Tranquil August evenings at Cua Viet

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Ngày cập nhật gần nhất: 15/4/2026

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Explore the serene Cua Viet in August evenings during Quang Tri tourism

Cua Viet (Quang Tri) in the early days of August. After weathering the storms, the evening unfolds with the harmonious convergence of river and sea in the twilight scenery, evoking memories of a distant realm.

Explore the serene Cua Viet in August evenings during Quang Tri tourism

Some say Cua Viet is where the Hieu River flows into the East Sea. Others argue that Cua Viet is where the Thach Han River meets the ocean. Both opinions are correct as the Hieu River merges with the Thach Han River in Dong Ha city, flowing into Cua Viet.

Since the inauguration of Cua Viet Bridge (2010), connecting the districts of Trieu Phong and Gio Linh, residents of the coastal districts find it easier to travel.

Noon at Cua Viet is serene. Towards the end of the Laotian wind season, the scorching sun drains vitality, coupled with the aftermath of the recent environmental disaster affecting the coastal regions of four provinces in the Northern Central region, discouraging visitors from enjoying the beach.

Seeking shade and blaming myself for coming here at this time to embrace the 'desolate, almost dying' atmosphere. But after the midday sun, the wind sings from the sea, revealing a peaceful scene.

Standing on Cua Viet Bridge facing west, the rural village casts shadows over the river, distant mountains blur. Looking eastward, stretches of deep blue sea.

Less renowned than Cua Tung, not a landmark on nostalgic 'battlefield tours', but Cua Viet is the midpoint to Quang Tri ancient citadel 17km away, to Cua Tung 16km, and to Dong Ha 19km.

However dull midday at Cua Viet may be, the gentle afternoon sun returns with a different vitality. At 3 pm, the scenery begins to bustle. Most women tilt the fish baskets towards the sunlight. The scent of the sea, the pungent smell of fish rise with the steam.

During this time, the fishing boats from the 40 nautical miles offshore safe zone have started docking at Cua Viet fishing port. Laborers are organized into groups to unload fish from the boats, onto trucks or into fish yards.

It is currently the season of anchovy fishing (from the 4th to the 8th lunar month), so almost only this type of fish can be seen in the fish baskets on the pier, along the walkway, or in the drying yards. Female laborers earn around 200,000 VND per day, while male laborers slightly more, about 220,000 VND.

The two banks of Cua Viet boast balanced terrains. As the evening descends, fishermen from the villages on both sides of Cua Viet leisurely cast their nets into the river to catch fish and shrimp.

Previously, each night of net casting, each fishing couple could earn 500,000 - 600,000 VND. But now, they only earn a few hundred per night because the fish and shrimp caught are sold very cheaply. Catching them is already lucky, but selling them is not an easy matter.

Those who go out to cast nets say that after the environmental disaster, they still try to make a living but with many worries. Because of their love for the profession, because just staying at home to eat is 'very boring', many couples still go to the sea to avoid feeling homesick.

And thus, admiring Cua Viet in the evening with the harmonious blend of river and sea in the sunset scenery brings memories drifting to a distant land.