Xu Quang- the common name for both Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces- a cultural place of the Southern Central. Quang Nam is known with its Thu Bon River, with Cua Dai Estuary and with Cau Pagoda…; Quang Ngai- a low mountainous area with valleys near the mountains of Da Vach, Lang Ram- has a small delta and coastal sand dunes being watered by rivers of Ve, Tra Bong and Tra Khuc. The place is lesser known.But once we came there, the place becomes unforgettable for its untamed beauty and its people’s hospitality.
Thien An Pagoda
Thien An Mountain can be seen from Quang Ngai City. It took us 15 minutes by car, crossing Tra Khuc River. An Mountain and Tra River are symbols of the land.
Thien An Mountain is located on the left bank of Tra Khuc River. The gentle path spiraling upward under the tree shades took us to the top of the mountain. There is also another path with stone stairs for pedestrians.
The pagoda was built in 1694 and was renovated many times then. At the beginning, it was just a shrine built on a large area on the top of the mountain. Being at a sacred place, we seemed to become more meditative.
Le Thuy Sea
We stopped at Quang Ngai City for a meal of noodle in Quang style- a typical dish of the place and then went to Le Thuy Beach, Binh Tri- Binh Son. (Many will misrecognize the place with one of the same name in Quang Binh province). Around an hour ride, we could felt the salty air from the winds… and as a sleeping beauty- as a journalist said- Le Thuy welcomed us, beautiful and untamed.
At a fishing village, we set foot on the path leading to the sea. Being seen from above, the sea was clean and clear with sedimentary rocks beautifully arranged by nature.
The beach here has its own untamed beauty. Going along a stretching long beach, you can suddenly found a curved section under the shade of coconut trees- Something similar to the nature of local girls- beautiful and shy.
And in the clear water, you can swim there for hours with fish, touching sea urchins and looking at the beautiful coral reef of different colors swinging with waves.
When the evening fell, a peaceful atmosphere of the fishing village brought us special feelings. Busy life in the city seemed to be washed away. On the blue surface of the sea, here and there were coracles. Life kept going on in a romantic peaceful atmosphere.
Tra Boi Spring
The way to Tra Boi Spring was rough- a place where ethnic people live. Tra Boi Spring has its wild beauty. The spring is located in Tra Bong, Tra Giang- 30km from the National road 1A.
Water sliding is the game that attracts local children and tourists.
The water here is strong and cool even in time of hot days. The spring is like a naturally built swimming pool where you can lie down to enjoy the beauty of surrounding forests.
