Ru Cha in Autumn

Hue is not only a city of culture and history, but also a destination of nature. It is no need to go far from Hue to see a different world for whom love a shot fresh air - Ru Cha.
Ru Cha is located in Huong Tra township, about 10 kilometers to the East of Hue City. "Ru" means forest and "Cha" is a kind of mangrove which naturally grow in lagoon area. You may know that lagoon system in Hue is the largest lagoon system in South East Asia.

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We should visit Ru Cha in dry days because the water could rise and flood the walking route in the forest. Therefore, it would be great to visit it from February to September. One of the best time for photography is September, the autumn time of Ru Cha. We can see the leaves turn gold and fall which creates a fairy world of nature.

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After parking our car or motorbikes outside the forest, we can walk under the tree canopy to a watch tower which provide you a perspective view of Ru Cha and its surrounding lagoon. I had a good time dating with my wife there when we were younger and it was our good memories. On the way to the watch tower, we pass an old temple of Nature Mother which is located in the middle of the forest.

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It is great to take artistic photo shots here or enjoy seafood afterward. There is an old couple who have been living here more than 40 years and they are the only residents of this forest. They farm fish and crab in semi-natural way which gives no harm to the ecosystem. We consider them as "Guardians of Ru Cha".

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The main livelihoods of local are fishing and farming. It is great to walk though shallow muddy water and get special photo shots or get reference for your creative paintings...

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... and a shot from a watch tower...

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... of farmers or fishermen...

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It does not take you much time to visit Ru Cha but its priceless moment you could enjoy would stay long in your memory.

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Photo credit to Le Nhat Quang - my colleague
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