Do Quyen Waterfall In Bach Ma National Park

Introduction

Located in the middle of a sunny and dry central region, Bach Ma National Park appears with a green and fresh look that captivates people’s hearts. Bach Ma mountain is beautiful, not only because of the beautiful scenery of the mountains and forests but also because of the Do Quyen waterfall – a sleeping fairy in the heart of the imposing jungle.

Do Quyen Waterfall Location

If you are a nature lover and want to leave the noise of the city behind, don’t miss Do Quyen waterfall. This fabulous waterfall has a height of 300m, located in Bach Ma National Park.

It is covered with green by immense forests mixed with the bird sings, the crystal streams stretch like silk making this place shine brightly. This place is about 54km from the center of Hue city, which stands out for its tranquil and peaceful beauty.

How To Get To Do Quyen Waterfall?

There are some different ways to get to Do Quyen Waterfall but the first step is to reach Bach Ma National Park. You can visit Bach Ma by motorbike, or private car, or book the Bach Ma National Park Tours.

If you stay in Hue, Da Nang, or Hoi An and would like to have a self-trekking tour to Do Quyen Waterfall, you can book Hue to Bach Ma National Park, Da Nang to Bach Ma National Park or Hoi An to Bach Ma National Park private car.

If not, you can join the Bach Ma National Park Group Tour via Culture Pham Travel & Transport. We are always willing to customize the itinerary following your requests.

Why It Is Called “Do Quyen” Waterfall?

The reason the waterfall has this beautiful name “Do Quyen” is because along the two sides of the waterfall there are many Rhododendron flowers. Around March – April every year, Rhododendron flowers bloom simultaneously. The brilliant flowers, reaching out among the jungle, create a gorgeous sight.

Things To Do At Do Quyen Waterfall

Conquer the waterfall as high as 300m

Do Quyen Waterfall is one of the attractive tourist attractions in Hue that is spread by travel enthusiasts. With a height of up to 300m, conquering the waterfall will bring a special and unforgettable experience for all visitors.

If you would like to reach and admire the pure beauty of Do Quyen Waterfall, firstly, you must go down Yen stream, through Five Lakes. Then, trek another 45 to 50 minutes to reach the top of the waterfall.

Strolling on the Bach Ma National Park Trail

The trail leading up to Do Quyen waterfall is bumpy and winding, sometimes going over the slope, sometimes wading the stream as if testing the patience and stability of visitors’ feet.

You can trek on this trail slowly to admire the beautiful landscape from the surrounding trees such as pine trees, palm trees, and woody ferns… especially the rhododendron flowers shining in the middle mountains. The delicate, beautiful petals make the whole space of Bach Ma mountain more attractive.

Experience the journey of 689 wooden ladder steps

The road to Do Quyen waterfall has a total of 689 wooden ladder steps. At each section of the road, these steps have different slopes, giving visitors new levels of emotions.

Sometimes the stairs are gentle, sometimes the stairs are steep. You need to hold onto the iron railing to ensure safety during the journey.

Swimming at Five Lakes

Five lakes are a cluster of 05 natural lakes located in the heart of Bach Ma mountains and forests, about 5km from the main road on the trail leading to Do Quyen waterfall.

Five Lakes is truly a masterpiece of nature, a carving and depiction interwoven among water, rocks, trees, and the space of heaven and earth. The lake shore is gray granite rocks with fairly regular sizes, up to 2m high.

The water’s surface hits the rocks and bounces back creating ripples that sparkle in the sunlight. The lower part is shallower but quite wide and up to 5m long. The water is transparent, the flow is slow, so you can clearly see each pebble on the bottom of the lake.

With crystal and frozen blue water, the Five lakes is an ideal place to take pictures, rest and swim in the cool water.

Admire the majestic beauty of Do Quyen Waterfall

Going to the last steps, all efforts of visitors throughout the 689 steps seem to have paid off. A fanciful scene appeared in front of your eyes, the white water splashed with white foam, sparkling in the sunlight.

The cliffs are up to 150m wide, and on both sides of the waterfall is diverse vegetation and wide green foliage. The sound of the waterfall flowing, the brilliant colors of the rhododendron flowers mixed with the breeze, and the clouds create a charming and poetic scene.