Every summer, tourists from all over flock to beach destinations in the Central region such as Sam Son, Cua Lo , Thien Cam... to vacation, making these destinations always crowded.
More and more tourists choose to go to pristine tourist destinations to avoid the heat and crowds.
Khe Kem Waterfall (also known as Kem Waterfall) in Nghe An has emerged as an ideal destination for those who want to find a peaceful and fresh space.
Located in Pu Mat National Park , about 25km from Con Cuong town, Con Cuong district, Khe Kem waterfall is known as the heavenly place among the great land of Nghe An.
With a height of more than 500m and a slope of about 800m, the waterfall creates a majestic and breathtaking scene. The white water flows down like a soft silk strip between the mountains and forests.
The special thing that attracts tourists here is the cool climate all year round, even in the summer, even when the Central region is extremely hot due to the phoenix effect of the southwest wind.
This place is not yet known to many people, so there will be no crowding on summer days. The fresh, airy space is an ideal place for visitors to relieve stress and relax. Visitors can stroll under the canopy of ancient trees, listen to the birds singing and the sound of gurgling water coming from the distant stream.
At the foot of the waterfall is a large stream with flat rocks, where visitors can soak in the cool, clear water. In particular, small schools of fish will surround visitors like a relaxing massage.
Not only does it have natural beauty, the Khe Kem waterfall area also gives visitors the opportunity to explore Thai ethnic culture.
The legend of Khe Kem Waterfall is associated with the touching love story of a Thai couple. Thai people believe that if a girl takes a cool bath in the water of Khe Kem waterfall, her skin will become white and smooth. Legend has it that whoever comes here to bathe, it seems that all the problems of everyday life will be washed away by the water of Khe Kem waterfall, and the soul will become more tolerant and altruistic.
The ticket price to enter the waterfall is 10,000 VND/person. From the entrance gate to the waterfall, visitors will have to walk a distance of about 1km. There is also an electric car rental service from the entrance gate to the waterfall.
Although tourism infrastructure here is limited, this contributes to preserving the beauty of Khe Kem waterfall. In the waterfall area, there is a free bathing area, photo spots for visitors to stand and take pictures of the waterfall from the best location, and spots for renting life jackets and bathing suits.
In addition, the Khe Kem waterfall area (from after entering the gate) does not have food outlets, ensuring cleanliness and not littering to pollute the waterfall.
After bathing in the cool waterfall, visitors can enjoy local specialties nearby.
At the entrance to Khe Kem Waterfall, there are a number of local eateries. The menu includes dishes such as stream fish, wild chicken, grilled meat with salt, five-color sticky rice, croissants, bamboo-tube rice and leaf yeast wine...
With majestic natural beauty, fresh air, and unique indigenous culture, Khe Kem waterfall is gradually becoming an attractive destination for tourists who want to stay away from the crowds at famous beaches. This is truly an ideal place to relax and enjoy the wild beauty of Nghe An's nature.
According to the Management Board, Vietnamese and foreigners visiting Pu Mat National Park at office area locations are charged 10,000 VND/visit for adults and 5,000 VND/visit for children; Kem waterfall costs 30,000 VND/time, children 10,000 VND/time.
In the primeval forest, the general ticket price for all tourist routes into the areas of Khe Choang, Khe Thoi, Khe Khang... is 50,000 VND/trip.
Free subjects are children under 6 years old or children under 1.2m in height; People with disabilities.
