It was early afternoon in the midst of the murky rocky mountains. The moon of January 13 has appeared at the top of the mountain. Uncle returned to border marker 108, in Cao Bang territory. Before Uncle was Mr. Le Quang Ba. Behind Uncle was Mr. Phung Chi Kien. Mr. Vu Anh went to the place to welcome Uncle. “It seems that Uncle had a lot of self-restraint – Mr. Vu Anh recounted – to keep his appearance calm. Whatever you see, Uncle always looks passionately.” Here, new corn fields sprout. Here, the rice field harvested during the year, is burning stubble. White bougainvillea flowers, looking like clusters of chili peppers, radiate fragrance. In the evening, when you reach Coc Bo cave, you have to go upstream to near the source, cross the other side, then climb up the rocky mountain to have a way to climb up the cave. The path is narrow, with many thorns, crisscrossing vines, and old reeds with white and silver flags cover the path. When I got there, I sat down to rest and found that Uncle’s luggage was empty. Only a small suitcase, no more than three gangs long, containing documents and a Baby typewriter, sent to Uncle Ho from Hanoi when he was still in Kunming. “The Flame of Pac Bo” by artist Nguyen Nghia Duyen. Photo: Vietnam Photo Newspaper. At the foot of the mountain is Pac Bo village, lying in the middle of rocks and mountains. In the past, usually at night, parents had to carry their children to sleep in a cave, to avoid bandits coming to rob and the West station to patrol. From 1937, there were brothers Le Quang Ba, Hoang Sam and Quoc Van to start the first phase. Through blood injection and swearing, knowing exactly who you are, the movement gradually spread. The village organizes a meeting for mutual aid and good solidarity. Every month, wherever you go, you will be on time for the Association’s activities. Since mid-1940, for some reason, those good cadres have gone, no one knows. The old man, surnamed Duong, from Nung Giang, remembers that night well, there are two more nights until the Lunar New Year. The Duong family is sitting around the fire on stilts. Out there, border night, full of secrets. Gusty. There was the sound of gunfire from the West station in Soc Giang. Suddenly there was the sound of someone rustling leaves around the house, the sound of rattling up the ladder: – Where is Dai Lam? Out to welcome guests – the stranger spoke up. Dai Lam stood up. Two silhouettes of men appeared in front of the oil lamp. It turned out to be two brothers Le Quang Ba and Hoang Sam. The whole family rejoiced. Wine and meat served. After chatting for a long time, Le Quang Ba called Dai Lam to the corner of the house and whispered: – Dai Lam, where can I borrow some clothes, a mat, a few bowls, a pair of chopsticks and pots and pans to bring to the cave. Because he was not the head of the family, Dai Lam had to tell his father the truth. The old man dismissed: – It can not be. For Tet, why go to the cave to stay. It was freezing cold, I slept in a cave, I couldn’t stand it. The two comrades insisted on asking permission to return to the cave. The old man, surnamed Duong, gently asked: – Or if you have something you don’t like with the villagers, just tell me. Mr. Le Quang Ba had to tell the old man that he had a strange comrade who came back, had to keep it a secret, and it was not convenient to go down to the village. Mr. Duong took things on loan, but kept muttering all night: “It’s so cold to go to the cave to suffer. It is clear: Good people have many misfortunes”. That was the first night Uncle Ho slept in a cave. The next morning, it was cold and rainy, the wild chickens had not yet woken up, Uncle got up, went out to practice climbing, walking, then went down to the stream to bathe. Then Uncle Uncle entered the cave, gathered the brothers, assigned tasks, chose a corner of the cave by himself, brought documents and typewriters to work. Mr. Vu Anh recounted: “The first day he returned home, Uncle immediately started working in a normal way. We thought that Uncle had been in this cave for a long time.” That day, Dai Lam’s father and son went to the fields to cultivate spring corn to the wild Lung Min upland. There, luxuriant rocky mountains, large gnawed forests have not been discovered by axes. A gentle old man came over: – Happy New Year, good luck. Wishing you all a very happy new year. Dai Lam’s father and son saw the old man for the