Nho Que River: majestic and graceful

Nho Que River is a famous scenic spot of the Ha Giang headland. This river originates from Yunnan province, China, flows into our country creating a border section. In Vietnam, the first starting point of the river starts from Lung Cu commune, passes through Dong Van and Meo Vac districts of Ha Giang province , then flows into Gam River, Bao Lam district, Cao Bang province.

Located at the foot of the towering and rugged mountains of Ha Giang, the Nho Que River flows peacefully all year round between the cliffs. The Nho Que River has a jade green water color, winding around the rugged cliffs of Ha Giang. This characteristic green color is created by the green algae ecosystem growing in the riverbed, blending with the vast green trees on both banks, reflecting on the water surface. The river has blue water all year round, gently and quietly flowing through the majestic mountain passes, turning the landscape here into a true ladder to heaven. Nho Que has a stunning beauty like a majestic landscape painting bestowed by nature.

With a total length of 192km, Nho Que River is located in Ha Giang region of Vietnam for 46km. Photo: Internet

In 2009, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism classified this area as a Vietnam Scenic Relic. The Nho Que River is honored as one of the unique tectonic valleys in Vietnam. In Lung Cu and Ma Le communes, Dong Van district, the river is also a section that demarcates the Vietnam-China border in the northernmost region of the country.

The Nho Que River section flows through Tu San Gorge, in Meo Vac Commune; the section through Ma Pi Leng Pass next to Tu San Gorge is where the Nho Que River appears at its most beautiful, majestic, the water is the clearest but the flow is the most peaceful. In contrast to the majestic beauty of the surrounding rocky mountains, the Nho Que River section through Tu San Gorge flows gently, quietly, meandering along the rocky mountains and carving out the beautiful shape of the country.

One of the unprecedented geological formations here is probably Tu San Gorge of Nho Que River, with steep cliffs, up to 800m high, after nearly 1000m, stretching over 1.7km along the river. The gorge is considered one of the most rugged and beautiful terrains in Southeast Asia. The further upstream Nho Que River goes, the more overwhelmed visitors will be by the majesty and beauty of this natural gorge.

November is the ideal time to visit Nho Que River. Photo: Internet

Take a boat upstream and observe that the river has a section that divides into two colors, turquoise and blue, depending on the light and weather. And it will be even more interesting when tourists go along the river and see on the steep rocky mountains, sometimes there are still simple villages of indigenous people nestled next to peach and plum blossoms that are blooming brilliantly.

To see the whole beautiful Nho Que River, perhaps from the top of Ma Pi Leng - one of the four great mountain passes in the Northwest is the most ideal choice. On the winding and dangerous road, looking far away, visitors will capture the whole view of the river from above, beautiful like a green silk strip, soft between the rugged cliffs. From Ma Pi Leng pass, looking at Nho Que, visitors will see the clear blue of the water, the green of the forest, the reddish brown, grayish white of the rocky mountains, mixed with the blue sky and a few white clouds, all blending to create a majestic but very poetic Ha Giang.

From above, Nho Que River looks like a piece of green silk, winding and appearing and disappearing in the middle of the vast northeastern forest. Photo: Internet

Kayaking on the river is an exciting experience for those who love exercise. Leisurely on a kayak, from the middle of the canyon, looking up at two high cliffs, covered with all kinds of flowers and grass, above is the distant blue sky, the majestic space suddenly makes visitors feel so small.

While kayaking or boating, you can stop and immerse yourself in the cool water of the river. This is also a very unique experience when swimming in a clear blue pool, flanked by steep cliffs, narrowing the blue sky through the canyon. With clear water, you can see all the way to the bottom, many adventurous tourists also go river diving.

At each time of the year, the river scenery has its own special features. Along the river in March is when the red cotton flowers bloom, standing out against the green of the forest and the jade-like river water. The Nho Que River is most beautiful from September to November. At this time, the weather in Ha Giang begins to enter autumn and winter, the space is cool and a bit chilly, the river is sometimes immersed in a misty, illusory mist. This is also the time when buckwheat flowers bloom, creating an extremely poetic space.

Nho Que River with its majestic, wild yet gentle and poetic landscape is one of the Ha Giang tourist destinations you should visit and experience once in your life./.

Yanjiang