Hon Kem Da Dung is located at the upper source of Thu Bon River, between Hiep Duc and Que Son districts. This place has a charming natural landscape with majestic mountains and rivers, cool and pleasant climate, so it attracts a large number of tourists.
THERE IS A PEACEFUL STONE IN THE CLOUDY SKY OF QUANG REGION
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Da Dung River is very peaceful
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Among the many tourist attractions of Quang Nam, there is a place that when mentioned, most of the people who love to travel, backpackers, and people with a "blood" for literature and poetry love and want to visit once in their life, that is Hon Kem - Da Dung.
The harmonious combination of steep cliffs, gentle river and fresh, airy atmosphere
Nestled peacefully in the upper reaches of the Thu Bon River, Hon Kem Da Dung is a check-in coordinate of Quang Nam, stretching across the two districts of Hiep Duc and Que Son. In contrast to the hot climate of many other areas in Quang Nam, Hon Kem Da Dung has a cool, pleasant atmosphere with a cool river all year round.
Not only possessing the charming beauty of mountains and rivers, Hon Kem Da Dung is also known as a remnant of the Sa Huynh culture and the Champa dynasty in the past. The harmonious combination of steep cliffs, gentle rivers and fresh, airy atmosphere is what attracts people to this special tourist destination.
The legend of Hon Kem Da Dung
The reason for this special name is because in the past, the Thu Bon River was called by the locals by another name, the Sacred River. Meanwhile, Kem Da Dung has a meaning related to Cua Dai beach, a place famous for temples and shrines dedicated to the Goddess Y Ana in ancient Champa culture.
Today, in the Hon Kem Da Dung area, there is still a stone stele weighing tens of tons engraved with ancient Cham characters. If you come here, you will easily see the giant stone slab standing upright on the bank of the Thu Bon River.
Zinc Da Dung has a meaning related to Cua Dai beach, famous for its temples and shrines dedicated to Goddess Y Ana in ancient Champa culture.
From the western communes of Nong Son district, the Thu Bon river flows through many submerged and exposed rock clusters or rock beaches stretching along both sides of the river, including Hon Kem - Da Dung protruding as if "intentionally" blocking the flow of the Thu river. But for many generations, the soft, lyrical appearance of the river has contained an unexpected destructive power, silently eroding the thick layer of rock.
Then, following the flow of time and the impact of nature, Hon Kem - Da Dung seems to have been carefully crafted by the hand of nature with delicate lines to create mysterious shapes, hidden in the rocks, hidden behind the shady forest canopy, hazy with mist, in the middle of the blue water and warm sunshine. Everything seems to blend with the surrounding nature with the chirping of forest birds, the call of the flock... creating an extremely poetic, peaceful and quiet scene.
Ink Painting in the Mountains and Forests of Quang Nam
Because of its majestic mountains, charming rivers, and many thrilling stories associated with the mother river Thu Bon, from ancient times until now, Hon Kem - Da Dung has always been a dream destination for tourists and artists...
Learn about Champa and Sa Huynh culture
Hon Kem Da Dung is located in Tay Que Son, which is considered the land of Champa and Sa Huynh culture. According to the documents explaining Hon Kem Da Dung, this place was called Thieng River in ancient times. From Hon Kem down to Cua Dai beach, there are dozens of places to worship Thien Y Ana - the sacred goddess of Champa.
Today, when walking along the river, you will see ancient Champa inscriptions meticulously carved on stone slabs weighing tens of tons reflecting in the river. In addition, if you want to learn more about Champa culture, you can visit My Son Sanctuary.
In the Hon Kem Da Dung area, visitors can find broken pottery pieces left by the Cham people. These pottery pieces date from the 7th to the 15th century, with many unique designs and decorative patterns, contributing to clarifying the material and spiritual life of the ancient Cham people.
In the primeval forest surrounding Hon Kem Da Dung, there are many Cham tombs built with baked bricks. These tombs are often shaped like pointed towers, with stone coffins inside. This is evidence of the ancestor worship of the Cham people.
Admire the beauty of the mountains and rivers
What attracts people to Hon Kem Da Dung is the charming beauty of the mountains and rivers here. Coming to this tourist destination, you will see the image of towering mountains on both sides, in the middle is the poetic and calm Thu Bon River.
There are many interesting activities for you to experience when coming to Hon Kem Da Dung, such as trekking, climbing mountains, sightseeing, renting a boat to sit down the river and enjoy the poetic beauty. No matter which experience you choose, MIA.vn believes that your journey to conquer Hon Kem Da Dung promises to have memorable memories.
The charming beauty of the mountains and rivers makes many tourists fall in love.
The boat glides along the poetic Thu River, taking visitors to discover the wild beauty between the two steep rocky banks on the river. The rocky banks stand tall and brave, leaving behind mysterious and silent marks over time.
In the early mornings, visitors can see the image of the morning mist that has not yet completely melted from the cliffs, mixed with the steam rising from the river surface, creating a hazy mist, obscuring the rising dawn. In the late afternoons, visitors will be surprised when the sky suddenly turns dark quickly because the steep cliffs block the sunset.
Sightseeing on the Thu Bon River is an experience everyone should have once in their life.
Together with the surrounding mountains such as Chua Mountain, Ca Tang Mountain..., Hon Kem - Da Dung has created a picture of sky, clouds, mountains and water "beautiful mountains and rivers" on the poetic, gentle, and wildly beautiful Thu River; making travelers from far away, when coming here, often feel nostalgic for their homeland, their parents. That is why for generations, Quang Nam people have borrowed the majestic and towering image of Hon Kem - Da Dung to express the hearts of Quang people far away from home when admiring and remembering their homeland, their ancestors and parents.
Visit the fruit village - Dai Buong
Dai Buong village located in Trung Phuoc market is one of the long-standing fruit growing areas in Quang Nam. When going downstream on the Thu Bon river, you will have the opportunity to stop here and enter the village to visit the fruit gardens for free and try harvesting like a real farmer. Besides, the fruits here are also sold very cheaply so visitors can buy them as gifts for their families.
The village is considered the "Southern fruit granary" in Quang Nam.
Hon Kem Da Dung is considered a soft highlight in the heart of Quang Nam. For those who have the opportunity to visit here, surely they will more or less fall in love with the peaceful beauty of this destination.