first time, but they were like themselves. The two old people got to know each other, the story was awkward at first, because the one who spoke Nung Giang and the other spoke Kinh, were not fluent in each other’s languages. Finally, use Cantonese, speak fluently, occasionally write Chinese characters, draw words on the ground with a stick. The story is more and more bold and intimate, the new old friend named Thu Son – Gia Thu. The next day, when he went to the countryside, Mr. Duong told his eldest daughter-in-law to arrange a basket full of wine, meat, banh chung, and tea. The daughter-in-law understood, and asked her father-in-law to go to the cave to see the old man’s face. Arriving in Lung Min, he told Dai Lam and his eldest daughter-in-law to bring Tet gifts to Coc Bo cave. In the distance, behind the thorns growing in the rocks, many people are sitting and working with two black bearded old men (Uncle and comrade Cap). The older man, whom I met yesterday, was agile, wearing wide-sleeved indigo clothes, and came out smiling and greeting. The eldest daughter-in-law put down the gift basket in front of Gia Thu, then raised her head to say hello, asking permission to come down to work as a farm. Mr. Duong and Dai Lam who stayed were invited to have lunch with their comrades. In addition to the food provided by the house, there was also cabbage soup and salty fried meat with fish sauce. Spring wine meal, several times Mr. Duong begged: – Inviting you and your comrades to come down to celebrate Tet for fun. It’s strange, just go down, there are locals to worry about. Old Thu said: – I still want to, but I can’t get down yet, old man. The eyes and ears of the empire are many. The secret revolution is to keep the people alive. Then Gia Thu turned the story in another direction: – I’m old and still working for the revolution. He’s old, but he can still do revolutionary work. Uncle Duong struggled: – I can’t do it as a revolutionary. – The revolution is a lot of work, old man. Depending on talent, according to strength, whoever can do what can do it. They kept secrets for the revolution, helped protect cadres passing by in their villages, took care of the family work so that their children and grandchildren could be free to go to revolutionary activities and support the revolution. But these are the jobs you are doing. Uncle Duong was so happy to hear that, he nodded. – Well, what do you think, I can do it like that. At that time, on the cave was opening the first military cadre training class – attended by Mr. Dam Quang Trung – in order to foster a higher level of leadership and command for the key comrades in the region, to serve as a framework for military personnel. later part of the guerrilla movement. Anthropology about bases, a student asked: – Dear comrade, in the mountains, the mountains and forests are used as a base. What about in plains without rough terrain? Old Thu laughed and said: – If there is a mountain, rely on the mountain. If there is a river, it depends on the river. If there is no mountain, if there is a river, people will be the mountain river Gia Thu again mentioned four Chinese characters: “Human mountain, human sea”. And further explain that wherever there are people, there are mountains, forests, and seas. We must organize and mobilize the people’s strength into forests and seas to rely on. Knowing that Uncle had to live in a cave, the grassroots families in Pac Bo village loved him more and more, in their hearts of unease. One day, the old people – including Mr. Duong and his father-in-law Le Quang Ba – invited each other to bring wine and snacks to invite Uncle. Then borrow a cup of joy, express the wishes of the villagers, invite Uncle Uncle to come down to the village, when they search, hide in the forest. Uncle said goodbye and said: “Now that the revolutionary movement has developed well, everyone in the country loves cadres and is ready to help and protect them. Loving each other, helping each other make a revolution like that is good, not just staying together. Besides, each person has a job: People work in the fields, we do other jobs, I’m afraid it’s not convenient to go down to the village. Moreover, in this position, it is better to keep it a secret.” From that drink, Gia Thu mobilized the elders to establish the old patriarch to save the country. The old ancestor soon expanded rapidly into the surrounding areas.

