Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

5.030.000₫

Introduction

"Common home" of 54 ethnic groups beside Dong Mo Lake

About 40 km west of central Hanoi, beside the poetic Dong Mo Lake, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is where visitors can go from a Northwest village to a Central Highlands village, from a Cham tower to a Khmer pagoda in just one day. Known as the "common home" of 54 brotherly ethnic groups, this place vividly recreates the architecture, customs and cultural life of Vietnam's ethnic communities.

The project was approved by the Prime Minister under Decision No. 667/QD-TTg dated August 21, 1997, and is managed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. With a total area of 1,544 ha, the Village includes many functional areas: the ethnic village area, the cultural and entertainment center area, the world cultural heritage area and the park area associated with Dong Mo Lake. The ethnic village area covers nearly 200 ha and officially welcomed visitors from September 19, 2010.

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01Don't miss

Attend Vietnam Ethnic Culture Day (April 19), an occasion when hundreds of artisans and village elders from all over the country gather at the Village.
Visit the Khmer pagoda and Cham tower , two structures bearing strong marks of Southern culture.
Watch ethnic people weave brocade and buy handmade products as gifts.
Try bamboo dancing and folk games with people of various ethnic groups.
Enjoy highland cuisine such as grilled chicken, smoked buffalo meat, and dishes of the Muong people.

02Ethnic village area – A journey across all regions of the country

This is the central area of the Village, where traditional houses are rebuilt according to the distinctive architecture of each ethnic group. Visitors can stop at Tay, Thai, Muong and Dao villages in the northern mountains, then continue to Ede, Ba Na and Co Tu villages of the Truong Son – Central Highlands region.

Traditional stilt houses recreate the living space of highland people. Photo: collected

03Ethnic people – The soul of the Village

What gives the Village its vitality is its people. More than 100 people from 16 ethnic groups from 11 localities regularly operate here. They recreate daily life, customs, rituals, traditional crafts, folk songs, folk dances, cuisine and folk games.

Patterns on traditional costumes and utensils create the unique imprint of each community. Photo: collected

Khmer Pagoda and Cham Tower – Southern colors

Amid the midland region of Doai, the Khmer pagoda with brilliant curved roofs and the ancient Cham tower give visitors the feeling of being in the South Central Coast or the Mekong Delta. At the Khmer village, visitors can learn about Robam dance art, interact with monks, and experience the traditional costumes and crafts of the Khmer people.

Unique Khmer architecture amid Dong Mo. Photo: collected

04Have a meal with highland flavors

The lakeside food area has dishes such as honey-grilled chicken, local pork, stream fish, along with some dishes made from distinctive ingredients such as ant eggs and wild bee. If you order in advance, you can have a meal prepared by Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao or Nung people themselves. Before leaving, try renting a Mong, Muong, Thai, Ta Oi, Ede or Khmer costume to keep a different souvenir with scenic photos.

The colors of sticky rice and local specialties create the bustling atmosphere of the market. Photo: collected

05Festivals and themed programs

Every year, the Village hosts Vietnam Ethnic Culture Day (April 19), gathering more than 300 artisans, village elders, and village heads from 54 ethnic groups. In addition, the Village has themed programs every month. In August 2026, the program exploring Southern Khmer culture recreated the Thắk côn festival along with performances of đờn ca tài tử, Sa dăm drums, and Rom vông dance. Visitors should come on weekends and holidays for the fullest experience.

The biggest festival of the year, when the cultural colors of 54 ethnic groups converge. Photo: collected

At Dong Mo, you don’t just “see” the 54 ethnic groups through their houses. Listen to a Then melody, stand under the roof of a rông house, try a dish, and talk with the people keeping the craft alive—that is how a trip becomes a vivid slice of Vietnam.

Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

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