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Tay Con Linh peak, standing 2,427 meters above sea level, has been called the roof of Vietnam’s northeast region. Xa Phin is located on the road to Tay Con Linh peak. (Photo:tienphong.vn)
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The years have covered the palm leaf roofs with moss. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)
The moss-covered palm leaf roofs give local houses a cool inviting look in the summer. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)
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Xa Phin village has 53 households. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)
Palm leaves are the traditional roofing material here. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)
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Local villagers join hands to build a new house. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)
The stilt houses of the Dao people in Xa Phin village require a staircase of 11 steps. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)
Visitors are captivated by the old Dao houses with their gardens of peaches and plums. (Photo:baodoanket.vn)

The breathtaking beauty of Xa Phin

(VOVWORLD) - Xa Phin is a village in Phuong Tien commune, Vi Xuyen district, 20 km from the center of Ha Giang city. It melts hearts with its unique ancient houses of the Dao ethnic people beside terraced fields.