A Luoi was astonished.

Driving along National Highway 49 from Hue City towards A Luoi, you'll experience the crisp, cool air and the pine forests shrouded in clouds, whether in the early morning or late afternoon. Passing through winding mountain passes like A Co Pass, Mo Qua Pass, and Suoi Mau Pass, you can stop along the road, at the top of Mo Qua Pass, to admire the crystal-clear stream or the endless green of the towering mountains.

The town of A Lưới (A Lưới district), located along the Ho Chi Minh Highway, is famous for its pine hills around the district square. What could be better than strolling along the trails amidst the endless green of the pine groves? Wait for the sun to rise so you can leisurely walk through the forest, admire the purple rhododendron flowers along the path leading up to the forest, rest and have a drink at a coffee shop on the hill, and listen to the rustling of the pines…

Pine forest tourist attraction in A Lưới. Photo: MẠNH HÙNG

If you visit on a weekend, be sure to stop by the A Lưới market to explore the culture and lifestyle of the local ethnic minorities. To this day, A Lưới still preserves customs, folk songs, culinary traditions, and traditional festivals that reflect the rich culture of the ethnic minority groups.

If you visit during the dry season, you can bathe in the clear, cool streams and take beautiful photos. One such stream is Par Le (Hong Ha commune), which never gets muddy throughout the year. The A Nor waterfall area (Hong Kim commune) has many homestays to choose from, or you can hike to the waterfall to admire the scenery along the way and visit the suspension bridge.

If you're tired of the A Lưới district center, head south along the Ho Chi Minh Highway to explore the A Roàng eco-tourism and community tourism area. Along the way, travelers will be able to admire the pristine forests of the Saola Conservation Area, filled with the sounds of birdsong.

Upon arriving in A Roàng, the villagers welcome you with celebratory dances accompanied by the sounds of the bamboo flute and gongs. Then, the village elders will take you on a tour of the village, teaching you about the daily life of the Ta Oi people, such as farming, weaving, and making brocade. You will then visit the A Roàng hot springs to bathe in the mineral water, relieving your fatigue. As night falls, by the crackling campfire, you can enjoy rustic dishes like wild vegetables and stream fish. What could be more heartwarming than immersing yourself in the sounds of gongs and drums while participating in the "Campfire and Community Exchange Program," accompanied by Ta Oi dances and the fragrant aroma of traditional rice wine?

Source: https://nld.com.vn/ngo-ngang-a-luoi-196240201215504735.htm