Untold story of an ancient village in the heart of Hanoi
Trich Sai Ancient Village in Tay Ho District, Hanoi is one of six ancient villages in the ancient Ke Buoi region, bearing precious memories of Thang Long Citadel’s glory days. The village not only stands out for the craftsmanship of Linh cloth – a type of silk favored by kings, but also for numerous relics of historical values. Centuries-old village The hundred-year-old Thien Nien Pagoda in Trich Sai Village. Photo: VNA Like many villages in the Ke Buoi region, Trich Sai lies on the alluvial plain along Thien Phu and To Lich rivers. Thanks to fertile deposits, the village’s history and culture have been built up over centuries and incredibly enriched. It is not clear when the village of Trich Sai appeared, but many documents show that this place has existed since the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1527). Therefore, it is now nearly 600 hundred years old. Trich Sai Village is located in a privileged location, next to the romantic West Lake. The people of Trich Sai always pro