Roofs of stilt houses covered with thick green moss at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level along the Tay Con Linh mountain range in Xa Phin hamlet, Phuong Tien commune, Vi Xuyen district create unique beauty in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.
Vietnam’s Chut ethnic group have a very small population, who live mainly in Bo Trach and Quang Trach districts in Quang Binh province, with some clans living there for more than 500 years.
Stilts have been used since ancient times to elevate buildings above ground level. This article will discuss their history, modern usage, and perspectives on the subject.