Ganh Da Dia: a unique work of nature by volcanic lava millions of years ago

It appears to be a weird black honeycomb from above. That was my thought as I read about Ganh Da Dia in a Phu Yen tourist magazine. It was also a sightseeing stop on my travel schedule that I chose. We needed to locate a place that was a little different, so it was worth taking the time to stop. A consequence of geological tectonics from volcanic lava flows millions of years ago, it has been described as a magnificent work of nature with just rock and sea textures. Oh, I'd love to see it and have a better look at the details that I'm interested in. It has been on the list of Vietnam's national scenic places since 1998, and if you wish to go,it has been on the list of Vietnam's national scenic places since 1998, and it is located in An Ninh Dong commune, Tuy An commune, Phu Yen province, about 45 kilometers from Tuy Hoa city.

My companion @trangbaby and I are planning a long journey in early 2022, traveling from Quy Nhon to Nha Trang, a distance of 220 kilometers. We rode by motorcycle along the seaside roads, but I was exhausted from driving so much in the previous days, so we couldn't run for lengthy periods of time. So we needed to locate a location to stop and rest for about two hours, and I decided to stop at Ganh Da Dia on the route. Why not stay a little longer because the weather was bad that day; it rained at times and was cloudy. We arrived at this resort and paid a 60,000 VND ($3) entrance fee per person. At first, I thought it was a bit pricey merely to see a cliff near the sea, but after seeing the entire region, I realized it was well worth it, as there are many other community cultural values there.

The rainy season begins in December 2022, but the dry season lasts for eight months, making it extremely warm and hot, so they wear black nets to avoid the sun from the time they arrive at the attraction beneath the sea. top. With so many trees, the road is pretty cool. We were intrigued by the coconut-leaf thatched roofs and bamboo structures, as well as a tiny garden filled with ceramic and stone sculptures. Old Soul is a cultural and artistic description point dedicated to preserving the image and way of life of the ancient people who lived here.

The houses are modest and rustic, made entirely of natural materials such as bamboo and coconut. It's a depiction of their home and daily life, possibly more than 200 years ago, because there are numerous dates regarding the Tay Son Dynasty (rebellious against the feudal court) and the Chinese and Siamese invaders. The house is built in the style of a stilt house, with a layer separating it from the ground and a wooden staircase leading up to it. In front of the house are a few bunches of dried corn and a bronze gong (a musical instrument). It's dark inside, but there's only a little bamboo bed, a couple of chairs, an ancestral altar set, and a few ceramic things.

The fiddle in front of the home caught my attention. It's a stone musical instrument with variable lengths and thicknesses of stones to create various chords. When I typed it out, I noticed that it was a little high and thin, but really interesting and unusual. Pay attention to the stone lute suspended from the tree, which is made up of thinner and longer stones to produce a distinct feature of indigenous folk instruments used in festivals.

A garden next to it appears to be more intriguing. It consisted of a wooden mill for collecting and directing water to irrigate the fields, a hand-dug stone-block well, and some storage ceramics. Due to the soil collected from the region and the talents of the indigenous people, this place was once well-known for its pottery village.

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There are also numerous stone mills of all sizes and shapes. This is a tool for grinding rice into flour for creating local cakes, and it works by rotating stone blocks to break nuts using human force. It's incredible that the proprietor of this establishment can amass such a diverse collection of stone mills. There are probably thousands of them, both huge and little, strewn about.

Then I came upon a big thatched cottage with an inscription indicating that it was used to store artifacts and utensils from King Quang Trung's reign. From 1778 to 1802, it was a peasant who rose up in revolt against the two feudal forces of the Trinh and Nguyen dynasties. When he conquered two more foreign invaders, the Qing (China) and Siam (Thailand) dynasties, he declared himself king. As a result, the people in the rebellious land held him in high regard. It's like a small museum to me.

Inside, there are ceramic utensils and weaponry, such as arrows, swords, and cannons, that were utilized in battle at the period.They are truly one of a kind. It was caused by volcanic lava oozing out into the cold sea water and cracking, according to reports. When I look at them up close, their surface is dark and rough in the shape of a hole, and it gives me chills.

We came to a rather high ledge and stood there while descending to Da Dia Reef, which was visible from above, with jagged cliffs and numerous intriguing shapes. I'm sure it would pop even more if it were sunny. I was shocked to see some anglers come up from the sea and climb up the bluff.

In an ordered fashion, Ganh Da Dia appears shaggy and mysterious. Long prisms were stacked on top of each other, I saw. Surfaces of all shapes and sizes, including round, rectangular, and hexagonal, are imperfect. When I look at it up close, I get chills because it's rough and full of air holes. Nature is such a gifted and unique artist that this appears to be a purposefully constructed product. That is, however, the case

Unfortunately, the weather was dreary and gray, but it simply made shooting more difficult; however, I had my best camera with me, and my eyes were OK, so I spent quite a bit of time there. There to marvel at the cliffs and the waters pounding against them. Nature has always been a gifted and enigmatic craftsperson. Take a look at some of the photos I shot with my GoPro camera.

It was a quick stop where I discovered another another distinctive feature of my hometown. On a nice day, I'll return to it and watch the sunrise with it.