Panoramic view of the rock from above (Photo: Phuong Anh/Vietnam+) Located in Yang Tao commune, Lak district, far from the city center Buon Ma Thuot About 40km along Highway 27, Elephant Yang Tao rock consists of a pair of Elephant Cha and Mother Elephant rock appear towering, carrying in them thrilling and mysterious legends. Mother Elephant Rock has a length of about 200m, the circumference at the foot of the rock is about 500m, about 30m high. Yang Tao rocky mountain is shaped like a giant elephant lying with its back against the majestic Central Highlands. This is the largest monolith in Vietnam. From the ground, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the highest peak of the rock by climbing over gentle slopes. From the top of Mother Elephant rock, you can observe many landscapes in the region such as: Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin range – the roof of the Central Highlands. 5km away, Elephant Cha rock is located towards the overlapping mountains. Father Elephant Rock smaller in size than Mother Elephant rock: about 70m in length and about 180m in circumference. At the foot of the rocky mountain is a vast green rice field, bees and butterflies flutter, creating a beautiful natural scene. Elephant rock is becoming a popular destination in Dak Lak . This is also the place where couples come to exchange their hundred-year vows. Local people believe that when a couple falls in love and comes here for a date, the stone god will protect their love forever.

This project cost $2.8 million and took 2 years to build. Source: Carlos Costa/AFP The bridge is located at a height of 175m, below is the fast flowing water of the Paiva river. The scenery here is extremely peaceful, but the journey across the bridge is not for the faint of heart. The bridge is supported by steel cables and two massive towers on each side, the railing has a metal mesh, but visitors still feel a little “wobble” when crossing the bridge. Although heights can be intimidating for many, the first guests to walk here said they were excited and enjoyed the experience. A local resident named Marcio Soares also shared, he feels proud of the bridge. The Arouca city government hopes the $2.8 million project and takes two years to build will help revive the economy here. Suspension bridge “516 Arouca”. Source: Reuters During the inauguration ceremony, Mayor Margarida Belem said it will be one of the main attractions in the area: “Although the construction of the bridge has been completed for some time, the inauguration is still very important because It allows us to resume tourism.” Mr. Emanuel – a local guide shared, this city is aging rapidly as many young people move to big cities: “This is a breath of fresh air for our land, helping to attract many heads of the city. More private, more tourists. It will give a new impetus to Arouca.”

Officially inaugurated on May 2, this bridge is really not for the faint of heart. This special structure is made up of metal grids, hanging precariously at a height of 175m overlooking the fast-flowing Paiva River. Nestled among the rocky mountains covered with green trees and yellow flowers inside the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Arouca Geopark, the Arouca Bridge is 516m long. To cross this bridge, on average, each person takes about 10 minutes. The bridge is not intended for children under the age of six. Not until today’s inauguration ceremony, two days ago, people from the nearby town of Arouca were allowed to walk across this special suspension bridge. As the first person to have the courage to cross the longest suspension bridge in the world, Hugo Xavier shared: “I was a bit scared, but it was really worth it. Truly extraordinary, so unique.” Margarida Belem, the head of the Arouca region, said that the opening of the bridge after two years of construction would help the region resume tourism activities. “This bridge is a major attraction of this region,” said Margarida Belem. Meanwhile, Mr. Emanuel, a local tour guide, expects that: “The bridge is a breath of fresh air for our land because it will attract more investment, more people.” because the population in the region is aging rapidly as many young people move to big cities. “It will give a new impetus to Arouca,” said Emanuel. When fully operational from May 3, the 516m Arouca suspension bridge will break the 2017 record for the longest pedestrian suspension bridge recorded for the Charles Kuonen suspension bridge in Randa, in the mountains. Swiss Alps.

