Ru Cha mangrove forest in the changing moments of seasons
In early September, the green leaves turn yellow in the Ru Cha (Hue) mangrove forest, creating an impressive seasonal change picture.
| Glamorous sunset at Tam Giang Lagoon, central Vietnam | |
| The charming grace of Truong Tien Bridge in Hue | |
| Surfing the clouds on Bach Ma Mountain Peak |
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| Ru Cha is a 5-hectare primary mangrove forest in Tam Giang Lagoon, Thua Thien-Hue. As explained by the local people, "Ru" means forest. Ru Cha is a forest of Cha trees. The photo set was taken by two photographers Cao Ky Nhan and Cao Thi Ngoc Diem (currently living and working in Ho Chi Minh City) in Hue in early September 2020. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Ru Cha is a famous tourist destination in Hue in recent years, attracting many young people and photographers every fall. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| From the center of Hue city, visitors can reach Ru Cha by riding along Highway 49 then turning left in the direction of Tam Giang Bridge. If you go from Thuan An fishing port, you can come here by fishing boat. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| When the leaves of a cha tree turn yellow, it will quickly fall off. Therefore, visitors should take advantage of this place to enjoy the scenery that only happens in a short time once a year. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Chan sao (a system of fishing gears for fishermen to raise and catch seafood) in the water near the jungle. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| There are no restaurants in Ru Cha, so visitors often bring food themselves. On the way back to about 2 km away, visitors can visit Con Te and enjoy fresh seafood at popular restaurants. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| Viewed from above, Ru Cha this season is as beautiful as a European autumn forest, with the leaf arches turning yellow. (Photo: VN Express) |
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| The local people said that it was not easy to enter the forest. They had to wade in the water, took boats or wade in the mud. Today, visitors can ride motorbikes on concrete roads or take a small boat to go sightseeing in the forest. (Photo: VN Express) |
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