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Dong Van Stone Plateau’s charm
Located over 1,000 meters above sea level, Dong Van Stone Plateau
is formed by narrow valleys alternating with rocky mountain ranges in the north
of Vietnam.
The plateau is a must-see destination for tourists in the northeastern province
of Ha Giang. The plateau was recognized by UNESCO in October 2010 as one of just
77 geological parks in the world and second in Southeast Asia after the Langkawi
Geological Park in Malaysia.
Over 80% of the surface is covered with limestone and it has a high
concentration of rocky peaks sitting over 2,000m above sea level.
The rock of Dong Van is said to contain fossils from 400 million-600 million
years ago.
The park spreads over the districts of Meo Vac, Dong Van, Yen Minh and Quan Ba,
on a total area of 2,300 square kilometers. At the center of the Rock Plateau is
Dong Van Town, located 150 kilometers from the center of Ha Giang Province.
The Vietnam Institute of Archaeology has collaborated with Ha Giang Provincial
Museum to carry out an excavation on Quan Ba and Yen Minh districts on Dong Van
Plateau and they have discovered many stone tools from the Son Vi Civilization,
dating back 10,000 to 30,000 years.
This is important evidence proving that prehistoric men resided on the rock
plateau. In October, the institute teamed up with the museum to excavate in Can
Ty Commune, Quan Ba District and found nearly 200 farming tools of prehistoric
men.
Therefore, the plateau is not only a fascinating landscape but also a real piece
of history with its historical relics providing plenty of material for research
and culture preservation enthusiasts.
From Noi Bai International Airport, those wishing to travel to Dong Van Stone
Plateau should head onto National Road No.2 to the north for 320 kilometers to
arrive at the very peaceful Ha Giang Town by the Mien River.
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