Loc Yen village, in the central province of Quang Nam, is made attractive by its old houses and stone alleys.

Approaching the village, visitors will be treated to a place that looks like it could be from a fairytale, with narrow and winding roads, green fields and ancient houses.

This little village has more than 10 houses that are 200 years old or older. The uniquely designed houses, particular to Quang Nam Province, are made with jackwood. They usually have three rooms and two lean-tos. The backs of houses abut the mountain behind, leaning against it. The fronts face a deep stone valley. Such spectacular views make these modest houses seem like villas.

Nguyen Thi Kim Suong, a member of the fifth generation of her family living in the same house, one of the oldest in the town, said that even though the village does not appear in popular tourist guidebooks or maps, they sometimes welcome tourists, including foreign ones.

The village has a peaceful beauty

Stone alleys lead to old houses

Alleys are long and winding

Green spaces

Flowers

Mossy stone wall

Sunlit alley

Nguyen Dinh Hoan’s house is among the oldest in the village

Built against a mountain

Stone courtyard

Small garden compliments the house

Village road looks like a mountain path

Tall stone wall in front of an old house

Peaceful countryside atmosphere