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00:00:08What does the world truly know about Vietnam, a socialist nation shaped after war, or a country defined only by
00:00:17history and distant memories?
00:00:20No, Vietnam in reality is far more beautiful, extraordinary and diverse than that.
00:00:33Tropical forests stretch from the high mountains along the northern border to mangrove forests at the southernmost edge of the
00:00:41land.
00:00:47Sheer limestone mountains rise sharply.
00:00:51Deep rivers cut across plateaus.
00:00:55The sea opens wide with thousands of rocky islands.
00:01:01Vast caves hide beneath primary forests.
00:01:06Fertile plains are sustained by layers of silt accumulated over thousands of years.
00:01:19Within a single day, you can travel from cool windy mountains down to tropical seas, then step into a quiet
00:01:27ancient town.
00:01:32Human life exists in close harmony with nature.
00:01:37Mountain passes are carved by human hands.
00:01:41Villages rise alongside terraced fields.
00:01:45Floating markets thrive on open water.
00:01:49Spiritual beliefs emerge from forests, seas and the steady flow of time.
00:02:00This is a journey into the most unexpected wonders of Vietnam.
00:02:05A country the world has yet to fully understand.
00:02:28The vehicle rolls along winding and dangerous mountain roads in Chao Bang.
00:02:34Suddenly, the roar of rushing water echoes from somewhere ahead, overpowering the sound of the engine.
00:02:47Before you stands Ban Kiuk waterfall, one of the most majestic and overwhelming waterfalls in Vietnam.
00:03:06The water divides into multiple tiers, spilling over white-gray limestone steps.
00:03:13Splitting into countless streams before plunging downward, forming a monumental wall of water amid vast wilderness.
00:03:30During the rainy season, water volume rises sharply, causing mist to surge upward and blanket the entire base of the
00:03:39waterfall.
00:03:53Surrounding the falls is a tropical rainforest ecosystem on limestone mountains.
00:04:01Forest trees cling to rock crevices and their roots gripping tightly onto pale stone surfaces.
00:04:13Along the stream banks, forest birds occasionally appear to hunt small fish swimming in shallow pools beneath the falls.
00:04:32The area around the waterfall is a small-scale farming zone of the Thay and Nung communities.
00:04:42You can see corn fields and rice paddies following the river banks, with simple irrigation channels drawing water directly from
00:04:52the current.
00:05:01When visiting Ban Kiuk waterfall, you can ride a bamboo raft at the base of the falls, observing each cascading
00:05:10tier from close range.
00:05:19You can stand near the water edge on flat rock platforms, feeling cool mist rise against your face.
00:05:58Marpilingamentos
00:05:59Pass, along a road clinging tightly to sheer limestone slopes. One side rises as towering
00:06:06vertical cliffs, the other drops into a deep abyss.
00:06:20The terrain at Ma Pe Leng Pass shifts constantly. Some sections press directly against rock walls,
00:06:28casting mountain shadows across the road. Other sections open into vast gaps where strong winds
00:06:35rush through and sunlight strikes the limestone slopes without obstruction.
00:06:47The deeper you travel into Ma Pe Leng Pass, the more striking its contrasts become.
00:06:53A narrow asphalt road is laid across a massive rock body.
00:07:05Far below the rugged cliffs, the Gnocchi River winds softly like a ribbon of turquoise silk.
00:07:15Few people know this road was carved entirely by human labor during the late decade of 1950.
00:07:26thousands of young volunteers suspended themselves from cliffs to carve each meter
00:07:31of roadway using only basic tools such as hammers, crowbars, and ropes.
00:07:53The Gnocchi River
00:07:54When you need a pause, you can stop and walk along trails beside the pass, looking down at the turquoise
00:08:03where small boats move slowly along the current.
00:08:19Leaving Ha Jiang behind, the journey carries you across the Huanglin Sun Range toward Lao Cai.
00:08:26From there, you step into a cable car cabin, passing through thick layers of cloud to reach Fanzipan Peak.
