The river originates from the Truong Son range: Associated with 'fire coordinates', only 77km long but has more than 100 waterfalls

This is one of the rivers located amidst the most poetic and lyrical landscape of this locality.

The river originates from the Truong Son range

Vietnam is not only famous for its beautiful beaches but also contains majestic rivers. Among them, Long Dai River is known as a special river, originating from the Truong Son range of Quang Binh province with a basin of up to ^13,000km2 . Although it is only 77 km long, it contains more than 100 large and small waterfalls.

Long Dai means "Big Dragon", Long Dai's first drop of water is on a 1,001m peak in Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Western Truong Son.

Long Dai River is a special river. (Photo: Vinpearl).

According to Dan Tri newspaper , the Long Dai river curves like a rolling dragon, flowing to the delta through Truong Xuan, Xuan Ninh and Hien Ninh communes (Quang Ninh district), meeting the Kien Giang stream at the Tran Xa junction and then joining the Kien Giang stream. enters the Nhat Le stream and flows out to the seaport of Dong Hoi city.

According to Quang Binh newspaper , Long Dai also has many other names such as Dai Giang, Nguon Coc . The reason why people call it Dai Giang because this is the largest river flowing through the middle of Truong Son, and the name Nguon Coc because in this land there are two rivers, people believe that the source of Coc Dai Giang is the main river, the source of Tram Kien Secondary river river.

Long Dai River is one of the major rivers of Quang Binh. (Photo: Vietgoing).

There is a legend associated with this river that it was created by two gods Tha Xa Van and Tho Ly Chan. The formation of the river came from the desire to have a source of cool, clean water to serve daily activities and create conditions for plants and animals. Therefore, for the people here, Long Dai river is very sacred.

The river is 77km long but has more than 100 waterfalls

The scenery around the river is still very wild with rocky mountains with many unique shapes. Many people also compare the scenery here to a "little Ha Long" in Quang Binh.

Although only 77 km long, Long Dai has more than 100 large and small waterfalls. Among them, Tam Lu is known as the highest and most beautiful waterfall. With a height of 20m divided into 3 steps, the waterfall always releases white foam because the water flows over the pebbles.

Although only 77 km long, Long Dai River has more than 100 large and small waterfalls. (Photo: MIA).

The importance of Long Dai river

To preserve the environment and ecosystem, native flora and fauna, and endemic aquatic species around the Long Dai river, hydroelectric projects are not allowed to be built on the limestone mountains here.

Thanks to the special terrain of Long Dai River, an adventurous eco-tourism model was created. This model has attracted many tourists to experience whitewater rafting. In addition, visitors can rent boats to travel along the river to enjoy the majestic scenery, hear about tragic historical stories or worship Kim Phong pagoda on Than Dinh mountain.

Thanks to the special terrain of Long Dai River, an adventurous eco-tourism model was created. (Photo: Quang Binh Tourism)

According to Quang Binh newspaper , Long Dai river is not only an ordinary water stream, but also carries within it the heroic history of the nation. Long Dai River during the resistance war against the French embraced resistance villages in the war zone.

Along the Long Dai river basin, after the "Lower Mountain" campaign on July 15, 1949 (75 years ago), the headquarters of Quang Binh province moved from the Minh Cam and Tuyen Hoa areas to be headquartered in the Long Dai river basin. Ben Tiem, Da Mot, Nuoc Dang, Lui, Ha Oi. to lead the resistance to victory, moving to take over Dong Hoi town in 1954.

Long Dai in the resistance war against the US was associated with the "fire coordinates" , the place where bombs from the American enemy, both night and day, continuously rained down to cut off the last ferry route to bring troops, transport weapons, Delivering food and supplies to the Southern battlefield. To keep the Long Dai ferry route open, many military units and youth volunteer units stayed to keep the ferry route open. Here, companies of soldiers heroically sacrificed their lives. There is an idiom "Long Dai-dragon's head " that also appeared at this fierce ferry port, and many people still say it.

Long Dai River is not just an ordinary stream of water, but also carries within it the heroic history of the nation. (Photo: Vinpearl)

Even though it is only 77 km long, Long Dai has suffered countless bombs and bullets during the war. The people living on this riverbank have a heroic tradition, with the slogan "If the car has not passed the house, there is no regret, if the road has not been cleared, there is no regret for blood and bones". They sacrificed and fought to protect water sources, land and homeland.

In addition, Long Dai River has long been a vital waterway for people from the lowlands to go to the uplands, and people from the lowlands to go back to the lowlands to develop logging, stone mining, or transport goods along the river. needs of the people of the two regions.

Come to Long Dai River, where you will be immersed in the majestic beauty of nature, feel the sacredness and honor the heroes who sacrificed for the country. And let Long Dai tell you stories about the past and future, about resilience and patriotism.