Located in the Eastern Truong Son mountain range, Mang But commune is home to beautiful, unspoiled natural landscapes. When we learned about the natural landscape, A Dan - Vice Chairman of Mang But Commune People's Committee immediately introduced Dak Ka Tieu waterfall in Nuoc Chieng stream.
Taking advantage of the early opportunity to admire the natural scenery, we immediately set off for Dak Ka Tieu waterfall. Following the concrete road from Mang But village towards Ngoc Yeu, the car headed straight. Leaving Mang But village, the road wound on the hillsides, undulating hills.
On the way, looking down the valleys, we saw people plowing and planting rice on terraced fields, amidst the peaceful natural landscape. Looking at the beautiful countryside, with flocks of storks flying in the distance, my friend in the car kept saying: "Beautiful, so beautiful!".
Water pouring down from the waterfall is white. Photo: VN
The car drove about 8km to the primeval forest of Tu Mo Rong Protective Forest Management Board. Sitting in the car driving along the hillside, we looked down to see Nuoc Chieng stream winding along the terrain between the primeval forest on one side and the hilly land where the people of Mang But commune are working on the other side.
Before reaching the waterfall, we could hear the sound of the stream, the sound of the waterfall, and the cool air. We stopped the car by the roadside, walked downhill for a few dozen meters to reach Dak Ka Tieu waterfall.
The landscape around Dak Ka Tieu waterfall is still wild, untouched by humans. The water in the stream is clear, flowing over steep, winding rocky rapids. On the left side of the waterfall is a wide, long rock slope that can accommodate hundreds of people sitting and enjoying the view.
Standing on the rocky slope near the end of Dak Ka Tieu waterfall looking down, we thought the water was flowing into a cave because the rapids on both sides were high, narrow, mossy and surrounded by forests.
In the middle section, near Dak Ka Tieu waterfall, there are hundreds of years old trees towering over the waterfall, casting shadows on the waterfall, making the forest even more magical. We arrived at the waterfall in the middle of a hot sunny day, but we saw steam from the water jets shooting out around, making the air here cool.
Walking along Dak Ka Tieu waterfall, I scooped up some clear water to wash my face, and found the water cool. Lying on the rocks at the waterfall, I felt like I was being energized by the fresh air at the waterfall, feeling refreshed and unusually healthy.
Behind the mossy rocks is a natural forest. Photo: VN
After going upstream and downstream, we watched Dak Ka Tieu waterfall without getting bored. Amidst the rushing sound of the waterfall mixed with the babbling sound in the quiet space, I heard from deep in the forest many birds, monkeys, and gibbons singing like a symphony, sometimes low, sometimes high.
Looking up at the towering trees casting shadows on the waterfall, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of A Dan commune whispered: "In previous years, monkeys and apes often came to jump and play on the tall trees near the waterfall. Sometimes, monkeys even went down to the rapids at the waterfall to drink stream water and play in the water."
Also according to Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of A Dan commune, since the traffic route connecting Mang But commune with Ngoc Yeu commune was concreted, the number of people passing by has increased, the scenery is more open, and monkeys and apes are no longer seen coming to the waterfall.
That's right! The landscape changes, forcing wild animals to change with their environment to adapt and survive.
While discussing wild animals, the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of A Dan commune and I climbed to the top of Dak Ka Tieu waterfall. At the top of the waterfall, the stream opened up like a lake. The water at the top of the waterfall was not very deep, if you wanted, you could wade across the stream to see wild animals.
"In recent years, Dak Ka Tieu waterfall has attracted more and more attention. Especially on hot days, holidays, and festivals, young people in the commune often come here to play. Tourists passing by know about the waterfall and often come here to enjoy it" - Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of A Dan commune shared.
Kon Tum Newspaper reporters working at the waterfall. Photo: VN
After enjoying Dak Ka Tieu waterfall, we set off to return. Looking to the Northwest, the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of A Dan commune said that we should go straight for about 15km more to reach Ngoc Yeu commune, Tu Mo Rong district.
Not only Dak Ka Tieu waterfall, Mang But commune is also home to many beautiful natural landscapes, pristine waterfalls in the deep forest, ethnic minority villages that still retain their ancient features, beautiful terraced fields... that need to continue to be explored to be included in tourism planning. Along with that, local authorities can also exploit the cultural values of gongs, folk songs, religious activities, festivals; traditional crafts such as weaving, brocade weaving, making rice wine, forging, making crossbows, and musical instruments of the Xo Dang people to develop tourism.
In particular, Mang But commune also has the Mang But Victory Historical Site (in Mang But village) - a destination for those who want to study or visit this historical site. In Decision No. 239/QD-UBND dated May 3, 2024, the Provincial People's Committee approved the investment policy of the project to adjust the protection zone (item of placing boundary markers of the protected zone areas) of 5 historical - cultural relics that have been ranked in Dak Ha district, Kon Ray district and Kon Plong district. Accordingly, Kon Plong district has 2 relics: Mang But Victory Historical Site (in Mang But village, Mang But commune); H29 District Party Committee Base Historical Site (in Ngoc Tem commune) that are interested in investment.
Mang But Commune is included in the Master Plan for the construction of Mang Den Tourist Area, Kon Plong District, Kon Tum Province until 2045. If the Dak Ka Tieu waterfall destination is linked with the Mang But Victory Historical Site, other cultural values, and beautiful natural landscapes with other destinations of Mang Den Tourist Area, Mang But will exploit its tourism potential, contributing to socio-economic development and improving the lives of local people.
Source: https://danviet.vn/vung-dong-truong-son-o-kon-tum-co-mot-thac-nuoc-hoang-so-trong-rung-nguyen-sinh-den-tan-noi-thay-bat-ngo-20240714163801738.htm
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