Dinh Vua Meo
Dinh Vua Meo
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Adventurer746013
53 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Interesting villa from an architectural and historical perspective. Stopped here during a cold and cloudy trip on the Ha Giang loop. Read about it ahead of time to put it in perspective. Our guide was disappointing and could have improved the experience if he were more knowledgeable about the site
Written 23 March 2024
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Leannie
Hanoi, Vietnam2,472 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
I guess I had a different picture in my mind when our guide said we would stop at the Palace! This place was on the simple side, you can wader round the different rooms and the gardens but their isn't too much to see. I guess without us having been with our guide we would not have found out about the places history as their are o signs in any language explaining the significance of the Palace.
Written 30 April 2023
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Hoa Vo
Ha Giang, Vietnam84 contributions
Dec 2019
We dropped by this place by chance but found it a beautiful simple house with lots of heritage value. Highly recommend for those who are into architecture and aboriginal culture, or simply beautiful things.
Written 17 January 2020
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yenlevn
Dong Hoi, Vietnam50 contributions
Oct 2015
I visited this Dinh after visiting Lung Cu Flag Tower, feel quite enough already. Before getting into the Dinh, I stayed outside for some Tam Giac Mach cake, a kind of food in the village. It was dry but soft and tasty. Then, I got into the Dinh and feel quite impressed at the beginning. This Dinh was built in 8 years and I totally understood why. It was so sophisticated in its time. The designer must be very thoughtful and careful. Although it is made of wood in maybe 90%, there are still some modern ideas such as heat-up system or separate rooms for cleanladies. I also learnt some facts from the Lord and his family. They are absolutely hi-class people, have their own standard of living and stick on it. How lucky they were . It was quite interesting too to see a polygamoug family. This place may be suitable for those who would like to learn about culture facts and tradition. However, all the furniture is lost, so there is not much to see but some pictures and basic furniture. The atmosphere is quite boring for some young visitors also, I guess.
Written 4 October 2015
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World9,907 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
...and opportunity to get off the motorcycle for a bit. I actually walked-
up to the place because I took about a 5 km walk here down the mountain from where my group stopped to take a break. I'm on the back of our guide's motorcycle. His name is Vay and he comes from Ha Giang. He is a member of the Dau ethnic minority which I found to be fascinating. Vay is a very nice guy and excellent driver, but he can be annoying at times. He evidently really wants to take good care of me, so he's always asking what I want, and what I need, and what I'm doing, and if he can help. Kind of feel smothered at times. That being said, he is an honest, hardworking young man with a wife and baby son at home, and I'm happy he's our guide. And Vay and the others pulled-up to this place as I was walking-up. It's a nice looking, old building to explore. It was the palace and home of the last Hmong king and there are some pictures of him and his family in some of the rooms. It has huge historical significance to the area and kind of is a must-see stop for all those doing motorcycle trips on the Ha Giang Loop. What else should I say? I think the government agency responsible should take better care and do more restoration of the place. It looks quite a bit tore-up and is very dusty to say the least. Maybe some people think this kind of adds to the charm and authenticity of a historical building like this, but I would rather see it restored to it's original magnificence. Yeah, I think that would be better especially for kids and future generations to enjoy and learn about. Anyway, Si must have liked it a lot. He got out of his drone and flew around the place for a while. Can't wait to see the videos he makes over this trip.
up to the place because I took about a 5 km walk here down the mountain from where my group stopped to take a break. I'm on the back of our guide's motorcycle. His name is Vay and he comes from Ha Giang. He is a member of the Dau ethnic minority which I found to be fascinating. Vay is a very nice guy and excellent driver, but he can be annoying at times. He evidently really wants to take good care of me, so he's always asking what I want, and what I need, and what I'm doing, and if he can help. Kind of feel smothered at times. That being said, he is an honest, hardworking young man with a wife and baby son at home, and I'm happy he's our guide. And Vay and the others pulled-up to this place as I was walking-up. It's a nice looking, old building to explore. It was the palace and home of the last Hmong king and there are some pictures of him and his family in some of the rooms. It has huge historical significance to the area and kind of is a must-see stop for all those doing motorcycle trips on the Ha Giang Loop. What else should I say? I think the government agency responsible should take better care and do more restoration of the place. It looks quite a bit tore-up and is very dusty to say the least. Maybe some people think this kind of adds to the charm and authenticity of a historical building like this, but I would rather see it restored to it's original magnificence. Yeah, I think that would be better especially for kids and future generations to enjoy and learn about. Anyway, Si must have liked it a lot. He got out of his drone and flew around the place for a while. Can't wait to see the videos he makes over this trip.
Written 21 June 2022
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Perry H
San Diego, CA1,794 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
A little bit of local history of a family and its rule over this region. This is thier palace and home for some generations. The building is a little musty and the rooms dark but very interesting.
Written 15 January 2020
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Thạch mã
Dong Van, Vietnam11 contributions
Oct 2019 • Business
Safety, quiet and friendly. We are welcome everyone, every group and always want to more and more good serving
Written 7 October 2019
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Kaytlyn H
5 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
It's a good stop over on the way. Beside beautiful scenery from Ha Giang to Dong Van Karst plateau but also know a little about Vietnam's history. Especially the communicate between Hmong's King and Vietnamese communist party.
Written 8 July 2019
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Unelma333
Karlsruhe, Germany1,268 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
It is worth a stop while traveling between Ha Giang and Dong Van, though I personally didn't find it as interesting as the surrounding landscape. The 'palace' was built roughly a century ago. (Well, it is certainly more modest than what most of us would consider a palace, but a very large building by local standards, especially at the time it was built.) The king's wealth originated from opium sales, which was one of the reasons he and his palace were well protected. It was interesting to see how he and his family, wives and children, lived here. The rooms are relatively modest, but one can see slight differences (the first wife had the largest and best-equipped room compared to the second and third one etc.). Also one can see the king's chambers and the one where opium and money were kept. The building is larger than it appears from outside. The architecture is interesting to see, but certainly not the most spectacular stop on the loop.
Written 13 May 2019
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hannostamm
Siem Reap, Cambodia922 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
I wouldn't travel out of my way to visit but as it is on the loop anyway, it is well worth a visit. The building itself is nice, it is a shame that the interior is pretty much devoid of any artefacts. Would be nice if the local tourist authorities would add some value.
Written 24 October 2018
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