Van ThietLocated in Chau Hoi and Chau Nga communes: This is a cluster of historical relics commemorating our nation's resistance against foreign invaders, classified as a historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Over the years, this cluster has received investment for restoration and renovation, such as the expansion of the tomb of Commander Lang Van Thiet in Chau Nga commune. It is an attractive tourist destination and serves as a source of traditional education for all segments of the population, especially the younger generations.

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