Over time, as the demand for relaxation increased, streams became scenic spots, offering a chance to enjoy the refreshing beauty of nature in the mountains and forests. Since the colonial era, the French established a system of mountain resorts from North to South, almost all of which featured beautiful streams.
Sa Pa, Tam Đảo, and Ba Vì in the North; Bạch Mã and Bà Nà in the Central region; and most famously, the streams in Da Lat city, where mansions and hotels have been concentrated for decades.
The excursions and camping trips of young people in the 1930s and 1940s left their mark on literature, music, and art, creating images of streams resembling fairy-tale landscapes. The image of autumn streams in modern music has added to this enchanting and dreamlike charm. 
Dream stream! Beside the quiet autumn forest
The water flows gently in the sunlight.
Why does the wind linger before I leave?
The emerald green bank is shaded by two willow trees…
(Dream Stream – VAN CAO)
The beautiful streams are a meeting place for poets and writers, with names that have become immortalized in poetry and music, such as Cam Ly Stream, Da Ban Stream, or Golden Stream, alongside the Golden Valleys and Pink Grass Hills… Streams flowing through waterfalls and connecting to tranquil lakes beneath the highland pine forests in the mild weather are the most precious assets of Da Lat's natural landscape. Countless generations of Vietnamese people have made vows following the lyrics of an old song: “We promised to build a house by the stream in the old days, listening to the babbling stream, blending with the fragrant breeze, deer playing in the clusters of golden leaves.” (Dream Stream – Van Cao). The autumn stream, with its falling golden leaves, gentle breeze, fragrant flowers and grasses, and fresh air, is a real-life picture of a fairyland.
Many hot springs or high-altitude locations with cool temperatures have become prime spots for resorts seeking to harmonize with nature. The names of these hot springs have become a natural advantage for these localities, such as the Phu Yen hot springs (Son La), Quang Hanh ( Quang Ninh ), and Kim Boi (Hoa Binh)... These springs are not only beautiful to look at, but also serve as places for health restoration during vacations, provided, of course, that people know how to preserve the landscape.
Strolling along the stream in autumn, one has time to slow down, like the gentle murmur of the flowing water, appreciating the preciousness of nature. Blue water beside green mountains, a convergence of sounds, colors, and fragrances – what place could be more wonderful in autumn?Heritage Magazine
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