The peaceful village in Mang Den suddenly attracts visitors thanks to its rice warehouses.

Kon Tu Ma village, in Mang Den commune, Quang Ngai province, nestles beside the gentle Dak S'Nghe river, surrounded by lush green fields and vast forests. This is the home of the simple, rustic but rich in identity, Xo Dang ethnic people, bearing the cultural imprint of the Central Highlands.

Not only attractive by the scenery and traditional features, Kon Tu Ma also impresses with dozens of "super small" stilt houses made of bamboo and wood, scattered from the fields, garden corners to the edge of the hill. These unique constructions both arouse curiosity and become unique check-in spots.

In fact, this is the rice granary of the Xo Dang ethnic people.

Recently, check-in photos with rice warehouses in Kon Tu Ma have caused a stir on social networks.
Photo: Minh Le

Since ancient times, people have lived mainly on rice as their main food source. Therefore, people believe that protecting the granary shows respect for the hard work and precious traditions of their ancestors.

The granaries were built like miniature stilt houses, discreet and sturdy to preserve rice for long periods of time, avoiding insects, animals or weather effects.

The rice granaries are important assets, respected and protected by villagers. Photo: Mang Den Tourism

These granaries are usually built far from houses to reduce the risk of fire and explosion. Although they look quite similar, there is no way to confuse them between families.

Not only a place to store food, the granary is also seen as a symbol of prosperity and solidarity in the community.

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Unique rice warehouses attract tourists to visit and check-in. Photo: Minh Le

According to the Center for Culture, Sports , Tourism and Communications of Mang Den commune, in Kon Tu Ma village there are currently more than 50 rice warehouses. The ideal time for tourists to visit the village is from May to November every year, when the climate is cool, the rivers and streams are green and fresh.

Mr. Minh Le, a tour guide at Mang Den, said that this village is one of the places in the Mang Den discovery tour itinerary that he often introduces to tourists. The majestic and peaceful beauty and rustic pace of life of Kon Tu Ma fascinates tourists.

Every morning or evening, the village is peaceful and poetic, with birds chirping and streams babbling.

The scenery at Kon Tu Ma makes visitors feel "healed", truly immersed in nature. Photo: Minh Le/ Kon Tu Ma Village

Coming to the village, visitors can join the Xo Dang people in wading through streams and catching fish with bamboo traps. This is both fun and helps them understand more about daily life and the love of nature that has been there for generations.

Visitors also have the opportunity to experience making handicrafts such as brocade weaving, knitting, cooking, or enjoy mountain cuisine with sticky rice, charcoal-grilled pork, stream fish, field snails, free-range chicken, cassava leaves and fresh wild vegetables.

The stream flows through the village. Photo: Ut Phuong

Kon Tu Ma villagers are developing homestays to welcome overnight tourists, developing sustainable tourism. Tourists can combine a visit to Kon Tu Ma village with Kon Tu Rang village, Kon Chenh village and Kon Tum hydroelectric reservoir.

Kon Tu Rang village is home to the famous suspension bridge, 292m long, an attractive photo backdrop for tourists when coming to Mang Den.

At first glance, this specialty looks like a crab, but its shell is green or yellow, its legs are short, and its color is bright yellow. Quang Ngai people often catch them to stir-fry with tamarind or make vermicelli with crab, when eaten it has a sweet, fragrant, and fatty taste.

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