00:08:43Before the cable car route existed, access to this summit relied mainly on mountain trails
00:08:50opened very early by the Hmong and Dao communities.
00:09:04From elevations above 2000 meters, the landscape begins to shift.
00:09:10Lowland tropical forest recedes below, giving way to temperate forest belts where trees grow more sparsely,
00:09:17their trunks covered with moss and lichen.
00:09:31Ancient rhododendron forest forms the most distinctive vegetation feature of Fanzipan Peak.
00:09:41These old rhododendron trees have large trunks, rough bark, wide-reaching branches, and broad open canopies.
00:09:51During the flowering season, shades of pink-red rhododendron cover the mountain slopes,
00:09:57glowing vividly against the deep green background of the forest.
00:10:10You can walk along trails cutting through the rhododendron forest,
00:10:15observing how vegetation changes with each hundred meters of elevation.
00:10:33You may stop at open clearings and watch clouds drift at eye level.
00:10:39Remember to dress warmly, because the higher you climb, the faster temperatures drop,
00:10:46and the stronger the wind becomes.
00:11:02The road gradually descends southward toward Yen Bai, through Kauvha Pass.
00:11:09One of the most renowned mountain passes in Vietnam.
00:11:16The landscape shifts from sharp, rocky cliffs to the gentle curves of terraced rice fields.
00:11:23The scent of ripened rice drifts through the wind.
00:11:33This is Mu Chang Chai during the harvest season, one of the most extraordinary landscapes in Vietnam.
00:11:46You may feel overwhelmed as entire valleys turn golden, spreading from mountain bases up toward high slopes,
00:11:54as if nature intentionally painted them this way.
00:11:59Terraced fields follow the contours of the land.
00:12:03Each curved layer clings to the slopes, stacking upon one another like giant fingerprints, pressed into the earth.
00:12:27In Mu Chang Chai, Yen's community life is closely tied to terraced fields and agricultural cycles.
00:12:37In the morning, Hmong villagers head to the fields early.
00:12:42They carry sickles at their sides and wear woven bamboo baskets for tools and supplies.
00:12:56Within the villages, wooden houses roofed with Fujian cypress planks are built along the slopes.
00:13:03A central hearth sits inside each home, with firewood neatly stacked beneath the floor.
00:13:15At midday, cooking smoke rises thickly above rooftops, a symbolic image of highland ethnic life in Vietnam.
00:13:34For the most rewarding experiences in Mu Chang Chai,
00:13:38visit during the flooded season or the harvest season.
00:13:45During harvest time, you can stand at elevated viewpoints and watch entire valleys shift color with the changing daylight.
00:13:56And to see the golden rice up close, walk along the narrow edges of the terraces.
00:14:17Leaving the northern highlands behind, you travel along modern expressways to reach Ha Long City,
00:14:24home to what is considered the most magnificent natural landscape in Vietnam,
00:14:29home, Ha Long Bay.
00:14:40This is a vast, submerged limestone-carst complex, with a diverse ecosystem that includes mangrove forests,
00:14:48coral reefs, and isolated saltwater lakes hidden within rocky islands.
00:15:03Before you spreads an immense expanse of turquoise water.
00:15:08Steep limestone towers rise separately and scatter across the bay surface, forming a dense stone formation.
00:15:16It feels as if nature deliberately arranged a grand geological pattern and placed it into Ha Long Bay.
00:15:34Hundreds of islands of different sizes stand side by side, each carrying a distinct shape.
00:15:40Some rise tall with sheer cliffs and sharp peaks.
00:15:46Others sit lower with slanted surfaces, broad bases, and gentle profiles.
00:16:01The boat moves slowly between towering stone walls.
00:16:05You watch the color of the bay water gradually shift with the shadows cast by the mountains.
00:16:17Looking closer at the islands, you notice exposed limestone layers etched with clear stratification,
00:16:24eroded into cavities that form arches and stone pillars.
00:16:29Many islands reveal caves opening directly at water level.