The white-necked langur was found and discovered in 2012 by Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu, a local resident on the limestone mountain in Thach Hoa commune. Since then, he has persuaded 14 other people to volunteer to protect the langurs. In 2015, the Provincial Forest Protection Department, in collaboration with local authorities, identified about 10 herds with over 100 individuals in the communes of Thach Hoa, Dong Hoa and Thuan Hoa. Thanks to the strict protection of the locality along with the support of functional forces and voluntary protection groups, the white-necked langur herd in the above communes of Tuyen Hoa district has grown in total numbers. According to the investigation results of the Center for Indigenous Knowledge Research and Development (CIRD) in collaboration with the Provincial Forest Protection Department to organize the implementation under the framework of the project sponsored by the Mekong Region Land Governance project, currently Currently, there are 22 herds and 156 individuals of white-necked langurs in 3 main areas: Dong Hoa, Thach Hoa and Thuan Hoa communes. In which, Thach Hoa is the most recorded area with 12 herds and 91 individuals; Dong Hoa area has 9 herds and 57 individuals; Thuan Hoa area has 1 herd with 8 individuals. In particular, in 2020, the number of young children born is quite high compared to previous years at 14 children. Recently, scientists also discovered some moldy monkeys here. The appearance of white-necked langurs, species listed in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world, together with beautiful natural landscapes, rich villages on both sides of Gianh River with many valuable cultural and historical relics, such as: Len Dai Hoa cave, Tran Tao weapons factory (Dong Hoa commune), etc., are favorable conditions and potentials for the development of various types of eco-tourism, cultural and experiential tourism. Visitors can look, watch the white-necked langurs play, look for food on the trees or on the craggy cliffs. Mr. Ngo Van Hong, Director of the CIRD Center, said that if in the past it was necessary to use binoculars to see the langurs, now, the langurs are increasingly bold, with our naked eyes we can also look and watch them happily. play, naturally foraging in the trees or on the crags. This place not only attracts domestic and international wildlife lovers but is also an ideal place for schools inside and outside the province to organize for students to explore the biodiversity of the region. Tuyen Hoa limestone mountains as well as the growth behavior of white-necked langurs, mold monkeys. Both volunteering to protect the local white-necked langurs, the protection team are also volunteer tour guides, guiding those who come to learn, research, take photos, and watch the white-necked langurs… Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu, leader of the group that volunteered to protect the langurs, shared: “It is much easier to see and take pictures of langurs in the limestone mountains of Tuyen Hoa. Unlike many places, guests wait forever and do not see them. langurs, in Tuyen Hoa, visitors can observe the langurs every day (but must make an appointment in advance), we will introduce and guide you so that you are not disappointed. In the morning, the langurs go to search for food until 7 am, the langurs return to the cave to rest, in the afternoon, at about 4 pm they come out of the cave to look for food, at dusk they return, and in winter, they come out of the cave later. and come back earlier. Not only watching them fly, visitors can also watch the langurs in the caves where they live through binoculars. Recently, tourists as well as research groups come here more and more, In 2020, there are more than 100 turns of people coming here to study, learn, discover and take pictures of the white-necked langur.” Solutions for sustainable development Mr. Cao Xuan Binh, Chairman of Thach Hoa Commune People’s Committee, said that the locality is currently orienting to develop community-based tourism and experience tourism in order to change industries and increase income for people. However, the government as well as the people have no experience in tourism, so there are still many difficulties and obstacles. In particular, people’s thoughts are still heavy on agricultural production, do not dare to invest boldly to develop tourism. Besides, financial capacity, experience in tourism, attracting investment enterprises… are also difficulties of the locality in developing community-based tourism. According to Mr. Nguyen The Son, Head of the Tuyen Hoa District Forest Protection Department, in order to promote the tourism potential of localities as well as find directions for sustainable tourism development, it is necessary to continue promoting the core role of the group. voluntary conservation and local people, thereby, regularly patrolling, monitoring and preventing the risk of affecting the life of white-necked langurs and surrounding habitats. At the same time, it is necessary to regularly organize training programs to raise people’s awareness about conserving the white-necked langur population, their habitat and biodiversity conservation. In particular, if tourism is to be developed, it is necessary to plan tourist routes and spots, not arbitrarily organize to affect the habitat of white-necked langurs, on the contrary, need the coordination of scientists to separate herds when they grow in large numbers, avoiding affecting production and people’s lives. In addition, it is necessary to recognize the legality so that the voluntary conservation group can safely patrol and protect the forest and guide tourists to visit in accordance with the law. Le The Luc, Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism, said that in order to diversify tourism products to contribute to socio-economic development, localities need to continue to strictly protect white-necked langurs and mammals. rare species through training to raise awareness for the community in biodiversity conservation, along with behaviors in approaching tourism, protecting, preserving and embellishing the value of historical relics, focus on promoting the image, natural landscape, tourism potential. In particular, it is necessary to gradually carry out market research and visitor tastes, develop suitable tourism products, and improve service quality for tourists when visiting. The fact that Tuyen Hoa district has preserved and protected the rare langur herd, preserving the habitat and environment not only for the langurs but also for monkeys and other wild animals is precious. However, in order to develop tourism as a new direction, taking advantage of the existing strengths and potentials, the local government and the people here need the attention of the departments, agencies, organizations, the investment. Investment of businesses to sustainably protect the ecosystem, build infrastructure for tourism, widely propagate and promote the image for domestic and foreign tourists to know.

