If visitors have the opportunity to visit Hanoi, the capital piece of land with thousands of years of civilization, visit all the famous sites in the capital's bustling atmosphere, a peaceful and quite destination, a place that is not too far would be a great choice after long trips of tourists. Thung Nai in Hoa Binh Province is a romantic destination considered "Ha Long Bay on land". Located on the lake of Da River belonging Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh Province, Thung Nai is quite suitable for a short trip, for an excursion. The beauty of Thung Nai is the blending of river, mountains and the lovely gentle human. Travel to Thung Nai in combination with visiting Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant, especially in the season of water, or storms, visitors will be watching a spectacular view of the Da River hydropower when the doors drain water. It will be an exciting and unforgettable experience in the list of travel experiences for guests.
About 100km from Hanoi, Thung Nai is an ideal tourist destination for tourists in summer by an extremely cool climate. It is a commune of Da river and is located in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province. The people here said that the reason for the name is because, in the ancient time, Thung Nai was houses of many deer. Images of deer in the afternoon on the slopes reflected on the Da River has become the name for this land. The road to Thung Nai will take you to Binh Than port going along Da River for about 10km of mountain road with a beautiful scenery. This is also one of the tourist destinations near Hanoi where guests can arrange to go with family and friends.
Thung Nai has not many places to play, but the attractive landscapes are not lacking because when Hoa Binh hydropower plant is completed, Da river water rises flooded the valley halfway up the mountain top that creates the small beautiful islands. In Thung Nai, the most interesting thing is sitting on the boat and going around the lake of Da River. Going and watching the magnificent scenery of mountains, sometimes tourists will come across the small islands that look like the ones in Halong Bay. If guests travel on the weekend, you can attend Thac Bo floating market of the ethnic groups holding on Sunday morning. Furthermore, tourists can visit some other sites like:
Thac Bo Princess Temple: This is a famous sacred temple, always is crowded pilgrims to worship or organize Hau Dong ritual. It is the temple of people around to pray for up and down life on Da River.
Thac Bo Cave: it has a big door, the inside contains many stalactites which have formed over the years, a beautiful place appealing tourists.
Trach Stream: it is a suitable bathing place for all tourists. With clear and cool natural spring water, this is a not to be missed destination in the summer.
Visit Muong lands, travelers can have natural sightseeing and enjoy specialty of Muong people, Muong’s cup of wine as well as listen to the guitar of the host and the Northwest singing intermingled Muong’s folk songs lasting until late at night. Tourists from any places naturally feel closer together and sing following the voice, the flute by the flickering campfire.
Poetic and gentle, liberal and romantic is what you will remember about Thung Nai. And, when returning to the bustle of life, work, visitors would think again, to feel again a Thung Nai – the peaceful place, steeped in the values of humanity.
