Cha Lap - a favorite 'cooling off' spot for tourists in the 'fire pan' of Indochina
(Baonghean.vn) - Flowing through Thai Dooc Bua village, Tam Thai commune, Tuong Duong mountainous district, the clear, cool Cha Lap stream is a favorite destination for people inside and outside the region on hot days. Every weekend, hundreds of people come here to "cool off".
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From the center of Tuong Duong district, follow National Highway 7A down to Tam Thai commune about 10 km, then turn onto the road to the border of Tam Hop commune about 4-5 km to reach the bathing area in Dooc Bua village, Tam Thai commune. Cha Lap stream originates from the border of Laos, flows into Tam Hop commune, through Dooc Bua village, Tam Thai commune and then flows into Ca river. Cha Lap stream is always clear, gentle, cool, on hot days this place becomes an ideal destination for tourists who love to explore, tend to return to nature. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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What is special about this stream is that along both sides of the stream there are many green trees leaning over and spreading their branches to provide shade for visitors. The shade also helps the already clear water become even clearer. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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Understanding the needs of tourists, the local people have installed a bamboo bridge across the stream and hung swings on tree branches along the stream for tourists to sit and relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery here. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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To ensure the safety of children, businesses have arranged adequate swimming buoys. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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The natural scenery is very beautiful, so this is also a favorite photography destination for many tourists in the area. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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After soaking in the clear blue water, visitors will enjoy dishes imbued with the cultural identity of the Thai people such as: grilled fish, grilled chicken, grilled meat, bamboo-tube rice, mooc... Photo: Dinh Tuan |