The timeless beauty of Vietnam’s heritage rivers will make your mood more peaceful and serene when looking at it.
Ngo Dong River – Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Belonging to Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Ngo Dong river is a tributary of Sao Khe river, flowing from lowland lagoon in the heart of limestone mountain system of Trang An World Heritage Complex.
The origin of this tributary is from the area of Suoi Tien temple, weaving through the cliffs and rice fields to pour water into the Vac river system. The river is one of the beautiful Vietnamese heritage rivers that visitors cannot ignore.
Ngo Dong River is a tributary of Sao Khe River. Photo: Dulichninhbinh
Ngo Dong River has no riverbank, viewed from above, it looks like a small canal, but in return, because it is surrounded by fields and valleys, the landscape is very poetic.
Visitors can go to the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in general and the Ngo Dong River area in particular in the ripe rice season. At this time, the charming landscape of the mountain will appear in the middle of the peaceful yellow color, making many people fall in love.
Sông Ngô Đồng mùa lúa chín. Ảnh: dulichninhbinh
The photographer said that if you want to enjoy the full beauty of the Ngo Dong River, you can come early in the morning and at sunset when the sun will create glittering gold streaks on the river. , extremely beautiful landscape photography.
If you want to see the panoramic beauty of the Ngo Dong River, you need to climb some high positions. There is another way that takes less effort, which is to sit on a boat going from Tam Coc wharf to Ngo Dong river.
Traveling for about 2 hours, in the process, visitors will be able to see the warm golden rice fields, hear the gentle sound of the paddles and enjoy the rare fresh air here.
Ngo Dong River is seen from above. Photo: Dulichninhbinh
If traveling to Ninh Binh during the harvest season, visitors will be able to witness first-hand the process of harvesting rice by local people. In other seasons, you can watch the local people collect fishnets on the river every morning.
Around the Ngo Dong River area, there is Ben Thanh, Thai Vi Temple… also popular destinations for tourists. If you have time, you can rent a bicycle to experience walking on rustic concrete roads, sightseeing, and relaxing in the vast natural space.
Sitting on a boat cruising the Ngo Dong River. Photo: dulichninhbinh
Heritage river in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park: Son River
Son River originates from the East Truong Son, is one of the few heritage rivers that still retains its original beauty. The river is like a soft silk strip, embracing villages and beaches along its length.
The river flows through the cave system, is split into many small underground branches and then joins with the Chay River, winding and poetic. The Son River is also an impressive Vietnamese heritage river.
The Son River originates from the East Truong Son. Photo: tago
The water of the Son River is green all year round, only on stormy days will it turn red like anger. The water surface reflects the giant limestone mountains and the towering Xuan Son bridge.
Son River is cool all year round, the further down the river, the wider it is, the task of irrigating the fields on both sides. Towards the end, before merging with the Gianh River, it was saline, becoming a good environment for fish and shrimp to live.
Son River is cool all year round. Photo: tago
The life of the people on both sides of the river is extremely peaceful. In the early morning, it is noisy and bustling when they pull together to harvest fish and shrimp, when the rice is ripe, they call each other to reap. Visitors here can take a boat ride along the Son River to enjoy the scenery and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.
The afternoon on the Son River is a peaceful and beautiful scene that cannot be described in words. The sun shines its last rays behind the mountains, the sunset reflects on the poetic river.
Visitors can sit on the lawns or restaurants along the river, sip a few beers with friends, eat some attractive Quang Binh specialties and admire the fanciful beauty of Phong Nha mountains.
The Son River is beautiful and peaceful. Photo: tago
Perfume River – Hue Ancient Capital
Perfume River originates from the Truong Son mountain range, flows through Hue city and many other districts and towns in Thua Thien province. The river joins two rivers, Ta Trach and Huu Trach, with a length of 67 km and 60 km, meeting at the Bang Lang confluence.
The river joins two rivers, Ta Trach and Huu Trach. Photo: baodulich
It is said that the Perfume River has existed since the time of Hung Vuong. In the book Du Dia Chi (1435), it was written that at that time the Perfume River was called the Linh River. In the book O Chau Continent (1555) under the Mac dynasty, it was written that the river was called the Kim Tra river. Later, after many times changing and shortening the name, the new river was called Huong River as it is today.