Bac Sum slope, the most craggy slope in Ha Giang connects Minh Tan commune – Vi Xuyen district with Quyet Tien commune, Quan Ba ​​district. Bac Sum slope – Ha Giang is considered by many people as Pha Din pass – one of the four great peaks of Vietnam. From a distance, Bac Sum slope bears the image of a giant snake with zigzag twists. Along with that is the danger by a lot of sleeve bends. To conquer this Bac Sum slope, you will have to climb each high slope and then downhill, leaning down to follow their bends. In particular, the highlight of Bac Sum slope is Chin Khoanh slope. This is a section of Bac Sum slope with M-shaped sections, which is the place where horses falter and people hurt their feet. “Bac Sum slope, Can Ty lobster, Dong Van hazel” is a saying referring to the winding and dangerous level of Bac Sum slope. Along with the ruggedness, Bac Sum also brings a soft beauty like a soft silk strip across the top of the mountain, hidden in the mist, among the craggy cat ears. In particular, in the journey to cross the slope of Bac Sum, you will have the opportunity to admire the Twin Mountain, a beautiful product of nature. The Twin Mountain appears like the round breasts of a young woman in her youth, full of life. The mountain is even more beautiful when it is adorned with terraced fields. Crossing Bac Sum slope to reach a unique place is Quan Ba ​​heaven gate. This is the gateway to Dong Van Stone Plateau. Standing on the gate of heaven, one feels like a cloud hovering over one’s head, touching one’s hand can see the cloud. Invite readers to watch the video: The Y-shaped pedestrian overpass has a high aesthetic value in Hanoi. Source: HANOITV.

The highlight in Phu Dien is the geological crust created hundreds of millions of years ago, creating volcanoes, rocky mountains, hot springs, and beautiful tropical forests. The majestic rocky mountain among the rice fields makes the difference for Phu Dien field. Photo: Lukapaulos. Here visitors can experience many exciting physical activities such as cycling, SUP rowing, rock climbing, waterfall bathing … while also having the opportunity to explore the country life of local people. Dam Sen Phu Dien Summer is the best time to visit the lotus fields in Phu Dien. At this time the lotus blooms evenly across the lake surface, with the highlight of large rocky mountains interspersed with lotus fields creating an impressive country scene. The peaceful landscape offers a relaxing moment, especially for photography-interested travelers who can hunt for beautiful moments. Checkin is the most beautiful lotus field in summer. Photo: Van Thanh. Camp on Cross Rock The rocky mountains in Phu Dien fields are formed by the development of the volcanic system in the area, creating a special topography. Cross stone mountain is about 150 m high, an area of ​​about 1 . 000 m2, located in the middle of rice fields. Visitors need to cross 2 km of field road to reach the foot of the mountain. Experience camping overnight, watching the sunrise from the mountain leaves many impressions for visitors. Nguyen Thu (HCMC) shared with Zing : “No need to get up very early, go a long way to catch dawn, just step out of the tent is a vast field of light in front of your eyes”. Beautiful sunrise and sunset from the Cross rocky mountain. Photo: Jos Van Linh. Cycling on a field road Early morning is the best time to cycle in Phu Dien fields. Visitors have the opportunity to cycle on the trails, passing through villages and farms with bold flowers in the South. The roads passed through the golden rice fields to cultivate the harvest. Photo: Lukapaulos. SUP Rowing on Mo River Located under Nam Tai rocky mountain is the peaceful Mo river. Guests are free to swim, as well as row the SUP boat on the river. The peaceful scenery of rivers and fields helps visitors forget the stress of life. SUP rowing on Mo River is enjoyed by tourists. Photo: Lukapaulos.

