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Stunning one-of-a-kind roads across Vietnam that become tourist’s attraction
From Vietnamese Times dated 14 April 2021
Vietnam is famous for many unique and charming roads that make tourists fall in love in the first sight, from the coracle road that was a piece of art, to the stunning, dreamy Bau Trang coastal road...
1. Vietnam’s longest brocade road
The 1,700 m long road is hand-painted by hundreds of locals in Ha Giang’s Bac Me district and decorated with the brocade pattern which is inherently a typical feature of the upland culture.
The brocade road, located at a resort in Yen Dinh commune, Bac Me district, has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Organization. Inaugurated in September 2020, the road stretches 1,700 m along the hill flank, VNExpress reported.
The resort’s representative Vu Phuong said that the brocade road is built with a view to preserving and upholding the unique cultural traits of ethnic minorities. The road’s patterns are completely hand-painted.
2. The Happiness Road
The Happiness Road was built along Dong Van Rocky Pleataux between 1959 and 1965 with total length of 185km connecting Ha Giang township with isolated mountainous districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh,Dong Van & Meo Vac; helping local ethnic minorities get access to the plains and better their life.
This road was constructed by the hands of more than 1,300 men and women volunteers from 6 mountainous provinces ( Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang) and 2 delta provinces ( Nam Dinh, Hai Duong); and more than 1,000 people of 16 local ethnic groups joining in the building process within 7 years.
In the 1950s &1960s, in Vietnam, there were no modern equipment, volunteers plunged into opening this road with extremely simple working tools of hoes, shovels, hammers, crowbar, wheelbarrow; in really difficult working conditions of food shortages, salt deficiency, lacks of green vegetables & water; under the extreme climates of the highlands – hot summer like roasted, winter cold like cutting meat; and faced up lots of obstacles, dangers & deaths as well.
To make that road, 14 volunteers & workers sacrificed their life . Therefore, when completed, the road was named “ Happiness” – happy by the unity & effort of young volunteers & workers to build the road with their health & their blood; The road opens more opportunities for people in the regions with better education, health care & better life. It is the way to brighten the future of many children now & forever.
3. The Coracle road in Tam Thanh Village
More than 100 coracles and old seafaring tools were turned into art pieces by artisans, painters and local students.
The 1.5 kilometre-long road of coracles along Bich Hoa Tam Thanh Village has been transformed into a space of unique art that is connected to the daily lives of fishermen.
The road was prepared in 3 months by the artists and the city's authorities to welcome the Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017.
More than 100 coracles and old seafaring tools were turned into art pieces by artisans, painters and local students.
The 1.5 kilometre-long road of coracles along Bich Hoa Tam Thanh Village has been transformed into a space of unique art that is connected to the daily lives of fishermen.
The road was prepared in 3 months by the artists and the city's authorities to welcome the Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017.
The paintings on the coracles were to show the beauty of daily life in Tam Thanh Mural Village, love and dreams. Each artist had their own ways to express their feelings and thoughts through their arts. Sea and people are the two main sources of inspiration for them to create wonderful arts showcasing on the coracles.
The project of developing community-based tourism in Tam Thanh commune is one of the ideas to promote tourism and create livelihood for local people.
The project of developing community-based tourism in Tam Thanh commune is one of the ideas to promote tourism and create livelihood for local people.
4. Bau Trang Coastal Road
Located in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province and always be in the must-check in list of travel lover, Bau Trang is a so charming coastal road that can astonish anyone with its picturesque beauty.
Wandering on the road, there are plenty of sand dunes stretching to the horizon where they seems to end only because there is no way your eyes can see further.
Also, the place is usually called “the little Sahara” so beside riding on the stunning road, never forget to discover the great sand dunes for new experience.
From May to August every year, visitors even have chance to admire the lotus season blooming in the lakes surrounded by sand dunes. It’s definitely not an exaggeration to say this could be the scene of Wonderland.
Located in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province and always be in the must-check in list of travel lover, Bau Trang is a so charming coastal road that can astonish anyone with its picturesque beauty.
Wandering on the road, there are plenty of sand dunes stretching to the horizon where they seems to end only because there is no way your eyes can see further.
