DA NANG, DON’T LOSE THE MILLION-YEAR ROCK FIELD AGAIN

Located about 35 km west of Da Nang city center, the Million-Year Rock Field  sits at the confluence of the Nam and Bac rivers, which form the Cu De River. Nestled in Ta Lang village, Hoa Bac commune, Hoa Vang district, this breathtaking natural wonder will leave you in awe with its mesmerizing beauty.

This stunning landscape is a true masterpiece of nature. Over millions of years, water has sculpted massive rock formations, creating a magnificent display of natural artistry. The first time I cycled here was in 2014, I couldn’t help but exclaim: “Wow, the Million-Year Rock Field is absolutely incredible!”

Following the Cu De River, which meanders like a flowing green ribbon through the picturesque villages of Truong Dinh, An Dinh, Nam Yen, and Pho Nam, the Million-Year Rock Field has the potential to become one of Da Nang’s premier ecotourism destinations.

Yet, Da Nang once came dangerously close to losing this natural treasure—along with the Cu De River and the entire Hoa Bac ecological region. In 2010, Geruco Con River Hydropower JSC began constructing the Nam River-Bac River hydropower project. Fortunately, due to financial difficulties, the company was unable to complete the project as planned, and in 2014, Da Nang made the crucial decision to cancel the project.

The Million-Year Rock Field is a priceless gift from Mother Nature to Da Nang. I am sharing these beautiful photos of Ta Lang Stream and the Million-Year Rock Field in the hope that Da Nang will never again risk losing such an irreplaceable treasure.

A FINAL NOTE

The name Million-Year Rock Field is one I personally came up with—the locals know this place as Vung Bot.

If you’re reading this and planning a visit, please make a promise to Da Nang: Leave nothing behind but footprints and take nothing away but beautiful memories.

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Mr. Old Man, 03/2020