00:16:45Across the bay surface, floating fishing villages once existed steadily for many generations.
00:16:54Residents lived on wooden boats, practiced aquaculture, and traded goods directly upon the water.
00:17:05The base of the river is the river.
00:17:13The river is the river.
00:17:31Located in the heart of northern Vietnam and embraced by the Red River, the capital city
00:17:38of Hanoi is known for a captivating collision between moss-covered ancient temples and
00:17:45the vibrant rhythm of modern urban life.
00:18:09The Temple of Literature, the Imperial Citadel, and pagodas hidden behind tree lines all retain
00:18:17an atmosphere that feels old and contemplative.
00:18:20Mossy tiled roofs of temples, city gates, and old streets remain in place, quiet and restrained.
00:18:29Walls stained with age, dark wooden columns marked by time, stand still amid streets that
00:18:36change each day.
00:18:48Yet step outside these historic spaces and you are met by an overwhelming pace of life.
00:18:54Motorbikes flood the roads, high-rise buildings, illuminated signs, and busy shops glow from
00:19:02early morning until late night.
00:19:05Coffee shops open early, plastic chairs spilling onto sidewalks.
00:19:10Narrow tube houses rise close together with small balconies and dense webs of electrical wires.
00:19:41In the capital city of Hanoi, many overlooked experiences exist.
00:19:47You can visit old apartment blocks built during the 1960 decade where residents still share tight
00:19:55communal spaces, collective stairways, shared drying yards, and kitchens used on fixed schedules.
00:20:04Try walking through narrow alleys in the Ba Ding and Dong Da districts where old water wells
00:20:11and storage buildings from the subsidy era remain.
00:20:16And do not miss small coffee shops hidden deep inside tube houses with narrow entrances, no
00:20:23large signs, all and service reserved mainly for regular visitors.
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00:21:08From Hanoi, you travel 100 kilometers south along National Route 1A by car to reach Ninbin Province,
00:21:17home to the Tranggan Landscape Complex, the only dual world heritage site in Southeast Asia.
00:21:39Upon arriving at Tranggan Landscape Complex, you step into a space organized like a hydrological
00:21:46maze where water and stone together establish their own order.
00:21:51Narrow winding rivers guide you through towering limestone massives.
00:21:57Each bend reveals a new layer of scenery, enclosed yet never confining.
00:22:18The limestone system forms natural walls that surround the waterways.
00:22:23A sequence of water-pierced caves connects one to another, allowing the entire complex
00:22:30to function within a discreet and balanced structure.
00:22:49Within this setting, the people have built temples, boat landings, and pathways precisely
00:22:56where the terrain permits.
00:22:59Traces of ancient settlement, religious structures, and water routes show that Tranggan is not
00:23:06only a landscape but a living space sustained across many historical periods.
00:23:27You can pause at a small boat pier and step ashore to visit an ancient temple nestled closely
00:23:35between limestone mountains.
00:23:37Few people realize that Tranggan once served as a military stronghold and a capital of early feudal dynasties.
00:23:46more than five years.
00:24:14To reach Phong Na Cave, you travel by wooden boat along underground rivers until the cave entrance opens between ancient
00:24:24limestone cliffs.
00:24:27Located within Phong Na Kebang National Park, Phong Na Cave belongs to the oldest limestone mountain systems in Asia.
00:24:50As exterior light fades behind you, it gives way to reflections shimmering off calm water surfaces and damp rock walls.
00:25:14The interior landscape unfolds like a labyrinth of stalactites shaped over millions of years.
00:25:22Spear-shaped formations hang densely from the cave ceiling.
00:25:27Massive stalactite structures connect ceiling and floor into complete stone columns.
00:25:33Deep rock hollows open into the cave walls, forming hidden side passages.
00:25:54An underground river flows slowly, a curving along the cave interior and maintaining a stable water level throughout the year.
00:26:05The atmosphere is profoundly still.
