Amidst the vast mountains and forests of northern Tuyen Quang province, Thuong Lam commune appears as a watercolor painting with overlapping limestone mountains reflecting on Na Hang - Lam Binh ecological lake. Not noisy, not ostentatious, this land is attractive by its pristine beauty, slow pace of life and legendary stories passed down through many generations, according to VNA.
Thuong Lam is likened to a shallow Ha Long in the great forest, where mountains and water blend to create a poetic landscape. From Thuy wharf, boats take tourists gliding on the lake surface of more than 8,000ha, opening up a scene with primeval forests, limestone mountains rising like islands in the blue water. In the distance, villages of Tay, Dao, and Mong people nestled on the mountainside, creating a peaceful picture.
The legend of 99 mountains is still told as part of the cultural memory of the land. The mountain ranges with diverse shapes contribute to creating a unique landscape complex. Prominent among them is Coc Vai Pha - a stone block associated with the story of the Talented Man building a dam to save the people, both possessing natural beauty and containing cultural values.
According to Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thuong Lam commune, the harmony between nature and community life creates a unique attraction. "Thuong Lam not only has beautiful landscapes but also cultural depth. Tourism development must be associated with the preservation of identity and environment," Mr. Hoa said.
Without modern amusement parks, the pristineness and sincerity of the people create the attraction for Thuong Lam. Visitors can experience boating to admire the lake scenery, feeling the tranquility and peace.
Khuoi Nhi Waterfall is a prominent destination with water flowing from a height of tens of meters, stretching nearly 3km through many layers of moss-covered rocks. In addition, Nam Me waterfall, Song Long cave, Khuoi Pin cave contribute to the formation of a rich tourism ecosystem. Visitors can kayak, explore caves or simply relax in the mountain and forest space.
The cultural life of the local community is a special highlight. Visitors can stay at stilt houses, enjoy dan tinh, Then singing and experience traditional activities. The cuisine here is imbued with the flavor of the mountains and forests with grilled stream fish, dried buffalo meat, corn wine, processed in the traditional way.
In recent years, after being recognized as a national scenic spot, Thuong Lam has gradually invested in infrastructure and developed community tourism but still maintained its rustic features. The locality orients sustainable development, improving service quality in parallel with preserving its identity.
In the development flow, Thuong Lam gradually affirms itself as a potential destination for Tuyen Quang tourism. Not only for sightseeing, this place is also an space to experience and feel the connection between people and nature.
Leaving Thuong Lam, what remains is not only the beautiful scenery but also the feeling of peace, as if carrying a gentle memory in the great forest.
