Quynh Son Village

Quynh Son Village is a traditional Tay ethnic community tourism village located in Quynh Son Commune, Bac Son District, Lang Son Province, northern Vietnam. Set in the flat Bac Son Valley surrounded by limestone karst mountains and rice fields, it is notable for its well-preserved cluster of nearly 400 traditional stilt houses with palm-leaf roofs. The village offers homestay experiences and insight into Tay culture, agriculture and architecture, and is a base for viewing the valley's seasonal rice landscapes.

Visitors can expect a rural valley village with rows of traditional Tay stilt houses built of wood with palm-leaf roofs, surrounded by flat rice paddies and limestone karst peaks. The village has paved lanes suitable for walking and cycling, homestays offering overnight stays and home-cooked meals, and open views of agricultural fields. Visitors can explore the village on foot or bicycle, observe daily farming life, see brocade weaving, and hike to nearby Na Lay Peak for panoramic views of the valley.

Quynh Son is a centuries-old Tay settlement known for preserving traditional stilt-house architecture with palm-leaf roofs and wooden structures. The village has maintained its layout and building techniques over generations and has been developed as a community-based tourism model to conserve heritage while supporting local livelihoods.

The village is a center of Tay ethnic culture, showcasing traditional stilt houses, brocade weaving, folk songs, festivals and wet-rice agricultural practices. Homestays allow visitors to experience Tay hospitality, cuisine and daily life, contributing to preservation of intangible cultural heritage in Bac Son Valley.