Come to Bao Loc to live at a slower pace.

"Come to Bao Loc to slow down," a saying that can only be truly understood after experiencing this land firsthand. It might seem like a stopover for travelers passing through the flower-filled, mist-shrouded city of Da Lat, or for those escaping the heat of Saigon to find peace in the Central Highlands. But once you've explored Bao Loc, your feet will surely find it hard to move anywhere else.

It's still the same mountainous area, with trees peeking through the morning mist, interspersed with the brilliant golden rays of the sunset or gentle clouds drifting over the hills in the early morning.

Somewhere, on the vast, lush green tea hills, female workers wearing conical hats are nimbly picking the freshest, most delicious tea buds with their nimble hands.

All of this creates a vibrant yet unusually peaceful picture. This land not only gives us sweet, wholesome tea, but also lush vegetable gardens.

The simplest materials, through the hands of skilled craftsmen, are transformed into extraordinary items. Humans and nature seem to have blended together, understanding each other to bring such beauty to the world.

Photo: Nguyen Ba Hao

Heritage Magazine