00:26:08Only the sound of dripping water echoing from the ceiling and the gentle splash of oars breaks the silence, creating
00:26:17the feeling of entering a subterranean palace.
00:26:34Few people know that during wartime, this cave was used as a concealed route and a secure transfer corridor.
00:26:43While visiting Phong Na Cave, remain seated in the boat and observe how light glides across each layer of stalactite
00:26:52formations.
00:27:08You can also clearly see limestone layers bearing traces of formation across multiple stages, reflecting a cast process that has
00:27:21unfolded over millions of years.
00:27:23Hundreds of years in this region.
00:27:39The jungle map notes include the downhillfest traumatic teachings, fighting with deep rock transparency.
00:27:53Huw Imperial City draws you into a space governed by order and ritual, where feudal power once reached its height.
00:28:12The architecture of Huw Imperial City is enclosed and clearly symmetrical.
00:28:17Thick defensive walls, wide motes and gates, aligned along precise axes, place every structure under a single unifying order.
00:28:29The Nyomon Gate stands at the central position, it does not rise to dominate the skyline, yet it serves as
00:28:37the absolute reference point for the entire complex.
00:28:53Inside Tai Hoa Palace, the Dai Trio Nghi Courtyard, ancestral temples and royal halls are arranged according to ceremonial principles,
00:29:04reflecting a dynasty that valued discipline and legitimacy above all else.
00:29:10Each hall and mausoleum is decorated with porcelain inlay and finely carved wood, telling the story of the last feudal
00:29:19dynasty of Vietnam.
00:29:21Lotus ponds, water lily lakes and ancient pine trees within the royal tombs create a tranquil ecological setting shaped by
00:29:30contemplative philosophy.
00:29:48Huw Imperial City is also a cultural space, where architecture is inseparable from ritual, royal court music and imperial life.
00:29:58In the morning, you can walk along wide, brick-paved paths and watch sunlight slant across golden-tiled roofs, adding
00:30:07depth and stillness to the space.
00:30:11Pause before Tai Hoa Palace, stand in the broad courtyard and imagine the imperial court sessions of the past through
00:30:20the stories shared by local guides.
00:30:25In the evening, sit aboard a royal dragon boat drifting slowly along the Perfume River, listen to hue royal music
00:30:35and release floating lanterns to immerse yourself in the gentle rhythm and refined spirit of the former imperial capital.
00:31:05Serving as the natural boundary between Thu Athene Hoa and Da Nang, Hai Van Pass is where the Truong Son
00:31:13mountain range pushes directly to the river.
00:31:16into the sea.
00:31:29Hai Van Pass makes your heart race with every winding mountain curve, where elevation rises steadily through sharp turns clinging
00:31:39to the slopes.
00:31:41The road is narrow.
00:31:43The road is narrow.
00:31:43On one side stands a dark granite cliff.
00:31:47On the other, the view opens straight out to the sea.
00:31:50At the summit, white clouds gather into low, drifting bands, wrapping around the mountain sides like a thin veil.
00:32:20From open viewpoints along the pass, you can clearly observe the surrounding dramatic scenery.
00:32:26To the north, Langco Bay spreads wide, its water deep blue, flat, and luminous under sunlight.
00:32:35A curved strip of sand embraces the bay as separating the open sea from the lagoon within.
00:32:43To the south, the coastline stretches on, where ocean waves crash forcefully against exposed rocky headlands, sending white spray into
00:32:54the air.
00:33:15At the top of the pass, you can observe the remains of Hai Van Gate, a military structure built to
00:33:22control the north-south route,
00:33:24and guard the entrance to the former imperial capital of Huy.
00:33:29In the past, guards stationed here monitored ships in the bay and travelers crossing the pass through lookout posts and
00:33:39smoke signal systems.
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00:35:33Low houses with narrow facades and elongated interiors reveal the legacy of a once thriving trading port.
00:35:42Inside these tube houses, the front section served commerce, the central space held ancestral altars, and the rear contained kitchens
00:35:52and small courtyards for ventilation.
