The stunning ancient banyan trees of Quynh Beach
(Baonghean.vn) - "Bai Bang" is the colloquial name used by the people of Phu Lien village, Quynh Long commune (Quynh Luu district) for the cluster of ancient banyan trees located right next to the beach. These centuries-old banyan trees are protected and cared for by the local people, creating a cool green park in the summer and a fairytale-like atmosphere in the winter.
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| Phu Lien village, Quynh Long commune, is situated on the water's edge and has now become a fascinating seaside tourist destination in Quynh Luu district. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| The ancient banyan tree grove is considered by the people of Phu Lien village as a legacy left by their ancestors, a source of pride for many generations of locals. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| Although the Terminalia catappa trees shed their leaves in winter, viewed from above, their branches densely cover the courtyard of the Phu Lien village cultural center. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| During holidays and festivals, people hang flags on the banyan trees. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| Under the shade of a banyan tree, elderly people enjoy tea and engage in intellectual battles over a chessboard. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| These gnarled, centuries-old banyan trees provide shelter from storms for the residents of the seaside village. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| The mangrove beach has become a familiar and cherished place, associated with the memories of many generations of coastal residents. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| The banyan tree-lined beach transforms into a lush green park in summer and becomes as ancient and enchanting as a fairytale garden in winter. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
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| The mangrove forest in Phu Lien is protected and cared for by the local people, transforming it into a lush green park by the sea. Photo: Ho Nhat Thanh |
