Lan Huế

Well-preserved by the local people, Bach Ma remains a pristine forest. Located 40 km from Hue city to the South, Bach Ma is an ideal summer retreat. Nowhere else is more suitable to leave the bustling and busy life in the city behind than to escape to Mount Bach Ma. Pure and cool air never refuses to refresh your mind and give you more energy.

Along the narrow lanes covered with dry leaves, pine trees line the road near and far. Numerous vines are coiling the pine trees together as if they are doing match-making. With the help of the breeze, colorful wild flowers are playing hide-and-seek with various butterflies among the leaves or behind the trees.

Nestled on sloping hillsides among thousands of pine trees, the old villas were built during French colonial rule and still more or less reflect their golden era. Nowadays, these villas are renovated to serve tourists as more people choose Bach Ma as their summer getaway.

As a getaway venue, luxury convenience or noisy entertainment should not be expected. Nevertheless, it does not mean this destination is no fun. In a group, you can go trekking to the waterfalls that appear to you a breath-taking masterpiece of nature.

If you come here on the right time, you will have a chance to admire the beauty of do quyen flowers growing by a gorgeous waterfall which is named after these flowers.

Standing at the top of the waterfall Do Quyen, you can enjoy the crystal clear water and the open space above it. However, not many people come here and go back without wishing to contemplate the full view of the impressive falling stream of water as well as the iconic flowers - do quyen. Walking down 689 steps leading to the foot of Do Quyen waterfall, you find yourself on an adventurous trek.

After discovering the waterfalls, if you still feel ambitious enough to tame the wild white horse, put on your trainers again and start another journey to the top of Mount Bach Ma. Welcoming you to a paradise of clouds, wind and sunshine; birds sing and leaves together with flowers wave merrily. Walking on a leaf-canopied lane leading to the top, you cannot help but think that you are on the way to heaven.

What a paradise! The sky seems to get nearer and makes a huge roof above as you stand on the top of White Horse. From Vong Hai Dai (Watch Tower), overlooking East Sea, you will behold fine golden sand stretching to huge blue waters sparkling in the sun.

If your eyes get tired of trying to look so far away, turn round and you will face the stunning greenness of the mountains below. Thousands of trees sway in the wind, revealing different tones of their greenness.

The wind is humming a melody about love and nature’s glory as it lifts the wings of your soul to soar up high in the sky and to be free. Wind is abundant on this top as if this is its gathering place after a long and tiring trip. On fine and sunny days, wind loves chasing the sunbeams until the dusk arrives with its mystery and darkness.

Being surrounded by clouds is no longer a “dream-never-come-true” once you are in Mount Bach Ma. Walking in the clouds, everything is looming in the distance. Bach Ma, for a moment, turns into a chilly and deserted world.

The air gets colder at nightfall. Do not expect discothèques or bars here. Besides, Power is often off around 10 pm. However, it does not prevent young people from starting a campfire and having fun. The singing as well as the light from a fire seems to hold back the cold and darkness. No wonder campfire becomes a popular entertainment here.

Mount Bach Ma is not simply a tourism attraction; it’s where you can find peace and meditation for our mind and soul. “Seeing is believing” so do come and discover it for yourself.