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The charming northern Sang Le
Forest
Located in the north central
province of Nghe An is the Sang Le Forest, full of Lagerstroemia
tomentosa trees, which has gained increased exposure for its
magnificent wild beauty.
The poetically
beautiful Sang Le Forest, with an area of 70 hectares, has been
a protected nature area under the provincial authority’s
management since 1964.
That protection
is now expanding as part of a provincial project to an area of
300 hectares.
In the summer when the region is quite hot, the
forest keeps the area cool and the humid air fresh.
During the rainy season when floods occur, the
forest protects the nearby commune from landslides.
Visitors to the forest can gain a different
experience from Sang Le’s unique beauty depending on the season.
The trees of Sang Le are deciduous and turn a
host of different colors during the autumn.
In the summer the trees of Sang Le bloom with
exquisite purple flowers.
The entire valley is vividly purple with blossoms
during the summer.
There are many older trees that measure a height
of 30-40 meters, followed by newer trees with a height of 20-30
meters.
The under-growth includes a carpet of grass and
moss, among a hodgepodge of ferns.
While in the forest, visitors will hear the
peaceful sounds of rustling leaves, the babble of the stream,
and the melodious songs of the birds.
With floral diversity and abundance Sang Le looks
like a master-piece of an intangible painter.
Sang Le is a hidden treasure for nature lovers to
relax and soak in theserene surroundings.
While in the forest visitors can follow footpaths
or find an open patch of grass for a picnic.
Visitors to the Sang Le Forest will also get a
chance to interact with local Thai minority residents.
While in their village, visitors can taste
homemade rice liquor with Thai people, and at night participate
in a Sang Khan dance which is familiar to the Thai minority’s
festivals.
Visitors will be dazzled by the colorful
character imbued within the ethnic costumes, songs and dances,
and rice liquor.
While in the area, for a riskier and more
adventurous journey, visitors can spend some time exploring the
many mysterious caves and grottoes surrounding the Sang Le
Forest area.
However, it’s best to take a local guide who
knows the region and is familiar with the caves.
Reported by Minh Hanh - thanhniennews[dot]com |
