Irresistible stops in Vietnam's largest district
(Baonghean.vn) - The largest district in Vietnam - Tuong Duong (Nghe An) with 2,812 km², possesses many beautiful landscapes. In addition to the Sang Le forest considered the most beautiful in Nghe An, there are also amazing caves, the largest hydroelectric lake in the North Central region and is home to the O Du ethnic community, of which there are now only hundreds of people.
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170 km from the center of Nghe An province is the Tuong Duong cassia forest (Quang Thinh village, Tam Dinh commune). This is considered the gateway and also the first scenic spot that tourists can explore when coming to this largest district in the country. The forest is more than 70 hectares wide, almost entirely cassia trees hundreds of years old and towering. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Right next to the cajuput forest is a large cave with a system of sparkling stalactites in many unique shapes. This cave is called Bat Cave (in Tam Bong village, Tam Quang commune). Although it is still quite unfamiliar to many people, visitors will have a more meaningful trip if they can witness its wonderful beauty with their own eyes. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Less than 5km from Sang Le forest is Khe Co stream (in Quang Phuc village, Tam Dinh commune). Although it does not have a waterfall as high as many other tourist attractions, it is one of the ideal cooling areas for a hot summer. At the stream, there are a variety of cool bathing spots suitable for all ages. Recently, with local investment, Khe Co has gradually become a tourist destination with many reasonable dining services, creating more attraction for visitors coming here. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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A must-see destination in the mountainous district of Tuong Duong is the legendary river junction (in Cua Rao 2 village, Xa Luong commune). This is where the Nam Non and Nam Mo rivers converge to form the Ca River (Lam River). This place is not only a historical site, but also has beautiful scenery that fascinates tourists. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Located at the confluence of three rivers is Van - Cua Rao Temple, considered the most sacred temple in the Western region of Nghe An. Every year, in January, the local government organizes a temple festival. On those days, people from all over the country flock to participate in large numbers. In 2018, many contents of the festival have been changed, promising many surprises for visitors to this festival. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Not far from Van Temple is the Tuong Palace Gate. The gate has been around for hundreds of years and is still preserved. The unique thing is not only the old gate with its mossy appearance but also the thousands of roots of an ancient banyan tree covering and enclosing it. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Ban Ve Hydroelectric Lake, 25 km from the center of Tuong Duong district, is the largest hydroelectric lake in the North Central region. In recent years, Ban Ve Lake has also become a scenic spot in the Western region of Nghe An. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Tuong Duong is also the hometown of the O Du community - one of the smallest ethnic groups in the country and only resides in Tuong Duong. The place where the O Du people live most is Vang Mon village in Nga My commune. This community still maintains the custom of celebrating the first thunder of the new year. In the photo is an O Du woman cooking dinner in her kitchen. Photo: Ho Phuong |