A self-organised couchsurfing tour was then arranged among a group of closefriends. We made thorough investigation before settling on this place. We logged in websites to seek for opinions of tourists about the destination. Thang Thien Waterfall Ecotourism Resort is just 53km northwest of Hanoi. It is a complex of natural forests on an area of over 350 hectares in Vien Nam Mountain range in Dan Hoa commune, Ky Son district, Hoa Binh province.
There are four waterfalls falling down the spring and pouring white foam from the height of several dozen to hundreds of meters. I was immediately fascinated by the place despite such a short time of getting to know it.
Arriving at the place, we could not help feeling excited when breathing in the fresh air of the forests. All the noise and hurry of traffic in the city was temporarily left behind, letting us enjoy the quietness of the resort. Joining with other groups of tourists, we felt the energy and excitement inside them when they investigated and discovered new things. Nobody gave up the excursion despite being bitten by terrestrial leeches.
The challenging journey was filled with laughter and happiness. I was curious to know how many tourists had set foot on this path to witness waterfalls falling down from high above and creating sparkling sights.
Taking nice pictures made us really lured by Thang Thien waterfall. In addition, we were offered delicacies of Hoa Binh mountainous area and traditional music performances of local people. This is an ideal place for weekend trips, offering us a chance to relax as well as to investigate cultural values of ethnic minorities groups in Hoa Binh province. Another thing which surprised me was the conveniences of the neat and tidy houses along the mountain side where we could drop in for a rest during the excursion. There were also entertainment areas, including swimming pools, golf courts and slides.
I learned that Thanh Thang Commerce and Tourism JSC, directed by Mr Long Thai Lam, is the owner of Thang Thien Waterfall Ecotourism Resort. Mr. Lam was born and grew up in Thai Nguyen province. After graduating from the University of Forestry of Vietnam, he decided to invest in Hoa Binh province after conducting lots of surveys in different places.
In 2002, the company was officially founded and received enthusiastic support from leaders of the Provincial People’s Committee. With the objective of “Planting, caring for and protecting upper montane forest and exploiting ecotourism at Thang Thien waterfall”, since 2004, the company has completed its forestation plan, spreading trees on 58.9 hectares of land which used to be deforested by the locals for farming land.
The natural forest has now been replanted and the trees now provide shade, creating a pure environment and nice scenery. The company has also put efforts into constructing works (dams, bridges across the stream, entertainment areas and markets) and put into operation 3km of concrete road which leads into the resort, 4.5km of stone-covered paths for internal walking in the resort and 2.5km of road for transportation of seed trees and forest patrolling. Through these activities, Thanh Thang Company has made great contribution to local socio-economic development.
Every year, the company attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists to Hoa Binh and thereby brings the culture and people of Hoa Binh closer to tourists. In the time to come, Thanh Thang Company plans to invest, upgrade and turn Thang Thien Waterfall Ecotourism Resort into a high-class place for relaxation. It is hoped that efforts made by Thang Thien will bring tourists satisfaction and comfort.
Source:Vccinews
