The recent trip to Tran Minh Hieu's hometown with his friends has brought a very different perspective on Quang Tri tourism. This beautiful and poetic land is a harmony between the sweetness of the ocean and the wild, majestic beauty of the mountains and forests. If you only have 3 days and 2 nights to explore Quang Tri, below are 3 destinations that Minh Hieu suggests you should visit.
The beauty of Quang Tri province's countryside.
Touch the wild, peaceful beauty at Trieu Lang beach
About 20 km from Dong Ha city, Trieu Lang beach attracts tourists with its fine white sand and clear blue sea. This is an ideal destination for those who love the sea but are afraid of crowded places. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to relax in the pristine scenery of Trieu Lang beach, enjoy peaceful moments on the central coast this summer instead of Nha Trang, Phan Thiet... Why not?
Visiting Trieu Lang beach, tourists will see many people from Trieu Lang fishing village fishing. The fishing activities of fishermen at dawn here are considered a highlight when traveling to this beach. The image that appears is both peaceful, gentle, and vibrant; seemingly simple but difficult to find at crowded beaches.
Trieu Lang fishing village is peaceful in the early morning.
Until now, Trieu Lang is still a beautiful beach that few people know about in Quang Nam. This place is endowed by nature with poetic beauty with flat sand and shallow water, with rows of casuarina trees running along the shady coast. Tourists can come here early in the morning, camp on the beach, watch the sunrise. Then combine to visit Quang Tri Citadel, La Vang Holy Land.
Camping at Trieu Lang beach.
Camping on Cu Vo peak - the most beautiful place to watch the sunrise in Quang Tri province
With an altitude of about 1,617 m, Cu Vo peak (Huong Linh commune, Huong Hoa district) is known as "the most beautiful place to watch the sunrise in Quang Tri province". If you come here, you should definitely not miss camping on Cu Vo peak.
Cu Vo Peak seen from above.
Khe Sanh Victory Monument follows the Ho Chi Minh Trail West branch for about 12 km, then turn left for about 2 km to reach Cu Vo peak. From the top, a large space opens up, you will see the entire Rao Quan hydroelectric lake, far away is the wind power field from Huong Linh commune.
Wind farm.
Although known as "miniature Da Lat", the summer heat in Quang Tri is only less intense when you move to Cu Vo peak in the afternoon, from about 3:00 p.m. You can rent tents in the center of Dong Ha city, or Khe Sanh area near Cu Vo peak. Camping on the mountain top certainly cannot lack food, drinks... Don't forget to bring blankets and long-sleeved clothes because it is quite cold at night even in summer.
Camping overnight at Cu Vo peak is an experience not to be missed when traveling to Quang Tri province.
Don't miss the magnificent sunset in the late afternoon, and remember to set your alarm to wake up early to catch the sunrise on Cu Vo peak. Waking up early in the morning to breathe in the fresh, cool air of the western mountains of Quang Tri province, sipping a cup of coffee in the thin mist, admiring the enchanting natural scenery...there's nothing better!
Soak in the cool water at Ta Puong waterfall
Also located in Huong Hoa district, Ta Puong waterfall has a wild and charming beauty, a destination not to be missed for those who love to immerse themselves in nature. Ta Puong scenic complex includes Ta Puong cave and 3 waterfall branches: Ta Puong 1, Ta Puong 2 and Ta Puong 3. In Bru-Van Kieu language, Ta Puong means "The place where the waterfall flows down from the high mountains".
Ta Puong has an indescribable charm, preserving the beautiful creations of nature, earth and sky. Ta Puong has an indescribable charm, preserving the beautiful creations of nature, earth and sky.
Crossing the forest and wading through streams to reach Ta Puong 1 waterfall, Minh Hieu and his group of friends could not help but be overwhelmed by the dreamy beauty of the vast mountains and forests. The dappled sunlight filtering through the gaps between the leaves and the cool, fresh air surrounding them made everyone hesitate in each step, as if wanting to linger to fully appreciate the gentle, captivating natural scenery.
The way to the waterfall.
Fascinating scenery at the Waterfall.
You can try to conquer Ta Puong 2 about 200 meters away, but the road is quite difficult to go. For more convenience, explore Ta Puong 3 - the waterfall with the most convenient access in the Ta Puong scenic complex. Compared to Ta Puong 1, Ta Puong 3 is better in terms of scenery, but in terms of trekking route, it is inferior.
Walking through the forest along the forest path along the A Xoc stream for about 1 km, you will reach the foot of the waterfall. Here, you can slowly admire each white waterfall flowing down the steep mossy cliffs, take a deep breath and feel the breath of the mountains and forests of the Western Quang Tri province.
"Because it has not been exploited much for tourism, Quang Tri is still an ideal destination for those who love to explore pristine, pure beauty. If you are a nature lover, visit Quang Tri once," Tran Minh Hieu told Travellive readers.
More information for 3 days 2 nights trip in Quang Tri
1. Suggested schedule
Day 1: From the center of Dong Ha city, you visit Trieu Lang beach. Then continue to visit An Luu lotus lake, Quang Tri ancient citadel, La Vang Holy Land. In the afternoon, camp to hunt clouds at Cu Vo peak.
Day 2: From Cu Vo peak, you move to Sa Mu pass. Then explore Ta Puong waterfall complex, return to stay overnight at Nam Mua Bungalow
Day 3: From Nam Mua Bungalow, you can enjoy morning coffee at Homi Coffee, then move to Dong Ha city.
2. Means of transport
To get to Quang Tri, the most popular way is to fly to Hue, Quang Binh, or Da Nang. Then take a car from the airport or city center to Dong Ha city.
From here, you can rent a motorbike or car to explore the destinations. If you are traveling in a large group, you should rent a car to move around because the summer here is very hot.
3. Accommodation
The first day you camp to hunt clouds on Cu Vo peak.
Next night stay at Nam Mua Bungalow (price about 800,000 VND/room)
4. Eating and drinking
Food in Quang Tri is delicious and cheap, only about 20,000 - 30,000 VND.
Some dishes you should try when coming to Quang Tri: Snakehead fish noodle soup, duck noodle soup, Ngoc Bich rice cake, Phuong Lang rice cake.
5. Some other attractions in Quang Tri:
• Cua Viet Beach
• Hien Luong Bridge
• Vinh Moc Tunnels
• Cape Treo
• Command
• Con Co Island