00:35:56Muted yellow walls, dark wooden doors, and unhanging lanterns create an atmosphere that feels ancient and restrained yet quietly elegant.
00:36:30In the morning, families open wooden shop doors painted in subdued tones.
00:36:36Sweep their front verandas and hang lanterns in neat rows.
00:36:42At midday, the aroma of local pork noodles and turmeric rice noodles drifts from smoky kitchens.
00:36:49Step into a small eatery and experience the distinctive flavors of these traditional dishes.
00:36:56Walking along the Hawaii River in the afternoon, you may feel your thoughts soften as sunset light reflects off the
00:37:05water and tiled rooftops.
00:37:25At night, the entire old town glows beneath countless lanterns.
00:37:31Join the experience of releasing floating lanterns on the Hawaii River and watch their reflections shimmer dreamlike across the water
00:37:43from both banks.
00:38:11My Sun Sanctuary
00:38:19The landscape and architecture no longer follow an urban rhythm, but are deeply bound to forested mountains and ancient spiritual
00:38:29belief in the vast highlands of Kuang Nam.
00:38:43Located in a secluded valley surrounded by dramatic mountains in Du Shuyen District of Kuang Nam Province,
00:38:49My Sun Sanctuary is a complex of temple towers of the Champa Kingdom, built and expanded across many centuries.
00:39:13After walking a few rounds through the site, you realize that the architecture here does not spread outward along the
00:39:21ground, but rises upward along a spiritual axis.
00:39:25Brick towers stand independently or in clustered groups oriented towards sacred directions.
00:39:34He constructed with such precision that the brick joints are nearly invisible.
00:39:39Thus relief carvings of the god Shiva, apsara dances, sacred creatures, and ornamental patterns cover the tower surfaces.
00:39:50The brick color remains deep red after centuries of weathering, giving the sacred space a solemn yet vivid presence.
00:40:15The surrounding forest ecosystem acts as a sacred protective wall, preserving the sanctity of the site and keeping it separated
00:40:24from the modern world.
00:40:25In the morning, as you walk along the path leading into the sanctuary, thin layers of mist still linger among
00:40:34the ancient towers and trees.
00:40:37You may pause before a main tower and closely observe the carvings, worn by time yet still clearly defined.
00:40:46You come to understand that my sun is not only an archaeological site, but a spiritual space placed entirely within
00:40:56nature itself.
00:41:25The next stage of the journey carries you going forward.
00:41:28gradually toward the south-central coast.
00:41:30Low mountain ranges appear one after another.
00:41:34As the road begins to descend,
00:41:37Vinhai Bay suddenly emerges like a raw gemstone
00:41:41hidden among forests and hills on all sides.
00:41:56Vinhai Bay has a basin-shaped terrain
00:41:59almost completely enclosed by rocky mountain ranges.
00:42:03The bay water is so clear
00:42:05that you can easily see the white sandy bottom,
00:42:08submerged rock formations and seaweed beds beneath the surface.
00:42:12Under the intense sunlight of Ninh Thu An,
00:42:16the sea surface sparkles like a turquoise crystal mirror,
00:42:21standing in sharp contrast to the dry, rocky mountains
00:42:26surrounding the bay.
00:42:59At Vinhai, in the early morning,
00:43:03you can take a small boat along the shoreline
00:43:05and observe how the water shifts in color with changing depth.
00:43:11You may also join local fishermen on their boats
00:43:15in calm near-shore waters
00:43:16to watch how they cast nets
00:43:18and haul in fish in short cycles.
00:43:22Another distinctive experience
00:43:24is riding a glass-bottom boat
00:43:27across shallow coral areas
00:43:30where the clear water
00:43:32allows direct views of submerged rock structures
00:43:36and coral reefs at moderate depth.
00:44:08society Cigal
00:44:22Located in Fantheit city of Bintuan province,
00:44:26Mui Nei sand dunes feature distinctive shifting dunes
00:44:30where sea winds continuously reshape the sandy hills hour by hour.
