The world of flowers in Yang Bay

White horses eat grasses under gliricidia trees at Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area

From the beautiful beach city of Nha Trang, tourists can take a bus to travel 50 kilometers through villages of local people to reach Yang Bay Waterfall.

Halfway to the waterfall, the bus drops by a tree which is called “God tree” by locals. It is created by a vine tree and a weeping fig tree that twist together with a height of 25 meters, a canopy spreading more than 200 square meters, and a large trunk that takes more than 20 people to stretch arm-to-arm to wrap around.

According the elders, this must be more than 300 years old.

Near the tree is a lake where a species of “King lotus” grows. King lotus flowers have different colors at different times. When it is in full blossom on the first day, its milky white petals will emit intoxicating perfume. On the second day, its petals will fold up into a bud. When night falls, it will blossom again, and this time its petals will become dark red. With a diameter of almost two meters, its leaves look like huge basins, which can support a baby’s weight.

A way leading to Yang Bay Waterfall

Starting from the tree, tourists can stroll down a path full of flowers on the two sides to reach Phoenix hill which looks like a phoenix.

Not far from the tree is the entrance to Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area. Once entering the park surrounding the waterfall, visitors will be thrilled by the colorful garden of gliricidia with its flowers in a bright pink tinged with white.

More surprisingly, deep in the garden, where green grasses grow on the ground, white horses leisurely enjoy fresh grasses near a flock of white storks.

The paths inside the garden are decorated with wild orchids and bougainvillea. Swings are also put around the garden for tourists to take a break and enjoy the airy atmosphere.

Right next to the gliricidia garden is a rose garden which covers thousands of square meters and is home to more than 50 rose species. On special days such as Valentine’s Day, visitors can get free fresh roses.

Another type of flower which also contributes to the unique beauty of the park is golden lotus banana, which grows on the mountain side.

With the fresh and airy atmosphere and a large flower cultivation area, Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area is worth visiting.

Two tourists sit on a swing at the fl ower garden of Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area - PHOTOS: KHUE VIET TRUONG