From the center of Dak Na commune (Tu Mo Rong district, Kon Tum province), passing through cascading terraced fields, winding stone streams, zigzag roads between vast pine forests and lush green lawns, visitors will hear the sound of rushing water. It is the sound of water pouring from the majestic Siu Puong waterfall, located between the two mountains of Ngoc Kal and Ngoc Pang, about 89km from Kon Tum city.
Located at an altitude of 1,600m above sea level, Siu Puong Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Vietnam. The water of Siu Puong waterfall originates from the top of Ngoc Linh mountain. The waterfall is about 240m long but does not pour a stream from the top like many other waterfalls in the Central Highlands. Instead, Siu Puong waterfall flows into 7 layers in a unique zigzag shape. In which, the highest level of the waterfall is located at the top, with a height of 60m. The next 4 floors are about 40m high, the other 2 shorter floors are about 10m high.
Depending on the amount of water flowing, each season of the year has a different narrow width of the waterfall surface. In the rainy season, when the water is abundant, the waterfall can be up to 30m wide. At this time, looking from a distance, the waterfall is like a white, soft, winding silk strip standing out among the dazzling green of the mountains and forests.
Originating from high mountains, flowing through vast forests, the water of Siu Puong waterfall is clear and cool all year round. Below each level of the waterfall is a beautiful and clear natural lake.
Not only possessing pristine and majestic beauty, Siu Puong waterfall is also considered a sacred place by the indigenous Xo Dang people. The people of Xo Dang here consider the water source from the waterfall to be sacred water. They use the water from the waterfall for their daily activities. However, people absolutely do not take actions that are considered to pollute the water such as washing, bathing directly at the watershed, and not carrying the deceased across the water,...
Currently, Siu Puong waterfall attracts many tourists to explore and experience. The ideal time to fully appreciate the perfect beauty of this waterfall is around October. At this time, Siu Puong waterfall is supplemented with abundant water from upstream. The cool water of the waterfall becomes an ideal place for visitors to relax and relax. Here, visitors can enjoy the fresh air of nature, letting go of all the fatigue and pressure of life.
After exploring the highest waterfall in Vietnam, visitors can visit and experience life in Le Vang village, about 8km from Siu Puong waterfall. Seen from above, Le Vang village is like a green oasis with thousands of fruit trees. The people here still retain the gong team, typical customs and customs such as: New rice eating ceremony, water trough ceremony, weaving, weaving,...
Photo: Dinh Cong Luong
Source: VNN