Located in Yang Tao commune (Lak district), the city center. About 40 km in Buon Ma Thuot along National Highway 27, the Yang-Tao Elephant stone consisting of a pair of Elephant Cha rocks and a Mother Elephant rock appears standing in the midst of thousands of mountains and forests in the Central Highlands, bringing in the thrilling and mysterious legends. . According to the anecdotes of the ancient people, the stone Mother Elephant, after many times of moving, approached the foot of the mountain. From the ground, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the highest peak of the rock by climbing over gentle slopes. The color and curving lines of the rock are reminiscent of the back of a giant elephant lying in the green of the mountains. From the top of Mother Elephant rock, you can observe many landscapes in the area such as Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin Range – the roof of the Central Highlands The slope of the back “Mother Elephant” makes visitors be cautious when moving. It is the people M ‘Nong who has lived for a long time in Yang-Tao do not know when the elephant stone pair existed. But they believe that the rocky mountain is like a sacred god, always protecting the village, protecting a peaceful and peaceful life. Tourists crept every meter to move down to the foot of the mountain after visiting, check-in on the back of “Mother Elephant Stone”. Today, the pair of rocky mountains attracts visitors not only by mysterious legends but also by the wild and peaceful scenery. If standing on top of “Mother Elephant Stone”, you can observe Yang Reh Lake and Chu Yang Sin Range – the roof of the Central Highlands. Standing on “Cha Elephant Stone”, you can see the vast Yang Tao field, enjoy the typical sunshine and wind of the Central Highlands.

