Flowing through rolling mountainous terrain, this river has a majestic and wild landscape. The river basin is the birthplace of the Gia Rai people...
Flowing through rolling mountainous terrain, this river has a majestic and wild landscape. The river basin is the birthplace of the Gia Rai people...
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Ayun River is a tributary of Ba River, flowing entirely within Gia Lai province. Although not too big, this river has a lot of interesting things to explore.
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According to the Vietnam Interprovincial River Basin List, Ayun River has a length of 192 km and a basin area of 2,855 km².
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Originating from streams in the north of Ayun commune, Mang Yang district, the river flows southwest, forming the boundary of Chu Se and Mang Yang districts.
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Then the river turns south and southeast, flowing through Phu Thien district before flowing into Ba river in Ayun Pa town.
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According to historical and cultural researchers, the Ayun River basin is the birthplace of the Gia Rai people, an ethnic group with a population of over 500,000 people, most of whom reside in Gia Lai province.
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Flowing through rolling mountainous terrain, this river has a majestic and wild landscape.
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The river scenery changes with the seasons. During the rainy season, the river flows rapidly and carries a lot of mud. In the dry season, the river water is clearer and the flow is quite gentle.
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The water level lowers, revealing smooth sand dunes in the middle of the river.
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This is a spacious playground for local children.
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Shallow river sections are ideal places to enjoy the cool water.
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The Ayun River bed is also a place of livelihood for many residents in the area.
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Pinfish and lagoon fish are famous products of the river flowing between the vast Gia Lai mountains.
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For many centuries, the Ayun River has been the source of water for hundreds of ethnic villages living in the basin.
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Ayun Pa town - the third largest urban area of Gia Lai province - has a name associated with this river...
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: 15/11/2023
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