Born and raised in Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district, Mr. Nguyen Van Tung (35 years old, Thai Nguyen) has built a tour to experience Cua Tu stream with the desire to spread the beauty of his homeland.
Mr. Tung - founder of Hoang Nong Farm confided: "After experiencing and doing tourism in many special places, especially working as a tour guide leading tourists to climb mountain peaks in the North, when I returned to my hometown, I saw that there was a lot of potential to develop tourism but no one had done it yet. Once, while going upstream of Cua Tu stream, I discovered many beautiful, majestic and unique waterfalls that were not found elsewhere. From there, I was even more motivated to build a trekking route and a place to stay for tourists."
Mr. Nguyen Van Tung - founder of Hoang Nong Farm has built a tour to experience Cua Tu stream with the desire to spread the beauty of his homeland.
Where is Death Gate Spring?
Located about 45 km from the center of Thai Nguyen City, Cua Tu stream belongs to Hoang Nong commune, Dai Tu district. Hoang Nong commune is located in the west of the district and belongs to Tam Dao mountain range, adjacent to the highest peak of this mountain range (1,590 m). This is also the border intersection between the three provinces of Thai Nguyen, Vinh Phuc and Tuyen Quang. A stream flows from Tam Dao range down, along the length of the commune and then flows into Cong river, that is Cua Tu stream.
Cua Tu Stream consists of 7 waterfalls, flowing through cliffs and mountain slopes, sheltered by large ancient tree canopies. To explore the stream, visitors must trek over moss-covered rocks and swim through cool lakes. Therefore, this place becomes an ideal "cooling off" spot for hot summer days.
Death Gate Stream consists of 7 waterfalls, flowing through cliffs and mountain slopes, sheltered by large ancient tree canopies.
According to locals, the name Death Gate comes from a legend. The most popular story is that the stream has only one path up and down.
Admire the masterpiece beauty of Cua Tu stream
Cua Tu attracts young people who love to explore the wildness and erratic nature of the stream. To enter Cua Tu stream, visitors must walk along the stream bank. The initial path is quite easy but there are many sections where you have to soak in cold water.
Death Gate attracts young people who love to explore the wildness and erratic nature of the stream.
The deeper you go, the more wild and mysterious the mountains and forests become. On both sides of the stream are ancient trees hundreds of years old, casting their shadows over the water. Many rocks have been eroded by the water, creating strange and strange shapes. Coming here, visitors will return to a peaceful place to breathe the fresh air, admire the beautiful natural scenery and listen to the murmuring sound of the stream.
Perhaps the most exciting feeling for those who love adventure is to overcome the high slippery rocks and conquer the majestic and unique waterfall. The water at Cua Tu is crystal clear, you can see the bottom even in the deepest places. Immersing yourself in the cool water of the emerald lake is an effective way to cool off on a hot summer day in the North.
Coming here, visitors will return to a peaceful place to breathe fresh air, admire the beautiful natural scenery and listen to the murmuring stream.
When mentioning the most interesting experience of the journey, Mr. Tung said: "Personally, I find the most interesting activity is overcoming myself to be able to freely fall 7 meters from the top of the waterfall into the water. Overcoming fear, heart beating fast, legs shaking, mustering all the courage to be able to let go and jump from that height to the bottom of the waterfall."
The special challenge of the trip is to climb the wooden ladders, swim downstream or take a boat through Cua Tu Gorge, which is considered the soul of Cua Tu stream. Nature has created two sides of majestic and wild vertical cliffs. The mysterious beauty of the stream makes Cua Tu an attractive tourist destination for young people who love to explore and love the natural beauty of the mountains and forests.
The mysterious beauty of the stream makes Cua Tu an attractive tourist destination for young people who love to explore and the natural beauty of the mountains and forests.
The ideal time to trek Suoi Cua Tu
According to Mr. Tung, tourists can experience trekking in Cua Tu stream all four seasons of the year except for rainy and flood days. The dryest time to go to the forest is in the fall and winter, bathing in the stream is limited but in return the forest is dry, there are no insects, the stream is quieter. Summer is considered the most suitable time for bathing in the stream.
Travel enthusiasts who want to trek Suoi Cua Tu can plan this summer. The weather from May to August is very suitable to "cool off" the heat as well as favorable to participate in many tourist activities associated with poetic nature.
Visitors can experience trekking Suoi Cua Tu all four seasons of the year except during rainy and flood days.
"In the near future, I will open a trekking route to Suoi Cua Tu to visit more waterfalls. Currently, there are 5 waterfalls, in the near future, there will be 7 waterfalls. I plan to build more accommodation to meet the increasing demand of tourists and open more activities to experience local culture, cycling tours on the mountain road..." Mr. Tung sent a message to readers of Travellive.
Detailed information about the 2-day-1-night Cua Tu stream trekking itinerary:
1. Travel schedule:
Day 1:Travel from Hanoi to Hoang Nong Farm (Thai Nguyen). After checking in, visitors will have dinner, socialize, get to know other members of the group and rest early to regain strength for the next day.
Day 2:Trekking Cua Tu stream is 8 km long with many terrains: mountain slopes, crossing streams, crossing forests, climbing slopes, sliding down natural stone waterfalls, swinging on ropes, swimming at the foot of the waterfall, bathing at the foot of the waterfall, free-falling waterfall jumping, crossing wooden bridges, swimming or taking a boat across the stream entrance...
2. Some items to prepare:
- Flip flops, plastic shoes, fast-draining climbing shoes, sports shoes, honeycomb sandals
- Stream clothes
- Swimming goggles
- Gloves, high socks
- Felt hat
- Waterproof bag for electronic devices
- Insect repellent spray
- Sunscreen
- Some high-energy snacks (candy, snickers, ginger candy, chocolate, effervescent vitamin C tablets, electrolyte water...)