00:44:36Before you, red sand and white sand dunes unfold in succession,
00:44:42rising and falling in waves,
00:44:45stretching toward the horizon like a miniature Sahara desert.
00:45:05The dune terrain at Mui Nei is in constant motion under the influence of sea winds.
00:45:12Wind blows steadily from offshore,
00:45:15sweeping across the sand surface
00:45:17and forming fine ripple patterns that run parallel to the wind direction.
00:45:23With each passing hour, dune crests shift slightly.
00:45:28What you see in the morning may appear entirely different by the afternoon.
00:45:49At Mui Nei sand dunes, in the early morning before winds strengthen,
00:45:54here you can clearly observe delicate sand ripples shaped by night winds
00:45:59forming continuous curved bands across the dune surface.
00:46:19Sand sliding is a popular activity here.
00:46:22With a small rental fee of a few dollars,
00:46:25you can hire a board and glide down the soft sandy slopes.
00:46:46Standing on the dune peaks at sunset,
00:46:49you may feel overwhelmed as the entire landscape is bathed in vivid burnt orange tones,
00:46:57glowing with striking intensity.
00:47:27of the upper
00:47:31Discovered and developed by the French as a mountain retreat in the early 20th century,
00:47:37Dalat was given a romantic nickname, the City of Love and Longing.
00:47:58The urban atmosphere of Dalat does not reveal its beauty through brightness or spectacle.
00:48:05Instead, it slowly seeps into your senses through quiet, subdued tones, like a melancholic melody played across a wind-swept
00:48:15plateau.
00:48:31Old French-style villas with moss-covered tiled roofs appear partially hidden among pine forests.
00:48:39Steep roofs, thick walls and tall windows were designed to adapt to the cool climate and frequent rain.
00:48:47In residential areas, later built narrow townhouses also follow sloped roofs and small balconies.
00:49:09Roads curve along hillsides with tight turning radii and constantly changing gradients.
00:49:17Now along the way, rows of pine trees alternate with low flower beds.
00:49:22Small parks and community squares are placed on rare flat ground, often near lakes or major intersections.
00:49:47Cafes and small shops open early in the morning.
00:49:50Warm yellow lights spill softly onto damp, foggy slopes.
00:49:54You can step inside, sip a hot cup of coffee, and watch the city drift within layers of mist.
00:50:18Later, visit vegetable gardens on the city outskirts in the early morning,
00:50:23where farmers harvest lettuce, artichokes and leafy greens inside greenhouses,
00:50:30then pack them for same-day transport.
00:50:37Some small-scale coffee roasting workshops allow visitors to observe manual roasting processes
00:50:45and taste coffee on-site.
00:51:02In the late afternoon, you can follow flower trading activities at wholesale markets,
00:51:10where flowers are quickly sorted, bundled and loaded into refrigerated trucks.
00:51:34Some small-scale coffee drinks are just like a little bitcoins,
00:51:35where aportment in the early morning,
00:51:37You can see the afterlife in the city or the city.
00:51:37This is a commonplace placard in the city or the city of London,
00:51:37And the city of London was really inspiring to be at the city of ํนs.
00:51:40I think I can find a place that I can find a place to live in the city of Chicago.
00:51:41So, as I was able to stay in the place of my life,
00:51:43I can work because I stand by a place for myself to live in the area.
00:51:47After moments of reflection, calm and romance in Dalat rekindle the energy of the journey
00:51:55with a visit to Kai Rang Floating Market in Kan Tho.
00:52:00From the early hours before sunrise, hundreds of boats and barges anchor in rows across
00:52:06the water surface forming a distinctive supermarket on the river.
00:52:26Vendors stand on their boats and raise bamboo poles to display sample goods high above.
00:52:33Seasonal fruits are arranged in baskets with hanging scales already hooked beneath the
00:52:40roofs.
00:52:56On each boat sits a small kerosene stove placed near the bow.
