"Ancient soul, old charm, Tien Yen town" is the theme of Tien Yen walking street in Tien Yen District. Coming here, visitors can explore the ethnic cultures of the Northeast region and enjoy enticing cuisine.
Strolling along the colorful Tien Yen walking street
The ancient town of Tien Yen was formed in the early 20th century, with architecture blending Chinese and French styles. Today, two-story tube houses with yin-yang terracotta roof tiles, lime-brick walls, and skylights still remain. Currently, Tien Yen preserves around 40 ancient houses, creating a distinct ancient urban highlight.
Entrance gate to the walking street. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
In 1963, when the Hong Quang area was merged to form Quang Ninh Province, this land still retained the rich cultural beauty of various ethnic groups. Therefore, Quang Ninh Province aimed to restore those precious traditions, establish a system of cultural institutions and cultural centers, and encourage residents to preserve the charm of ancient urban architecture…
Tien Yen walking street attracts visitors every weekend. Photo: qtv.
Traditional calligraphy. Photo: Tin Tuc Newspaper.
Bamboo dance. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
In August 2017, Tien Yen District officially opened Tien Yen walking street to the public. The walking street comprises 3 main zones: a folk culture zone, a market street zone, and a food street. Since 2017, the pedestrian street has operated every Saturday as well as during public holidays and Tet…
The walking street filled with vibrant colors at night. Photo: halongtourism.
Street food offerings. Photo: Tin Tuc Newspaper.
Exhibition of traditional conical hats. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
At the walking street, numerous cultural and artistic performances recreate the traditional lifestyle and customs of ethnic communities in the Northeast. Folk game corners are also set up along the street: mandarin square capturing (o an quan), stilt walking, bamboo dancing, rope skipping, calligraphy, portrait sketching…
Cultural performances along the walking street. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
Playing tug-of-war. Photo: Xay Dung Newspaper.
In particular, the food street of Tien Yen walking street features stalls offering local OCOP products to tourists along with long-standing local specialties such as pink peanut candy, Tien Yen chicken, khau nhuc (braised pork belly), and banh gat gu (nodding rice rolls)…
Photo: Xay Dung Newspaper.
The renowned Tien Yen chicken. Photo: Thanh Nien Newspaper.
Since Tien Yen walking street began operating, lively musical and artistic programs have enlivened the streets, drawing large crowds of locals and tourists. Local cultural heritage is now actively conserved and harnessed for tourism development.
A miniature scene resembling Da Nang. Photo: Thanh Nien Newspaper.
Stepping into the atmosphere of Tien Yen walking street, visitors feel as though the entire town's residents have flocked here to immerse themselves in folk songs, street dances, engaging folk games, and taking souvenir photographs.
Colorful lanterns. Photo: Thanh Nien Newspaper.
"Ancient soul, old charm, Tien Yen town" is the theme chosen by the people of Tien Yen for the walking street to preserve the memory of an old Tien Yen, thereby inspiring a sense of responsibility to safeguard this heritage so that the small town retains its tranquil, gentle, and unpretentious way of life unlike any other place.
