Located in Phú Hạnh Village, Tuy An Đông Commune, Đắk Lắk Province, Cổ Thạch Hill draws visitors with its meeting of mountains and sea, a stone path that locals say dates back hundreds of years, and a grove of old duối (Streblus asper) trees. Far from the crowds, the hill has a simple, rustic beauty and still bears traces of the lives of local people over many generations. —
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| Cổ Thạch Hill in Phú Hạnh Village, Tuy An Đông Commune, Đắk Lắk Province stands out for its hills facing the sea and its unspoilt, rustic scenery. — VNA/VNS Photos Xuân Quý |
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| Natural stone slabs follow the lie of the land to form a winding path, a reminder of the labour of local people as they cleared and worked the hillside. |
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| Võ Văn Hùng, a long-time resident of the Cổ Thạch Hill area, shares stories passed down through generations about the stone path, which locals once used to get around and carry farm produce. |
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| In their spare time, some local children guide visitors around and take souvenir photos for them, showing off the beauty of their homeland while earning some extra income. |
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| Traces of many ancient Chăm wells remain on Cổ Thạch Hill. These wells hold water all year round and supply water for daily use, livestock and crops. |
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| Its natural landscape is a key part of Cổ Thạch Hill’s appeal, which means the stone path, trees and environment must be protected as tourism develops. |
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| Its natural landscape is a key part of Cổ Thạch Hill’s appeal, which means the stone path, trees and environment must be protected as tourism develops. |
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| Its natural landscape is a key part of Cổ Thạch Hill’s appeal, which means the stone path, trees and environment must be protected as tourism develops. |
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