Dong Van Karst Plateau Global Geopark: A must-visit destination
Tuesday, 27/02/2018 16:41 (GMT+7)
The Dong Van Karst Plateau is situated at 1,000-1,600 metres above sea level, on an area of nearly 2,356 square kilometers, spreading into the districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Meo Vac and Dong Van in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.
This is one of special karst regions of the country, containing outstanding marks on the history of earth’s crust. Having developed through hundreds of millions of years, the Dong Van Karst Plateau has been recognized as a Global Geopark.
Ancient houses besides stone fences are typical characteristics of Dong Van Plateau.
The Lung Cu flag tower on Dong Van Plateau, the symbol of national sovereignty.
Local residents’ normal lives
Dong Van Market where goods are traded
Residents save water for daily life.
The beauty created by buckwheat flower fields on the way to Lung Cu district.
Children go to school on roads lined with stone walls.
The green vitality among stones
BTA (Photos: baotintuc.vn)
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