An ancient village in Quang Nam - a fairyland

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(QNO) - Loc Yen is an ancient village in Quang Nam province. It was founded between the 15th and 16th centuries on a hill in Tien Phuoc district and is considered a fairyland.

Loc Yen village owns a lot of beauties, including its natural landscapes, cool climate, and especially stone alleys which become very impressive to visitors.
Loc Yen village owns a lot of beauties, including its natural landscapes, cool climate, and especially stone alleys which become very impressive to visitors. Photo: quangnam247.com
The village covers an area of 279 hectares, including ancient houses, stone alleys, fruit gardens, and paddy fields. Moreover, cultural values of the village have been well-preserved till now.
The village covers an area of 279 hectares, including ancient houses, stone alleys, fruit gardens, and paddy fields. Moreover, cultural values of the village have been well-preserved till now. Photo: quangnam247.com
Most of the houses in the village are leaning their back against the hill and facing paddy fields. In particular, Loc Yen village is located in a valley where there are rivers and springs, so it is always cool, peaceful and fresh.
Most of the houses in the village are leaning their back against the hill and facing paddy fields. In particular, Loc Yen village is located in a valley where there are rivers and springs, so it is always cool, peaceful and fresh. Photo: quangnam247.com
The stone alleys and fences in Loc Yen village make it unique. They help prevent erosion, and at the same time, become a good solution to the boundary problems between the households.
The stone alleys and fences in Loc Yen village make it unique. They help prevent erosion, and at the same time, become a good solution to the boundary problems between the households. Photo: quangnam247.com
Going to Loc Yen, visitors are able to enjoy the beauties of Vietnam minimized in this ancient village, such as terraced fields of the Northwest mountains, ancient villages of the North, rivers and streams of the Central, and fruit gardens of the South.
Going to Loc Yen, visitors are able to enjoy the beauties of Vietnam minimized in this ancient village, such as terraced fields of the Northwest mountains, ancient villages of the North, rivers and streams of the Central, and fruit gardens of the South. Photo: quangnam247.com
In Loc Yen village, there are many ancient houses, including the 150-year-old ones. They are attractive and impressive to visitors  thanks to the ancient Vietnamese structures and architectures.
In Loc Yen village, there are many ancient houses, including the 150-year-old ones. They are attractive and impressive to visitors thanks to the ancient Vietnamese structures and architectures. In photo: A stream in Loc Yen. Photo: quangnam247.com
These ancient houses are surrounded by fruit gardens, so the houses are always cool and poetic.  The green of the fruit gardens also contributes to making the village more beautiful and peaceful. Besides, they bring livelihood to the villagers.
These ancient houses are surrounded by fruit gardens, so the houses are always cool and poetic. The green of the fruit gardens also contributes to making the village more beautiful and peaceful. Besides, they bring livelihood to the villagers. Photo: quangnam247.com
More and more visitors go to Loc Yen ancient village to enjoy its unique beauty and enjoy local specialities, such as fruit, tea, and pepper among others.
More and more visitors go to Loc Yen ancient village to enjoy its unique beauty and enjoy local specialities, such as fruit, tea, and pepper among others. Photo: quangnam247.com
Loc Yen ancient village was recognised as a national heritage in September 2019. This has become a chance for the village to develop its tourism. Reportedly, the village receives a lot of visitors every year.
Loc Yen ancient village was recognised as a national heritage in September 2019. This has become a chance for the village to develop its tourism. Reportedly, the village receives a lot of visitors every year. Photo: quangnam247.com

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The 2nd Loc Yen Village Festival

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(QNO) - The 2nd Loc Yen Village Festival was opened in Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam province on March 24.

Loc Yen ancient village responds to the closing of the National Tourism Year 2022

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(QNO) - A lot of activities will take place in Loc Yen ancient village (Tien Phuoc district, Quang Nam province) on December 20 - 21 in response to the closing ceremony of the Vietnam National Tourism Year- Quang Nam 2022.