Stone fence – unique architecture of the Mong

The stone fence is one of the unique architectural features of the Mong people living on Dong Van rocky plateau and Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province.

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Rock fence in Ca Ha village, Giang Chu Phin commune, Meo Vac district (Photo: VNA)
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The Mong fence their houses with stone walls. It takes them several months to collect stones of different sizes and shapes to build a fence without using any kind of cement. (Photo: VNA)
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Rock fence surrounds the earthen house of H’mong people in Lung Cam village, Sung La commune, Dong Van district. (Photo: VNA)
The Mong fence their houses with stone walls
The Mong fence their houses with stone walls (Photo: VNA)
Rock fence of Vu Mi Su’s family in Ca Ha village, Giang Chu Phin commune, Meo Vac district (Photo: VNA)

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