“Ancient soul, old features, Tien Yen town” is the theme of Tien Yen Walking Street in Tien Yen District. Here, visitors can explore the cultures of ethnic groups in the Northeast and savor enticing cuisine.
Strolling Through Tien Yen Walking Street, Awash in Color
The old town of Tien Yen was established in the early 20th century, and its architecture features a blend of Chinese and French influences. Two-story tube houses, yin-yang terracotta tiled roofs, and limewashed brick walls with skylights can still be found here. Today, around 40 old houses remain preserved in Tien Yen, creating a distinctive, time-honored urban streetscape.
The entrance to the walking street. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
In 1963, when Hong Quang was merged to form Quang Ninh Province, this land still retained the cultural beauty of its ethnic groups. Therefore, Quang Ninh Province wanted to restore these valuable traditions, build a system of cultural institutions and cultural centers, and encourage residents to preserve the beauty of the old urban architecture…
Tien Yen Walking Street attracts visitors every weekend. Photo: qtv.
Traditional calligraphy. Photo: Tin tức Newspaper.
Bamboo dancing. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
In August 2017, Tien Yen District officially put Tien Yen Walking Street into operation. The walking street consists of 3 main areas: the folk culture area, the market street, and the food street. From 2017 to the present, the walking street has operated every Saturday and during holidays and Tet…
The walking street is awash in color at night. Photo: halongtourism.
Street food. Photo: Tin tức Newspaper.
An exhibition of traditional conical hats. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
At the walking street, numerous cultural and artistic activities recreate the cultural life of ethnic groups in the Northeast. Along the route, areas are also arranged for folk games such as ô ăn quan, stilt walking, bamboo dancing, jump rope, calligraphy, and sketching…
An artistic performance at the walking street. Photo: Quang Ninh Newspaper.
Playing tug-of-war. Photo: Xây Dựng Newspaper.
In particular, the food street of Tien Yen Walking Street features many stalls specializing in local OCOP products for visitors, as well as long-standing local delicacies such as Hong peanut candy, Tien Yen chicken, khâu nhục, bánh gật gù, and more…
Photo: Xây Dựng Newspaper.
Famous Tien Yen chicken. Photo: Thanh Niên Newspaper.
Since Tien Yen Walking Street began operating, the streets have come alive with artistic programs that attract large numbers of residents and visitors. The locality’s cultural heritage is now receiving attention for preservation and tourism.
A simulation of a scene in Da Nang. Photo: Thanh Niên Newspaper.
Upon entering the space of Tien Yen Walking Street, visitors may feel as though the entire town’s population has poured into the area to immerse themselves in folk melodies and street dances, become engrossed in folk games, and take souvenir photos.
Multicolored lanterns. Photo: Thanh Niên Newspaper.
“Ancient soul, old features, Tien Yen town” is the theme that the people of Tien Yen chose for the walking street, with the aim of preserving images of Tien Yen in the distant past. It also evokes the responsibility to safeguard its heritage, so that this small town can retain its tranquil, gentle, simple way of life, unlike anywhere else.