Perfume River has formed a long time ago. Photo: baodulich
Perfume River has a soft and calm beauty, is one of the sights that tourists traveling to Hue cannot ignore. The water of the Perfume River is green all year round, flowing slowly, only when it is flooded does the water change color.
The most beautiful Perfume River is when sunset falls, the sun gradually disappears so that the last rays of sunlight create a sparkling beauty on the water surface. At this time, the space seems to be quiet, wearing a characteristic light purple color.
Perfume River has a soft and calm beauty. Photo: dulichhue
At night, the Perfume River is a bit contemplative, quiet, echoing on the river is the humming tune and the silhouettes of the boats gliding smoothly on the water. When Trang Tien Bridge lights up, the whole river area will light up.
That’s when visitors can take a boat around and enjoy the beauty of the Perfume River. Listening to Hue songs on a dragon boat in the Perfume River is also a pleasure that culture lovers can experience. Hue royal court music is a genre of traditional music with high artistic value, which was an elegant hobby of royals in the past.
Perfume River at night. Photo: travelaroundvietnam
Coming here, visitors do not miss the opportunity to explore the Trang Tien bridge. The bridge is 402.6 m long, built in the Gothic style, in the shape of a comb. From the bridge, visitors can zoom out to see the whole beauty of the ancient Hue city and the peaceful Perfume River.
Explore Trang Tien bridge. Photo: tago
Come to Hue, do not forget to visit Thien Mu Pagoda – a temple with a legend associated with the name of the Perfume River. The pagoda was built on Ha Khe hill hundreds of years ago, casting a peaceful shadow on the water surface of the Perfume River. The pagoda has Phuoc Duyen tower 21 m high, 7 floors all worshiping Buddha images.
Visit Thien Mu Pagoda. Photo: tago
Ngu Mountain is also an impressive destination that visitors cannot ignore. Ngu Mountain or Ngu Binh, 105 m high, is located in the southeast of Hue city. Ngu Mountain and Perfume River are two beautiful and charming natural symbols of Thua Thien.
Ngu Mountain is also an impressive destination that tourists cannot ignore. Photo: baodulich
Thu Bon River – Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam
Thu Bon River is one of the inland rivers with the largest basin in Vietnam, with an area of 10,350 km2. The river originates from Ngoc Linh mountain (Kon Tum) and flows into the Cua Dai sea, Quang Nam. The river flows through Hoi An Ancient Town, becoming one of the rivers adjacent to the world heritage site in Vietnam.
Thu Bon River is one of the inland rivers with the largest basin in Vietnam. Photo: baodulich
Thu Bon River has a soulful beauty, combined with the beautiful scenery of the old town, creating a calm and enchanting watercolor painting. Coming to the Thu Bon River area, visitors can sit on a boat sailing smoothly on the water, watch the romantic sunrise/sunset or look at the vast sky and earth, witness the activities of the people living on both sides of the river.
Thu Bon River has a soulful beauty. Photo: baodulich
The Thu Bon River is nearly a hundred kilometers long, once a place of interference between two ancient cultures, Cham and Vietnamese. When the sunset falls, the sun shines on the water surface creating a magical beauty. Looming on the river are fishermen’s boats, calm and quiet.
When the sunset falls, the sun shines on the water surface creating a magical beauty. Photo: travelaroundvietnam
Along the Thu Bon River, visitors can visit Trung Phuoc market – a busy, bustling but very rustic and idyllic place. Eating a bowl of Quang noodles in this space is also a memorable pleasure. Paparazzi can also come to Hoi An ancient town at night to take pictures of the street lights up and the sparkling Thu Bon river.
Hoi An Ancient Town at night. Photo: tago
Ngo Dong River, Son River, Perfume River and Thu Bon River are 4 peaceful and beautiful Vietnamese heritage rivers that nature lovers cannot ignore. After the Covid-19 epidemic gets better, please plan to visit.