The manner of travel varies greatly and is determined by the individual's personality. In Vietnam, motorbikes are the primary mode of transportation; roads are narrow, with most being two lanes; the road surface is not always smooth; even highways have potholes owing to development. Vehicles of poor quality and overburdening
A motorcycle is the most ideal vehicle for many types of terrain and local traffic. It's simple to hire and use, and you'll get a better sense of the sun, breeze, and smell of the place as you travel. Furthermore, when traffic is not as organized as in wealthy countries, it has a slightly demanding flavor.
We took an unplanned trip from the north to the center of the country.
In June 2019, I was visiting my family in Nam Dinh, and during my one-month vacation, my high school friend Cuong urged me to join the grou.His journey to the Central Region on his motorcycle. I chose to return to Da Nang, where I work, 5 days sooner than scheduled since I wanted to try longdistance hiking for the first time.
The voyage will begin in Nam Dinh and end in Da Nang (a distance of more than 700 kilometers), with stops in lovely sites around the province or wherever we find beautiful.
- CAM LUONG fish spring
It is situated in a mountainous location of Thanh Hoa province, in Luong Ngoc commune, at the foot of Truong Sinh mountain, with a predominantly Muong ethnic population . I'm not sure if it's a god fish or not, but the locals believe it is. It's almost as if the villagers have a magical serpent who helps them live in peace and love. He died by the stream after fighting the evil forces, and the locals built a temple there. Thousands of fish have lived there since then, and locals say the snake god is ruled by warriors and servants.
I'm sorry, but I don't believe in magical things like that, so I'm simply going over everything again.
My friend slept over at my house so that we could leave at 3 a.m. to catch up with two other friends who had run from Hanoi and met at a 70-kilometer intersection in Thanh Hoa province. I was tired and let my friend drive my car because he knows the area better than I do in the dark.
We took a few stops along the way and arrived at the meeting spot soon. Because it is a mountainous area near Cuc Phuong National Forest, the road there is fairly lovely and calm (I did not take pictures while driving).
We shared breakfast and then went to the stream attraction to purchase tickets.
Adult tickets cost 20,000 VND in 2019. (nearly 1 USD)
I saw that this is a shallow, little, and short stream; the water is very clear since it comes underground from the nearby mountain; there are numerous fish; and the density is quite heavy near the deep rock holes.
They call it god fish; the color varies depending on the amount of reflected sunlight; the fins have crimson lips; the scales like those of a carp; and each one is rather large, weighing up to 2 kilograms (After the trip I found out more information Wikipedia has the following information: Sudden fish (Scientific name: Spinibarbus denticulatus of the carp species). They are very brave, and can reach out to touch them if the water runs out because of the spiritual factor. They do not eat meat because of the spiritual factor
It's cool because it's surrounded by lush woods; near to it is Cay Dang cave, a middling cave with mediocre stalactites and a dark interior; the path to another cave outlet travels around the back of the mountain. When little clouds perched halfway up the cave entrance, I noticed an amazing event. I'm not sure about it, but it could be steam.
2: MAY Waterfall
We go another 20 kilometers to May Falls, where we will stop for lunch.
Is a stunning waterfall with 9 cascades over yellow rocks and a tiny pool for swimming on each floor. We visit at the most beautiful season (June-August), when there is plenty of water and the cool, bright weather enhances the beauty of the area.
There are no admission costs at this location, and there is a basic climbing path to the top of the waterfall. Eating and drinking can be organized in people's shacks for assistance, and there are many regional delicacies such as spring rolls, rice lam, and so on. We bought meat, chicken, and fruits on the way in and asked them to assist us with the processing. and processing remuneration Choose a tree in the midst of the falls for shade and take in the summer landscape.
Because the water is so chilly, you can soak a few cans of beer at a time to get the most enjoyment out of them.We went right away at 15:00, taking turns driving to allow the other to relax. Running lengthy distances can result in issues like as a flat tire or engine failure, and we arrived in Nghe An at about 9:30 p.m.
