“Traveling” on the East Truong Son street in the “bee collecting honey” season

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In March, the golden sunshine passes through the rubber forests along the East Truong Son road, in the season of changing leaves, the buds are surprisingly beautiful. Exploring this road by car or motorbike is both enjoyable.

The Truong Son Dong or Dong Truong Son road project, which crosses Quang Nam province, starts from Ho Chi Minh Street in Thanh My town (Nam Giang district) to Tra Van commune (Nam Tra My district), 129 km long, just put into use. use in 2020.

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The starting point on Truong Son Dong street in Thanh My town, Nam Giang district.

The route goes through many villages of upland people of Nam Giang, Nong Son, Hiep Duc and Nam Tra My districts. This is also the historic route. The opening of Truong Son Dong Street brought a new life to the majority of ethnic minorities in disadvantaged areas and former revolutionary bases.

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Passing the territory of Nong Son district.

Walking on Truong Son Dong road more and more feel the majesty of the Truong Son range. Algae on Truong Son Dong road, every stage looks the most beautiful and beautiful forest in March this season, the forest trees change the leaves, in which the rubber forests are in season. The scenery is beautiful, the winding road is winding, it is quite an interesting check-in point for those who like to explore, the locals.

Along Truong Son Dong Road are the Thu Bon and Tranh Rivers, winding along the immense forests like silk, incredibly beautiful.

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Ban Co Bridge crosses Khe Dien hydropower reservoir.

Dong Truong Road is located on the eastern slope of the Truong Son mountain range. The route has a winding section, some places cut across the mountain branches of the Truong Son range, so the road is winding, running along the cliffs and deep pools.

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Khe Dien hydropower reservoir.

From a distance, the road is like a stretch of soft silk, standing out among the lush green colors of the mountains and forests. Unlike the roads in the plains, Truong Son Dong Street has curved bridges, curving along the curve of the road, looking strange.

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The road meanders through the rubber forests in bloom.

Walking on Truong Son Dong road more and more feel the grandeur of the Truong Son range. Mountains are rolling together, wild wild forests continue to stretch to the eye. Although we have been to the mountains many times, going through the forest and going through most of the mountainous districts of Quang Nam province, we feel the difference, wildness and challenges when walking on this road.

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The new location of the rubber forest this season is very beautiful, suitable for travelers who love to explore.

With many steep winding hills, the route is also a challenge for motorists or motorbike riders. When traveling to any place you like, visitors stop to take pictures, check-in to show off to friends.

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The charming landscape on the road.

Or visitors can stop to visit the ethnic minority villages living on both sides of the road, learn to explore the lives of indigenous people. Or stop by the cool green fruit and vegetable gardens along the alluvial grounds of Song Tranh and Thu Bon rivers.

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Tunnel on the route.

This March is the most beautiful season when exploring the East Truong Son street because of the light sun, golden yellow, cool climate. This is also the season when bees go to collect honey on the majestic Truong Son mountain range. The day we went to experience, we also saw many groups of young people traveling, exploring this road.

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There are straight lines.

Truong Son Dong road passes famous places in Quang Nam such as Khe Dien, Cam La, Na Lau, Dong Lang, Song Tra … In which Cam La, Na Lau are elephant conservation areas; Currently, there are 15 elephants here.

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There are winding roads, running between forests.

Truong Son Dong route has a length of about 700km passing through 7 provinces, the starting point is Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Phu Yen, Dak Lak, and the endpoint is Lam Dong province.

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A “lonely” house line on the route. 

This route will create a new traffic axis in the Central region – Central Highlands. This new traffic artery will be a powerful driving force creating opportunities for regional development. The route is not only of political and national defense but also important in the socio-economic development of the Central and Central Highlands provinces.

Follow Dân trí/Photo: Vu Cong Dien

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