"Crossing the waterfall" in Khe Kem to get a fish foot massage.
(Baonghean.vn) - At Khe Kem Waterfall (Con Cuong - Nghe An), tourists can enjoy swimming in the waterfall and also relax by soaking their feet in the cool water while hundreds of fish nibble at their feet like a massage.
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| The waterfall cascades from above, creating a white, frothy spray. Photo: Bá Hậu |
Upon reaching the waterfall, visitors can enjoy themselves by the stream, breathing in the cool air and fresh air of nature. Not far from the waterfall are smaller, shallower pools of water, perfect for swimming and bathing.
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| Tourists enjoy letting the fish nibble on their feet. Photo: Bá Hậu |
It's especially relaxing to let the fish nibble at your feet. These are small fish that live in waterfalls high in the mountains. They can withstand very strong currents, hence their pointed heads, long bodies, and slender frames. Their mouths are specially designed to firmly grip trees and rocks.
These fish feed on algae and plankton, but when they see tourists' footsteps, they gather together to nibble at them, much like a massage technique used in many places.
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| These are small fish that live in the wild and mainly feed on algae. Photo: Bá Hậu |
With this type of massage, visitors simply sit on rocks, dangle their feet in the water, and dozens of small fish nibble away at the dead skin cells around their feet. After the initial tickling sensation, there will be a feeling of comfort and relaxation throughout the body.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, a tourist from Hanoi, shared: “This is the first time I've experienced something like this, and it's truly amazing. The scenery is pristine and majestic, and what I liked most was having dozens of fish swimming around and nibbling at my feet as soon as I stepped into the water. It felt so relaxing.”
The fascinating Khe Kèm waterfall in western Nghe An province.
(Baonghean.vn) - Located about 25km from Con Cuong town, Khe Kem waterfall is considered a wonder of nature bestowed upon western Nghe An province.
Western tourists enjoy Khe Kèm waterfall.
(Baonghean.vn) - Located about 25 km from Con Cuong town, during the April 30th and May 1st holidays, Kem Waterfall welcomed a large number of tourists who came to visit and cool off, including quite a few tourists from as far away as Europe.
