A destination like 'miniature Da Lat' in Quang Tri, with 4 seasons a day, attracts visitors
In addition to favorable weather, with all four seasons, the destination known as 'miniature Da Lat in the heart of Quang Tri' also attracts visitors with its beautiful scenery and many experiences of being immersed in nature.
Located about 60 km west of Dong Ha city and 20 km east of Lao Bao border gate, Khe Sanh town (Huong Hoa district) is one of the attractive destinations in Quang Tri province in recent years, attracting a large number of visitors, especially in winter.
Interestingly, the climate in Khe Sanh is quite different from the rest of the province. It has the typical weather of four seasons in one day: foggy mornings, warm sunny afternoons, chilly afternoons, and cold, freezing temperatures at night.
The ideal time to visit and experience Khe Sanh is the dry season (from November to January). This is also the time when the maple forest (also known as sau sau, bach giao huong) changes its leaves, from green to yellow and red.
Coming to Khe Sanh, in addition to visiting historical sites such as Ta Con airport, Lang Vay, Rockpile hill, 500 peak..., visitors can also combine to explore some other interesting destinations such as Rao Quan hydroelectric lake, Ta Puong waterfall, Phong Huong forest...
Khe Sanh has diverse terrain, from moderately steep hills, trails to lakes, waterfalls, forests... convenient for visitors of all ages to experience outdoor activities such as camping, SUP, mountain climbing, trekking...
Having the opportunity to visit Khe Sanh in early December, Mr. Le Luu Dung - CEO of a company specializing in providing discovery tours throughout Vietnam commented that the natural scenery here is very beautiful, especially when the maple forest is in the season of changing leaves.
“I went to the Phong Huong forest last year, but this year was the first time I walked through the forest and camped overnight at Sau Sau islet (in the middle of Rao Quan hydroelectric lake).
I didn’t think there would be such a beautiful maple forest here. Even the weather is very cool, contrary to what many people think of this land as hot sun, Lao wind, and white sand,” Dung shared.
During the time exploring the "little Da Lat in the heart of Quang Tri", Mr. Dung said, tourists can participate in trekking in the maple forest, swinging on the rope at Ta Puong waterfall or camping overnight at Sau Sau islet.
With the camping experience in the middle of the hydroelectric lake, visitors also have the opportunity to admire the romantic sunset, fish, make a campfire...
Currently, Khe Sanh has not exploited many tourism services, so visitors coming here need to pay attention to equipping necessary items and skills.
At the same time, visitors should note not to litter, join hands to protect the environment and preserve the natural landscape.
“Tourists need to prepare mentally and physically as well as bring enough clothes and essential items suitable for outdoor activities such as: long, thin, airy clothes; warm clothes (because Khe Sanh at night, especially in the middle of the lake, is very cold); food and drinks; thick high socks (to avoid being bitten by leeches when entering the maple forest)…”, Mr. Dung suggested.
If you do not have experience in independent travel and want to ensure a complete and enjoyable trip, you can book a package tour from reputable travel agencies with an ideal schedule of 2 days 1 night.
Cost is about 2-3 million VND/person, including pick-up service at Khe Sanh, boat trip on the lake, SUP, tents, outdoor dining service...
Having the opportunity to visit Khe Sanh, in addition to exploring destinations with many attractive experiences, visitors should not forget to enjoy delicious local dishes such as vat bun porridge, buffalo meat with la trong leaves, watercress, banh it la gai leaves...