Experience the Sunlit Peaks of Beautiful Ha Long
When visiting Ky Thuong peak in autumn, visitors will be immersed in the light yellow color of the sunshine, the cool air of the and the peaceful mountain scenery.
About 40km west of Ha Long city (Quang Ninh) lies Dong Son nature reserve. The reserve, called "the city's lung" has a great location to enjoy the sunset - Ky Thuong peak. The most beautiful time to admire the sunset on Ky Thuong peak is probably in autumn when the red-orange color of the sun is blended with the white of clouds and the green of mountains.
Dong Son – Ky Thuong Natural Conservation Area covers an area of 15,600 ha. The figure is expected to reach 20,000 ha by 2021, the largest of its kind in the Northwest of Vietnam. For a long time, Dong Son – Ky Thuong Natural Conservation Area in Hoanh Bo District has been known for its vast land, diversified biodiversity value, and the greatest tourism potential among forests in the Northwest of Vietnam.
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| Dong Son - Ky Thuong Nature Reserve is far from the center of Ha Long City. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| The sun hiding behind the hill creates a magical scene. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| Sunset on the top of Ky Thuong. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| The high and wide sky in the west of Ha Long city. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| The magical natural colors capture the hearts of visitors. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| Nothing could be more romantic than enjoying the sunset with your partner at Ky Thuong Peak. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| Many tourists come here on weekends. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| The gradient golden sky makes a great background for photos. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| All the stress of life seems to disappear when you are immersed in nature. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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| Ky Thuong Peak is a place that attracts many groups of young people to experience nature. (Photo: Vietnamnet) |
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