The project to restore Hoang A Tuong mansion, a unique and valuable architectural work of the Tay land, was officially completed on November 30, 2024. After a process of continuous efforts, the mansion has put on a new, splendid coat.
The pure white color covers the entire mansion, creating an elegant and luxurious space. The base of the wall is decorated with a warm gray-green color, reminiscent of the colors of the Northwest mountains and forests. The delicate motifs and patterns stand out on the red brick wall, like paintings telling stories of a golden age.
The luxury of the building represents the golden age of the father and son of the local tyrants Hoang Yen Tchao and Hoang A Tuong, but also reflects the difficult and painful life of the people in the border region in the first half of the 20th century.
The unique architecture of Hoang A Tuong mansion is a harmonious combination of classical French style and traditional Tay architecture. Through the restoration process, the architects have skillfully preserved and honored these characteristics, creating a unique and one-of-a-kind architectural work.
The project has a total investment of 11.9 billion VND, of which the construction cost is 9.3 billion VND, including the following items: Renovation of the main house; construction of toilets; construction of gardens, fences and auxiliary items. The renovation and repair work is undertaken by a joint venture of Truong Son One Member Co., Ltd. and Lao Cai Construction Joint Stock Company. The implementation time is 365 days.
For the main house, dismantle the entire roof with yin-yang tiles; repair the ridge, retaining wall, chimney; reinforce the connection positions of the trusses and purlins with the house walls; replace damaged wind beams with ironwood (20%); add ironwood on the existing wind beams; re-roof the entire roof, connect the tiles to the wooden structure supporting the roof with stainless steel screws.....
The building's deterioration requires repair and reconstruction to preserve its "historical witness".
For the exterior walls, chisel out the plaster layer on areas that are leaking, moldy, and mossy, clean and re-plaster 70% of the area; areas with damaged decorative motifs are backed up for restoration; use non-shrink mortar to treat cracks and joints between blocks of the house.
In the center of the white plateau of Bac Ha (Bac Ha district, Lao Cai province), Hoang A Tuong mansion (also known as King Meo in Lao Cai) is located on a solid land "leaning on the mountain and stepping on the water". Behind is Co Tien mountain, in front is a stream, on the left and right are high and rugged mountain ranges.
New look of King Meo's mansion
Hoang A Tuong Palace was built in 1914 and completed in 1921 with Asian-European architecture on an area of over 4,000 square meters. In 1999, the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) decided to recognize Hoang A Tuong ancient palace as a national monument. This is also an attractive tourist destination for visitors to visit and travel to Bac Ha stone plateau.
Hoang A Tuong Palace is not only a unique architectural work but also a historical witness, marking the ups and downs of a noble family. The restoration of the palace not only helps preserve a valuable cultural heritage but also contributes to promoting the tourism value of Bac Ha land.
