The Red River, Saigon River, Duong River, and Da River are four of many rivers that have entered poetry and left unforgettable memories in everyone's hearts.
The Red River is a large river flowing more than 500km long in Vietnam's territory. The starting point of the Red River is Bat Xat district (Lao Cai), the ending point is Ba Lat seaport (located between Giao Thuy district, Nam Dinh province and Tien Hai district, Thai Binh province). The Red River system includes three large tributaries (Da River, Thao River and Lo River) that confluence at Viet Tri and flow into the sea at Ba Lat, Tra Ly, Lach Giang and Day estuaries. Image of the Red River in Lao Cai city.
"My dear, at the end of the Red River, seeing the river's waves turn red, know that I remember you...". Most people are familiar with this line from the song "Send me at the end of the Red River" by musician Thuan Yen. The river has almost entered cultural life throughout the country's history. Image of the Red River flowing through Yen Bai city (Yen Bai province).
Nho Que River originates from Yunnan (China), flows into Vietnam at the northernmost point in Lung Cu commune, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. The landscape here remains pure and pristine. Somewhere on the backs of the mountains there are still ethnic villages living, and the river at dawn is filled with magical mist.
This river not only flows in Ha Giang province but also runs through Cao Bang territory. However, the first part of the river flowing from Seo Lung village, Lung Cu commune through Tu San Alley is considered the section with the most spectacular and captivating scenery. In 2009, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism classified this area as a Vietnamese scenic relic. Nho Que River is also honored as one of the unique Tectonic Valleys of our country.
Like the Nho Que River, the Que Son River (Cao Bang) has a jade green color, winding and stretching through many areas, some places embracing the foothills of towering limestone mountains, creating a charming landscape of mountains and water, others nestling nestled under lush green bamboo clumps, some sections are like soft silk strips across the ripe rice fields of Phong Nam, Ngoc Con... This is one of the few places with a very poetic scenery, captivating many local tourists. distant. Quay Son River originates from Guangxi (China) with two branches flowing into Vietnam converging at Ngoc Khe commune (Thong Khanh district).
"My dear, why are you so sad/ I'll take you back to the other side of the Duong River...". Those are the opening two lines of the poem "The other side of the Duong River" by poet Hoang Cam, making readers curious. What's happening on the other side of the Duong River? The south of the river was formerly called the Dau region, and today it is Thuan Thanh, Gia Binh, and Luong Tai districts of Bac Ninh province. Although Duong River belongs to Hanoi and Bac Ninh, culture has no boundaries. In the Kinh Bac cultural area, which now belongs to Hanoi, there are ancient villages located on the banks of the Duong River such as Sui village, the residence of ancient Vietnamese people during the Hung King period.
Day River passing through Thanh Oai district (Hanoi) has a length of about 17km, there are 9 communes in the area. In the district's socio-economic development orientation for the period 2021-2025, it is determined to develop the Day riverside area into a space Travel ecology, forming a waterway tourism route, planning the entire Day River alluvial area as a mixed area for ecotourism and agriculture, connecting the waterway tourism route with traditional riverside craft village tourism. . Photo: Khuong Bino.
“There are waterfalls where you have to pull the boat the whole wet season and the dry season... There are times when you carry the boat ashore, turn it on its side and drag it nearly a kilometer. There are places that both pull shallow and uphill steep rocky banks. The majesty of the Da River is not only the stone waterfalls but also the stone scenes on the river banks that build walls. There are places where cliffs cut into the Da River bed like a throat. Riding up the Da River waterfall, you have to ride to the end like riding a tiger...". That is the "characteristic" of some of the 73 famous waterfalls that writer Nguyen Tuan clearly described in his work "The ferryman on Da River".
Da River, also known as Bo River, Den River, is the largest tributary of the Red River - the mother river of the Northern Delta. Da River originates from Yunnan province (China) with a total length of more than 910km, called Ly Tien Giang - the section of Da river flowing into Vietnam is 543km long. Da River is not only known as the largest energy river in Vietnam with a series of hydroelectric systems of Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau... but also the mother river of dozens of ethnic groups in the Northwest region. .
