Best-kept secret comes alive

Colours of ethnicity: With more accessible transport, the Dao people in the commune are able to earn income from afforestation and community-based tourism. — Vietnam News/ANN

NestLing on the mountainous, remote district of Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh, Ky Thuong Commune is a little-known tourist gem of the famed coastal city.

The commune has a population of about 800, over 98% of them are Dao ethnics. Its unique location enables them to preserve their authentic culture and almost intact natural landscape.