Tien Yen is a mountainous district located between Ha Long and Mong Cai, Quang Ninh. With a location adjacent to Binh Lieu district to the Northeast, Dinh Lap district to the North, and Binh Lieu district to the Northeast, Tien Yen is about 10km from Van Don. With a convenient location, visitors can easily move to other famous attractions when traveling to Quang Ninh.

Pac Sui Waterfall

Located in Yen Than commune, Pac Sui waterfall has been the most popular tourist attraction in the Tien Yen district. Currently, visitors can reach the waterfall by walking on the 2 stone-step roads, one on the left and the other on the right, with a length of over 300m and a width of 1.5m on each side. There are also three-24 meter dome-shaped bridges which are painted in vermilion.

Located in Yen Than commune, Pac Sui waterfall has been the most popular tourist attraction in the Tien Yen district. Photo: VTCNews

Pac Sui Waterfall is famous not only because of its beautiful natural landscape but also because it is associated with a fairy tale about the chicken king in Dao ethnic culture. Visitors can cool off in the clear blue water and admire the beautiful landscape of the waterfall.

Hundreds of visitors come to the Pac Sui waterfall in summer, especially at weekends, to enjoy the cozy atmosphere. Visiting Pac Sui waterfall, visitors can enjoy Tien Yen grilled chicken and buy some bamboo shoots or forest honey bottles as gifts for their relatives.

Center for culture and sports of ethnic groups in the Northeast

The Center for Culture and Sports of Ethnic Minorities in the Northeast is one of the destinations not to be missed when traveling to Tien Yen, Quang Ninh. This center includes sports and cultural blocks, where visitors can experience the life of the San Chi, Kinh, Tay, and Dao ethnic groups.

The Center for Culture and Sports of Ethnic Minorities in the Northeast is one of the destinations not to be missed when traveling to Tien Yen, Quang Ninh. Photo: VTCNews

Here, visitors will admire the diverse and rich traditional cultures of these ethnic groups through activities such as cultural performances, traditional sports, and wood carving art.

Tien Yen Walking street

Having been launched in 2017, Tien Yen pedestrian streets provide visitors with an exceptional sense of being immersed in the indigenous culture of ethnic people in the northeastern area of Quang Ninh province.

Historically, the town of Tien Yen was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Photo: VTCNews

Historically, the town of Tien Yen was established at the beginning of the 20th century. There remain about 40 ancient houses and facilities showcasing a mixture of Chinese and French architecture.

To preserve and uphold cultural values, the first walking street opened in Tien Yen in August 2017 and has become an appealing attraction and excellent cultural product of the ethnic minority people in the locality. Operating every weekend and during holidays, the walking street includes 3 main areas: the folk culture region, a merchandising space, and a range of traditional cuisine stalls at Ly Thuong Kiet Road and Hoa Binh Road.

Visiting the walking street, locals and tourists will experience interesting folkgames such as stilt walking, bamboo dancing, skipping, pot breaking, and special art performances.

Tien Yen Old Town

Tien Yen Old Town with its ancient houses and historical sites has been a must-see attraction for tourists coming to Tien Yen District.

Visiting Tien Yien's old town, peaceful streets, and ancient houses built of stones and black bricks in the early 20th century have left a deep impression on tourists. Many houses in Tien Yen's old town have been upgraded through the ups and downs. However, they have kept the unique ancient architecture. There are nearly 40 ancient houses scattered on the streets of Thong Nhat, Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoa Binh, and Quang Trung.

Tien Yen Old Town with its ancient houses and historical sites has been a must-see attraction for tourists coming to Tien Yen District. Photo: VTCNews

The old town makes tourists feel curious about the diverse cross-architectural picture reflecting the interference of the Eastern and Western cultures. These are the French works such as churches, villas, military posts, hospitals, prisons, or the Chinese remaining houses, temples, and pagodas.

Although experiencing the ups and downs of history, many ancient buildings in the old town remain stable across time, creating a diversity of life and beliefs of the people here.

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