200-year old village in Hanoi

(VOV) – Ancient Nom village in Van Lam district, northern Hung Yen province, about 30km from the capital city, remains intact with its natural beauty of a traditional village.

In the centre of the village, there is a beautiful architectural complex of a communal house, an ancient well and a century-old banyan tree – typical features of a traditional village in the north.

In the centre of the village, there is a beautiful architectural complex of a communal house, an ancient well and a century-old banyan tree – typical features of a traditional village in the north.

The arched village gate with sophisticatedly carved pillars was built more than 200 years ago.

The arched village gate with sophisticatedly carved pillars was built more than 200 years ago.

A 200-year old house

A 200-year old house

Red brick tiled paths and ancient house’s gate

Red brick tiled paths and ancient house’s gate

Simple rural lifestyle is retained and hardly affected by the rapid urbanisation process

Simple rural lifestyle is retained and hardly affected by the rapid urbanisation process

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Nom bridge – a unique stone one in Hung Yen.

Nom bridge – a unique stone one in Hung Yen.

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Nom market day is held 12 times per month

Nom market day is held 12 times per month

Built in 1680, Nom pagoda has been restored several times and still keeps more than 100 terra-cotta statues.

Built in 1680, Nom pagoda has been restored several times and still keeps more than 100 terra-cotta statues.


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