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- Quick stops
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- Every now and then, we'll pull over to a scenic stretch of road along the sea to take a break or pay a visit to the mausoleum of General Vo Nguyen Giap, the general who led the Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954, which contributed to the evacuation of French troops from Vietnam. Through the Geneva Convention, the South is connected to the rest of the world
My three friends came in to see me, and I went outside to wander around and take in the landscape because the location is quite lovely, right in front of the beautiful beach and Yen islet, and the mausoleum leaning against the green mountain is really appropriate. With high-ranking government officials
- We travel for about 300 kilometers and arrive to Hue Citadel late in the evening, around 5 p.m., with little time to see it before it closes. However, the feudal relic of the last feudal dynasty is quite lovely.
3.Da Nang
My friends were ecstatic to see the city lights up from the pass as I finally crossed the top of Hai Van mountain and set foot on Da Nang territory at 9 p.m. I'm too used to it and too sleepy to take shots with a phone that can't handle high-quality images.
However, if you are a tourist, you should definitely attempt passing through the pass at night and enjoy yourself.After a restful night's sleep, I'll be in charge of taking you around Da Nang's tourist attractions
- Love Bridge: Located close to the Han River and the famous bridge with its unique dragon-shaped architecture, the Love Bridge is a bridge symbolizing love where couples make a vow to each other and engrave their initials on the padlock, which they then lock. Love that lasts. Of course, this is a replica of the Italian and French bridge concept. A carp fountain transforms into a dragon next to it, imitating Singapore's breed but on a smaller scale (Vietnamese and Chinese people in Singapore both worship the image of carp turning into a dragon). This location attracts a large number of tourists due to its proximity to the city center and attractive check-in, which is located adjacent to a restaurant designed like a totally concrete yacht.
- Linh Ung Pagoda
A sacred and enormous temple, situated near the sea and leaning on the mountain, facing the city. The temple grounds are spacious and sheltered by trees, making them ideal for roaming around and watching monkeys, squirrels, and birds. The view here beside the ringing bells on the stupa can take away all of your exhaustion and tension.
- Ban Co mountain peak: it was almost 12 o'clock, and it was also my intention because the sun was shining brightly, the sky was clear, and no one was around. It is located at the summit of Son Tra Mountain, which is around 600 meters high. The nicest view of the city and the sea is from this location. It is appealing due to the twisting mountain route and the lush trees of the ancient forest on the way up. For everyone to use as a substitute for a virtual life (of course, not many people know how to play chess), there is a statue of Mr. Tien sitting thinking about playing chess.
- Mountains of Marble
The beauty and architecture of temples and caverns attract visitors to this pretty lovely destination, which is surrounded by five limestone mountains. The path is made up of steep steps that run down the mountainside. It also has a vista akin to the top of a chess board with city and sea views, in addition to old temples, stupas, and caves. We didn't finish the tour quickly since we were too fatigued to be crammed into small spaces with a large number of people. And partially because I was looking forward to going camping in the evening.
The cost of a ticket is 100,000 VND per person (4.5 USD)
There is an additional elevator that helps to shorten the ascent to the summit of the mountain.
- Passage to Hai Van
Instead of leading folks to the bottom of the mountain, I take them to the summit. It's a tiny open grass that's ideal for taking in the landscape at any time of day or night. And after many active days, we ate and slept in tents there and relaxed. This location exudes a sense of calm and coolness. In the morning, if you're lucky, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the gorgeous sunrise over the sea. We did, however, oversleep because everyone was exhausted.
A remarkable voyage on a little country road on a modest motorcycle with limited luggage, enjoying the freedom of heaven and earth. I still yearn for that sense of being away for an extended period of time. To simply LIVE.
Thanks
***Content created by myself and photos taken by Cuong using personal phones.