Ruins named “Treasures” at Petra “The Lost City” Petra is a famous World Heritage Site in Jordan. Petra was built by the ancient Nabateans – a brilliant civilization of merchants and craftsmen. This was once a stopover on a trade route between Arab oases. To date, the cause of Petra’s demise remains a mystery. What remains are the ruins over an area of ​​260 square kilometers, and the most famous is the Al Khazneh (“Treasure”) relic, carved right into the mountainside. Because mountains surround the city, visitors have to pass through a steep, dark and narrow canyon to get inside. 2. Galápagos – island of exotic creatures (Ecuador) The Galápagos agos The Galápagos Islands are more than 900km from the mainland. It is famous for its large number of endemic species, once studied by Charles Darwin, which was the basis for the inception of Darwin’s theory of evolution. Here, iguanas can swim, turtles live for nearly 200 years, cormorants cannot fly, and there are many other rare endemic creatures. Charles Darwin discovered that the wildlife here evolved independently of the rest of the Earth, with many unique species nowhere to be found. Therefore, this archipelago has become an ideal evolutionary research model of scientists and is also an extremely attractive ecotourism destination. 3. Learn about the life of Anangu (Australia) Uluru rock At sunset, Uluru rock looks like a ship burning in the desert. Nearly 350m high, lying alone in the desert, Ururu can be seen from a distance of many kilometers. The Anangu people considered this place a sacred place – the dwelling place of ancestral spirits; At the same time, they oppose tourism development because they are worried that the rocky mountains will be damaged. Since 2017, visitors have been allowed to climb the mountain by the government. However, tourists often have other options, including walking to explore nature, sacred lakes, watching kangaroos and learning about the lives of indigenous people. 4. Live slowly in the Okavango River Delta (Botswana) Okavango River Delta The Okavango Delta is home to many wildlife, making it a top tourist attraction in Africa. An estimated 200,000 animals are seasonal, in and around the delta. Some endangered species such as the African wild dog still exist. Flood waters from the Okavango River create immense waters and a very unique ecosystem. The canoe mokoro take visitors quietly through the canals, trees to immerse themselves in nature, listen to the sounds of birds and animals. The team when the silence was broken, when the herds of elephants or buffalo massively cross the swamp. Many tourists also camped and slept in the wilderness. 5. Explore Yellowstone National Park (USA) Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone is the world’s first and oldest national park, famous for its wildlife and thermal sites, especially the Old Faithful geyser. The waters here are still active and erupting continuously, creating unique landscapes. Yellowstone allows hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. The concrete roads are built to the main geothermal areas for sightseeing, along with many lakes and waterfalls. In winter, people usually go to the park with sleds. However, visitors should note because grizzly bears here are very aggressive and can attack humans. 6. Make wishes in Lake Bled (Slovenia) The church on Lake Bled The scenery at Bled Lake is breathtakingly picturesque, formed by geological tectonics and glaciers. In the middle of the lake is a small island, there is a church built in the 17th century. At the church there is a wish bell, placed here in the 18th century, it is said that wishes will come true if you shake it up. In addition to the church, which is often crowded and many couples choose to have a wedding, visitors can also rent a boat to float on the lake, dive into the water or relax at the beautiful resorts along the lake. The resorts here are highly appreciated for their eco-design and environmental friendliness. 7. Listen to the Iguazu waterfall (Argentina-Brazil border) Waterfalls Iguazú As the natural border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu falls with 275 small falls create a stunning and majestic scene. The space around the waterfall is wide and airy to help visitors have a panoramic view, and even hear the sound of water pouring from a distance of nearly 3km. Visiting the waterfall from the Brazilian side, visitors can walk along the canyon or observe in a helicopter. However, the Argentine side has banned helicopter tours, so visitors will go by trail about 1 km or take a boat or rubber boat to admire the waterfall from the base of the falls. Along the tour, people can admire the rare animals of the national park such as cheetahs, butterflies, raccoons, Prego monkeys, coral snakes, Toucan birds, parrots, Caiman crocodiles … 8. Tracing the gods in the temple complex of Angkor (Cambodia) Angkor temple complex This Cambodian temple complex is the largest religious monument in the world, a symbol of human ingenuity and talent. . The temple’s architecture represents Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods of legend. The temple is admired for its grandeur and harmony of architecture, the abundance of sculptural art, and the large number of gods adorned on its stone walls. In addition, it is also famous for Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm pagoda, stone Buddha statues and more than 1,000 temples of different sizes and shapes with Khmer architectural style. These monuments are often very touristy, so many people choose to go in the low season (rainy season) to have satisfactory photos. Angkor is most beautiful at dawn or sunset, morning tours also help you avoid the heat and enjoy the fresh air. 9) Walking around the muíSalar de Uyuni (Bolivia) The world’s largest mirror in Salar de Uyuni salt lake After each rain, the layer of water left on the Salar de Uyuni salt lake forms a giant mirror that reflects the image of the sky and creates a stunning scene. The salt crust is several meters thick and extremely flat, making the salt lake the largest mirror in the world, with a diameter of more than 129 kilometers. During the dry season, you can visit the salty island – the remains of an ancient volcano that was submerged. Also nearby is an old train cemetery with many abandoned trains. 10. Sipping a cup of tea after trekking Annapurna (Nepal) Trekking road around the Annapurna mountains Trekking (hiking, exploration) around the Annapurna mountains is one of the most fascinating trails in the world – challenging and inspiring. This road crosses two different riverside valleys, surrounding the Annapurna mountain range up to a height of more than 5,000 meters at the top of the snow-white Thorung La Pass, touching the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. The trail passes through many preserved villages, from lowland Hindu settlements to the village of Manang of Tibetan descent. Visitors can admire the Tilicho glacial lake, the ancient temples and majestic of the Himalaya mountain range. No one wants to be in a hurry at that beautiful view. The best feeling was after the journey, slowly enjoying the local tea and cake.

