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Central Vietnam mangrove forest shines in stunning foliage season

Central Vietnam mangrove forest shines in stunning foliage season

Tuesday, October 01, 2024, 10:45 GMT+7
Central Vietnam mangrove forest shines in stunning foliage season

Ru Cha, which is the last remaining primeval mangrove forest in Tam Giang - Cau Hai, the largest lagoon system in Southeast Asia, is now in its most picturesque season.

Located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam, the forest is currently displaying its stunning foliage.

The keyword 'Ru Cha' has recently been trending on social media, highlighting tourism in Hue City, the capital of Thua Thien-Hue, and inviting visitors to experience the stunning beauty of the forest.

Covering approximately five hectares and located about 14 kilometers east of Hue’s center, the forest plays a crucial role in preventing saline intrusion and protecting aquatic ecosystems.

This mangrove forest is predominantly composed of Excoecaria agallocha, a wild-growing mangrove species.

The Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest experiences autumn foliage in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

The Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest experiences autumn foliage in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Each late autumn, the excoecaria agallocha trees undergo a stunning transformation, turning from green to vibrant yellow and creating a picturesque landscape.

Visitors can capture breathtaking aerial views of the forest as the green patches shift to vibrant yellow.

Walking along the winding concrete paths surrounded by uniquely shaped excoecaria agallocha roots offers an engaging experience, especially during this season.

Vibrant yellow excoecaria agallocha plants’ branches droop toward the water’s surface in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Vibrant yellow excoecaria agallocha plants’ branches droop toward the water surface in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Beneath the forest canopy, a rich ecosystem thrives, with bright red-clawed three-striped crabs basking in the sun before darting into their caves.

Lucky visitors might even spot giant mudskippers, a unique fish inhabiting the depths of Ru Cha.

Nguyen Hoang Anh, who traveled nearly 100 kilometers from her residence in Da Nang City to Hue City, described Ru Cha as a forest straight out of a fairy tale.

A woman poses for a photo in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A woman poses for a photo in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Anh rented an áo dài (Vietnam's traditional long gown) and a boat to explore the mangrove and take photos.

“You can stop anywhere in the forest to take pictures, especially for traditional portraits,” Anh said. 

“Don’t forget to visit the ranger tower and rent a boat to explore the heart of the forest – both are excellent spots for photos."

The Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest experiences autumn foliage in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

The Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest experiences autumn foliage in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

As Ru Cha attracts tourists, local residents grasp the opportunity to make a side income by offering boat tours or photography services.

Binh, a boatman, noted a significant increase in tourists over the past two weeks, accommodating hundreds of visitors. 

Foreign tourists try their hand at fishing with local tools in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Foreign tourists try their hand at fishing with local tools in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

“Every time I take guests on a boat tour, I earn about VND200,000-300,000 [US$8.14-12.21] per trip, depending on their requests,” Binh said.

“Some days, I make a few million dong thanks to this side job.” (VND1 million = $41)

A man walks down a trail in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A man walks down a trail in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Tourists visit the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

Tourists visit the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A three-striped crab basks in the autumn sunlight in the Ru Cha mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A three-striped crab basks in the autumn sunlight in the Ru Cha mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A man takes photos in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A man takes photos in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A woman poses for a photo in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A woman poses for a photo in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A woman poses for a photo in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest in the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

A woman poses for a photo in the Ru Cha primeval mangrove forest of the Tam Giang - Cau Hai lagoon, located in Thua Thien-Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo: Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre

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