“Gaze upon Hon Kem Stone Stop
Longing for father, missing mother excessively, dear child.
Thinking of father and mother, then return home.
If you miss your homeland excessively, don't let your longing be in vain.
Folk verses are closely tied to a famous Quang Nam landscape: Hon Kem Stone Stop. Join mytour.VN in tracing the Thu Bon River upstream to discover the pristine and sentimental beauty of this landscape!
Panoramic view of Hon Kem Stone Stop (Photo: @huan.lv)
Hon Kem Stone Stop is located at the headwaters of the Thu Bon River, in Hiep Hoa commune, Hiep Duc district, Quang Nam province, about 100km from the center of Da Nang city. Following provincial road 105 through Que Son district, Quang Nam, you cross Le Pass to Trung Phuoc and travel an additional 2 hours by canoe to reach the foot of Hon Kem. Alternatively, you can travel in the direction of Thang Binh district to Tranh River (Hiep Duc district), and after about half a day's journey, you will arrive at Hon Kem Stone Stop.
Tranh River (Photo: Collection)
Hòn Kẽm Đá Dừng stands as a beautiful and renowned landscape of Quang Nam. Once, it was a majestic range of rocky mountains, resembling a fortress overlooking the Thu Bon River. However, over time, this rocky peak has been split into two cliffs, each over 500m high, flanking the upper reaches of the Thu Bon River. These two rocky cliffs stand tall, bearing peculiar formations, protruding to obstruct the flow of the river, creating a picturesque and sentimental scene, akin to a stunning painting.
A suspension bridge connecting the two mountain ranges on either side of the Thu Bon River (Photo: Collection)
(Photo: @ldna76)
Visitors coming here not only enjoy the picturesque landscape of mountains and rivers but also learn about the legends surrounding the uprising of Nguyen Duy Hieu (1847 – 1887) against the French colonial rule during the Can Vuong Movement. They explore the ancient inscriptions hidden on massive boulders weighing tens of tons, standing by the gentle Thu Bon River.
Capturing the source of the Thu Bon River (Photo: Collection)
If you arrive at Hon Kem in the early morning, you will encounter an incredibly mystical scene, with the Thu Bon River winding gracefully among rocky slopes and the remnants of Dong, Co Ngua hills under a veil of ethereal mist and smoke.
(Photo: Trung Pham)
Sitting on a boat drifting downstream, the tall and elongated sand dunes gradually reveal themselves, amidst glimpses of lush cornfields, verdant strawberry patches, and bustling trading boats. A strange sense of tranquility washes over, as if humans are becoming one with nature, shedding all worries and anxieties.
Behold the majestic Zinc Rock Halting Island (Photo: @caohungvb)
Stopping by Trung Phuoc Market, you can visit Dai Buong Village – a renowned fruit village of Quang land, where you can personally harvest and savor the specialty fruits of this place.
Ferry dock to Dai Buong Village (Photo: Collection)
Tourists exploring the orchards in Dai Buong Village (Photo: Collection)
The Thu Bon River flows peacefully between the towering stone banks of Hon Kem, bearing the marks of time, sun, and wind, instilling a sense of tranquility in every traveler who sets foot here. If you ever have the chance to visit the land of Quang, be sure to stop by Hon Kem Stone Stop for a meaningful experience!
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