Southwest of the town of Da Lat in the central province of Lam Dong, is the majestic “Lieng Rewoa Waterfall.” The name is derived from the K’ho ethnic language and translates to Voi (Elephant) Waterfall in Vietnamese.
If you look closely, some say, you can see the image of hundreds of elephants hiding in its currents.
On the approach to the waterfall are several flower and vegetable farms and gardens, which provide great photo opportunities.
Additionally, there is a nearby pagoda and a silkworm farm where local residents come to buy their silk.
The waterfall itself is located in a desolate area and remains relatively unknown to most tourists.
It stands 30 meters tall and stretches 15 meters wide, considered by locals and tourist guides to be among the two most magnificent waterfalls in the Central Highlands.
To reach the foot of the waterfall, there is a climb of nearly 200 rock steps along the mountain slope.
At the base of the cascade, the spectacular waterfall reveals itself as water gushes out forcefully along the granite and a splendid rainbow appears in the sunshine.
According to K’ho legend, the forested area was once the home of a girl whose father was a tribal chief.
She died on the mountainside upon hearing that her boyfriend had been killed in a battlefield; but before her death, she sang.
Her voice echoed throughout the mountains and moved the animals.
The girl then turned into a cascade and a herd of elephants, bewitched by her singing, were compelled to stay in the waterfall forever.
Even today, the area retains a wild and mystical feeling.
From central Da Lat, tourists without a guide can rent a motorbike for VND60,000-70,000 (US$3.40-4.40)/day and drive to Voi Waterfall.
Alternatively, there is a bus which picks up passengers from the Da Lat Market.
Reported by Diem Thu |
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