00:53:00Pots of boiling water are used to cook noodle soup, coffee and rice porridge for sellers,
00:53:07buyers and visiting travelers.
00:53:10The sound of boat engines blends with calls of trade and the splash of waves, creating
00:53:17a lively daily scene characteristic of the southern delta.
00:53:37Another unique aspect is family life unfolding directly on the boats.
00:53:43Young children often sit near the helm, helping adults collect fallen fruit, steady baskets and
00:53:49pass ropes as boats pull alongside one another.
00:53:54Adults take turns steering, recording completed sails, then rinsing baskets and utensils with river
00:54:01water directly on board.
00:54:20If you wish to experience Kairang floating market, depart from the pier very early in the morning to match the
00:54:28peak trading hours.
00:54:31You can order breakfast directly from boats selling noodle soup, sitting and eating as the boat drifts slowly along the
00:54:40river.
00:54:42Afterward, try a cup of slow brewed river coffee and observe the lives of families who live entirely on the
00:54:51water, a moment that touches the very soul of the Mekong Delta.
00:55:27The quality of the Mekong Delta.
00:55:27You arrive at Trasu Kajaput Forest from the low floodplains west of the Hau River.
00:55:35The access road gradually narrows with shallow canals on both sides covered in floating green duckweed.
00:55:57Trasu Kajaput Forest formed on permanently waterlogged land.
00:56:02Kajaput trees grow densely, with medium-height trunks, pale bark, and roots anchored deep in soft mud.
00:56:11Beneath the forest canopy, duckweed and aquatic plants thrive, creating a continuous floating carpet that only parts as boats glide
00:56:20through.
00:56:35It's a very small fish that move through hidden channels beneath the vegetation.
00:56:40Waterbirds appear in large numbers, perching on low branches or flying close to the water surface.
00:56:48Herons, egrets, ducks, and cormorants gather around open clearings and forest edges.
00:57:09Aquatic insects and frogs inhabit the canal banks, providing a stable food source for birds and fish.
00:57:31When visiting Trasu Kajaput Forest, you sit aboard a small boat and move slowly between straight rows of Kajaput trees.
00:57:41You can watch the water surface open into a vivid green pathway directly ahead of the bow.
00:58:03Observation towers allow you to view the entire wetland forest spreading outward,
00:58:10where the green of trees and water blend together in a steady rhythm.
00:58:44Cape Comod
00:58:46It now marks the southernmost point of Vietnam, and the final destination of this journey across a remarkable country.
00:58:54Before you, mangrove forest expands without interruption, stretching toward a low distant horizon.
00:59:02Tides rise and fall each day, leaving fresh traces of water and mud around exposed roots.
00:59:24As part of Kamau Cape National Park and a world biosphere reserve, this ecosystem forms the second largest mangrove forest
00:59:33on Earth, after the Amazon.
00:59:35The dominant vegetation consists of red mangrove and black mangrove trees with massive root systems that stabilize soil and push
00:59:46the coastline outward.
00:59:47These trees grow densely, with straight trunks, low canopies, and stilt roots piercing diagonally into the mud, forming intricate networks.
01:00:13The forest holds sediment, slows water flow and absorbs silt, allowing the shoreline to gradually advance over time.
01:00:22Natural channels cut through the forest, guiding seasonal mixtures of salt water and fresh water.
01:00:29At Cape Carmau, you can travel slowly by motorized boat along narrow waterways, observing mangrove roots interlacing tightly along the
01:00:41hull.
01:00:56In the early morning, you may watch local residents check fish traps, steak nets, and crab traps set the night
01:01:05before.
01:01:05Seafood is sorted directly on the boat, with market-sized catches kept and smaller ones released back into the forest.
01:01:35After this journey across Vietnam, you come to understand that this country cannot be fully grasped through a few historical
01:01:44snapshots,
01:01:44or familiar stereotypes.
01:01:47Here, nature remains generous and embracing, and human life is never separated from land, water, or the passage of time.
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