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Check-in at the O Lau Upriver ecotourism site

HNN.VN - The O Lau Upriver ecotourism site (Ham Heo) is located in Phong My Commune, Phong Dien Town, approximately 45 km northwest of Hue City center.

Opening of O Lau upriver ecotourism siteThe Yellow Apricot Festival by the O Lau River in Phong Dien kicks off

The Ham Heo ecotourism site boasts the charming beauty of streams and nature. On hot summer days, visitors will be delighted to immerse themselves in the cool, crystal-clear stream waters, share joyful moments with the local PaHy ethnic community through the sounds of gongs, traditional dances, and enjoy dishes prepared from local products in highland style. These dishes are truly enticing: grilled chicken with pepper, stream snails braised with galangal and chili, bamboo tube sticky rice, crispy fried stream fish...

All of these await visitors to explore with the PaHy ethnic community during the summer of 2025. Hue News presents a photo report on the O Lau Upriver ecotourism site (Ham Heo) by photographer Nguyen Khoa Huy.

Gong performances welcome visitors 
Tourists exploring the ecotourism area 
Reenacting a traditional festival 
Singing and dancing performances 
Kayaks available for visitors 
 Reflections on the stream
Check-in with the local community 
Young women having their good time by the stream 
 The cool, clear stream
 Attractive dishes prepared with local ingredients
 Bamboo tube sticky rice - a local specialty loved by visitors
Tourists relaxing and enjoying the cuisine  
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