Also, the place is usually called “the little Sahara” so beside riding on the stunning road, never forget to discover the great sand dunes for new experience.
From May to August every year, visitors even have chance to admire the lotus season blooming in the lakes surrounded by sand dunes. It’s definitely not an exaggeration to say this could be the scene of Wonderland.
5. The longest road through Tan Lap Floating Village
Tan Lap floating village is a wild wetland of Long An Province and adjacent to Dong Thap Muoi. These two areas link together and create a wide land stretching to thousands of hectares alongside Vam Co Tay River. The highlight of nature here is the vast cajuput forests along with lotus fields, water lily ponds and rice fields. These are home to hundreds of bird, fish and amphibian species, which contributes to form a diverse ecosystem in Mekong Delta.
The entrance of Tan Lap Floating Village is designed in an eye-catching way with the thatched-roof model. Inside, there are some spacious buildings with the octangle brick courtyards and a lot of ornamental plants surrounding. If you take a further view, you can completely contemplate the endless beauty of green rice fields and the colourful beauty from fruits orchards which is only in Mekong Delta tours.
At that moment, the unique path through the cajuput forests appears in sight. The path is only about 1 meter and built of cement covered with thick moss by time. It is quite winding but sometimes it ramifies to two crossroads. Interestingly, walking under the yellow sunshine weaving through the tree branches in this place will make you feel as if you are in the fairy world.
READ THE ABOVE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Tan Lap floating village is a wild wetland of Long An Province and adjacent to Dong Thap Muoi. These two areas link together and create a wide land stretching to thousands of hectares alongside Vam Co Tay River. The highlight of nature here is the vast cajuput forests along with lotus fields, water lily ponds and rice fields. These are home to hundreds of bird, fish and amphibian species, which contributes to form a diverse ecosystem in Mekong Delta.
The entrance of Tan Lap Floating Village is designed in an eye-catching way with the thatched-roof model. Inside, there are some spacious buildings with the octangle brick courtyards and a lot of ornamental plants surrounding. If you take a further view, you can completely contemplate the endless beauty of green rice fields and the colourful beauty from fruits orchards which is only in Mekong Delta tours.
At that moment, the unique path through the cajuput forests appears in sight. The path is only about 1 meter and built of cement covered with thick moss by time. It is quite winding but sometimes it ramifies to two crossroads. Interestingly, walking under the yellow sunshine weaving through the tree branches in this place will make you feel as if you are in the fairy world.
READ THE ABOVE PASSAGE CAREFULLY AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. What is Vietnam famous for?
Vietnam is famous for many unique and charming roads that make tourists fall in love in the first sight.
2. What is the significance of longest brocade road?
The brocade road is built with a view to preserving and upholding the unique cultural traits of ethnic minorities. The road’s patterns are completely hand-painted.
3. The happiness road was a remarkable achievement why?
The Happiness Road was built along Dong Van Rocky Pleataux between 1959 and 1965 with total length of 185km connecting Ha Giang township with isolated mountainous districts, helping local ethnic minorities get access to the plains and better their life. The road opens more opportunities for people in the regions with better education, health care & better life. It is the way to brighten the future of many children now & forever.
4. What was the purpose of coracle road?
The road was prepared in 3 months by the artists and the city's authorities to welcome the Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017. The project of developing community-based tourism in Tam Thanh commune is one of the ideas to promote tourism and create livelihood for local people.
5. Briefly explain the beauty of Bau Trang Coastal Road.
Bau Trang is a so charming coastal road that can astonish anyone with its picturesque beauty, wandering on the road, there are plenty of sand dunes stretching to the horizon where they seems to end only because there is no way your eyes can see further. Also, the place is usually called “the little Sahara”.
6. Tan Lap floating village is called a fairy land why?
Tan Lap floating village is a wild wetland of Long An Province and adjacent to Dong Thap Muoi. These two areas link together and create a wide land stretching to thousands of hectares alongside Vam Co Tay River. The highlight of nature here is the vast cajuput forests along with lotus fields, water lily ponds and rice fields. These are home to hundreds of bird, fish and amphibian species, which contributes to form a diverse ecosystem in Mekong Delta.
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