Boating on Sao Khe River (Ninh Binh) is truly an interesting experience. Water lilies bloom on both sides of the river as if inviting travelers to continue exploring. The boatman seemed to row more steadily, the boat rhythmically parted the water, creating ripples, then the next boat followed. The feeling of wonderful nature is even more exciting, with the sound of gurgling water sounding so pleasant. According to history books, Sao Khe River dates back to Dinh Bo Linh's time, connecting Hoang Long River and Day River. The name "Sao Khe" was given by King Ly Cong Uan in 1005. He used to travel on this river to the Day River and then return to Dai La citadel (Thang Long capital) in 1010.
Along with Ngang Pass, Gianh River is the geographical symbol of Quang Binh province. The river is 160km long, originating from the edge of Co Pi mountain, 2.017m high, in the Truong Son range. Gianh River flows through Minh Hoa, Tuyen Hoa, Quang Trach, Bo Trach districts and flows into the East Sea at Giang estuary. As one of the symbols of nature in the Central region in general and Quang Binh in particular, Gianh River makes an impression with its basin area of 4.680km2 and average altitude of 360m. Photo: Tran An.
Setting foot in the ancient capital of Hue, visitors cannot help but visit the poetic, gentle Perfume River flowing through the forests from Bang Lang junction deep into the heart of the city, then continuing to wind through the forests. countryside downstream before reaching the sea. Song is also compared to a Hue girl smiling shyly under the conical hat. Photo: Le Huy Hoang Hai.
Han River - a river associated with countless memories of many Da Nang people, is a part of their beloved homeland, an extremely precious natural gift of the Central region. Calling the Han River "a blue silk strip in the heart of Da Nang city" is not without basis. Han River has a length of 7,8km, a width of about 400-700m (widest part 700m, narrowest 300m), average depth 7-10m.
Thu Bon River is an inland river with the largest basin in the country with 10.350km², concentrated mainly in Quang Nam province and a small part of Kon Tum, Da Nang, and Quang Ngai provinces. The upstream of Thu Bon River is from the Ngoc Linh mountain range (Kon Tum), stretching about 200km to Cua Dai and then flowing to the East Sea. The river flowing through Hoi An is vast, with rolling waves and endless winds. Every afternoon, the calm blue river surface reflects the trees and mountains, as beautiful as a painting.
Saigon River is 256km long, starting from Binh Phuoc then passing through Tay Ninh, Binh Duong and City. Ho Chi Minh. The river flowing through the city. Ho Chi Minh City is about 80km long and is likened to a "soft silk strip" winding in the heart of the city, creating beautiful peninsulas like Thanh Da or Thu Thiem. The winding dragon-shaped river crossing the city is not only a symbol of the river city but also a witness of the 325-year process of formation and development of Saigon - Cho Lon - Gia Dinh - City. Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Pham Doanh.
Along with the Tien River, the Hau River is one of two distributaries of the Mekong River, a river system that builds up the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Hau River is also known as Ba Thac River, derived from the name Bassac as the Khmer people call it. This river flows through An Giang province and is the natural boundary between the provinces of Dong Thap and Can Tho, Vinh Long and Can Tho, Hau Giang and Vinh Long, Tra Vinh and Soc Trang. The river flows into the East Sea through Tran De estuary and Dinh An estuary. The widest section of Hau River is located between Cau Ke district (Tra Vinh) and Long Phu district (Soc Trang), nearly 4km. Photo: Hoang Giam.
Can Tho River originates from the western inland area of Hau River, is about 16km long, 280-350m wide, passes through O Mon district, Phong Dien district, Cai Rang district, Ninh Kieu district and flows into Hau river at Ninh Kieu wharf. . The highlight of Can Tho River is the Cai Rang floating market tourist destination - National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. The market was formed in the early 20th century, mainly trading agricultural products and fruits. plants, specialties of the Mekong Delta.
Ca Mau has a system of rivers and canals interwoven and interwoven like a spider web with a total length of more than 7.000km, average density of 1,34km/km², total water surface area of 15.756ha, accounting for 3,02% of the area. natural areas of the province. There are many main rivers flowing into the West Sea (Gulf of Thailand) such as Bay Hap River, Ong Doc River, Trem Trem River, Cai Tau River, Bach Nguu River, and Dong Cung River. Among them, Bay Hap River is more than 50km long. Bay Hap estuary also has other names such as Go Cong estuary, Rach Cheo estuary connecting Ca Mau Cape (Ngoc Hien district). Photo: Hoang Giam.
