Discover The Mesmerizing Dak Na In Ripe Rice Season

At the end of May, the terraced fields in Dak Na, Tu Mo Rong, and Kon Tum are riped with brilliant golden color, creating unique and impressive natural scenery.
May 30, 2023 | 09:56

As a remote commune located north of Kon Tum province, Dak Na belongs to the Tu Mo Rong district. The commune center is located at the end of DT 678 Street, this land is a long-standing place of the Xo Dang ethnic minority.

Photo: Huy Dang
Photo: Huy Dang

Located at an altitude of over 1000m above sea level, there are villages that lie along the hillside, water streams, and among the terraced fields in Dak Na commune.

Dak Na is about 40 km from the center of Tu Mo Rong district, where nearly 100% of the population is the Xo Dang ethnic group, living in traditional stilt houses halfway up the mountainside. The simple and peaceful lifestyle of the people here is what impresses the tourists visiting this place for the first time. Besides, they still preserve many traditional cultural features.

The golden rice season in the field of Long Tum village. Photo: Huy Dang
The golden rice season in the field of Long Tum village. Photo: Huy Dang

In May, the ripe rice season in Dak Na creates bright golden color on the mountain slopes. Aside from growing wet rice, they also plant upland rice to make raw materials for traditional wine production.

Dak Na commune also has many old forests and mesmerizing waterfalls that are not known by many travelers. Significantly, there is the Siu Puong waterfall cluster with more than five cascades located at an altitude of 1,500m with clear water, originating from the ancient forest.

Siu Puong waterfall has a length of about 240m, flowing in many different layers from the top down. There are 5 main floors in a zigzag shape, the top floor is about 60m high, two others have the same height of about 40m and two shorter floors have an average height of about 10m.

Morning sun on Long Tum field. Photo: Huy Dang
Morning sun on Long Tum field. Photo: Huy Dang

Located about 1600m above sea level and surrounded by old forests, the weather always has a cool climate and is especially cold in winter. The water is especially clear and cool in the summertime. However, regardless of the season, when you come to the waterfall, remember to bring a jacket to avoid catching a cold due to the cold steam from the waterfall.

Siu Puong waterfall with white streams flowing down between four majestic mountains makes first-time visitors feel overwhelmed by its gorgeous beauty. All create a spectacular but extremely poetic natural scenery, and Siu Puong looks like a soft white silk strip that stands out against the green background of the mountains.

Photo: Huy Dang
Photo: Huy Dang

Aside from the amazing natural scenery, when visiting Siu Puong waterfall, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the daily activities of the local people such as picking wild vegetables and processing food as a living skill to survive in the forest. These will be valuable experiences that will bring many exciting emotions to your trip.

Another impressive point is that on the journey to discover Siu Puong waterfall, there will be many stops at some empty fields with beautiful streams flowing through. Like Lo Ba waterfall, you can enjoy camping on these lands. You will be able to hear the amazing sounds from the vast mountains, the murmuring stream that brings a sense of peacefulness. Nothing is more perfect than soaking yourself in the cool water to refresh your spirit.

Photo: Huy Dang
Photo: Huy Dang

Coming to Siu Puong waterfall, you can have a chance to conquer the vast primeval forest and experience the life of the locals here. You will be able to go and pick wild vegetables by yourself, then boil or bake them with rock snails (Oc Da), stream fish, or pork belly, and enjoy your meal right at the place among nature. There is nothing happier than enjoying delicious food while admiring the beautiful scenery and breathing the fresh air. However, do not forget to be careful when you light up the campfire in order to avoid any accidents.

Photo: Huy Dang
Photo: Huy Dang
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