Hoang Yen Chao Castle is a unique architectural construction combining Eastern style and Western style. Hoang Yen Chao castle was built at the beginning of the 20 century (between 1914 and 1921). Its owner was Hoang Yen Chao of Tay origin. In a distance, the white castle jutting out from the valley looks imposing and majestic.
Hoang Yen Chao castle information:
Hoang Yen Chao Castle is located in Na Hoi Tho Hamlet, Bac Ha Dist, 300m away from Bac Ha market. It is a unique construction work, which harmonizes the oriental and Western architectural styles. The castle was built at the beginning of the 20 century (between 1914 and 1921). Its owner was Hoang Yen Chao of Tay origin. He was the father of Hoang A Tuong, a tribal mandarin under the domination of the French colonialists.
Hoang Yen Chao Castle is located in Na Hoi Tho Hamlet, Bac Ha Dist, 300m away from Bac Ha market. It is a unique construction work, which harmonizes the oriental and Western architectural styles. The castle was built at the beginning of the 20 century (between 1914 and 1921). Its owner was Hoang Yen Chao of Tay origin. He was the father of Hoang A Tuong, a tribal mandarin under the domination of the French colonialists.
The castle covers an area of 4,000 sqm in which the main building occupies 420 sqm. In front of its arched doors are earthen banks. Occupying a pivotal position overlooking the Bac Ha valley. the castle serves both as the residence of Hoang Yen Chao, then Hoang A Tuong and as a fortress. Its network of walls, bunkers, and battlements were reinforced by a mortar mixed with sugar molasses. In a distance, the white castle jutting out from the valley looks imposing and majestic.
At present, this castle is put under a restoration scheme to better help tourists get insight into the changes of the local life
Location & History
Hoang Yen Chao Castle is a unique architectural construction combining Eastern style and Western style. Built in the 20th century, it belongs to Na Hoi Tho Village, Bac Ha district. Its proximity to Bac Ha Market (only 300m away) makes it increasingly popular in the recent years.
Hoang Yen Chao Castle is a unique architectural construction combining Eastern style and Western style. Built in the 20th century, it belongs to Na Hoi Tho Village, Bac Ha district. Its proximity to Bac Ha Market (only 300m away) makes it increasingly popular in the recent years.
Architecture
The castle was built as the resident of Hoang Yen Chao, and later, his son Hoang A Tuong. With two-floor architecture, it also functions as a fortress. The castle possesses a vital location that enables its residents to influence and control the whole Bac Ha valley. From afar, you can easily notice the white castle standing vividly against the blue sky and the green fields of Lao Cai.
The castle was built as the resident of Hoang Yen Chao, and later, his son Hoang A Tuong. With two-floor architecture, it also functions as a fortress. The castle possesses a vital location that enables its residents to influence and control the whole Bac Ha valley. From afar, you can easily notice the white castle standing vividly against the blue sky and the green fields of Lao Cai.
High fences, blockhouses and deep trenches, as well as invincible defending towers used to protect the castle from the enemies in the past. Unfortunately, time has swiped away those wonderful features. However, you can still see the system of dangerous strap full of spikes built around the castle (caution: they are real!). After strolling around the construction, make sure that you go inside and take a look at all the vestiges that survive the destructive flow of time!
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