Tam Ky city is considered the political, economic, and cultural center of Quang Nam province. Despite the rapid urbanization process, Tam Ky still retains its mysterious beauty of rivers, including the stunning Dam river. The river becomes one of the surprising destinations for many tourists traveling to Quang Nam province.
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| Tourists on a boat in Dam River. Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
Dam River is located in Tam Thang commune with a natural area of about 180 hectares. All year-round, the water flows gently, and there are many fish, shrimp, and various migratory birds.
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| Migratory birds in Dam River. Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
With that beauty and peace, Tam Ky is recognized as the “Asian City Landscape” by the United Nations Habitat Asia.
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| Beautiful pink lotus in Dam River. Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
Local fishermen have used bamboo poles and other types of firewood to raise fish and grow tens of hectares of pink lotus, water lily, sedge, reed, etc. The colorful picture of Dam River is also created by the blue sky along with the calls of the birds, including thousands of white storks.
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| Storks in the River. Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
To attract more tourists and create a better experience for guests coming to the area, Tam Thang Commune Farmers’ Association has developed the services of boating, flower gazing, recording the beauty of the lotus, water lilies, and casting nets, fishing, etc.
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| Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
Tam Ky city has also organized experience tours and has plans to develop community-based eco-tourism in the area.
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| Tourists enjoy the beauty and peace in the River. Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
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| Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
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The unique beauty of Dam River in Quang Nam province that you will not want to miss. Photo: Dai Doan Ket / Nguyen Dien Ngoc |
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