Nature has bestowed upon the sandy land of Hoa Thang a truly miraculous stream. This pristine and captivating stream is hidden amidst the "sand desert" in the desolate hills. The unspoiled beauty of the white sand dunes and the dreamy, cool stream has attracted many travelers eager to explore the unique scenic spots along the Hoa Thang coast (Bac Binh).
Barefoot, carrying their sandals, the members of the trekking group slowly waded upstream along the small stream to enjoy the cool sensation of the summer day. On both sides of the stream were rolling white sand dunes, the sand scorching hot; the natural scenery here was truly magnificent.
According to Mr. Le Lan, a resident of Hoa Thang commune: “This stream originates from the foot of the sand dunes and has no name yet. Local people passing by see both banks of the stream covered with wild pineapple plants and bushes, so they call it ‘Pineapple Stream’. The stream is about 3 km long, running from the foot of the sand dunes (next to Bau Trang) to the sea. Backpackers or those who like to explore rugged places and new natural landscapes sometimes set up tents and stay overnight at Mui Yen, then walk or use specialized vehicles to Pineapple Stream early in the morning to explore and enjoy the miraculously cool water gushing from the heart of the scorching ‘sand desert’…”
Not only we, but many in the trekking group were truly amazed, unable to explain where the water flowed from, emptying into the stream and then into the sea. Both banks of the stream were lined with white sand, occasionally dotted with clumps of wild pineapple plants and lush green bushes. The water flowed continuously, in both the dry and rainy seasons. The small, winding stream was only about 5 meters wide at its widest point. The water in the middle of the stream was shallow, only reaching ankle-deep, so trekkers had to roll up their trousers above their knees to wade through the stream for several hundred meters. Trekker Nguyen Long An from Ho Chi Minh City shared: “Every time we come to Hoa Thang, we not only visit and experience the Trinh Nu sand dunes and Mui Yen but also stop at this stream to rest and relax after the strenuous journey across the hot, rocky ‘sand desert’ for nearly 4 kilometers… Moreover, every time the wind blows strongly, the sand flies with a whistling sound, and the tiny grains of sand sting our faces…”
The pristine and captivating stream is hidden amidst the "sandy desert".
We understand that the coastal area from Mui Yen to Suoi Dua has been planned for ecotourism development. The local authorities are currently inviting investors to exploit the tourism potential of this area. Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, the scenic Suoi Dua, nestled amidst the "sand desert" of Hoa Thang, will be awakened and become an attractive destination for travelers from all over.
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