Chi Lang Passage, a beautiful valley

07:08, 07/08/2020

Chi Lang Passage is a narrow valley between the Bao Dai mountain range in the east and the Cai Kinh range in the west in the northern province. The mountains form two natural barriers.

 

Chi Lang Passage is a narrow valley between the Bao Dai mountain range in the east and the Cai Kinh range in the west in the northern province. The mountains form two natural barriers.

 

Bai Hao Lake, one of the sights in Chi Lang, is surrounded by undulating mountains.
Bai Hao Lake, one of the sights in Chi Lang, is surrounded by undulating mountains.

 

An aerial view of an eucalyptus forest in Na Lap Village, Van Linh Commune, Chi Lang District.
An aerial view of an eucalyptus forest in Na Lap Village, Van Linh Commune, Chi Lang District.

 

The village cultural house next to a golden carpet of rice fields during the harvest season in Van Linh Commune, Chi Lang District.
The village cultural house next to a golden carpet of rice fields during the harvest season in Van Linh Commune, Chi Lang District.

 

Horses on Khau Sao hill.
Horses on Khau Sao hill.

 

Custard apples are another Chi Lang specialty. They are grown throughout Chi Lang and the trees are ubiquitous along National Highway 1A.
Custard apples are another Chi Lang specialty. They are grown throughout Chi Lang and the trees are ubiquitous along National Highway 1A.

 

One of the most famous places where the fruit is grown in Chi Lang is Dong Banh rock mountain, which is about 200 m tall. The harvest is transported in baskets by pulley from the top to the foot of the hill.
One of the most famous places where the fruit is grown in Chi Lang is Dong Banh rock mountain, which is about 200 m tall. The harvest is transported in baskets by pulley from the top to the foot of the hill.

 

The custard apples are then delivered over a bamboo bridge by farmers to Dong Banh Market next to National Highway 1A. A lot of them are also sent to markets elsewhere including in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The custard apples are then delivered over a bamboo bridge by farmers to Dong Banh Market next to National Highway 1A. A lot of them are also sent to markets elsewhere including in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

(Source: VNExpress)