Visiting the place where there are nearly 50 amazing water wheels in Western Nghe An

Visiting the place where there are nearly 50 amazing water wheels in Western Nghe An

(Baonghean.vn) - Recently, Yen Hoa commune in Tuong Duong district (Nghe An) has been known as an attractive destination owing to the beauty of nature and daily life of Thai ethnic people. In particular, with a system of 50 water wheels and beautiful Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest, Yen Hoa has truly impressed visitors.
Yen Hoa commune is located by national route 48C, about 200 kilometers from Vinh City. Yen Hoa village lies near Cha Ha stream, having lush rice paddy fields and providing foods for Thai ethnic people in the center of the commune. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Yen Hoa commune is located by national route 48C, about 200 kilometers from Vinh City. Yen Hoa village lies near Cha Ha stream, having lush rice paddy fields and providing foods for Thai ethnic people in the center of the commune. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

A special feature in Yen Hoa commune is a system of nearly 50 water wheels located along Cha Ha stream. These water wheels are installed by local people to get water to irrigate fields and serve agricultural production. The density of water wheels has created a lively and attractive landscape, showing creativity in production and imbued with highland identity. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

A special feature in Yen Hoa commune is a system of nearly 50 water wheels located along Cha Ha stream. These water wheels are installed by local people to get water to irrigate fields and serve agricultural production. The density of water wheels has created a lively and attractive landscape, showing creativity in production and imbued with highland identity. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

By the water wheels, the locals cast nets to catch fish, seeking for a “fresh” meal for their family. The simple image shows the peaceful rhythm of life along Cha Ha stream. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

By the water wheels, the locals cast nets to catch fish, seeking for a “fresh” meal for their family. The simple image shows the peaceful rhythm of life along Cha Ha stream. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Every afternoon, Thai women in their traditional costumes go out to see the fields, looking at the sturdy rice fields to calculate the harvest date. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Every afternoon, Thai women in their traditional costumes go out to see the fields, looking at the sturdy rice fields to calculate the harvest date. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

The moments of leisurely playing by the water wheels in the blue Cha Ha stream... Photo: Dinh Tuyen

The moments of leisurely playing by the water wheels in the blue Cha Ha stream... Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Recently, many tourist groups have come to Yen Hoa to experience the beauty of the fields and the water wheels in the Cha Ha stream. It has become an ideal check-in point, to capture memorable moments on the journey to experience the West of Nghe An. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Recently, many tourist groups have come to Yen Hoa to experience the beauty of the fields and the water wheels in the Cha Ha stream. It has become an ideal check-in point, to capture memorable moments on the journey to experience the West of Nghe An. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Yen Hoa also has the breath-taking Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest, which is an attractive eco-tourism destination. Yen Hoa's Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest is an ideal place to experience, take a walk, go camping and organize social activities. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Yen Hoa also has the breath-taking Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest, which is an attractive eco-tourism destination. Yen Hoa's Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest is an ideal place to experience, take a walk, go camping and organize social activities. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Tree branches are luxuriant and green, helping to regulate the air and shield the sun so that visitors have moments of rest, relaxation, and immersion in nature. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Tree branches are luxuriant and green, helping to regulate the air and shield the sun so that visitors have moments of rest, relaxation, and immersion in nature. Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Currently, Yen Hoa’s Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest has been used to boost tourism by local people. Particularly, holding cultural-artistic activities brings about fresh experience for tourists when they are immersed in the space of mountains and forest... Photo: Dinh Tuyen

Currently, Yen Hoa’s Lagerstroemia tomentosa forest has been used to boost tourism by local people. Particularly, holding cultural-artistic activities brings about fresh experience for tourists when they are immersed in the space of mountains and forest... Photo: Dinh Tuyen

The peaceful landscape and life in Yen Hoa are charming features to visitors. Video: Cong Kien - Dinh Tuyen

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