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Pristine beauty of moss-covered Nam O Rock Reef

By DA NANG Today / DA NANG Today
February 10, 2025, 11:11 [GMT+7]

The Nam O Rock Reef is located in the Nam O fishing village, Hoa Hiep Nam Ward, Lien Chieu District, near the mouth of the Cu De River. This site is not only linked to historical relics from ancient times but is also a must-visit attraction for travellers exploring this 700-year-old land at the foot of the Hai Van Pass.

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 Making by XUAN SON - Translating by TRUC VY
According to local folklore, the forest surrounding the Nam O Rock Reef is known as the sacred forest. Within this forest, there are remnants of an ancient shrine dedicated to Princess Huyen Tran and the Temple of Ba Chua Tien Than Nu, the protective goddess of the Nam O villagers, dating back to the 16th-17th centuries.
According to local folklore, the forest surrounding the Nam O Rock Reef is known as the sacred forest. Within this forest, there are remnants of an ancient shrine dedicated to Princess Huyen Tran and the Temple of Ba Chua Tien Than Nu, the protective goddess of the Nam O villagers, dating back to the 16th-17th centuries.
As recorded by author Dang Dung in the book
As recorded by author Dang Dung in the book "Nam O and Its Tales" (Da Nang Publishing House, 2022), the Nam O Rock Reef was originally a small, low-lying mountain extending from west to east (protruding from the mainland into the sea) for approximately 500 metres, covered with ancient trees. Over time, ocean waves eroded the base of the mountain, forming the rock reef.
The moss season at the Nam O Rock Reef is at its most beautiful from late 12th lunar moth to just after Tet (Lunar New Year), when the rocks are densely covered in lush green moss, creating a striking natural carpet.
The moss season at the Nam O Rock Reef is at its most beautiful from late 12th lunar moth to just after Tet (Lunar New Year), when the rocks are densely covered in lush green moss, creating a striking natural carpet.
The moss-covered rocks stand out vividly on the beach when the tide recedes.
The moss-covered rocks stand out vividly on the beach when the tide recedes.
The moss-covered rocks stand out vividly on the beach when the tide recedes.
The Nam O Rock Reef boasts a pristine landscape, with the sea on one side and lush forest on the other.
The Nam O Rock Reef boasts a pristine landscape, with the sea on one side and lush forest on the other.
Along with the Nam O heritage complex, the traditional fishing industry, and fish sauce making craft, the Nam O Rock Reef is deeply ingrained in the local cultural heritage. 
A breathtaking natural canvas of vibrant green and endless blue at Nam O’s coastal paradise.
A breathtaking natural canvas of vibrant green and endless blue at Nam O’s coastal paradise. 
During the moss season, the Nam O Rock Reef attracts many locals and tourists to visit, admire the scenery, and capture beautiful photographs. 9. Under the Nam O Community-based Tourism Development Project, visitors can enjoy swimming, experience the sunrise and sunset over the bay, explore historical relics, savour local cuisine, and take stunning photos at the Nam O Rock Reef.
During the moss season, the Nam O Rock Reef attracts many locals and tourists to visit, admire the scenery, and capture beautiful photographs. 
Under the Nam O Community-based Tourism Development Project, visitors can enjoy swimming, experience the sunrise and sunset over the bay, explore historical relics, savour local cuisine, and take stunning photos at the Nam O Rock Reef.
Under the Nam O Community-based Tourism Development Project, visitors can enjoy swimming, experience the sunrise and sunset over the bay, explore historical relics, savour local cuisine, and take stunning photos at the Nam O Rock Reef.

 Reporting by XUAN SON - Translating by TRUC VY

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