CAO BẰNG – The northern province of Cao Bằng on May 29 officially opened a centenary nine-compartment ancient stilt house of a Tày family in Tục Ngã village, Đức Xuân commune of Thạch An district, to tourists.

The 400sq.m house is imbued in cultural characteristics of the Tày ethnic minority group. VNA/VNS File Photo

 According to Vice Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Tô Thị Trang, the house was built in 1899 initially with three compartments, and expanded to nine compartments in 1934. With a yin-yang tiled roof, wooden walls, and 100 wooden pillars, the 400sq.m house is imbued in cultural characteristics of the Tày ethnic minority group.

Turning the ancient house into a tourist destination is part of the province’s efforts to diversify its products in the sector, while encouraging locals to engage in the job and providing visitors with an opportunity to explore the local life.

It also aims to enhance public awareness of preserving heritage in association with promoting sustainable tourism, and increase income for locals.

Addressing the launching ceremony, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Trịnh Trường Huy asked relevant agencies to ensure all conditions for the house to serve tourists.

He called on travel firms to design tours that include the house, making it an attractive destination for visitors to Cao Bằng. VNA/VNS