Tsingy de Bemaraha Nature Reserve, Madagascar, with sharp limestone peaks about 200 million years old For example, the landscape on the moon, this place is also a famous star-viewing spot Located at an average altitude of 1,000 – 1,600m above sea level, the Dong Van rocky plateau spans four districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Meo Vac and Dong Van of Ha Giang province (Vietnam). In addition to the Dong Van rocky plateau, Cao Bang non-national geopark and Dak Nong geopark are global geological parks with impressive natural beauty recognized by UNESCO. Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park (USA), this land was formed by Lake Furnace Creek dry 5 million years ago. Formed about 30 million years, Pancake Rocks (New Zealand) is an eroded limestone area with vertical rocky pillars, when the tide rises, the water hits the rock creating a geyser effect. Purnululu National Park (Australia) with a maze of unique sandstone domes Vale da Lua (Brazil) is located near Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, the smooth stone surfaces created by the ancient river, sand and lava make it unlike any other place on earth. Dinosaur Park (Canada), impressive red-striped rocky mountains look like the setting in science fiction film. This place is full of dinosaur fossils, more than 150 complete dinosaur skeletons have been unearthed here

Stone camels.

History begin

Located in the middle of Ha Tay corridor, on the famous ancient silk road, the south bordering Thanh Hai province, the north bordering Noi Mong, Dan Ha geopark has two areas, that is That Thai Rainbow) and Ice Fishing. If the yellow, red, and light brown rocky mountains of That Thai are very famous, Bang Cau is less known because it was discovered in 2014 and has not received much media coverage. Most people who come to Truong Dich only visit Rainbow Mountain, but forget another “princess” of the desert.

Dan Ha Bang Cau is about 300km2 wide and lies at an altitude of 1,500m to 2,550m above sea level. About 100 million years ago, when alluvial rivers dried up, the sediment here oxidized to rust. After about 30 million years, geological change continued to create a layer of sandstone and other minerals. In addition, the collision of continents and wind, floods contributed to the mountains like today.

If That Thai is a color vision party, Bang Cau is a surprise when visitors witness the mother of nature sculpting the mountains into various amazing shapes like camels. Tower, palace … Standing on the highest viewing point of Bang Cau, you will see the Ky Lien mountain range in the distance. In winter, when the mountains are covered with white snow, the red-orange rocks in Bang Cau become even more vibrant, creating a very impressive scene.

Bang Cau Dan Ha is a complex of unique natural stone sculptures.

Unique natural stone sculpture complex

Bang Cau Dan Ha is a complex of unique and lively natural stone sculptures. There are hundreds of different animal-shaped rocks, of which the most famous are the camel-shaped rocks and the rock called “The Ghost of Lourve Castle”.

To protect the extremely fragile geological and biological layers here, the Chinese government has built a separate passageway for each viewing spot. Tourists are only allowed to move within that area by means of the center, not to move freely and not step outside to preserve the landscape and ecosystem. The environment here is also extremely well preserved when there is no litter, bottle cover on every street. To each main attraction, the bus will stop outside, and visitors walk around until they want to go to the next destination, then return to their old place, waiting for the next bus.

Right at the first stop, visitors can admire the camel-shaped rocks in many poses and are very romanticly named “Golden Camel’s Love”. ), “Greeting Camel” (Greeting camel). These stone camels are reminiscent of camels carrying heavy goods on their backs across the arid desert to distant lands as far as Central Asia, Persia, and Europe along the Silk Road. Leaving the lovely stone camels, visitors are surprised by the stone pillars with strange shapes and names such as Yin Yang column, Tran Vu god, Vong Phu stone … Each stone is named In Bang Cau, there is a story, the accompanying tale makes visitors love to read and imagine.

At the last main viewing spot is the rock called “The Ghost at Lourve Castle”. In fact, this rock is 150 meters wide and 50 meters high, 20 meters taller than Lourve in real life. This “Lourve Castle” is like a veranda wall that challenges time, protecting this land from ancient times to the present day. From here continue to go down is rock mixed together with rocks like a giant mushroom garden. In the midst of the immense space, surrounded by the valley, are majestic mountains coinciding with the horizon.

If you have the opportunity to go to Truong Dich, you definitely have to go to Bang Cau, a wonderful complex of 40km long rocky mountains waiting for you to explore.