Tra Ly, lotus season calls | QUANG NAM ONLINE NEWSPAPER

(QNO) - Tra Ly - Dong Lon lotus pond (Duy Son commune, Duy Xuyen) is in its season of brilliant colors inviting tourists to date.

A corner of Tra Ly lotus pond seen from above. Photo: Q.T — A corner of Tra Ly lotus pond seen from above. Photo: QT

Tra Ly - Dong Lon lotus pond is located in Chanh Loc village, Duy Son commune. This destination is about 25km from Hoi An city, on DT610 route to My Son temple complex.

On route DT610, after passing the Tra Kieu Holy Mother Center, visitors turn left to the west and continue for about 10km to reach the largest lotus pond in Quang Nam . The road to Tra Ly - Dong Lon, although degraded and relatively narrow, can still be traveled by car.

Houses with poetic lotus ponds in the garden are typical on the road leading to the village. — Houses with poetic lotus ponds in their gardens are typical on the road leading to Tra Ly - Dong Lon. Photo: QT

Without waiting until arriving at Tra Ly - Dong Lon, wandering through the peaceful country roads of Duy Son commune, everywhere visitors will encounter fields of blooming pink lotus, with a gentle fragrance like a natural signpost signaling visitors to Tra Ly - Dong Lon.

Going to the end of the road, Tra Ly - Dong Lon lotus pond with lotus flowers stretching to the horizon creates an irresistible beauty typical of the land when summer comes. This place is like a valley surrounded by mountains and immense lakes.

Tea — Tra Ly - Dong Lon is like a valley surrounded by mountain ranges. Photo: QT

Tra Ly - Dong Lon lotus pond has an area of about 35 hectares. According to the people of Chanh Loc village, the lotus season here lasts from May to August and the most beautiful blooming time is around June.

Tra Ly - Dong Lon lotus pond was formed over the past 30 years and has brought good economic efficiency to local residents with lotus products. In addition, in recent years, this area has gradually become an indispensable "check-in" spot for tourists from near and far when the lotus flowers bloom.

Lotus harvest in Tra Ly. Photo: Q.T — Lotus harvest in Tra Ly. Photo: QT

With its location on the route connecting the two World Cultural Heritages of Hoi An and My Son, in the future, Tra Ly - Dong Lon lotus pond promises to become an attractive tourist destination, creating new things for visitors from all over the world if planned and developed properly.