Regarding this land of youth...

In the minds of ancient poets and writers, Thanh Hoa province was a land of beauty and wonder. It was a region of picturesque landscapes that captivated the heart; it was also a land harboring layers of rich history and culture, enough to hold travelers captive on their journey of discovery and experience...

Pu Luong Community Ecotourism Area (Ba Thuoc District) - an attractive destination in Thanh Hoa Province. Photo: Hoai Anh

In the springtime, guided by the vibrant energy of the season, we journey to Thanh Hoa province. Thanh Hoa boasts a diverse landscape, beginning at the majestic Heaven's Gate perched on towering peaks, and extending to the Nghi Son mountain range stretching out to the sea, singing its age-old songs of joy. The beautiful scenery, like embroidered silk, is enough to inspire enthusiasm and a desire for new experiences in visitors.

This spring, a journey to explore Thanh Hoa province should begin in the majestic, pristine, yet poetic and beautiful highlands. The ideal destination to experience the spring highlands is undoubtedly Pu Luong – the green gem of Thanh Hoa – a place whose beauty is praised by many tourists and compared to Sapa of the Northwest or Da Lat of the Central Highlands. Pu Luong spans an area of ​​17,662 hectares, across two highland districts, Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc. With its evergreen tropical primary forest and rich flora and fauna, Pu Luong is an ideal destination for travelers wanting to explore wild nature. Against this endless green backdrop, Pu Luong reveals its own unique beauty in each season. For example, in summer, Pu Luong is like a painting highlighted by the shimmering golden hues of the terraced rice fields during the harvest season. In spring, the natural landscape of Pu Luong brightens with the vibrant colors of new life: the budding green, the fragrant flowers and sweet fruits, the bountiful harvest, and the joyful spring songs by the fireplace in the stilt houses... Standing out amidst the vast forest are the majestic peaks of Pu Luong and Pu Rinh, like natural cliffs, preserving Pu Luong's age-old mystery. And hidden deep within Pu Luong are the "hanging gardens"—the villages of Son, Ba, Muoi, Kho Muong...—which perfectly preserve the pristine natural scenery, harmoniously blending with the life of the indigenous Thai community.

From the mountains, where you can admire and fully experience the majestic beauty of the vast forests, visitors should then head to the sea to feel the "Fragrance of Four Seasons" of Thanh Hoa province. Although lacking the vibrant energy of the summer sea, the spring sea offers a peaceful and tranquil beauty, like gentle waves caressing your footsteps. On the sand, no longer scorched by the summer sun, slow your pace to listen to the melodious sounds echoing from the ocean. Listen to the mysterious depths of the ocean, where the voice of life seems to urge people to reach out to the sea, to prosper from it. Try once to face the boundless expanse of the spring sea alone, before the breathtaking sight of "water and sky merging into one," and you will truly realize the insignificance of the individual before the grandeur of nature... Stretching over 100 km from Nga Son to Nghi Son, the journey to discover the beauty of Thanh Hoa's spring sea can begin with Sam Son - a beautiful bay that possesses all the ideal elements for relaxation and rejuvenation. Or, if you want to "escape" to a secluded beach, to listen to the desires of your heart, to indulge yourself by casting aside the worries and anxieties of daily life, and to recharge your positive energy, then head to Bai Dong (Nghi Son)...

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As some have said, the essence of nature that created mountains and rivers, however beautiful, becomes meaningless when humans fail to see its beauty, value, and possess it. The love of beauty is human nature and a need, and conquering and enjoying all of nature's beauty has been a timeless aspiration. However, after many costly lessons learned from excessive conquest, people have finally realized that alongside conquest, humans must live in harmony with nature and, above all, respect it. Nature inherently possesses its own language to assert its power, value, beauty, and allure. And above all, nature is a priceless gift that creation has painstakingly bestowed upon humanity. Therefore, in turn, humans must protect nature as they would protect the key to the sustainable existence of human society.

The journey to experience the majestic and beautiful nature of Thanh Hoa province is also a journey to rediscover the pristine beauty of nature, or to find the true values ​​of nature. And then, see it as a wonderful "spiritual therapy," helping people balance their lives, nurture their passions, and awaken positive energy. At the same time, it's about learning to love and appreciate the beauty and value of nature – the true cradle of life.

Hoang Xuan

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/du-lich/ve-xu-thanh-xuan-nay/206452.htm