(Dan Tri) - The Meo King's mansion covers an area of nearly 3,000 square meters, located in the middle of Sa Phin valley, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. The mansion is associated with the career of two Mong father and son, Vuong Chinh Duc and Vuong Chi Sinh.
The King Meo Vuong Chinh Duc Palace is located about 25km from the center of Dong Van. This palace began construction in early 1898 and was officially completed after nearly 10 years of construction in 1907.
Through many events of time and war, some materials in the mansion have been repaired and replaced, but this building still retains the original architecture of the citadel of the Qing Dynasty (China), combined with Mong patterns and French architecture.
The gate of the mansion is made of stone, surrounded by rows of hundreds of years old cypress trees, tall, straight, providing shade all year round.
In early spring, the mansion welcomes many domestic and foreign tourists to visit and take photos.
Ms. Yen, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: "This Vuong family house is really beautiful and unique. This is the first experience I and my group of friends had when coming to the rocky plateau. We will return to Ha Giang many more times to enjoy the majestic natural scenery here."
The main entrance to the mansion is curved with bat wings - a symbol of "happiness". The wooden gate is carved with many sophisticated patterns and motifs.
The palace has 3 main palaces: front, middle and back, with 64 large and small rooms, accommodating about 100 people.
Between the rows of 2-storey wooden houses is a large, light-filled courtyard.
Ms. Truong Ngoc Thuan, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said: "I must say this is the first time in my life that I have been to a place with such majestic mountains. When I arrived at the Meo King's Palace, I found it quite ancient, with a very unique style, unlike any other place I have ever visited."
The highlight of the mansion is the sculptures in parts of the house, bearing the mark of the Vuong family.
Many stone details of the mansion are elaborately and delicately carved, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.
Most of the furniture and items in the King Meo's mansion when he was alive are still preserved and well preserved to this day.
The palace has two bunkers for defense, a warehouse for storing assets, an armory, and the layout of the rooms is like a miniature citadel.
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