Thung May Lake - an impressive highlight in the mountainous town of Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - Once called Tung Khoong, Thung Song, Thung May Lake is closely associated with the formation and development process of the mountainous district of Quy Hop. This is also one of the favorite check-in spots for young people and people in this mountainous district.
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Thung May Lake can be called the "heart" of Quy Hop town, Quy Hop district (Nghe An). This is considered an interesting check-in spot when visiting this mountainous locality. Photo: Nguyen Dao |
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Thung May Lake has an area of about 13 hectares, the landscape is fresh and beautiful like a watercolor painting in the forest of Quy Hop. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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With its special location, the lake plays a role in helping this mountainous urban area prevent floods and inundation and is considered the "lungs" that regulate the air for Quy Hop town. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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It can be said that Thung May Lake is a witness to the formation and overcoming of difficulties of Quy Hop district. According to the memories of those who went up the mountain to establish the village in the early 1960s, the lake was initially called Tung Khoong, the name of the land and Thung Song. Later, the name Thung May was chosen. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |
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In many local events, Thung May Lake becomes one of the highlights. Photo: Huu Vi |
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The lake area is often crowded in the afternoons or at night. The landscape is also cared for by the government as the local appearance. Photo: Huu Vi |
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These days, Thung May Lake is even more bustling with activities leading up to the 60th anniversary of Quy Hop district's establishment. Photo: Thu Huong |
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At night, Thung May Lake also attracts many people to stroll, enjoy green tea, and relax after a day of studying and working. Photo: Huu Vi |
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The lake surface appears magical in the quiet night. Photo: Dinh Tuyen |