Diem Village (Quan Ho Ancestor Temple)

Diem Village, also known as Viem Xa or Lang Diem, is located in Hoa Long Ward, Bac Ninh City, Bac Ninh Province, about 35 km northeast of Hanoi. It is regarded as the ancestral home of Quan Ho folk songs, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The village centers on the Quan Ho Ancestor Temple (Den Cung - Den Vua Ba) and Ngoc Well, preserving traditional communal houses, ancient architecture and living folk music traditions.

Visitors can explore a traditional northern Vietnamese village with narrow alleys, communal houses, and the Quan Ho Ancestor Temple complex including Den Cung and the jade well (Gieng Ngoc). The setting is quiet and rural with temple courtyards, altars, and exhibition spaces related to Quan Ho history. Visitors can see architectural details, listen to Quan Ho folk song performances during festivals or by arrangement, and walk around the village to observe local life and heritage preservation activities.