Fall foliage in Ru Cha mangrove forest
(VOVWORLD) - Ru Cha mangrove forest is a stunningly-beautiful place that attracts plenty of travelers to Hue, especially when leaves change color, creating a peaceful scene for visitors to enjoy.
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| Situated roughly 12 kilometres from the former imperial city of Hue, Ru Cha mangrove forest is nestled in Tam Giang Lagoon, a major tourist attraction in Thua Thien-Hue province. |
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| In the local dialect, Rú means forest, while Chá is the name of the trees which grow densely in the forest. |
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| A peaceful scene can be viewed at dawn in Ru Cha mangrove forest. |
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| When fall comes, leaves of Chá trees (excoecaria agallocha) fall which makes the forest expose its untouched and romantic natural beauty. |
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| An observatory is erected in the heart of the forest, allowing visitors to admire the panoramic views of the surrounding green spaces and Tam Giang Lagoon. |
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| The main function of the Ru Cha primitive mangrove forest is to prevent salinity and protect aquatic resources. |
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| Tourists sail a boat in order to watch the rich flora of the forest. |
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| People mainly earn a living by going fishing in Ru Cha forest. |
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| From high above, Ru Cha looks like a multi-coloured painting made from various kinds of leaves. |
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| The Thua Thien-Hue provincial administration plans to further expand the five-hectare forest in a bid to reduce the impact of climate change whilst developing eco-tourism in the future. |