From the center of Dak Pek commune (Dak Glei district, old Kon Tum , now Quang Ngai province), the group of tourists crossed Lo Xo pass for about 20 minutes, then continued to wander for more than an hour by motorbike through the winding dirt roads between coffee and cassava plantations of the local people.
That arduous journey led them to a land never marked on a tourist map, a vast, flat steppe, surrounded on all sides by immense primeval forest.
They pitched their tents on the grassy slope, lit a fire, and gathered around under the misty morning mist. Behind them was the forest, in front was a wide open valley. The scene needed no special effects; just standing still and breathing deeply was enough to make people silent with emotion.
“When we arrived, no one in the group said anything. We stood looking around and saw the mountains and forests opening up to welcome us, saw the mist drifting across the grass, and heard the wind breathing,” said Ngo Quyet, the leader of the group.
The landscape here is like a plateau untouched by humans. The grassy hills are gentle and endless. The sky is high, the wind is calm. In the morning, the hills are covered in white mist, in the afternoon, the sunset turns red on every blade of grass. Everything is pristine and full of emotions.
With no phone signal or signs, this place is currently only accessible to those with a passion for exploration .
“This space is ideal for camping, trekking, and unplugged vacations. I believe many nature lovers will be fascinated when they come here,” Mr. Quyet added.
At night, there was only the firelight and the starry sky. In the morning, a thick fog like smoke crept across the hillsides. And when the sun rose, the light spread evenly, making the landscape come to life. Every moment could become a lifetime photo.
Mr. Nguyen Van Vinh, Chairman of Dak Plo Commune People's Committee said: " We are really surprised when young people know and explore this area. This is a rare natural forest area, still in its original state. In the near future, the locality will conduct a field survey and at the same time make recommendations to superiors for appropriate directions if it is put into tourism exploitation."
According to Mr. Vinh, if there are organizations and individuals with enough capacity and enthusiasm, the locality is ready to cooperate to develop this place into an ecological and community destination, on the principle of protecting forests and preserving local cultural identity.
Despite the potential for tourism development, access to Dak Plo grasslands is still difficult. There is no infrastructure, the access road depends on local farms, and there is no official tour guide service. However, because of that, this place still retains its wild, pure beauty like a "rough gem" waiting to be awakened.
If planned sustainably, combined with the local community in environmentally friendly guide, transportation, food and beverage, and resort services, Dak Plo grassland can become a distinctive destination on the tourist map in the West of Quang Ngai.
Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/du-lich/co-mot-thao-nguyen-thu-nho-dep-nhu-tranh-giua-dai-ngan-bien-gioi-dak-plo-157657.html
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