Ru Cha mangrove forest is inherently beautiful because of its wild and rustic features. At this time, when the forest enters autumn, the scenery becomes even more charming because of the yellow color of the forest canopy changing leaves.
Coming to Ru Cha in this season, visitors stroll under the canopies of Cha trees, breathe in the cool air from the sea breeze and grass. Under the mangrove forest is wearing autumn colors from yellow to red. Just by lifting the camera, any angle can produce shimmering "virtual life" photos.
Ru Cha has a total area of about 5 hectares, is a rare primeval forest with natural plants of mangrove forests. In particular, Ru Cha is the only remaining primeval mangrove forest on the Tam Giang lagoon system, the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia. The ghostly and mysterious beauty of Ru Cha lies in the presence of thousands of tea trees close to each other with large root systems. More than 90% of the forest space is covered by intertwined trees growing together, forming an upper arc, encompassing the road through the Ru Cha forest in Hue.
Following the path through the forest, you will gradually feel the picture Ru Cha Hue forest appear full of realism and color. Especially during the day, the sparkling rays of light adorn the Ru Cha forest with tiny streaks of sunlight shining through the leaves to the ground. In autumn, the whole forest transforms into yellow and red, creating a vibrant, warm color.
How to get to Ru Cha forest
- Starting from the center of Hue city, move along National Highway 49B to Thuan An beach;
- From National Highway 49B, go straight and you will see a sign leading to Tam Giang Bridge and Tam Giang Lagoon. Then continue to turn left in the direction of the sign to cross Tam Giang Bridge;
- Go straight through Thao Long Dam about 4km to reach Ru Cha forest.
An interesting sightseeing method that visitors to Ru Cha cannot miss is taking a boat ride on the river. You can rent a beautiful small wooden boat and take an adventurous walk, weaving into the deepest corners, exploring the entire extremely rich ecosystem in the Ru Cha Hue primeval forest.
The most beautiful Ru Cha is around September and October every year, at this time the forests begin to change color and the weather also becomes pleasant. However, visitors need to note that at this time the ancient capital of Hue often has afternoon rains, so the morning will be the most ideal choice to come here to "live virtually".
Address: Thuan Hoa village, Huong Phong commune, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien - Hue province
Photo: Le Dinh Hoang/Le Hoai Nhan
According to Thanh Nien