Cua Tu stream is about 45km from Thai Nguyen city center, the road to get here is quite far and winding. The stream flows down from above, along the territory of Hoang Nong commune and then flows into the Cong River. The first time you heard about Cua Tu stream, you were probably very curious about this name, right? According to local people, there are many ways to explain this name. One version says that in the past, during the resistance war, local soldiers often used strategies to deceive and lure enemy troops into this mountainous area. Here, the trees are luxuriant, the scenery distracts the enemy, so our guerrillas take advantage of the opportunity to attack and destroy them. From there, many victories were established associated with the place of Death. Besides, there is also a second version which is a touching love story associated with Cua Tu stream in Thai Nguyen. The story goes that in the village there was a young couple, the husband's name was Nui and the wife's name was Ngan. At that time, the Northern enemy army was about to invade our country, so the husband went to the battlefield to help the king save the country. The wife lives at home with her husband's parents who work in the fields, raise silkworms, weave cloth and wait for her husband to return. But the border defense line was destroyed, the enemy flooded in and out, they robbed, burned, and massacred civilians. People in the area had to flee into the mountains at this time. But as soon as the people reached the forest gate, the enemy army caught up. At this time, people tried their best to resist and fight to stop the enemy, giving the elderly and children time to escape to the mountains. The battle was very fierce, many people died. Ngan and her husband's parents also died in this battle. From then on, the stream was named Cua Tu. The road to Cua Tu stream is quite easy, not too steep. Therefore, you can come here at any time of the year. However, according to experience, summer is still the most ideal time. Right now the weather is dry and hot, so there's nothing better than immersing yourself in cool water, right? Cua Tu Stream in Thai Nguyen includes 7 waterfalls, named Cua Tu 1 to Cua Tu 7. The stream flows gently, passing over cliffs, hanging on the steep mountainside, located between the wide canopy of ancient trees. big, green. Therefore, on weekends, many groups of young people come here to trekking and explore this extremely attractive beauty. The higher you go, the more slippery and wet Cua Tu trekking road gets. You have to cross mossy rocky areas and narrow trails. Usually, if you only have one day of trekking, you can explore Cua Tu waterfalls 1, 2 and 3. If you go 2 days and 1 night, you can conquer all 7 waterfalls. After passing through the first forest, from the beginning of the stream, you will definitely be overwhelmed by the beauty given to this place by the creator's hand. It is a rock slide formed by the erosion of flowing water over millions of years. You can go waterfall skiing but must follow the tour guide's safety instructions. The waterfall pours down from above, releasing white foam and roaring day and night. Cua Tu Waterfall is the most gentle, waterfalls 2 and 3 will be wilder and more turbulent. Surrounding the waterfall are forest tree trunks entwined with roots, cliffs covered with moss, in the distance are the sounds of birds singing, insects chirping, rays of sunlight shining through the foliage sparkling on the surface of the stream. On day 2, you can continue your journey to conquer the next waterfalls. As you go higher, the temperature will drop, and the trees will become denser and more luxuriant. According to the experience of those who have trekked Cua Tu stream, Thien Duong waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall. The waterfall has a height of 15m, at the foot of the waterfall is a deep and wide lake, known as "Tuyet Tinh Coc". The road to waterfall 1 is quite easy to follow, you can easily bring along belongings, tents, food, and drinking water. Camping here, you will listen to the melodious sounds of the mountains and forests, and with friends organize barbecues, picnics and meals by the stream.
The mysterious beauty of Cua Tu stream promises to become an attractive tourist destination for young people who love to explore and love the natural beauty of mountains and forests, as well as an effective place to cool off on hot summer days in the region. North.
Thai Nguyen
From April to July
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