Ve Nguon cultural tourism area is located on a 15,000 square meter land area in Ve Nguon eco-tourism area located at 8 Ngoc Ho, Huong Ho ward, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien Hue Province. If traveling by river, tourists will be able to visit scenic spots on both banks of the Perfume River such as Hieu Lang, Thieu Tri Tomb (Xuong Lang), Temple of Literature, and Vo Mieu. By road, it is only about 5km from Linh Mu Pagoda. Coming here, visitors will feel the true meaning of the word “Return to the Source” that this cultural area is named after

In the lush green of Hue’s countryside, the Back to Source Cultural Area is an architectural garden that includes the ancient village style of the Katu people and the architecture of the ancient Vietnamese people in the Central region. Entering the cultural area, visitors will see a gate with the image of a gourd, symbolizing the universe – life – gratitude.

Next, visitors will witness the Cotu sacrificial column and the Guol house. The Cotu sacrificial column is the religious center of each village. Originally, the Guol house was a man’s house, reserved for men in a village and was the face and pride of the Katu people.

Photo: Guol house and sacrificial column – the religious center of the Cotu people.

Photo: Guol house  is roofed with forest leaves such as bamboo leaves, bamboo leaves, rattan leaves…

Photo: Inside Guol’s house.

Photo:  Masks, people and animals such as deer… are carved in detail and skillfully.

Looking to the right of Guol’s house, you will see the Tomb house, the world of the deceased Cotu people. The tomb area is also beautifully decorated and sculpted. If you like to explore, it is also an aesthetic topic for visitors to freely research.

Photo: The Cotu Tomb House is sculpted with decorative patterns that represent the talents of the deceased while they were still alive.

On the right side of Guol House is a restaurant area serving traditional Hue-style dishes. You will enjoy rustic dishes in a peaceful, airy space with the green of the trees and the blue of the sky.

Photo: Ve Nguon Restaurant has a bold folk style, with an airy space, serving rustic dishes

If you look out from the second floor of the restaurant, you will see the swimming pool area with clear water mixed with the water flowing from the Ve Nguon waterfall, giving you an unforgettable experience.

Photo: The restaurant’s swimming pool area where many outdoor events are held

Photo: Back to Source Waterfall – symbol of Back to Source Cultural Village

Moving deeper into the house is an architectural complex of the Vietnamese people in the ancient Central Delta. The highlight is Hong Ngoc village communal house where the 18 Hung Kings are worshiped and the statue of Guanyin Buddha.

Photo: Hong Ngoc Temple was started construction in 2011 – a place to worship King Hung and Avalokiteshvara.

The architectural complexes of Ruong houses with Dai Quan, Trung Quan and Thuong Dan houses are surrounded by many types of green trees and fruit trees typical of Hue such as Thanh Tra, Jackfruit, Guava, Mang Sour… The architectural style of Ruong house With fences, garden grounds, front garden and back garden areas, it provides a quiet space, in harmony with nature.

Photo: The path to the communal houses is surrounded by rows of green trees

Photo: The inside of Ruong’s house is arranged according to ancient royal regulations.

Photo:  Hue Garden House

Behind the Garden is Thuy Ta House, with unique architecture located independently on a quiet lake, where you can rest and enjoy after a long tour.

Photo: Thuy Ta House, a relaxing resting place for Kings and ancient mandarins

Back to Source Cultural Area is a convergence of traditional beauties, a place to display, perform and preserve cultural values. Coming here you can relax, immerse yourself in nature, forget the chaos of modern life.

Currently, the Ve Nguon Cultural Area has opened to welcome visitors after a period of upgrading with attractive services: photo tours, event organization, party booking, souvenirs… Every year, the Ve Nguon Cultural Area will Organize performance activities and programs on the occasion of Lunar New Year, Hung King’s death anniversary, International Women’s Day, International Children’s Day, Mid-Autumn Festival… with the participation of artisans and other communities together.