Thứ Sáu, 20 tháng 11, 2015

Admiring the wonderful Lien Khuong waterfall

A visit to Vietnam is not complete without spending time admiring the marvels of natural recreation with a wide collection of spectacular waterfalls. Despite not being famous as other waterfalls such as Cam Ly or Dambri in dalat Vietnam, Lam Dong, Khuong Lien still annually attracts a great number of tourists because of its mysterious and hidden beauty. Hence, it is one of the most worth-seeing waterfalls that will satisfy your sense of gaining thrilling experiences.

An overview
Legend has it that it is used to be a primeval forest through which a dreamy stream flows. Here, there are a lot of fresh and sweet fruits that cater for both local people and monkey. Moreover, this stream possesses a variety of fish for everyday life. For that reason, a flock of yellow ants from distant area plunged into this wealthy and affluent region to make home and then occupied, which made local people lack necessary food for life. To deal with the current situation, villagers had to rely on Fire God for help. Despite great efforts the Fire God made, the ants became more and more crowded, thereby enabling God to be exhausted and give up. Villagers then had no choice but offered buffalo and begged for Yang to fight against these unwanted ants. Luckily, thanks to the cooperation of three Gods including Yang, the God of the rain and the God of the Thunder, water from Da Nhim washed away the enemy. Since then, local people gathered together living at peace. Lien Khuong waterfall, at that time, was the place that ants run through, which a deep and awe-inspiring waterfall.
Attractive features
Situated at the conjunction of Lien Khuong, alongside the highway 20 in Duc Trong district, which is 27km from the city of Dalat, Lien Khuong waterfall is 200 meters wide and 50 meters high. Lien Khuong belongs to one branch contributing to the stunning beauty of Da Nhim River with two other branches involving Gougah and Pongour waterfalls. In the dry season, there’s not too much water.


At the peak of the waterfall, there’s a stream with a 60-square-meter rock floor, surrounded by charming scenery and wonderful terraced rice tended by peasant women in conical hats. What is more, it’s hard to resist this perfect gift of Nature. Visitors to Lien Khuong waterfall cannot stop admiring white foam created by the pressure of water and the rock floor flowing from the highest point down to Tung Nghia area. Here, tourists will have the opportunity to sail along the calm water surface and enjoy countless mysterious small caves.
Lien Khuong is also an ideal place for those who are keen on discovering the life in the wild forests. The surrounding area of the waterfall is uninterrupted green rows of trees, which provides a clear as well as fresh atmosphere.
Interesting activities near Lien Khuong waterfall
Come to visit Lien Khuong waterfall, during the full moon of the first lunar month, you will have a chance to take part in Waterfall Festival held by the Highland ethnic minorities. This is a large-scale traditional event with the involvement of many unique and exceptional musical performances.
Additionally, visitors can purchase a lot of interesting souvenirs and try different types of ethnic food.

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