Fall foliage in Ru Cha mangrove forest

Situated roughly 12 kilometres from the former imperial city of Hue, Ru Cha mangrove forest is nestled in Tam Giang Lagoon, a major tourist attraction in Thua Thien-Hue province.

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In the local dialect, Rú means forest, while Chá is the name of the trees which grow densely in the forest.

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A peaceful scene can be viewed at dawn in Ru Cha mangrove forest.

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When fall comes, leaves of Chá trees (excoecaria agallocha) fall which makes the forest expose its untouched and romantic natural beauty.

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An observatory is erected in the heart of the forest, allowing visitors to admire the panoramic views of the surrounding green spaces and Tam Giang Lagoon.

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The main function of the Ru Cha primitive mangrove forest is to prevent salinity and protect aquatic resources.

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Tourists are able to sail a boat in order to watch the rich flora of the forest.

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People mainly earn a living by going fishing in Ru Cha forest.

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From high above: Ru Cha looks like a multi-coloured painting made from all kinds of leaves.

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The Thua Thien-Hue provincial administration plans to further expand the five-hectare forest in a bid to reduce the impact of climate change whilst developing eco-tourism in the future.