The sun “wakes up”, Chuon lagoon in Hue is immersed in a vast space with the brilliant colors of the new day. This promises to be a great experience for those who visit the ancient capital on this occasion.
The poetic scene when the sun begins to shine from the eastern horizon – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
About 12km from Hue city along National Highway 1A, Chuon lagoon (Cau Hai lagoon) belongs to Phu Vang district, Thua Thien Hue. This is a big part of the Tam Giang lagoon system, where visitors can experience the rich life of local people. At the same time, the Chuon lagoon is also the most beautiful place to watch the sunrise in Hue.
To catch the sunrise, visitors need to be here from 4am – 4:30am. The characteristic of the Chuon lagoon is the vastness of space, the flute barrier system (a form of aquaculture) divides the water surface into fields, dotted with a few small boats and fisherman’s huts.
When the sun has not yet risen, the whole lagoon area is engulfed in a misty mist. Gradually, the eastern horizon changed from pink purple to orange, then orange to a brilliant red as the sun rose completely.
When “the sun hasn’t woken up”, the whole Chuon lagoon is engulfed in magical light – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
Want to fully admire this wonderful moment and experience the early markets, visitors can ask to rent a boat to visit from the locals. Just roaming on the boat, touching the cool water in the morning, and enjoying the first moment of the day will be a great experience for those who love to explore.
As a tourist destination that still retains the serenity of the suburbs of Hue, Chuon lagoon has enough food and accommodation services. Famous dishes that visitors can choose to enjoy here such as orca cakes, grilled tiger shrimp, fried octopus with chili …
Especially, visitors can enjoy these delicacies right on the boat, or choose to visit the poetic restaurants set up in the middle of the lagoon.
Not only has a brilliant sunrise, Chuon lagoon is also a place to watch the sunset at the end of the day, so visitors can spend a full day exploring the interesting life of the people here.
When the sun rises, the sky gradually turns red-orange, combined with the light effect on the water, making any visitor come here to admire – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
Chuon lagoon is a brackish water lagoon with an area of about 100 hectares – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
Ornamental fish cake is a specialty of the Chuon lagoon. The way to prepare this dish is also not sophisticated, the whole orca fish is fried to a golden brown, before the fish is cooked, the processor continues to pour in the cake batter and continue to fry until the fish is golden brown – Photo: VISIT HUE
On Chuon lagoon, there are restaurants set up in the middle of the lagoon, creating a poetic frame. Visitors can both enjoy delicious food and enjoy the simple life here – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
The sun rises to form a sparkling light on the water surface of Chuon lagoon – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
Visitors to Chuon lagoon can rent a boat to visit and experience the life of local people – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
The unique feature of Chuon lagoon is the interlaced system of fish farming flutes – Photo: NGO HUY HOA
In Chuon village, children who are only a few years old have been familiarized with river life by their parents – Photo: VISIT HUE